Phillies sign Abreu to a minor league deal

[Mark68]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/01/phillies-sign-bobby-abreu.html

 

 

"As CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury reported earlier, GM Ruben Amaro Jr. had heard "decent reports on [Abreu]" coming out of Venezuela, leading to the club's interest. According to Amaro, the club was "looking at all the left-handed bats still out there and he's one of them." It remains to be seen, of course, whether the Phils will nevertheless look to add another left-handed bench option in addition to Abreu."

 

 

This should be...interesting.

 

[Tank]

the phillies? 

 

whew.

[Richard]

Should be a nice moment if he makes the club and comes up for an AB. Best of luck to Bobby.

[AngelsLakersFan]

 "looking at all the left-handed bats still out there and he's one of them." 

 

Not exactly a ringing endorsement.

[Mark68]

I'm starting to wonder if Reagins>Amaro. Seems like Amaro is collecting every has-been that is available.

[gotbeer]

Full circle isn't it?

[Hollyw00d]

hopefully he lost some weight, he was looking Wells-ian in 2012

[Inside Pitch]

Full circle isn't it?

 

Nah, he started with Houston.

[eligrba]

Scioscia would play him......a lot.

[Hollyw00d]

Scioscia would play him......a lot.

 

 

"We love how the bat comes out of bobby-y's hand....when he draws a walk."

[Vegas Halo Fan]

"looking at all the left-handed bats still out there and he's one of them."

 

Now there's a ringing endorsement.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Nah, he started with Houston.

 

 I saw him play for the New Orleans Zephyrs, who at the time were the Astros' AAA affiliate.

[gurn67]

The next headline I will read involving Bobby Abreu:

"Phillies release veteran Bobby Abreu"

[JAHV76]

He's on a quest for 3000 hits. He's a good guy hopefully it works out for him. His charity Abreu's Amigos was a good thing while he played with the Angels.

[RenoHalo]

Not exactly a ringing endorsement.

I know right? I'm also one, for that matter...

[Docwaukee]

You know who I blame for this thread?

F'n Tanaka.

[NachoPop]

I'm all for guys like him getting minor league contracts. Good luck to him but not hopeful

Edited January 22, 2014 by NachoPop

[Mark68]

Nah, he started with Houston.

So, only 270 degrees.