Analyzing the Philadelphia Phillies Outfield Options
November 5, 2012 by Tom Mechin
Filed under Fan News
The Phillies just put on one of their worst offensive performances in years. In fact, they scored fewer runs in 2012 than any Phillies team since 1997—Scott Rolen’s rookie year. If not for a starting rotation led by two of the best pitchers in baseball, they may have finished much worse than 81-81.
Heading into the winter it’s no secret what the Phillies’ needs are offensively—outfield help and a third baseman—and which players are on the market. The only thing we don’t know for sure is which player, if any, will join the Phillies when all is said and done.
Ahead I will look at the top five outfielders on the market, what each one brings to the club and analyze whether or not it’s worth the effort and cost.