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Phillies Sign Mike Koplove
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed RHP Mike Koplove to a contract that includes an invitation to spring training, reports David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News.
Koplove has only seven major league appearances since 2005, but has pitched 254.2 innings in his career. The 32-year old uses a high-80s fastball along with a slider and change-up to get hitters out.
Murphy says Koplove is likely to end up at Triple A Lehigh Valley, but will be in Clearwater, FL when the Phillies begin spring training.
Alex Walsh can be reached at alexander.walsh@gmail.com.
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Kind of suprised that he would sign with the Phillies who have 2 solid LH relievers in Romero and Eyre.
I wonder if he was told he would definitely be called up in the event of an injury to one of those guys.
Posted by: 7thinningstretch | November 28, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Just remembered that he is from the Philly area....chance to play for your hometown team would play into his decision I assume.
Posted by: 7thinningstretch | November 28, 2008 at 10:29 AM
well hopefully he can make Lehigh Valley a little more competitive. That's about it.
Posted by: philsWSchamps | November 28, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Romero and Eyre shouldn't be competing with him, 7thinning; Koplove is a righty.
Posted by: Alex Walsh | November 28, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Koplove has better numbers than Condrey... and could be in a position to take over Seanez's spot of last year.
Its a good signing... even if he doesn't pan out, he gives us "depth" - and thatis always a good thing...
Posted by: FyreKnight | November 28, 2008 at 02:44 PM
"Koplove has better numbers than Condrey... and could be in a position to take over Seanez's spot of last year."
Mike Koplove isn't half the pitcher Rudy Seanez is.
Posted by: AA | November 28, 2008 at 04:30 PM