MLB Rumors: 5 Possible Replacements for Philadelphia Phillies Jayson Werth
November 5, 2010 by Michael Wall
Filed under Fan News
The Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Jayson Werth becomes a free agent at 12:01 AM ET this Sunday.
While there is still a chance that Werth may remain in Philadelphia, many doubt that the Phillies will give him the contract that him and his agent Scott Boras are looking for.
Philadelphia’s talented outfielders currently include Raul Ibanez, Shane Victorino and the young Dominic Brown.
The problem is that Werth provided a right-handed bat to a lineup that is lefty heavy. Brown, his likely replacement, bats left-handed as well.
Ibanez is not getting any younger and it is hard to predict his production next year.
If the Phillies lose Werth, they need to sign or trade for another right-handed outfielder because Ben Francisco is not the answer.
Here are the best five possible fits for the Philadelphia Phillies if Jayson Werth signs with another team.