News: Phillies Sign Benson
By Chris Mazzone - Feb 13, 2008 4:27 pm

MLB.com is reporting that RHP Kris Benson has agreed to a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.

…if the Phillies thought they had a psychological edge before, then this should really put them over the top… i mean psycho…anna benson…i’m just sayin’…

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Comment by tinathemetsgrl
2008-02-13 16:32:09

Well whatever. Damaged goods.

 
Comment by Tapeball45
2008-02-13 16:34:23

woo!
I think they can now place the champagne on Ice!

 
Comment by s-mets
2008-02-13 16:37:30

Oh no, mine as well give the phillies the division (sarcasm)…Bensons issue was keeping the ball up..if he does that in CBP the ball will never land…

 
Comment by guierllNO MOta
2008-02-13 16:38:13

Now on sale for $19.95 at : “Anna Benson gets Fanatic with the Philly Fanatic…in the pants”, limited supply so order now, it will be on the 60-day wait list by June

 
Comment by guierllNO MOta
2008-02-13 16:39:11

ouch apparently my website couldnt make it in the first post…lets try annadoesphilly@fanaticf**kfest.com

 
Comment by dave27
2008-02-13 16:42:07

Psychologically, how can the Mets get past having to watch Maine and El Duque ably fill 2/5 of their rotation knowing that rehabbing Philadelphia Phillie Kris Benson could still be theirs? Talk about a mental edge.

Almost as bad as knowing we have the good Astro-turned-Phillie closer while the Phillies have the head case…

Can we post a poll on the ex-Met who missed all of 2007 who will be most useless? Benson or Hampton?

 
Comment by zen
2008-02-13 16:44:26

“I told (Kris) — because that’s the biggest thing in athletics, they cheat all the time — I told him, cheat on me all you want. If you get caught, I’m going to screw everybody on your entire team — coaches, trainers, players. I would do everybody on his whole team.”

“If I’m lining them up,” Anna said, “I’ll (also) circle into other teams. Whatever team he’s playing, I will screw all them, too.”

Comment by lazermike
2008-02-13 16:53:41

Ah, Zen, I remember how much I loved it when I first heard that quote. Probably not as much as the assistant trainer did, though.

 
Comment by a
2008-02-13 16:59:41

If I were Kris Benson I would totally hook up with some random girl just to see the look on Anna’s face when she realizes she has to do eet with Charlie Manuel.

Comment by Jawlkin Jointz
2008-02-13 18:12:09

that is a lovely image

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Comment by itsmetsforme
2008-02-13 19:34:26

um he did cheat on her that year, that’s the funny thing. they almost got divorced over it right?

 
 
Comment by KinersKornerman
2008-02-13 21:13:41

AS usual, Charlie would pull his pitcher out too fast.

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Comment by The Captain
2008-02-13 16:48:16

If Kris cheats on Anna this year, and since the’ll be close to NY, does the entire Met team still get to bang Anna? Lucky Johan with these French benifits.

Comment by coreynyc
2008-02-13 17:07:52

What are French Benefits? All the croissants and fromage you can eat?

 
 
Comment by guierllNO MOta
2008-02-13 16:59:43

you mean we don’t get french benefits?

ha, good one, and fedex is cheaper than UPS!

 
Comment by EastFallowfield
2008-02-13 17:06:02

Probably won’t pan out, but I don’t see how you get on the Phils for making him a minor league offer-most teams do stuff like this. You do need pitching depth, maybe he provides some, maybe not. Even the mighty Mets had to start guys like Jason Vargas last season (twice!)

Comment by sincekindergarten
2008-02-13 17:27:56

Thing is, you get Anna in the deal, too . . . and you’ll regret that one soon enough.

 
 
Comment by coreynyc
2008-02-13 17:09:40

I wonder if Brett Myers will teach Kris the best way to deal with Anna when she gets out of line

Comment by a
2008-02-13 17:17:21

i loled

 
Comment by Constnza81V2.0
2008-02-13 17:27:13

Come on Corey. If you’re going to re-emerge on metsblog after nearly an entire winter of hibernation, you got to come out of the gate with something better than a cheap Brett Meyers, wife-beating joke.

Comment by itsmetsforme
2008-02-13 19:38:21

i don’t find this that hilarious. Maybe its the implication that she should be beaten. Stick to the Bret Myers jokes Corey.

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Comment by cyclone
2008-02-13 17:47:46

Sorry, it may have been a cheap shot, but I laughed too….

Comment by Jawlkin Jointz
2008-02-13 18:13:06

i lulzed…………. in my mind, def no outloud nor rofll nor lmao

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Comment by GravediggerHebner
2008-02-13 17:25:53

Maybe now he’ll finally live up to his being the number one overall pick in the draft. Yeah, right.

 
Comment by dykstraw
2008-02-13 20:10:12

i don’t see what’s funny about this…for a minor league deal benson is a fantastic pickup and a good deal better than tony armas jr.

i mean, obviously he was not coming back here, but i would very happy to obtain a pitcher like benson with no major league commitment.

 
Comment by Nuge75
2008-02-15 19:58:36

It is amazing how Philly fans are excited about this signing. Kris Benson is poison on and off the field.

 
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