The Phillies appear to have addressed their need for bullpen help by acquiring closer Brad Lidge from the Houston Astros in a five-player trade. In addition to Lidge the Phillies also get utility infielder Eric Bruntlett. The Phillies gave up outfielder Michael Bourn, reliever Geoff Geary and Minor League third baseman Mike Costanzo.
This move now allows the Phillies to move Brett Myers out of the bullpen and into the #2 starters role. A role I believe he will be much more comfortable in. No longer will Myers have the pressure on his shoulders to be the number one guy.
The 24-year old Bourn, a Houston native, hit .277 in his first full season as a Phillies reserve. This proves to me beyond a reasonable doubt that the Phillies will be re-signing Aaron Rowand and are comfortable with Burrell and Victorino as their 2008 starters. Costanzo was once considered one of the organization's top prospects before a down year in 2006. He hit 27 home runs while playing for the Phillies AA affiliate, the Reading Phillies.
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