phils closer if gordon goes?

[master453]

some recent buzz about tom gordon on the block, maybe going to be a setup man somewhere. who steps up for saves in philly? rhoades? franklin? madson? someone from AAA?

[yankee_cafe]

I'd guess Rhodes, but he didn't have a nice go of it the last time he was given the role.

[rainman23]

Do you have any source for this rumor? Why you'd bring a guy in to be your closer, have him excel from his first (ok, second) appearance, and then shop him around...I don't get it.

[teddyballgamemvp]

Who in the world can afford Gordon's contract for a setup guy? The Mets, Yanks, Red Sox?

[MashinSpuds]

It's also conceivable that, since Williamson now is reportedly on the block (Rotoworld), the Phillies could do a threeway to get him to close and send Gordon off to some rich team.

Any idea how long Gordon's contract is? If it's only for a year then, well, punt if you're out of it.

[stumpak]

There tons of Gordon rumors floating around. The ChiSox and Yanks are most prominent.

[j_d_mcnugent]

Any idea how long Gordon's contract is? If it's only for a year then, well, punt if you're out of it.

three years at 18 million (ends in 2008). thats a little bit high if he is to be used as a setup man but i guess not all that bad considering some of the other deals.

[teddyballgamemvp]

Any idea how long Gordon's contract is? If it's only for a year then, well, punt if you're out of it.

three years at 18 million (ends in 2008). thats a little bit high if he is to be used as a setup man but i guess not all that bad considering some of the other deals.

FA setup men who are seen as established, reliable vets make $3-4M. Gordon averages $6M, and his contract is back-loaded ($7M and $5.5-- he gets $1M in 2009 whether Philly picks up his option or not). That is crazy money for a setup guy.

[sportsguy138]

Do you have any source for this rumor? Why you'd bring a guy in to be your closer, have him excel from his first (ok, second) appearance, and then shop him around...I don't get it.

yes.. there is a source.. from rotoworld

According to a source, the Phillies are willing to give up Tom Gordon in a deal with the White Sox for either Freddy Garcia or Javier Vazquez.
The Mets have also expressed some interest in Flash. After the Nationals-Reds trade, it's obvious that good relievers are at a premium. Jul. 14 - 10:39 am et
Source: New York Daily News

[Esen]

its also in todays NY Post, he is mentioned as possibly being on the block along with Abreu and Lieber