Opinion: In Outfield, Don’t Make Same Mistake Twice

The Phillies released Geoff Jenkins today, who, aside from his double in Game 5.2 of the World Series, was a complete bust. This has already started rumors that the Phillies might look to replace him with recently released Gary Sheffield. Sheffield would provide a right handed bat off the bench, and could spot start against tough [...] Related posts:Phillies Rumors: Ibanez on radar...

The Phillies have parted ways with outfielder Geoff Jenkins, FOXSports.com is reporting. Jenkins, 31, hit .246 with 9 HR in 115 games last season, and is hitting .250 with 1 HR in 44 at-bats this spring. Releasing Jenkins clears up some space in the outfield for the Phillies, who will go with Matt Stairs as their reserve outfielder.This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

As of 5:33 PM on Tuesday, here's what we know thanks to the local beat writers: The Phillies have released Geoff Jenkins. This means that any team can pick him up for the league minumum of $400,000. Whether this happens or not, the Phillies are still on the hook for the... ...

The Phillies have released outfielder Geoff Jenkins. “Anytime you get released it’s obviously a surprise,” said Jenkins. “I think it’s just something that we talked about. I don’t know if I foreshadowed this scenario happening, but I knew there were left-handed hitters. So it seemed like somebody would be the odd man out at some point. [...]

Todd Zolecki reports the Phillies have released outfielder Geoff Jenkins. There is speculation the Phils might be interested in Gary Sheffield. More to come.

After announcing the release of Geoff Jenkins, the Phillies have named Chan Ho Park as their fifth starter.GM Ruben Amaro Jr. indicated that J.A. Happ will compete for one of two bullpen spots with three other relievers, but he will most likely end up in AAA. The Phillies want him to be a starter and the thinking is that he would be wasted in a bullpen...

Tom Haudricourt of JSOnline is reporting that Luis Gonzalez would love to play for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2008. Gonzalez would fill the current void in left field after Geoff Jenkins departure. Gonzalez is not nearly the player now as he was that hit 57 home runs and drove in 142 for the Arizona Di...

In an effort to make room for Matt Stairs, or to possibly acquire another right handed bat, the Phillies have released outfielder Geoff Jenkins. Jenkins spent one year with the Phils and hit .246 with 9 homers. He was signed last offseason with the thought that he would be a solid platoon partner with Jayson Werth in right but he never really got his bat going. Jenkins will likely...

Phils Release JenkinsThe Phils wasted a lot of money on Geoff Jenkins, but unlike other wasted signing Adam Eaton, I'm sorry to see Jenkins go. It's amazing what a World Championship will do for a perspective...Anyways, here is my concern with letting Jenkins and his $8 million walk - what do the Phils do when Ibanez and/or Victorino and/or Werth heads to the DL? Currently...

He'll still get his ring, but he won't be a Phillie when the team has its ceremony at Citizens Bank Park. Todd Zolecki reports that Geoff Jenkins has been released by the Phillies, who are set to open their season this Sunday night. After getting off to a poor overall start with the Phils, then getting significantly outplayed by his one-time platoon mate Jayson...

By now you've all heard about the release of prominent players like Gary Sheffield of the Tigers and Geoff Jenkins of the Phillies. I find it amazing that even in the current economic climate, the Phillies had no problem with eating the remaining $8 million dollars of Jenkins' contract, and even more surprising that the Tigers ate $14 million dollars of Sheffield's deal...