As expected, OF David Dellucci won't be back with the Phillies in 2007.Dellucci never felt comfortable in Philadelphia after being traded here two days before the season-opener, and tonight, he has agreed to a three-year, $11.5 million deal with the Cleveland Indians. He was looking for more playing time, and with the Indians, he figures to get it. He likely will be the Indians' starting left fielder.
As a part-time player with the Phillies last season, Dellucci batted .292 with 13 home runs and 39 RBIs in 264 at-bats. But when the Phillies gave him more playing time after Bobby Abreu was traded to the Yankees, Dellucci batted only .267 with six homers and 18 RBIs in August and September.
Jeff Conine probably will take Dellucci's spot as the Phillies' fourth outfielder.
4 comments:
Scott -
Shouldn't we get a draft pick for him? I think we should.....
If thats the case, pretty good move Gillickwise.
We get a Cleveland's second rounder because they are in the top 15 of the first round and a sandwich pick. Not bad for a guy who shouldn't be an everday player.
Paul: It all depends on whether the Phils offered salary arbitration to Dellucci. The Phils were leaning toward doing so (if they did, they will receive a draft pick from Cleveland), but the deadline wasn't until Dec. 1. I'll ask Gillick or Ruben Amaro about it and pass along the information.
Good call, Ed. I'm told the Phils will receive a second-round pick and a "sandwich" pick between the first and second rounds as compensation for Dellucci.
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