The Philadelphia Phillies could move to add a starting pitcher via free agency before leaving the Winter Meetings.
A number of sources have reported that Phillies GM Matt Klentak stated the following:
“I would say, if anything, we’re probably getting closer to the free-agent front than the trade front.”
With his already stated preference to stockpile arms, and an opening or two in the 2016 starting rotation, who among the remaining free agent starting pitchers might be a fit for the Phillies?
One interesting candidate would be Tim Lincecum, the former Cy Young Award winner with the San Francisco Giants who is now recovering from hip surgery.
However, it might be a little early for anyone to move on Lincecum, who was expected to hold a January showcase for teams to view his progress.
Another very intriguing name is right-hander Mat Latos, who turns 29 years old tomorrow. The former Padres and Reds stud is coming off a disjointed 2015 season split between the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Dodgers.
