Comments on: The ReclinerGM’s 2009 MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies Outfield

By: J Dubbz

J Dubbz — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:34:24 +0000

Just a thought, keep Paulino on your bench to utilize Coste as your RH bench bat, not the backup catcher? Paulino would then essentially be your emergency catcher if Coste has already been utilized to pinch hit and Ruiz has to come out. Thoughts? Is that just plain crazy?

By: Pete

Pete — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:30:23 +0000

J Dubbz-

I’ve heard the same about Jenkins, and he has been playing well this spring. You might see Jenkins against tough righties, but I can’t imagine much more unless they feel like showcasing him for a trade. With Burrell gone, this line-up already has more lefties than the norm. Werth is the only pure RH who can provide run production for us.

Right now the bench looks like Coste (Marson is not hitting AT ALL), Bruntlett, Jenkins, Stairs and Dobbs. Keeping up Mayberry (or Donald) would mean someone would be gone (Stairs being the most likely candidate). They might want to give Mayberry a chance to play everyday at AAA instead of be a pinch hitter up here. But right now, Bruntlett is the only non-catching RH on the bench.

By: J Dubbz

J Dubbz — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:20:30 +0000

Sorry, right field for Werth/Jenkins.

By: J Dubbz

J Dubbz — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:19:49 +0000

Any chance Jenkins comes to life this year and outperforms Werth for the starting left field position? I have heard from a lot of baseball people that he had an “off” year last year, so can he bounce back and prove his worth over Werth? What do you think Pete?

Also, who is gonna be the RH bench bat come opening day? Does Mayberry have a shot or are his days in the majors numbered right now in lieu of another year of significant at bats in the minors?

By: jjg

jjg — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:03:49 +0000

Ibanez may prove his value but he’ll never be able to run the I-formation like Phil Bradley did at Missouri. I like my leftfielders to be able to close on gappers, flares and bloops like GaryRedus. What’s with the favoring of clydesdales out there?

By: jkay

jkay — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:45:11 +0000

Werth is key to any success we will have defending pennant. hope he’s healthy through season.

By: Lorenzo

Lorenzo — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:50:08 +0000

Great indept analysis and an awesome picture. I’m ready to head out for a game!

By: sam

sam — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:34:16 +0000

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