Phillies: Low Cost Relief Pitching Options in Free Agency

Drew Storen, Seattle Mariners

Over the years, Drew Storen has shown flashes of brilliance. He’s proven the ability to be a closer on several occasions throughout his career, but the Nationals (whom he spent six of his seven seasons with) never really saw him as a viable option in that role.

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Part of that could be attributed to his postseason struggles, which includes two blown saves and five earned runs in as many innings.

It’s doubtful that he’d close in Philly, considering neither the Blue Jays, nor the Mariners gave him that chance. Like the rest of the veteran pitchers coming through Philadelphia lately, GM Matt Klentak will likely try to trade Storen if he succeeds. After all, it’s not insane to think that a team would overlook Storen’s playoff resume if he were to return to his 2011-2014 form.

There will be little-to-no pressure playing with the Phils, which might be the environment Storen needs to thrive. Not to mention a return to the NL East, where he first found success, couldn’t hurt,

Estimated Offer – 1 year/$3 million (plus incentives)