ESPN's Jason Stark has reported that the Philadelphia Phillies have signed Reliever Mike Adams to a 2 year, $12 million contract, with a possible third year vesting option.
The 34 year old is recovering from surgery to correct Thoradic Outlet Syndrome and will be ready to roll once Spring Training comes around.
Adams 2.06 ERA over a three year period is second to Atlanta's Eric O'Flaherty, among relievers who worked at least 175 innings.
This signing is big in the fact that the Fightins' lost 16 games last season that they led in the seventh inning or later. What that means is if they could have cut that number of losses in half, there was a probability of advancing to the playoffs.
The Phils finished at the .500 mark and now are considered an after thought of retaining the division reign over rival Washington. With a healthy core and key additions, hopefully the Fightins' bounce back and get to have another parade down Broad Street.
The Fightins' recently signed former Texas Ranger Michael Young and former Minnesota Twin Ben Revere earlier this month.
