Not content just to bring back 36-year-old Marlon Byrd, the Phillies on Tuesday signed 39-year-old former Fightin' Bobby Abreu to a minor league contract (with a chance to make the team in spring training).
Since the Philadelphia front office is on a nostalgia binge, here are a few other names to consider before April rolls around:
** P Curt Schilling: The 47-year-old was always a fan favorite, and you can never have too many arms. Plus, given his recent financial troubles, he could probably use the money.
** OF Pat Burrell: Mr. "The Bat" is two years younger than Abreu and would provide that much-needed right-handed bat the team has lacked since ... well, Pat Burrell.
** QB Jeff Garcia: Sure, he's 43 and never played baseball, but he was always a fan favorite, and you can never have too many arms.
** OF Gary Matthews: The team just fired the 63-year-old broadcaster from his TV gig, but maybe he could provide some late-inning entertainment in another way.
** 1B Ryan Howard: The Big Piece was huge for the Phillies in 2008 and 2009 but hasn't been seen since then. Would be nice to have him hitting for the team again.
** C Darren Daulton: Why the hell not? This team already looks like a mess. Might as well have fun.
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