42 Days And Counting

42 days until pitchers and catchers report… The Phillies will look smart for not matching the five-year contract received by CF Aaron Rowand, who will be forever remembered for crashing face first into the previously unpadded centerfield wall of Citizen’s Bank Park. His defense was courageous yet reckless, which is why Phillies brass deemed a five-year commitment too risky for the 30-year-old. Rowand’s fire and energy will be missed in the clubhouse, but Shane Victorino’s range and rifle arm may prove to be a defensive upgrade. Rowand is coming off a career year offensively, but do you think the Phillies are really concerned about their ability to produce runs?