SubscribeHot stove: Kapler update
Add the Philadelphia Phillies to the list of teams that have shown an interest in Gabe Kapler. MLB.com reported:
The Phillies are looking for a right-handed hitter to come off the bench, according to FOXSports.com.
In 55 games this past season, [Nomar] Garciaparra hit .264 with eight home runs and 28 RBIs for the Dodgers. He can play shortstop, third and first base.
Kapler was arguably the Brewers’ best reserve last year, hitting .301 with eight home runs and 38 RBIs. He can play all three outfield positions.
But Philly.com, while noting Kapler’s value, added, “The Phillies also have shown interest …, but it appears he will sign elsewhere.” Hmm, where would that be, one wonders? Why not the Mets? Moises Alou has done well for them in his brief time with the team (well over .300 but in only 102 games over two seasons), but he’s already 41 and shown to be injury prone, and not likely to provide much on defense. Kapler, on the other hand, filled in admirably last season when the Brewers were without the services of Mike Cameron for a bunch of games early on.
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