Geoff Jenkins

The Phillies have decided to release outfielder Geoff Jenkins. As the World Series champs Philadelphia Phillies work their way down to a 25-man roster, Geoff Jenkins found he longer had a job. The Phillies announced they would be releasing the outfielder, who's double in Game 5 of the World Series helped secure the Phillies' first World Series in 28 years. From an AP write up of the Phillies' decision: Geoff Jenkins, who had a key hit for Philadelphia in the resumption of Game 5 of last year's World Series, is no longer a Phillie. The Phillies released Jenkins on Tuesday, giving them 29 players ... Read Full Story

Eric Gagne has been sucking at his job dating back to last season, when he refused to save a game for the Boston Red Sox after being traded there by the Texas Rangers . Somehow, he landed a free agent contract off the hot stove with the Milwaukee Brewers last winter, and has since managed to blow five games in 14 chances, including three of his last six. As expected this weekend, the struggling righty was yanked from the closer's spot after his comments in Saturday's edition of Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel . "I don't deserve that ninth inning right now. It's very simple," he said. ... Read Full Story

With Milwaukee Brewers sad excuse for a closer Eric Gagne out indefinitely with rotator cuff tendinitis, we felt Ned Yost might need some help with deciding how to fill his shoes. Here are a couple of exciting candidates who are more than willing and just as qualified for the role as Gagne. Choose wisely, Mr. Yost. The Bratwurst: Don't let the green Austro-Bavarian lederhosen fool you, this overly-aggressive sausage of German descent is built like a brick house. Bratt Wurst's racing profile states "he is intimidating to the other participants with his muscular physique" which is perfect when your closer is also your set ... Read Full Story

Free agent outfielder Mike Cameron and the Milwaukee Brewers came to terms on a $7 million, one-year contract this weekend, which includes a limited no-trade clause, a $10 million club option for 2009 and a $750,000 buyout, should things not go as smoothly as expected. In the absence of longtime Brewer Geoff Jenkins , who joined the Philadelphia Phillies outfield via free agency this winter, the 35-year-old Cameron's signing makes sense. However, for the first part of next season, Milwaukee will have to do without him, as he'll begin serving his 25-game suspension for testing positive a second time for a banned stimulant. Cameron ... Read Full Story

Outfielder Geoff Jenkins has agreed to a $13 million, two-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies . In the absence of wall-smashing, turf-diving Aaron Rowand , who joined the San Francisco Giants on December 12th for five years and $60 million, Jenkins will have some big shoes to fill. The veteran may see some time in left field, but will most likely roam right, splitting time there with Jayson Werth . Jenkins, 33, hit .255 with 21 homers and 64 RBIs in 132 games for the Milwaukee Brewers last season. The Phils also agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal with pitcher Chad Durbin . The ... Read Full Story