Kris Benson Signed

[love_that_reefer]

Phillies agreed to terms with RHP Kris Benson on a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

The two sides have reportedly been working on a deal for at least a week, but Benson may not be ready for Opening Day after missing all of last season following surgery to repair a torn labrum. Director of professional scouting Chuck LaMarr said that Benson is at "60-70 percent" after watching him throw twice, suggesting that he's likely to begin the season at Triple-A.

Good to see Benson realized he was vastly overpaid on his last contract and went with the minor league deal. Phillies need a lot more pitching help than Benson.

[ljshorty89]

Get ready Phillies fans, from my experience rooting for the NY Metropolitans...I give it 2 days before you realize how gorgeous his wife is....and then 4 more days before you realize what a huge distraction she is for the entire team. Kris is coming off surgery...I'm just wondering whether they signed him to pitch, or to bring his wife to the stadium.

[catman]

The Bensons in Philly? He could help, she could be a distraction, as was said.

[love_that_reefer]

The Bensons split up.

[catman]

That's right. I guess I haven't been paying enough attention to them lately. Maybe its because he has become a journeyman pitcher?

[love_that_reefer]

That and he didn't pitch all of last year and never was that good to begin with.

[catman]

Well, what can I say. He was a very promising young talent that never realized his potential. Now he has a change to make a "comeback". I wish him luck.