BY SCOTT LAUBER
The free-agent pool grew last night when the deadline passed for teams to tender 2009 contracts to unsigned players. We'll spare you the full list, but here are a few names that we've seen so far that may raise eyebrows in front offices across the majors:
Pitchers: Yhency Brazoban (Dodgers), Chris Capuano (Brewers), Daniel Cabrera (Orioles), Chuck James (Braves), Joe Nelson (Marlins), Scott Proctor (Dodgers), Tim Redding (Nationals), Takashi Saito (Dodgers)
Infielders: Angel Berroa (Dodgers), Chris Burke (Diamondbacks), Ty Wigginton (Astros)
Outfielders: Joey Gathright (Royals), Jonny Gomes (Rays), Norris Hopper (Reds), Willy Taveras (Rockies)
Do any of those players interest the Phillies? Not sure. We'll try to find out in the coming days. I will say this: The Phils are looking for a reliever, and Saito, Proctor and Nelson have had varying degrees of success. Proctor and Saito also have had arm problems that required surgery, which explains why they're on this list. To me, Cabrera is intriguing. Orioles fans know all about his untapped potential. He always has been plagued by control problems, but if the right pitching coach can harness his talent, he could be a terrific find for some lucky team's starting rotation.
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Daniel Cabrera would be a nice addition. the o's messed that kid up so bad
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