The Philadelphia Phillies sign lefty David Purcey
The Phillies have signed 29-year old lefty reliever David Purcey to a minor league deal. Purcey pitched in 33 games (0 starts) for the Tigers, A’s and Blue Jays last year and he was 1-2 with a 5.61 ERA and a 1.78 WHIP. He has now pitched in 87 games (0 starts) in his first four years in the majors and he is 6-12 with 1 save, a 5.38 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP. Purcey will get a shot next spring to make the Phillies’ bullpen.