Phils Sign Benson/Hatteras Swell
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Phils sign Anna Benson!!!
They also signed husband Kris to a minor league deal. From Zo Zone:
The Phillies have come to minor-league contract agreement with free agent righthander Kris Benson.
The contract is pending a physical.
The Phillies have seen Benson throw three times this off-season: once in December and twice recently in private sessions with Phillies scout Chuck LaMar. LaMar said today Benson only is throwing at 60 to 70 percent, which makes it seem doubtful he can break camp with a spot in the Phillies rotation. In fact, LaMar said Benson could be ready anywhere from Opening Day to June 1.
Good signing. Maybe, by June 1st when Eaton blows up again, he can take over the number 5 spot in the rotation. It is, however, the type of signing that we Phils fans are accustomed to - low cost with possible upside. Forget what I said about good signing. I should have said “typical Phils signing.”
