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Ryan Theriot on Phillies’ radar?

By Mark J. Miller | Scoop Du Jour – Fri, Jan 27, 2012 7:33 AM EST

US PresswireThe Philadelphia Phillies traded away a fan favorite Thursday, utility infielder Wilson Valdez, a man who ably filled in for Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, and Placido Polanco during the two seasons with the team. He even pitched an inning last season when the Phils were short on relievers and ended up getting the win.

Now the Phils have sent Valdez packing to the Cincinnati Reds for a young lefty reliever, Jeremy Horst and ESPN has it that people shouldn't "be surprised if the Phillies look to add a utility man who can add a little more pop than Wilson Valdez--somebody like Ryan Theriot."

The 32-year-old Theriot spent last season with the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, hitting .271 with one homer and 26 doubles.

However, the Philadelphia Inquirer points out that whatever the Phillies do next will depend on what happens with right fielder Hunter Pence's next contract. The two sides are currently $2.8 million apart, and as the paper points out, "that's a big chunk."

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7 comments

Captain America • 29 days ago
I would think the Giants would be interested.
Turd Ferguson • 1 month 0 days ago
Theriot would be a good guy for any team as a backup middle infielder. His fielding isn't the greatest but he can hit a little. Also, he is use to being a starter, so he makes a good fill-in if your 2B or SS go down.
Davfied...do you think your Nationals have a chance to catch the Phils...or are they a year or two away?
outOluck • Warminster, Pennsylvania • 29 days ago
I #$%$ hate that guy....
toughenough36 • 29 days ago
BTW Philly fans, be kind to that pitcher you got from the Reds for Valdez (Horst) he is a good kid with alot of talent. Hated to see him get traded.
toughenough36 • 29 days ago
I wanted Theriot bad lol, but then Walt traded for Valdez. Theriot has the better bat but Valdez by far has the better defense. Unless another free agent outfielder gets signed by the Reds (and I doubt it) I think we are done until late in spring trainning or July
str A's hooter • 1 month 0 days ago
Ryan Theriot could make a decent long term backup for either Rollins or Utley. The Cards made good use of him last Championship season. The Phils could use some of that magic.

Furdley, the Nationals played cheap during the bidding wars. They have one of the best pitchings staffs in baseball, but they'll need some run support.
ScottG • 1 month 0 days ago
Ryan "The Riot" has always been one of my favorites because of his all-out hustle. This guy plays the game the way it is supposed to be played. He has never quite reached that All-star status, but it's never for lack of effort. I love to watch this guy play, and any club would be lucky to have him.