The Phillies are interested in signing free-agent reliever Jason Grilli to a minor-league deal, writes Paul Hagen of Philly.com.
Grilli, a right-hander, last pitched for the Rangers in 2009. He signed a minor-league deal with the Indians prior to last season before suffering a knee injury that cost him all of the 2010 campaign.
Grilli's best season in the Majors (3.00 ERA) came in 2008, when he split time with the Tigers and Rockies. For his career, he has a 4.74 ERA over 356 2/3 innings.
Grilli, 34, is a former first-round pick of the Giants and has pitched for five teams.
First
Please no, I have never been a fan of this guy. I know he will be in AAA but when he gets called up in September there will be no upside. The Phillies should at least explore with players such as Randy Flores, Alfredo Aceves, or J.D. Martin on minor league deals.
I agree
I prefer Chad Durbin. Much more flexibility with him.