Amaro is ready to sign more garbage.

[northeastphillyguy]

Rumors abound that Amaro is trying to sign one more starter,a back of the rotation type,similar to a 5th starter. Most likely a guy with an era in the high fours. So that means he is saving the remaining 30 million or so to sign a free agent or two for the outfield,and possibly a reliever. The Phillies have enough money left to get a front line starter,or at least a number three type,but this idiot is loading up for mediocracy! So much for the winter meetings opportunities!

 

[Caligula]

Where are you getting 30 million?

 

[northeastphillyguy]

It was reported that the Phillies had 27.5 million left to spend after signing Byrd and Chooch. I do not remember where I saw it. But That is based on the new luxury tax limit set at 189 million. That means that they could sign a decent starting pitcher if they wanted to.

 

[powerchord86]

Bring back Moyer!

 

[BigDDude]

Bring back Moyer!

Well, their recent history does say they like signing old pitchers on the downside of their career......

However, this is madness.

It COULD happen in a why though, as I think his eldest son is just about MLB ready, so.....?

 

[jvett77]

Madson plus some pain killers is the answer.

 

[Caligula]

It was reported that the Phillies had 27.5 million left to spend after signing Byrd and Chooch. I do not remember where I saw it. But That is based on the new luxury tax limit set at 189 million. That means that they could sign a decent starting pitcher if they wanted to.

That is assuming the go up to the luxury tax. The were no where near the luxury tax last season.