Now that Roy Halliday will be donning the red pinstripes of a Philadelphia baseball player, the focus now turns to the bullpen. With Chan Ho Park unlikely to return and relievers Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero coming off elbow surgery, the Phillies will be looking for new arms ready to go in time for spring training.
According to GM Ruben Amaro, Jr., the Phillies are going to try to get 2 free agents that can come in relief. Here are a few names that are floating around:
-Fernando Rodney (Detroit Tigers) - (2-5, 4.40 ERA, 37 saves) With less than average performance of Lidge last season, there's a possibility that the closer role could be shared by both Lidge and Rodney.
-John Smoltz (St. Louis Cardinals) - (3-8, 6.35 ERA, 1.45 WHIP) Forget about his past history with the Phillies with his dominance pitching to his complaints about the outfield at CBP, Smoltz, who is obviously past his prime, could be help coming from the bullpen, provided he doesn't want a starting position.
-Mike MacDougal (Washington Nationals) - (1-1, 4.31 ERA, 20 saves) Potential setup man?
-Miguel Batista (Seattle Mariners) - (7-4, 4.04 ERA, 1.65 WHIP) Multitasker who can both start and come in relief, definitely a valuable weapon for the Phillies if used properly.
-Bob Howry (San Francisco Giants)- (2-6, 3.39 ERA) The Phillies also have liked him in the past.
-Kiko Calero (Florida Marlins) - went 2-2 with a 1.95 ERA in 60 appearances last season.
Also, be sure to look for some of the pitcher from the farm like Antonio Bastardo and Sergio Escalona.
Monday, December 21, 2009
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