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Not really sure where to stick this, but I'm going with here...
okay, it's an obvious gag, but much more at link... they really ran with this...
The Phillies have been shopping, but not at second base. They're looking for a low-budget extra outfielder who can play some center field if Shane Victorino gets hurt or needs a break. One name they've targeted: St. Louis' John Jay.
It's a bit hard to imagine given his impressive resumé, but at this point in his career John Jay really shouldn't be considered more than a "low-budget" option to spell Victorino in center. At 265 years old, he lacks the range in the field he once had. At the plate, he has been declining steadily since his age 249 season. Still, he managed a decent .297/.350/.441 line against right-handed pitching which could prove useful to the Phillies.
It's a bit hard to imagine given his impressive resumé, but at this point in his career John Jay really shouldn't be considered more than a "low-budget" option to spell Victorino in center. At 265 years old, he lacks the range in the field he once had. At the plate, he has been declining steadily since his age 249 season. Still, he managed a decent .297/.350/.441 line against right-handed pitching which could prove useful to the Phillies.
