The Phillies are making their annual forray into the over 35 year old minor league pitcher market with todays signing of soon to be 38 year old Sean Camp. Camp began last year pitching for the Cubs after signing a one year/1.35M deal but was designated for assignment mid season after his ERA rose above 7 in 26 appearances. Camp finished the season in Reno, pitching well for the Diamondbacks AAA affiliate, going 0-0 with a 2.42 ERA in 17 games. If he sticks, I see this as simply minor league depth.
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I’m just glad the mlb club has a strict rule on not signing players who were born post 1980. Having an entire teams comprised of players post 35 always works out.
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Fyi its shawn not sean
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the move that puts the AAA team into the championship
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I believe Shawn Camp, like most of these veteran players on minor league deals with an invitation to MLB camp, will either make the MLB or be released at the end of MLB Spring Training.
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These signings make no sense to me. This guy has a snowball’s chance in h… of making the MLB roster out of ST. Why not look at the farmhands instead? And why use an old guy as organizational filler? Promote the young guys and give them a chance.
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Because they are about as close to free as you can get, and if one of them turns out to be good (Byrd with the Mets last year) then you have value. Additionally the Phillies do not have enough farmhands to man the AAA bullpen in 2014. You have to fill in with veterans. Also it is important to not rush prospects you care about unless they are ready because you risk destroying their confidence or teaching them long term bad habits.
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