It is not a bad deal for Philly at a fairly reasonable price. He actually is taking a bit of a pay cut if he doesnt get the 3rd year option picked up. He will presumably play RF in a semi platoon with J. Werth who hits lefties very well but cant hit righties which complements well with Jenkins. Jenkins is a pretty good outfielder for a team with a statue in left field. It is possible that he will be a late innings defensive replacement for Burrell on days he doesn't start. Plus he gives the Phils a strong left handed bat coming off the bench on days when Werth starts in right, which is something they were sorely lacking. They needed to add some pop with Victorino replacing Rowand full time in center and Jenkins going from a good hitters park to a very good hitters park should be fine if he is healthy. If he can give them .275 25 85 / .340 .450 with good defense which is pretty close to his norms he will be a good signing. $6.5 million for a 20 HR, 85 RBI guy with a good glove is a good deal. If he is a 14 HR 65 RBI guy it's not. I guess we will see.
Of course the Phils holes at 3b, Catcher, and the back end of the rotaion are still there.
They also signed C. Durbin to go along with JD Durbin, meaning they now have a monopoly on the pitching Durbins, which is not a positive sign.
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