The Phillies signed outfielder So Taguchi to a one year deal valued around $1 million, with a team option for 2009.
The Phillies have done a lot of replacing of their players this off-season. Here's a simple rundown of the big replacements...
- Tadahito Iguchi > So Taguchi
- Geoff Geary & Brett Myers > Brad Lidge
- Mike Costanzo & Michael Bourn > Eric Bruntlett
- Kyle Lohse > Chad Durbin & Brett Myers
- Aaron Rowand > Geoff Jenkins
Worrisome? Yes, considering the fact that we presumably had more cap room to work with this season than last season, we should have a better roster, not a worse one. Hopefully this squad will manage to improve on last year's; this greatly depends on the contributions of Brad Lidge, Geoff Jenkins, the bullpen, whoever the fifth starter is, and last but not least, avoiding any major injuries to starting pitchers- unless we have another surprise rookie sensation such as Kyle Kendrick come along again.
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