According to Ken Rosenthal, Geoff Jenkins is deciding between the Phillies and the Padres. Jenkins' name has been brought up numerous times in relation to the Phillies, so this isn't much of a surprise. Jenkins would be the left-handed platoon mate for Jason Werth that the Phillies were hoping for.
Jenkins is a power hitter with some pretty decent power years. From 2003-2005 he averaged over 25HR and 90RBI. The last couple of years have seen his power numbers drop off, but it's really the splits the Phillies are interested in.
Jenkins career splits look like this (left/right):
AVG .242/.288
OBP .313/.358
SLG .408/.525
OPS .721/.882
He definitely looks perfect for a platoon, and would replace the production lost in Aaron Rowand. Now if the Phillies can just upgrade at 3rd, they can actually have a better offense than last year.
In other news, the Phillies are interested in Akinori Otsuka and are one of 9 teams reportedly interested in Mark Prior. Who isn't interested in Prior? Better move quick to get him.
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Jenkins would be a decent acquisition. Good OPS against RHP. It makes sense to go after him. With Werth having good numbers against LHP. I hope he signs.
Would like to see Otsuka become a Phillie. Can never have enough good pitchers right?
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