BY SCOTT LAUBERWell, that didn't take long.
The Phillies came off the field a few minutes ago, and they already have announced that they declined their 2009 club options on outfielder So Taguchi and reliever Tom Gordon. Neither move is a surprise. Taguchi was ineffective in a bench role, while Gordon recently underwent surgery on his elbow. It was likely Pat Gillick's last decision as general manager. His contract expires today.
Taguchi made $1.05 million this season. He had a $1.25 million option. Instead, he will receive a $150,000 buyout. Gordon made $5.5 million this season. He had a $4.5 million club option. Instead, he will receive a $1 million buyout.
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I have the perfect replacements for those two bums. They fit the Phillies mold to a T. Grant Roberts and Tony Tarasco.
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