J.C. Romero Rumors

Phillies' Romero Suspended 50 Games

TUESDAY, 11:17am: Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. says he's not dead set on replacing Romero with another lefty reliever. The team has interest in several free agent relievers. MONDAY, 9:26pm: The Philadelphia Phillies might need to pick up some help for their bullpen after reliever J.C. Romero found out he has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball. Fortunately they signed Scott Eyre at the beginning of the offseason. Romero failed a drug test, though he denies doing anything illegal. The MLB Players Association had told players that the supplement Romero took was acceptable, ESPN.com's Peter Gammons reports. "I...   Continue Reading

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Phillies Re-Sign J.C. Romero

According to Ken Rosenthal, the Phillies have signed lefty reliever J.C. Romero to a three-year, $12MM deal. There's a club option for a fourth year that would bring the total to $16.75MM. This is a terrible signing. Is it really this hard to find a competent lefty reliever? The Phillies seem to be demonstrating an ignorance of basic pitching statistics. Romero's contract is based on 36 innings. I admit: Romero is fairly tough to hit, and he keeps the ball on the ground (which limits home runs). But his control is awful - he's walked almost five batters per nine..   Continue Reading

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Phillies Close To Deal With Romero

According to Todd Zolecki of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phils are close to a multiyear contract with southpaw reliever J.C. Romero. Two years, $6MM would be one thing but I would hope they didn't go three years. Zolecki adds that the Phillies don't believe Adam Eaton will require surgery for his shoulder issues. It still wouldn't hurt to add a starter to the group of Cole Hamels, Brett Myers, Jamie Moyer, Kyle Kendrick, and Eaton. Hamels and Kendrick may be considered injury risks   Continue Reading

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Phils Won't Focus On Third Base

Third base was a gaping hole for the Phillies in 2007. But because the team scored a lot of runs that year, GM Pat Gillick does not see the need to upgrade at the position. Instead, he will focus on adding pitching whether via trade or free agency. I have to say that I don't agree with the logic. Runs are runs, whether you score more of them or let in fewer. The goal is to create the largest differential between runs scored and allowed, doesn't matter whether you try to move the top or bottom line. That's my opinion..   Continue Reading

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