Posted: Friday, March 27, 2009, 10:07 PM | 22 comments |
 

Phillies acquire lefthanded reliever
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The Phillies have acquired lefthander reliever Jack Taschner from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for catcher Ronny Paulino, multiple sources have confirmed to the Daily News.

Taschner, 30, was 3-2 with a 4.88 earned run average in 67 appearances for the Giants last season. He pitched 48 innings, allowing 57 hits with 39 strikeouts and 24 walks. For his career, he is 8-4 with a 5.01 ERA in 178 games.

He provides the Phillies with another lefthanded arm in the bullpen, something the Phillies will need especially early in the season while J.C. Romero serves his 50-game suspension.

Paulino was acquired during the winter meetings from Pittsburgh for Jason Jaramillo in an exchange of catching prospects. He was hitting .194 in spring training with a home run and two RBI. He has struck out 12 times in 31 at-bats.

The deal also solidifies Chris Coste as the backup catcher behind Carlos Ruiz. When the deal for Paulino was initially made, speculation was that Coste might be on his way out. Paulino's performance this spring helped insure that was not the case.

Look for more in tomorrow's Daily News. 

 
Posted by Daily News staff @ 10:07 PM  Permalink | 22 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:27 PM, 03/27/2009
    Good move to say the least.............
    — 1aviator
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:31 PM, 03/27/2009
    I guess that is means that JA Happ is going to win the 5th spot. If they thought it was going to be Park they would have moved Happ in the bullpen, and there would be no need for another lefty. I don't think this is going to sit well with Park. He wants that spot and I don't think he is going to be happy in the bullpen.
    — luke5513
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:33 PM, 03/27/2009
    REPEAT BABY!!!!!!!!
    — B in DC
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:34 PM, 03/27/2009
    Are the Phils really gonna carry 3 lefties when JC comes back?
    — efrye13
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:40 PM, 03/27/2009
    I was thinking the same thing about Happ being 5th starter. Park is a professional and will deal with it. He will also probably get 5-10 spot starts. What happens with Taschner when Romero can return?
    — bigredmachinefan
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:44 PM, 03/27/2009
    Ensure, Dave. Not insure.
    — Bake McBride
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:54 PM, 03/27/2009
    They will trade Eyre or this guy when JC comes back, barring injury.
    — DE_Gene
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:08 PM, 03/27/2009
    Not great numbers with 57 hits in 48 innings of work! high walk to SO ratio! Wanted Park in the 5th spot, think he's more seasoned but I guess if one of the starters goes down, we have the depth to put him in. Paulino had a rough spring at the dish. Hope Mayberry Jr. stays up with the big club.
    — krakatoa
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:33 PM, 03/27/2009
    Nice AAA pitcher. Gives up too many walks. He is like Clay Coundry....a batting practice pitcher. That is he gives up too many hits and walks. Oh well! You trade away average talent and get back the same.
    — MooseBreathMints
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:33 PM, 03/27/2009
    Nice AAA pitcher. Gives up too many walks. He is like Clay Coundry....a batting practice pitcher. That is he gives up too many hits and walks. Oh well! You trade away average talent and get back the same.
    — MooseBreathMints
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:56 PM, 03/27/2009
    Whatever. We get another left hand option from the pen for a while. We get something for nothing here, no down side whatsoever. CHOOCH!
    — akaufman16
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:28 AM, 03/28/2009
    Chris Coste is my hero
    — TommyGun
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:56 AM, 03/28/2009
    Just don't trade Lou Marson!!!!
    — thejerz


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About David Murphy
David Murphy joined the Daily News as its Phillies beat writer in February of 2008. Born in Upper Merion and raised in the Poconos, he attended college at La Salle University before taking jobs with the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun-News and the St. Petersburg ( Fla. ) Times. E-mail Dave at dmurphy@phillynews.com.

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