The Phillies' rotation appears to be stabilizing, but club officials still will be aggressive in their search for rotation help.
The team, which already has made an inquiry on Rockies right-hander Jason Marquis, plans to investigate every available option, recognizing that ace left-hander Cole Hamels is their only starter with electric stuff.
Financial flexibility might be less of an issue for the Phillies than it is for other clubs. While their payroll is a record $132 million, the Phils already have sold more than 3 million tickets. The club's entire nucleus is signed long-term, and the organization has prospects to spare for trades.
Excluding Peavy, who probably would not his waive his no-trade clause for the Phillies, Mariners left-hander Erik Bedard represents perhaps the most intriguing fit.
Bedard, unlike fellow M's lefty Jarrod Washburn, is a difference-maker. As a potential free agent, he would have every reason to be on his best behavior. But his prickly makeup could be an issue, particularly in Philadelphia.
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The difference in Scott Rolen's hitting? According to one friend, it's the hand position that the Blue Jays third baseman rediscovered last September.
Surgery had limited the range of motion in Rolen's left shoulder, preventing him from getting his bottom hand to the proper place. He would turn his left shoulder to get his hand back, but the adjusment cut off his swing, forcing him to come around on the ball. He also had lost bat speed.
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