The Philadelphia Phillies release Cory Sullivan
The Phillies have released 31-year old lefty swinging outfielder Cory Sullivan. Sullivan played in 36 games in AAA-ball for the Phillies this year and he was 21 for 100 (.210 avg, .586 OPS) with 15 runs scored, 0 homers, 14 RBIs and 2 stolen bases. He has played in 476 games in six years in the majors and he is 305 for 1,127 (.271 avg, .708 OPS) with 156 runs scored, 10 homers, 97 RBIs and 32 stolen bases. The Phillies needed room for Scott Podsednik which led to Sullivan’s release.