Names have been thrown out there like Russ Springer, Doug Brocail and David Weathers. But it is important to note that Springer and Brocail are Type A free agents, which means the Phillies would forfeit their top draft pick if they signed them. That is very unlikely to happen. It simply wouldn't make sense for the Phillies to forfeit a top pick to sign a 40-year-old (Springer) or 41-year-old (Brocail) relief pitcher. MLB.com said Springer isn't at the top of St. Louis' priority list, but the Astros have made re-signing Brocail a priority and agent Barry Meister told the Houston Chroncile, "(Brocail is) a Houston guy and loves to play there. Hopefully, we’ll work something out, but nothing is imminent." It sounds like Houston GM Ed Wade would offer Brocail salary arbitration, which means any team that signs him would forfeit that top pick. It sounds less likely the Cardinals would offer Springer arbitration. If the Cardinals don't, the chances of Springer signing with the Phillies (or somebody else) would improve.
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