Lidge Placed On Disabled List

The Phillies finally can understand just a little bit of what we have been going through. Phillies’ struggling closer Brad Lidge was placed on the disabled list today with what the team is calling a sprained knee. There were suspicions that the closer was not 100 percent, and those ended up being true. Lidge will now take the next two weeks to heal up and try to rediscover what made him so dominant last season.

Thus far in 2009, Lidge has just 13 saves in 19 attempts. His ERA stands at a staggering 7.27 and the Phillies will use phenomenal set-up man Ryan Madson in his absense.

This must be music to the Mets’ ears.

This may have been the opportune time to face Lidge, but let’s face it. He was due for a good outing. Also, this throws the rest of the Phillies’ bullpen into flux. Guys are going to need to switch roles to accommodate for the loss, and maybe that will make a big difference when it comes to the seventh and eighth innings. That’s usually when the game is decided between these two clubs.

This probably means guys like Chad Durbin and Clay Condrey will need to step it up for the Phillies, because I doubt that they would attempt to bring in Madson for a six-out save. Also, you have to wonder if the nerves will get to Madson, seeing how the rush is so much bigger in the ninth inning. Just ask JJ Putz.

Things just got very interesting.

Rainouts Might Be a Blessing for the Mets

The Mets haven’t played a game since Sunday’s 7-0 trumping over the feeble Washington Nationals.

Each and every day, the Mets continue to put out a lineup of guys that most of us would have been shocked to see on an everyday basis.

Guys like Alex Cora, Fernando Tatis, and Fernando Martinez weren’t expected to be playing such a large role at this point of the season.

Unfortunately, the injury plague attacked this team. Carlos Delgado and Jose Reyes, among others, were casualties. Now the Mets need to make due.

The rain could be of assistance. Each day a game is rained out is a potential game that they will have their big guns in there to go to battle at a later date. For example, if today’s game is called and is rescheduled for a day in September, the Mets will most likely have Reyes, Delgado, Putz, and maybe even Wagner available.

I would much rather go to war with that team.

Now, I know I have said that I think this team could persevere through all of the adversity, but they are going to need some serious help. Realistically, this team probably needs to set its sights on the wild card.

Once the Phillies get rolling and Brad Lidge gets righted, they are going to run away with the division. The Phillies are arguably the best team in the National League, and they proved it with the way they played the Dodgers in their four-game set.

Right now, I am pretty sure the Phillies are on their high horse. They are healthy and they know the Mets are a team that is limping into their three-game showdown. The Mets can take advantage of that. The element of surprise could be a very dangerous thing.

The Mets still have bats that are capable of making a big splash. One of which is Gary Sheffield.

Sheff may be the most important player in the series.

With the Phillies throwing three lefties, the argument can be made to start him every game. I see that as unlikely with his hobbled legs, but you never know.

This is going to be brutal.

Preview Game 56: Phillies at Mets

Whenever the Phillies face off with New York Mets ace Johann Santana, the general consensus is something along the lines of “Ok, so who do we have tomorrow night?” in anticipation of a loss. Obviously the team does not feel that way, but perhaps there is reason to be optimistic.

Santana may be the best pitcher in the National League. Entering tonight with a record of 7-3 even looks underwhelming. In Santana’s three losses this season he has given up no more than three runs a game. He also received a no-decision in which he allowed just two runs to score. The biggest downfall for Santana has been the lack of offense he receives behind him. Santana also has yet to go past 7.0 innings, but the idea for the Mets is that their bullpen is so improved so their ace would not have to go deeper.

Santana is 3-0 against the Phillies lifetime in seven starts. In his only appearance this season against the Phillies he allowed just two hits and zero runs in seven innings, a game in which he was actually out-pitched by Chan Ho Park. The Phillies defense faltered and handed the Mets a 1-0 win.

The Phillies will counter with JA Happ. Happ enters with a 4-0 record and a 2.48 ERA. Happ actually has a lower WHIP than Santana this season, which includes his outings from the bullpen to start the year. In his last game against the Mets Happ pitched 3.2 innings of scoreless relief. Happ has pitched 5.2 innings against the Mets this year out of the bullpen and has yet to allow a run.

The Philles offense will likely struggle once again tonight against the ace lefty for the Mets. Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino and Chase Utley are a combined 6 for 55 against Santana. Ryan Howard on the other hand has a career .353 batting average against Santana with two home runs. Raul Ibanez has a career .351 batting average with 13 hits against Santana.

The Phillies enter this series with a three game lead in the division and can leave New York with no less than a tie for the NL East lead.

Phillies record: 33-22
Mets record: 30-25

NL East Standings (Team, Record, Games Behind)

1. PHILLIES 33-22, –
2. Mets 30-25, 3.0
3. Braves 28-28, 5.5
4. Marlins 28-31, 7.0
5. Nationals 15-40, 18.0

Pitching probables: Happ (4-0, 2.48 ERA) vs. Santana (7-3, 2.00 ERA)

TV: MyPhl 17

First pitch: 7:10pm EST

Season series: Mets lead 3-1
5.01 NY METS L 4-7 Preview/Open Thread
5.02 NY METS W 6-5 (10) Open Thread
5.03 NY METS POSTPONED
6.06 @ NY Mets L 0-1 Preview/Open Thread/Recap
6.07 @ NY Mets L 5-7 Preview/Open Thread/Recap

Game open thread will be posted at 6:30 p.m. Game recap will be up tomorrow morning.

Blown Away: Why Does Brad Lidge Continue to Struggle?

The Phillies are currently 5-2 on their 10-game road trip, and are hoping to continue their success away from Citizens Bank Park in New York on Tuesday night.  Let’s be honest though, this team should be 7-0 going into Citi Field.  And Phils fans, we all know why…

Brad Lidge’s consecutive blown saves against the Los Angeles Dodgers last Friday and Saturday brings his total of the year to six, tops in the Major League.   His ERA is an abysmal 7.27.  He has allowed runs in 13 of his 28 appearances this season, including a streak of 6 consecutive appearances between May 5 and May 15 where opponents have crossed the plate on his watch. 

And throughout this debacle, fans like myself are scratching our heads, and wondering what the %#&@ happened to our once flawless closer.

Lidge recently did miss some time earlier this season with soreness in his knee.   His struggles on the mound could be due to that knee, but Lidge and the Phils’ coaching staff both deny that this is the reason for Lidge’s issues.

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee claim that Lidge’s performance is probably more mental than physical.  And even though I think that Brad Lidge’s recent knee injury probably tweaked the mechanics of his pitching, Manuel and Dubee’s assessment is most likely more accurate.

Let’s not forget that this isn’t the first time Lidge’s performance suddenly dropped in his career.  As Houston’s closer in 2005, he was one of baseball’s premier and respected closers in the game. 

Then he met Albert Pujols in the NLCS. 

Pujols’ late game, go-ahead bomb against Lidge in the 2005 NLCS seemed to rattle the once steady Lidge.  Rattled him so much that Scott Podsednik, a man who would struggle to carry a ball out of a little league field, jacked a walk-off against him in the 2005 World Series, helping to lead the White Sox to a sweep of the Astros.

After that postseason, Lidge blew 14 saves in 51 opportunities in his last two seasons with the Astros, after only blowing eight saves in his previous 71 save opportunities.

Regardless of the reason of Lidge’s recent flaws, the Phillies need to address it now.  Six blown saves in 19 attempts should raise more than just an eyebrow around the Phillies coaching staff.  Most closers who would put up those stats wouldn’t be allowed within 100 feet of a baseball.

Yet, Lidge continues to get the ball in close game situations, and continues to disappoint his team and the fans.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I love Brad Lidge.  I would argue that not only was he the best closer in the league last year (sorry K-Rod, you did blow seven saves for the Angels), but I would go as far to say that the Phillies would not be reigning World Champions if it wasn’t for Lidge’s contributions.

Remember, Lidge saved seven of the 11 wins the Phillies had in the 2008 postseason.  So even though I will never, ever, forget how amazing Brad Lidge was in 2008, we are in a new season, and if Lidge cannot contribute this season, he should not be given the ball.  It’s that plain and simple.

How can the Phillies help Brad Lidge get back to his perfect self?  Let’s go back to last season again.  A wild and ineffective Brett Myers was sent to the minors in July after going more than a month without winning a decision.

After a few weeks of working on his mechanics and confidence, he returned to the Phillies, and posted a 7-2 record with a 1.80 ERA from the end of July through September 1.  I think some time in Allentown or Reading could benefit Lidge greatly. 

Get the Phillies coaching staff to spend more time with Lidge, have him work on his mechanics, help him get his fastball back under control and down in the zone, and most importantly, help Brad Lidge regain his confidence.   The Phillies bullpen will survive his absence for the time being. 

Ryan Madson is still pitching very well out of the pen, especially in close and late game situations.  And come on, let’s be honest, the way Lidge is pitching now, how can the Phillies win consistently with him available in the bullpen?

Considering that four of his six blown saves have been against teams who are currently in first place in their respective divisions, Lidge’s performance cannot continue if the Phillies want to repeat last year’s success.   But, if Brad can get his groove back, the sky’s the limit for the 2009 Phillies.  Let’s hope he finds it… and quick.

 

UPDATE: 3:20PM 6/9/2009 — The Phillies announced that Brad Lidge has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a sprained right knee.  Catcher Paul Bako has been called up from Double-A Reading.  

A two-week vacation should do Lidge well, for his knee and his head…

The Phillies Had an Off Day: What a Good Time to Strip Down Jayson Werth

An off day is a great time to strip down to facts and do some thinking. You know Charlie Manuel was doing that on Monday, and since I have a lot of time on my hands too, you know one thing’s for certain: stripping down Phillies has crossed my mind.

 

Today I’m taking two completely different topics—both of which are popular with some B/R readers—and meshing them together in a way where one actually enhances the other.

 

No, I’m not talking about porn and food, although that would make for an interesting cooking show.

 

I’m talking about baseball and literature.

 

I’m talking about Jayson Werth and the Kama Sutra.

 

Wait, was I thinking out loud? I’m so sorry. I meant to say Jayson Werth and The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. (Gesh, how embarrassing.)

 

The Secret is a self-help book intended to describe in detail how to visualize your dreams and manifest your visions. It’s a “how to” guide to getting what you want. But it’s so much more than hoping what you believe will come true. It’s about believing it’s already happening.

 

You’re supposed to stimulate every single cell in your body to feel the realization of your dream in the present moment. You have to live as if you’ve realized your dream right now in order to manifest its realization in another moment.

 

Confusing?

 

Probably. Let me use an example.

 

Take Jayson Werth.

 

Please, someone say that to me again.

 

Take Jayson Werth.

 

Don’t mind if I do.

 

Okay, I’m done. Let’s just take him as an example. He’s a self-confessed offensive streaker. Trust me, I find nothing offensive about that right fielder streaking, but he’s realizing exactly what he believes: that he’s always been a streaking slumper.

 

He reported that he’s not concerned with his inability to consistently contribute to the Phil’s offense because this is the way he’s always been. And Charlie Manuel would warn against saying anything about it because to call attention to a good streak or a bad slump is only acknowledging its existence.

 

He’s right in one respect. A player on a hitting streak respects the streak; he wears the same underwear, abandons shaving, or hums the same song in the warm-up circle. But what if it was more than that? What if it was simply happening because he believed it was?

 

And what if you believe you’ll have streaks and slumps so you do?

 

Well, Jayson, I think it’s about time to believe something else. I think it’s about time you believe that you’ll consistently get on base. I think it’s about time you play the role of the bad boy again by stealing home plate. I think it’s about time you stopped playing like you’re a one-year contract man with nowhere to go but out. And I think it’s about time you thought of all those baseball babes out there who miss seeing you pose on base.

 

For Pete’s sake, Jayson, think of something other than your slump! Think about me!

 

Sorry, was I thinking out loud again?

 

I know what you’re thinking. What dream have I ever manifested?

 

You mean dreams that aren’t limited by those new stalker laws?

 

Well, okay, right now I’m working on eliminating that cellulite on my backside.

 

Is it working?

 

Let’s just say I’ve convinced every cell but my thighs. Perhaps this is truly something that will remain a dream (or concealed by jeans).

 

But don’t do what I do, do what I say.

 

And Jayson, I say you can do it.

 

Go Phils!

The Ten Greatest Players the Philadelphia Phillies Let Get Away

The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the greatest teams in baseball today.

They weren’t always as good as they are today and many poor trades, missed oppurtunities, and terrible decisions made helped make them become the last place team they used to be.

All in all, on this list are nine Hall of Famers and a player that may reach Cooperstown once his career is over.

How Roy Halladay Could Have Been a Philadelphia Phillie

I have a question for all you Phillies fans out there: Do you want Roy Halladay?

Of course, that answer is yes on all accounts. There would probably be one or two saying no out of a survey of 100 people, but the large majority would answer that question with a yes, maybe with an adjective or two along with it.

Well, I know how to get Roy Halladay a spot in the Phillies rotation.

First, I’m going to hire a group of the top five scientists and engineers to figure out a way to create a time machine. Maybe Dr. Emmett Brown can help out a little.

The year we would go back to would be 1995.

Why 1995, you ask?

Well, here’s that answer: In the 1995 MLB Draft, the Philadelphia Phillies drafted outfielder Reggie Taylor with the 14th overall selection. Like 16 other teams, the Phils passed over high school pitcher Roy Halladay, who was drafted at No. 17 by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Mike Arbuckle, who is now the senior advisor to general manager Dayton Moore of the Kansas City Royals, was responsible for the scouting of players and the core of the current Phillies team, which includes Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Cole Hamels.

Arbuckle said that drafting Taylor over Halladay was his biggest regret with the Phillies, via Sam Mellinger’s Twitter. Take it as it is (Twitter you’re saying), but that’s not much of a surprise. It’s pretty obvious that would be one of this biggest mistakes.

Let’s compare Taylor to Halladay.

Taylor played just 14 games with the Phillies and 235 games with the Cincinnati Reds. While with the Reds he had 14 home runs and 57 RBI. In four seasons in the National League, Taylor had a .141 batting average. He didn’t fare any better in the American League; he had a .182 average in 11 at-bats with Tampa Bay.

He was a bust.

On the other hand, Halladay has been nothing less than a joy to watch. He’s arguably the best pitcher in baseball; he has been this season. “Doc” has a career record of 141-67 with a career ERA of 3.46. Halladay has 43 complete games in his career and 38 since 2003.

Those numbers are just a small indicator of how great he really has been. Last season, he was 20-11 with a 2.78 ERA with nine complete games. This season, he has been the same great Doc Halladay, with the MLB-best record of 10-1 and an ERA of 2.52 with three complete games and a shutout. He has 100 innings pitched in 13 games.

By the numbers, and common sense, Halladay was the better player. He was the best pick of that draft far and beyond.

Another way is to sell the farm and give another one or two major league players for Halladay. That’s, of course, if the Jays would trade Halladay. Why would they anyway?  They are still in contention, but with Dustin McGowan coming back, the Jays could trade Halladay because they do have some holes on their roster.

The best way of getting Halladay into the Phillies’ uniform is to find Dr. Brown and the time machine, and convince Arbuckle and the Phils to draft him in 1995.

Met Fans Shouldn’t Fear Phils, Yanks

Phillies-Dodgers: Game Four Victory Was a Breath of Air Freshener

On Saturday night, the dead silence that crept into the room after our closer’s second blown save was stirred by a familiar sound. 

 

My son ripped a dinger like a pop from a cork gun. 

 

“Do you mind,” I whined. “I’m mourning here!”

 

It smelled like his gas passed by something dead.

 

Actually something did die, but it wasn’t stowed within the stinky confines of a 10-year-old.  It was the confidence in a man we call, “Lights Out Lidge.”

 

When it comes to his closer, Charlie Manuel must feel like a frat boy in the wee hours of the morning: drunk and desperate.  I’d hate to see him make a coyote-ugly decision but fortunately he wasn’t forced to Sunday night. Most improved pitcher of the game, Chan Ho Park, jogged in from the bullpen and did his job.

 

How hard was that?

 

Very, considering the drama that led up to it.

 

Park’s performance in the past rivaled a reality show. He was promised a shot at a rotation spot that he earned but couldn’t keep.  Then to make it clear he intended to start, he stunk in the bullpen too.

 

That type of reasoning defies common sense like the logic of the Octomom.  And Park’s pitching smelled like her diaper pail.

 

Like the suspense surrounding a surprisingly negative EPT, hopefully he’s put that drama behind him.

 

My sweet center fielder was back in form. “Shane” it great? Victorino stirred things up with his enthusiasm and his drive, promoting Dodger prejudice by going 2-for-5 to score once and drive in 2 RBI.

 

I missed his smile.

 

Do you get the feeling Carlos Ruiz is pretending he’s back in little league?  Yahoo Sports listed him as the Phil’s top batter of the game.  Yes, our Carlos Ruiz. His offensive success this season is as surprising as a cowboy at a debutant ball. His 2009 contract might imply that he doesn’t belong in the .300 club, but he doesn’t know that yet.

 

Like I tell my son when I ding a car in a parking lot, “Don’t say a word.”

 

Jimmy Rollins gets my most improved batter of the night. That doesn’t get him a page in my Phillie “Playmate of the Week” calendar, but he earns a big gold star.  The place it adorns will be shared privately.  

 

Joe Morgan of ESPN helped us discover why Jimmy has looked like he was shooting clay pigeons instead of getting base hits.  And as if Joe sent a message to the dugout, J Ro stepped to the plate and corrected the problem.

 

Maybe Jimmy will share his process with me. I have a lot of problems.  You’re reading about a few of them here.

 

Did you know Bill Lyons did a guest editorial in the Sunday Inquirer?  I miss Billy the Kid. It was a great column relishing in the celebration around Raul Ibanez. I love relish and I love celebrating. Bill might be a retired Inquirer columnist but he hasn’t lost his love for the Phillies.

 

Neither have I.  The Phightin’s split the series with possibly the best team in the majors.  The big question is: Could we have done it against Manny Ramirez? ESPN claims the Dodgers earn only another .7 runs per game with Man-tics by their side. If that’s the case, we’d have still split the series. Let’s see what power Manny has when he’s not ovulating.

 

And let’s not overlook that his replacement, Juan Pierre, hasn’t exactly made them easy to beat.  Also, Manny wasn’t the man who helped blow both saves.  I think the Phillies should pat themselves on the back for a job well done.

 

Tuesday, JA Happ goes up against the Met’s Johan Santana. You’d think ace against ace would be Cole Hamels versus the great Santana, but Happ-y’s quickly proving he belongs in the rotation. I don’t mean to discount King Cole’s complete game reign over the Dodgers, but he’s got some youngin’s nipping at his heals.

 

So, Tuesday marks the start of an intense series against a despicable foe.

 

Like I always say, “Fight nice, boys.”

 

Go Phils!

 

Fantasy Baseball Tonight 6/7; Welcome Tommy Hanson!

Like I always say, young players, and especially pitchers, often struggle.  Tommy Hanson got a rude welcome to the majors today, as he allowed six runs over six innings.  If there is one good thing about the start is was that Hanson didn’t walk a slew of guys, in fact only one, and he did strike out five in those six innings.  Milwaukee is a decent offensive team, but they aren’t exactly Murderer’s Row either.  Continue to start Hanson, don’t let this one start make you lose any confidence.

Roy Halladay is just straight out NASTY!  The guy threw another complete game shutout today and is now the majors first ten game winner.  His ERA is right around 2.50, he is striking out nearly a batter an inning, and his WHIP is among the best in baseball among starters.  What can I say?  If Halladay isn’t the best, he’s definitely in the top five.

Ricky Nolasco was back for the Marlins today, and although he took the loss, the start was pretty encouraging.  He allowed just two runs over seven innings, walked three, and struck out four.  This obviously wasn’t a lights out start, but it is much better than some of the outings he had before being sent to the minors.  I like the prospects of a fine season for Nolasco after being recalled, and I think he can win eleven or twelve games.

I continue to read Steve Gardner’s blog over at usatoday.com, and I found a new way for us to compete against each other.  USA Today’s site has two fun games that I have begun to play, and I set up a private league for us to join.  The first is called 56 Game Hit Streak in which you try each day to pick a guy who will get a hit.  Sounds easy right?  I started it a few days ago and haven’t picked a guy who got a hit yet.  The second is called 3 Play and that is a weekly game in which you pick an infielder, an outfielder, and a pitching staff and you get points based on their performance.  Points are accumulated for the season.  The midseason game starts on Monday.  The information you need follows.  Both league names are Fantasy Bball 2night, and the passwords are both fantasy.  Please join us and see if you matchup against us.

Antonio Bastardo was called up to the majors to fill in for Brett Myers when he was basically lost for the season.  While the Phils have said they would look outside the organization for a long term fix, Bastardo could make them rethink those plans.  Besides having a really cool name, he was having a great season in the minors and is a pretty good strikout pitcher.  He hasn’t been going deep into games, but he has had two quality starts, and has been getting pretty good K numbers.  As long as he is in the rotation for the Phillies he is worth a look as a potential guy at the bottom of your rotation.

Randy Wells had his first major league win blown for him by the bullpen, but he has now made six starts, and he is still yet to allow more than three runs.  Wells struck out four and allowed two runs in 6.2 innings, and now has a 1.86 ERA.  I’m still not on the Wells bandwagon, but he is doing quite well in the majors.  I just look at his minor league statistics and he never did this good for any stretch at any level.

It is just a few days away before Fighting Chance Fantasy officially becomes Fantasy Baseball Tonight. Many of you have already made the switch and I appreciate the feedback I have gotten.  Anyone who checks out the new site, I wanna hear what you think.

Bronson Arroyo is either all or nothing.  This time it was another great start for him.  Arroyo allowed just one run over seven innings, but wasn’t a factor in the decision.  Arroyo isn’t an elite strikeout pitcher, and only whiffed two on Sunday.  This start comes on the heels of him allowing five runs against the Cardinals five days ago.  I don’t like to have a guy like Arroyo on my team.  I don’t want a guy who will likely allow either one run or eight.  What’s wrong with a line of three earned over six with four Ks?  There’s room for that on my team.

Livan Hernandez continues his unlikely season with another win for the Mets.  Hernandez is now 5-1 after throwing seven shutout innings against the Nationals.  He hasn’t lost a decision since April 23rd, which could only mean one thing……there has to be a few outings coming in the near future. This isn’t 2000 when he won 17 games, Livan is in his mid-30s now and is on the downside of his career.  He has been great for the Mets and his fantasy teams, but there has to be a correction coming.  Continue to pitch him, but don’t be shocked if there are some bad outings in the future.

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Ubaldo Jimenez was great on Sunday against St. Louis, and finally got a win for his efforts.  He has now given up 11 runs in his last five starts, but this is the first win he had to show for it.  Jimenez allowed two runs over eight innings and struck out nine.  Control continues to be his biggest problem, well that and the fact his team stinks, but he is steadily improving the more he pitches, and it is looking possible that he could live up to his hype.  If Jimenez is still available, I would consider picking him up, especially in keeper leagues, despite the fact his team is in last place.

Vince Mazzaro has now had two major league starts and is still yet to give up a run.  After throwing 6.1 shutout innings in his debut, Mazzaro threw up zeros for 7.1 innings on Sunday.  The good news is this time he didn’t walk anyone, after issuing four free passes his first time out.  Mazzaro was ranked as the number eight prospect for Oakland coming into the year, so this isn’t completely unexpected.  However, he likely has some less than stellar outings in his future.

Jose Lopez is finally starting to show some signs of life after an atrocious start to the year.  Lopez connected on his fifth homer of the year, and three of them have come in the last eight days.  He has also raised his batting average nearly 20 points in the last week.  It is unlikely he will get to the numbers that he put up in 2008, but he is looking less like he should be in your free agent pool.  Another good couple of games and I would think about picking him up, the talent pool at second base isn’t the deepest.

Juan Rivera is a decent option for those of you in deeper leagues, or leagues that require five outfielders.  The Angels OF/DH has had a career full of injuries, but a world of potential.  So far, so good on the injury front for Rivera.  He had three more hits on Sunday to get his average back over .300, and he now has six homers on the season.  He has also driven in a run in seven of his last eight games, including three today.  He isn’t going to shift the balance of power in your league, but if you have been rotating free agents waiting to find someone that sticks, Rivera could be that guy.

Paul Phillips had a great game for the Rockies, but his time behind the plate for Colorado is likely short lived.  Chris Iannetta is due back from the Disabled List in the next couple of days, perhaps as early as Tuesday.  So, even with his four-hit game, I would leave Phillips right where he is, likely in your free agent pool.

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