PHILLIES NEWS

More offseason intrigue for the Phils as Abraham Nunez and Rod Barajas had their contracts bought out by the Phils and thus won't return to the team next season. Barajas is no surprise, because he was nothing more than lameduck at the plate and behind it, remember all those times dropped the ball during plays at the plate in mid-season, probably costing the Phils a game or two. All can I say is thank God for Carlos Ruiz and Chris Coste. As for Nunez, he is somewhat of a surprise, given that he was the only 3rd baseman on the Phils roster who could play consistently good defense, but I guess the Phils have a lot of faith in Wes Helms and Greg Dobbs.