if werth puts up similar numbers or better, ruben will NOT be able to find a replacement.  besides, how many players in the league that make 15mil/yr are actually worth that.  30+ homers, 20+ steals, RH bat, plus arm, and All-Star.  after pat the bat left the phils put alot on his shoulders to be the new RH power bat and he delivered.  i predict 3 - 4 good years left.  the phils get 4 mil tickets sold a year.  i dont remember it getting cheaper to see the phils.  we spent the money,     now management show us some love.  by the way, why was ownership keeping payroll at 140 mil?  i never heard a reason why.