Got finished a little while ago talking to GM Pat Gillick (on right in photo with manager Charlie Manuel), who is focused more on making a trade than signing any of the remaining free agents. Gillick's plan, it seems, is two-fold: Deal a position player (Aaron Rowand?) for a pitcher (Freddy Garcia?, Jason Jennings?, a reliever?), then deal a pitcher (Jon Lieber?) for an outfielder or bullpen help.
Whatever happens, Gillick said it won't happen tonight.
A few other nuggets ...
* Like almost every other GM here, Gillick said he isn't interested in Barry Bonds. On Sammy Sosa, Gillick said, "Where are you going to play him?"
* Gillick said the Phillies scouted C Benito Santiago in winter ball in Puerto Rico but aren't interested in facilitating the 41-year-old's comeback.
* Gillick classified Mike Piazza as "an American League player." And, of the Barry Zito sweepstakes, the Phillies won't be partaking as long as Zito continues to demand a six-year contract. "I don't want to go that long on a pitcher," Gillick said. Word is the Mets will talk to Zito's agent, Scott Boras, later this week.
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