Jayson Werth

by raysrule07 on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 AM EDT

HI everyone, as you've probably guessed from my name, I'm a Rays fan. The Rays are in need of someone who can hit lefties well, preferably someone who can play RF. While my fellow Rays fans are drooling over Jason Bay or the overrated Xavier Nady, I was curious to get your perspective on some questions regarding Jayson Werth.

First, given the Phillies' powerful lineup, would Werth be available even though the Phillies are still in contention? If so, what would Gillick probably be looking for in return? Would So Taguchi or a AAA guy be sufficient to take over Werth's playing time or would they be needing someone to replace him in any trade? Any insight or ideas on Jayson Werth and possible scenarios/situations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You in advance, and good luck with the rest of your season!

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Give us David Price and he’s all yours…lol

by phillywriter21 on Jul 20, 2008 3:10 AM EDT reply actions

Now now, price is a stuper stud waiting to happen…longoria can play 3rd right?

by jemagee on Jul 20, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, it would really need to significantly solve another problem. werth is a very essential part of this team. jenkins can’t hit LHP at all, taguchi is completely finished, and will almost definitely be DFA’d soon as his OPS is in the .500s and he has already dropped three or four flyballs as a defensive sub, despite only playing a handful of innings. the phillies also have no OF prospects in the minors.

also, without jayson werth, the phillies would be extremely vulnerable to LHP trotting out utley, howard, and jenkins every time out, with the only RHB with pop being burrell who is a FA after this year.

to get jayson werth, the rays would probably need to pony up way more than would be wortwhile, as he is as valuable here as anywhere. trades between contenders don’t work without them both having surpluses at different positions.

by Matt Swartz on Jul 20, 2008 12:47 PM EDT reply actions

That’s what I was afraid of. Thanks anyway. I just hope we don’t overpay for someone like Nady or Holliday.

by raysrule07 on Jul 20, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s too important to this team, unless you took Eaton with him and sent back a legit starter, but why would you want to go and do something like that?

by RodeoJones on Jul 20, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions