Geoff Jenkins will join the Phillies

The is better than Cameron for the sheer reason that we have an option if he fails.  If you bring Cameron in, he is a full time starter and one the Phils would stick with through bad times.  If Jenkins fails, you have other options that are easier to get to.

On the surface, Jenkins is a bad move since his play has been falling off a cliff.  His ISO did jump up nicely last year to over .200, so, I am hoping he has steadied the ship.  I find it strange that Jenkins agreed to the 3rd vesting year.  You would figure that the CBP will inflate his numbers and he could be inline for one more contract and there is probably a significant difference between age 35 and age 36, at least in terms of GMs.

Let's just hope his numbers weren't good due to performance enhancers.  Not that I have a problem with it, but because he has appeared to stop them.

hard to complain about this. the price is very reasonable for a vet and this makes our starting outfield very solid; the whole "OMG so many strikeouts" argument is pretty pointless IMO. the only real problem I can see is that the vesting option could hurt us if/when Werth goes down with an injury.

concern about a backup CF is fair, but I think very much a secondary issue.

I like this move . . . as long as Jenkins is healthy and they stick to a true platoon.  If they do, it'll be a really valuable addition to the team.

One advantage to platoons is the added benefit during interleague and, um..., World Series games.  Most bench players are close to replacement level except platoon players.  Now, Jenkins is close to replacement level versus lefties, but still would likely provide a better force when we implement the DH than most other bench players.

Since it's only for two years, I'm ok with it.

Based entirely upon personal observation, I feel like Victorino has more range to his right than Rowand does, which will do a lot to make up for the plodding of Pat Burrell in left.

Do we know anything about Jenkins' defense as a right fielder?  He's supposed to be quite a good left fielder.

Even with Street on the way out?

Given the total landscape of needs and resources, I think this was a strong signing. The lineup and the bench are stronger, Jenkins has a good defensive rep, it didn't bust the budget and we didn't surrender players or (I'm pretty sure) draft picks.

I agree with Pete that the OF should be about as good as it was last year. Still not sure Victorino has shown us everything he's capable of, and assuming Burrell holds steady and Werth/Jenkins do what they usually do, the corners are solid.

A third baseman would be nice, but if you assume that Chad Durbin will be either the #5 or (my strong preference) the long man in the bullpen, all that's left to get is one more pitcher. Easier written than done, of course.

You can't offer arbitration to a player who's option you declined.

Todd Zolecki's blog has a link to a pretty funny YouTube clip with Jenkins and another longtime Wisconsin sports star.

I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Surely there has to be more moves on the horizon?