Phillies offer 2 yr/$12 mil deal to Rodney.

The Philadelphia Phillies are considering signing Fernando Rodney to help bolster the back end of their bullpen.  For the Phillies, Rodney would provide a safety net for Brad Lidge, as well as a bona fide set up man and fireballer, one thing the Phils have been lacking.  All of the Phils relievers seem to be finesse pitchers, and Rodney would provide a great change for the pen.  In 2009, Rodney threw 60.5% fastballs (95 MPH avg), 39.1% changeups, and 0.5% sliders. Rodney had a 57.9 GB% in 2009, a great percentage for a ballpark like CBP. Also, Rodney’s HR/FB rate was 11.8% in 2009, about average. Rodney has 70 career saves, as well as 29 career blown saves, with 41 holds. Rodney has spent his entire career in Detroit, a switch to the NL would certainly improve his numbers.

Rodney is also a proven postseason pitcher, although in just 7 2/3 IP, Rodney has allowed just 2 earned runs while striking out 9.

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Phillies & others interested in Mike MacDougal

The righty reliever has drawn interest from multiple teams, the strongest being from the Phillies.

MacDougal has closer experience, and despite his 4.31 ERA in 2008, he had 20 saves and just 1 blown save.  MacDougal has a career total of 70 saves, with 19 blown saves, only 8 more than Lidge’s ’09 total. If MacDougal lands in Philadelphia, he might be able to pick up some saves.

MacDougal, who was non-tendered by the Nationals, had more walks than strikeouts last season. You shouldn’t expect a great season from him in 2010, but if he gets some saves, he could have value.

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