A balance of Youth and Experience is Best

The Phillies got older at the winter meetings by acquiring third baseman Michael Young. Now they’ve doubled their youth by adding former first- rounder Delmon Young. While the move has its potential based on the fact that the Phillies are on tied to 750k, it does create an issue. Who’s the odd man out?

The Phillies currently have six out fielders: Revere, Ruf, Brown, Mayberry, Nix, and Young. I’d imagine Revere is a lock to make the team. Mayberry is the only one who is capable to play center field of the remaining four. Nix, when healthy, can be a solid hitter. While many have given up on Brown, I still think he has a chance to be a solid contributor. Ruf not only hit, but mashed his way to the show in 2012. So much that Manager Charlie Manuel has taken a liking to him.

So who stays and who goes? The most likely option to go is Brown. He has the ability to be sent down and is left-handed. It also appears that the team may have soured on him over the years.

Tags: Ben Revere, Darin Rug, Delmon Young, Domimic Brown, John Mayberry, Laynce Nix, Michael Haftman, Phillies, TSP, Youth