Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told reporters, including Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly, that he has an agreement in place with a free agent starting pitcher (Twitter link). Though he didn't specify the name of the pitcher, as the deal is pending a physical, the Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Gelb reported that it was a back-of-the-rotation type of arm (on Twitter).
Gelb notes on Twitter that the Phillies have had interest in Jerome Williams, who would fit Amaro's description, though it's not certain that he's the starting pitcher in question. Whoever the "mystery player" is will fall in line behind Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels and Kyle Kendrick, with Cuban signee Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez serving as a rotation option for manager Ryne Sandberg as well.
This post was originally published at 8:55am.
Jerome Williams?
God I hope so
God I hope you’re kidding
But really, it’s probably Mulder.
Hammel?
he isnt a back of the rotation type
Fingers crossed for Big Pelf!
would love to light him up a couple times a year, we deserve it having to put up with him for a couple years
He has 7.63 career ERA at Citizens Bank Park.
I second that.
Pelfrey was run of the mill at his best. He was scary bad last year even pitching at Target Field. I hope the Phils sign him, just because it would mean the Twins don’t.
I’m excited to see Jamie Moyer back in Philly on a 2 year deal.
I see what you did there.
Adam Eaton, COME ON DOWN!
You’re the next recipient of 3 years, $25MM from Ruben Amaro!
Wouldnt mid Hammel or Jerome WIlliams, wish it was Arroyo but i know thats not happening
With Ohka and Mulder trying to come back, the Phillies have agreed with Jeff Fassero.
Joba Chamberlain?!?!?!
hes a reliever
Is Amaro keeping him secret just to avoid being heckled over his choice of #5 starter?
safeco joe
Welcome back, Roy O.
They signed somebody as a consolation prize for missing out on the Tomo Ohka sweepstakes.
Fausto Carmona…I mean, Roberto Hernandez sounds like the guy.
Winner
Paul Maholm. 7 years, $119 million from RAJ.
It’s Roberto Hernandez.
im sure its roberto hernandez aka fausto carmona
He’s about as back end of the rotation as it gets.
It’s faustino carmona (Roberto Hernandez)
Back end of the rotation should be covered by a cost-controlled first or second year player, you should not have to sign someone to be at the back end of the rotation, this is exactly how you waste payroll…
This just shows how bankrupt Phillies farm system is.