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Phils interested in Ross?

According to a report by FoxSports.com, the Phillies are one team interested in acquiring catcher David Ross, who was released by the Reds Monday. Ross, 31, has hit .223 with a .310 on base percentage in seven major league seasons. He was hitting .231 with a .381 on base percentage in 52 games for the Reds.

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Phils interested in Ross?

POSTED: Monday, August 18, 2008, 9:28 PM

David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer

Ken Rosenthal is the one reporting this, and he is usually on top of things as far as the Phillies are concerned. Haven't heard back from anyone in the organization, but Ross would make some sense. They could keep him in the minors and then bring him up when the rosters expand in September. Despite Carlos Ruiz's struggles at the plate this season, I doubt they'd send him to Triple A this late in the season, particularly considering how well the Phillies starters have pitched lately. Then again, I could be completely wrong about that.

Rosenthal is saying that the Red Sox are also interested in Ross, so take all of that for what it's worth.

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 7:51 AM, 08/19/2008

No, but they need an upgrade in the General Manager's spot.

— Dull

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:01 AM, 08/19/2008

Meanwhile, the Dodgers get future HOF Greg Maddux. Says it all!

— JGhoo

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:07 AM, 08/19/2008

Forget about that bum, Coste is the starter, Ruiz is backup problem solved. Phillies got a kid in minors who can be third catcher next year. How about an infielder to replace Bruntlett who can't hit or field. What are the Phillies paying the guy who makes these calls?

— reddevil

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:14 AM, 08/19/2008

I don't like to think the Phillies are cheap, but I heard they are holding try outs for catchers at the un employment office today !

— phineas

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:29 AM, 08/19/2008

I love when this writers come to bat for management. Yeah, David, it makes sense to offer a contract to a career .200 hitter who just got released by a bad club so he can get a spot on the expanded roster and keep bluechippers Lou Marson and Jason Jaramillo in the minors. I hope they treat you well when you visit the stadium next time with hoagies, pizza and beer.

— EL Zorro

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:44 AM, 08/19/2008

As a popular radio host says, "just going though the trash can to see if there are any leftovers!!" Until the phils get serious about the playoffs, and bring in the impact players, It's just a joke.

— Angel R.

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:44 AM, 08/19/2008

I think David Cross would be a better choice than this stiff. At least the catching situation would be funny rather than tragically sad.

— ErikT

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:02 AM, 08/19/2008

Coste's problem, and he admits it, is that the more he plays, the worst he plays. he's a great number 2 catcher and should stay that way. What the idiots should do is bring up the guy from the minors as he's going to be the starter next year in any case.

— jeff gross