The Rich Get Richer

For the third time in a year, the Phillies have acquired a top-of-the-rotation starter. First it was Cliff Lee, then Roy Halladay, and now Roy Oswalt (it could be worse - at least he didn't go to the Cardinals). That gives the Phillies a formidable rotation featuring Halladay, Oswalt, and Cole Hamels. It also highlights the difference between a winning organization (like the Phillies) and a losing organization (like the Cubs) - a winning organization stockpiles #1 starters, while a losing organization stockpiles overpriced free agent outfielders.