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08:19 AM ET 11.02 | For the past four seasons, the Phillies have been headed in reverse. An influx of new blood -- young players on the rise who haven't won before -- is often the more acceptable way to improve a roster. But three former Phillies who became free agents this week wouldn't look that terrible in red pinstripes again if the price is right. At least in the case of Shane Victorino, it's not just if the price is right but also if other, possibly more intriguing options turn out to be bad fits. ... Brett Myers became a free agent for the second time in four years when the Chicago White Six wisely rejected a $10 million club option on his contract this week. ... Of course a more intriguing free agent reliever is Myers' old buddy, Ryan Madson.

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November 2, 2012 09:31 AM ET

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If you take a chance on Madson who miss almost the entire 11 season you can only pay him the minimum with incentives.

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November 2, 2012 01:23 PM ET

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this two players would be hard to get signed,, one is BORAS client though,,,,

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November 2, 2012 03:43 PM ET

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All 3 of these guys are 30 or 32; that doesn't sound like an "influx of...young players who haven't won before." It sounds old, expensive, and prone to injury (the pitchers) or slumps (Victorino). That would be adding to the Phillies current problem.