Phillies sign Werth, avoid arbitration

The Phillies avoided going to arbitration when they, and outfielder Jayson Werth, agreed on a 1-year $1.7M deal according to the Associated Press.

Werth shared time last season with Shane Victorino and is expected to share time next season with newly acquired Geoff Jenkins while Victorino will replace Aaron Rowand in center field.

Mike Cameron still unsigned

The biggest surprise to me this offseason, Mike Cameron is still yet to be signed. Cameron and his agent had been talking to the San Diego Padres about a 2-year deal few weeks ago, but could not come to an agreement on the dollar amount.

The teams that had been interested, namely the Rangers and Phillies, have both acquired center fielders. The Rangers traded for Reds' center fielder Josh Hamilton, the Phillies signed both Geoff Jenkins and So Taguchi to free agent deals.

At this point, with his options dwindling by the day, could Cameron return to the Padres? It's doubtful, but if he and the Padres are willing to re-negotiate the dollar amount on that 2-year deal previously discussed, maybe there is a chance.

Phillies sign So Taguchi

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up another outfielder on Sunday, signing So Taguchi to a 1-year $1M with an option for 2009.

So the Phillies' outfield looks like this...Pat Burrell, Geoff Jenkins, So Taguchi, Shane Victorino and Jayson Werth. Not the best defensive outfield out there, but does have some offensive pop for sure.

Phillies sign Geoff Jenkins

The San Diego Padres have lost out on the 3rd free agent they were after. After losing to the Cubs for Kosuke Fukudome, Milton Bradley to the Rangers and now the most recent being Geoff Jenkins who just signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.

According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, Jenkins signed a 2-year $13M deal with a vesting option based on plate appearances that could make the total deal worth $20M. Jenkins is expected to platoon in right field with current Philly Jayson Werth.

Padres will not match Phillies offer for Jenkins

Free agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins has still yet to decide between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres.

The Phillies have offered a 3-year deal and it's unlikely that the Padres will attempt to match it according to Tom Krasovic of the San Diego Union Tribune.

Jenkins to decide between Phillies, Padres

According to Ken Rosenthal, veteran free agent oufielder Geoff Jenkins has narrowed his choices down to the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres and should have a decision soon.

The Rays took themselves out of the race after signing Cliff Floyd.

Phillies, Rays join hunt for Jenkins

According to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, the Phillies and Rays both spoke with Damon Lapa, the agent for free agent outfielder Geoff Jenkins.

Rays interested in Tony Clark, Geoff Jenkins

After inking Troy Percival to a 2-year deal, the Rays are said to be interested in someone that can play a corner outfield spot as well as 1st base. They could be looking at either Tony Clark or Geoff Jenkins to fill that role.