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Head Scratchers
pabaseball.blogspot.com - 4/4/2009
Head Scratchers
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Why have 3 lefties in the bullpen? JC Romero is out until June, originally leaving Scott Eyre as the only LHP guaranteed a job. Eyre should be used solely as a lefty specialist, because he gets slaughtered by righthanded batters (.280/.815). Therefore, Amaro decided to acquire Jack Taschner ...
Jenkins Out, Park In
pabaseball.blogspot.com - 4/1/2009
Jenkins Out, Park In
— pabaseball.blogspot.com — Phils Release Jenkins The Phils wasted a lot of money on Geoff Jenkins, but unlike other wasted... signing Adam Eaton, I'm sorry to see Jenkins go. It's amazing what a World Championship will do for a perspective... Anyways, here is my concern with letting Jenkins and his $8 million walk - what do ... (more) Jenkins Out, Park In

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Geoff Jenkins Released; 5th Starter Determined
myteamrivals.typepad.com - 3/31/2009
Geoff Jenkins Released; 5th Starter Determined
— myteamrivals.typepad.com — In a surprise move, the Phillies released Geoff Jenkins today, content with eating the over 8 million... dollars they owe him.   The Phillies are trying to find another right handed bat to balance out the line-up and Jenkins is a lefty, so he does not fit into the plan for 2009.   ... (more) Geoff Jenkins Released; 5th Starter Determined

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Could Sheffield Fit in Philly?
zozone.mlblogs.com - 3/31/2009
Could Sheffield Fit in Philly?
— zozone.mlblogs.com — The Detroit Tigers surprised everybody this morning when they released Gary Sheffield, who is owed $14 million... this season. Sheffield is a right-handed, power-hitting corner outfielder. The Phillies are looking for a right-handed, power-hitting corner ... (more) Could Sheffield Fit in Philly?

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The Shibe Times - A Phillies Blog:  2009 Season Predictions

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2009 Season Predictions
The Shibe Times - A Phillies Blog — ... The Phillies released 2 high profile busts this spring, but only one may have been the prudent decision. As Carson of We Should Be GMs points out, letting Geoff Jenkins go may not have been the wisest decision. Outfield depth is now sorely lacking. While Jenkins did not live up to expectations as a Phillie, shedding his contract without a clear plan to replace him… ...

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CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- Geoff Jenkins, who had a key hit for Philadelphia in the resumption of Game 5 of last year's World Series, is no longer a Phillie.
Phillies part ways with outfielder Jenkins — FOXSports.com News for MLB 3/31/2009
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