Phillies sign OF Jayson Werth

all4phillysportsfan · 12-19-2006, 08:43 AM

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/16271347.htm

Phillies continue to look for bullpen help, but in the meantime they have found some outfield depth.

A baseball source said yesterday that the Phillies have come to an agreement with outfielder Jayson Werth, who was cut free by the Los Angeles Dodgers last week. Werth, 27, did not play last season because of a left wrist injury that cost him part of 2005 as well. A.J. Burnett hit him in the wrist with a pitch in a 2005 Grapefruit League game.

Werth will have to pass a physical before he signs any contract, which could happen as early as today. Contract terms were not available.

Werth hit .234 with seven homers and 43 RBIs in 337 at-bats for the Dodgers in 2005 while he battled the wrist injury.

The righthanded hitter would join an outfield that includes Pat Burrell, Aaron Rowand, Shane Victorino and Jeff Conine.

The Padres and Cardinals also reportedly were interested in Werth. Werth told the State Journal-Register of Springfield, Ill., that he still has some soreness in the wrist, but he expects to be ready for spring training.

I expect 1 of the outfielders to get dealt now since we signed Werth, who is a capable 4th outfielder.

fire_bettman · 12-20-2006, 12:13 AM

guess this means no ryan church ?

all4phillysportsfan · 12-20-2006, 12:40 AM

I think you're right, which is why I think Rowland will be dealt because then Chris Roberson, would be the left handed bat.

fire_bettman · 12-21-2006, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by all4phillysportsfan

Chris Roberson, would be the left handed bat.

the only thing he did impressive last year was dance in the dug out whenever someone else hit a homer or scored a run

all4phillysportsfan · 12-21-2006, 07:10 AM

Amaro said Werth's wrist is 75% and should be ok by Spring Training.

12-19-2006, 08:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Phillies sign OF Jayson Werth http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/16271347.htm Phillies continue to look for bullpen help, but in the meantime they have found some outfield depth. A baseball source said yesterday that the Phillies have come to an agreement with outfielder Jayson Werth, who was cut free by the Los Angeles Dodgers last week. Werth, 27, did not play last season because of a left wrist injury that cost him part of 2005 as well. A.J. Burnett hit him in the wrist with a pitch in a 2005 Grapefruit League game. Werth will have to pass a physical before he signs any contract, which could happen as early as today. Contract terms were not available. Werth hit .234 with seven homers and 43 RBIs in 337 at-bats for the Dodgers in 2005 while he battled the wrist injury. The righthanded hitter would join an outfield that includes Pat Burrell, Aaron Rowand, Shane Victorino and Jeff Conine. The Padres and Cardinals also reportedly were interested in Werth. Werth told the State Journal-Register of Springfield, Ill., that he still has some soreness in the wrist, but he expects to be ready for spring training. I expect 1 of the outfielders to get dealt now since we signed Werth, who is a capable 4th outfielder. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

12-20-2006, 12:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	I think you're right, which is why I think Rowland will be dealt because then Chris Roberson, would be the left handed bat. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

12-21-2006, 07:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
all4phillysportsfan Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,630	Amaro said Werth's wrist is 75% and should be ok by Spring Training. __________________ Philly Sports: The worst drought in America.

12-20-2006, 12:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
fire_bettman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 400	guess this means no ryan church ?