BY SCOTT LAUBERLAS VEGAS -- Here's a thought: With the Phillies possibly needing replacements for Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell, would they consider bringing back Randy Wolf and/or Bobby Abreu?
Abreu isn't likely. He'll command at least as much money as Burrell, if not more, and indications are that the Phillies, who will have to shell out at least $20 million to keep their 10 arbitration-eligible players in 2009, don't want to add a big-money free agent in left field.
But Wolf certainly is possible. In the free-agent pitcher hierarchy, CC Sabathia is king. The second-tier includes Derek Lowe and A.J. Burnett. Below them are the likes of Jon Garland and Wolf. Pat Gillick was upset last year that Wolf rejected an offer from the Phillies and took less money to pitch in San Diego, but Gillick, of course, isn't in charge anymore. Assuming Ruben Amaro Jr. doesn't hold a grudge, Wolf could be on the Phillies' list. Whispers in the Bellagio lobby are that Wolf, a Southern California native, prefers to stay on the West Coast but won't limit himself to that part of the country.
More in a bit.
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Seems like just yesterday that you were Hot Stovin' it at the winter meetings last year and announcing that Lidge deal. How time flies.
Has there been any interest in Jason Donald, or has Amaro gone on the record at any point and said we'll keep him close to the team with Utleys hip in mind? Seems like Donald could be a good trading chip.
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