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Phils Designate Lahey For Assignment
Earlier today, the Phillies activated closer Brad Lidge from the 15-day DL and, to make room for him on the roster, designated young right-handed reliever Tim Lahey for assignment as foreseen. He'll now be looking for his fifth job in as many months.
The wandering Lahey has already been part of the Cubs, the Rays, and the Twins. He's still relatively new to pitching, having been converted by the Twins from catching. He posted a 3.45 ERA in 78 and a third innings at AA New Britain last year, and gave up three runs in three innings at AAA Rochester. Clearly, a bit more seasoning is required for the Princeton alum, but there are plenty of teams with shaky bullpens, and Lahey's fastball sits in the low-to-mid 90s. "The delivery adds some deception," according to Baseball America, while the Cubs also praised his sinker, buddind slider, and ability to induce grounders. He's 6'6" and 250 lbs. Due to Rule 5 draft rules, first dibs will go to Minnesota after Lahey clears waivers.
Which organization could use him the most? We all know Detroit's bullpen is a glaring weakness, but it's not clear that Lahey could be polished enough to help them this year. However, their farm system is pretty depleted right now, so it's not too far-fetched. The Indians, Braves, White Sox, and Brewers have also had bullpen meltdowns during this young season, and perhaps one of them would like to have some insurance at the Triple A level.
Sarah Green writes for the Boston Metro and UmpBump.com and can be reached here.
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I see the ChiSox grabbing him.
Posted by: Knight-of-God | April 05, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Pirates could use him also if Evan Meek doesn't work out.
Posted by: kett08 | April 05, 2008 at 02:58 PM
After Seeing some of the Cubs Relievers they should try and take another shot at him. Maybe the D-Rays should too?
Posted by: kevybo1 | April 05, 2008 at 06:07 PM
The Twins should take him back, name him as the PTBNL to complete the Monroe deal, and send him back to the Cubs in AAA.
Posted by: initram | April 05, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Initram wrote: "The Twins should take him back, name him as the PTBNL to complete the Monroe deal, and send him back to the Cubs in AAA."
Why should the Twins do that? The Monroe deal was for a "marginal" or "low grade" minor player, not a bona fide prospect. The Cubs are not supposed to get a quality prospect in the deal, which Lahey clearly is.
Posted by: bernie | April 07, 2008 at 11:24 AM