The Phils just pulled an offer to Joe Borowski. Here's to hoping that the Phils can get back on this deal, Borowski would be a good fit for the team. He isn't an overpowering pitcher but he would be an able 8th inning guy and could fill the closer roll if Gordon gets hurt again.
The problem seems to be his shoulder, so it does seem wise not to invest a multi year deal in his 35 year old arm. At least make him one of those vesting deals, so if he manages to hurt himself again we don't need to keep him.
Joe had himself a closer worthy season last year, finishing with 33 saves and an ERA of 3.75 for the Marlins. He compares pretty favorably with Tom Gordon's 34 saves and an ERA of 3.34. Since Gordon enters the season at the ripe old age of 39, so he is pretty high risk for injury.
Joe had himself a closer worthy season last year, finishing with 33 saves and an ERA of 3.75 for the Marlins. He compares pretty favorably with Tom Gordon's 34 saves and an ERA of 3.34. Since Gordon enters the season at the ripe old age of 39, so he is pretty high risk for injury.
Tragically Ryan Madson showed he doesn't have the make up to be a closer but he is a huge asset to the team as a setup/relief pitcher. Since the bullpen is a huge weekness for the Phils, its nice to see them attempting to address the problems.
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