Delmon Young to the Phillies

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Todd Zolecki ‏@ToddZolecki

Delmon Young has agreed to a one-year, $750,000 contract with the Phillies.

[sexicano31]

I really cant complain

[CityofTreez]

Philsforever got his BIG BAT!

Too bad, well need a BIG Harpoon for The Whale!

[sexicano31]

Oh crap, forgot hes a terrible person. RIP Dom Brown

[Burkey3472]

Delmon young is a bad person, he's only thrown his bat at an umpire the 1 time

[Havoc Wreaker]

Oh how the Phillies have fallen.

I ****ing hate him.

[Dark Donnie]

Absolutely terrible defensively lol

[sexicano31]

Absolutely terrible defensively lol

And pretty terrible every other way. Dat 0.6 career WAR

[ryguy553]

Definitely has some pop. Arguably the Tigers best player throughout the playoffs. Terrible in the field though.

[The A Team]

On that contract, he's likely insurance in case Ruf or Nix crap out in spring training.

I would have hated to be his agent...

"Delmon, put the bat aside and sit down for a second. Ok. I have some bad news for you. Nobody has offered you a multi-year deal. Also, nobody has offered you a 7 figure deal. Please don't hurt me."

[sexicano31]

With roster and performance bonuses it can be worth around $3mil

[k_dol50]

If he stays on the team and gets on the field, I don't mind paying him the bonuses. I hope they plan on letting Brown and Ruf both compete for everyday spots still.

[sexicano31]

And hes playing RF

[Fred]

ih? i don't hate the move

[k_dol50]

And hes playing RF

According to what? That just doesn't make sense given the other pieces they have. If you're going with two righties against a lefty pitcher, Mayberry would make more sense in right (I'm assuming Ruf and Young wouldn't be in the lineup at the same time). If you think he's just the best player available for an outfield spot, it still makes more sense to stick Dom, Mayberry, or maybe even Nix in right.