Made the Story for Altherr trade--NL-Only

[scottw]

Well, I waited for a better offer, but none came that were as good. I cleared a logjam at SS [I had 4] moving Story $5.--option for Altherr $2.--option. Now I have a bunch of OF'ers, but this is manageable.
What I am undecided about is whether to take all the value from Altherr at $2., sign him to one year=$7. or 2 years,=$12. My best calculation is for him to hold about $13.--$14. value going into the auction.
What say you all?
Thanks!

[cavebird]

I'd just take him for $2. No guarantee of playing time past this year.

[Sour Masher]

Yeah, not a fan of that deal, but since it is made, maximize profit and play it safe with $2

[Hornsby]

Make it 3...no reason to extend what may be a 4th outfielder.

[revo]

Make it 4. I argued against the deal, dislike it, but now that it’s done, no reason to weaken the value by adding $$$ to his contract.

[mjl]

so although I agree that you shouldn't extend him, one thing that makes Altherr slightly less bad than I think most people currently see him is that even if he ends up nominally being the fourth outfielder, he's still going to get a handful of starts a week, and the Phillies are talking about running a nine-man bullpen which is insane but would mean three hitters on the bench - one of Rupp/Alfaro, Altherr, and Tommy Joseph. So I suspect Altherr will get at least one AB per game most days as a pinch-hitter and defensive replacement for Hoskins.

[Gregg]

After reading Scott's keeper post; I would give him a year and quickly trade him after the auction.

[scottw]

Again, that has been my thought process, especially if he gets off to a quick start. With an extra year, he has a lot of value here in Philly.