I think the Tigers releasing Sheffield was a little more suprising, since he was projected to be a starter, but they've released high salaried player's before (ex. Damion Easley). It caught me a little off guard that they'd be willing to give him all of that 14 million though. The Phillies have a reputation for being cheap. The Adam Eaton releasing wasn't that shocking, since he said he wouldn't accept a minor league assignment, but because Jenkins was due 8MM between this season, and next year's buyout, and has a decent arm, with alright defense, I figured he'd be worth holding onto than Stairs. In the event of an injury for Werth or Ibanez, Jenkins could have stepped in, even he's not that good. Stairs really can't play the OF. He'll really only be used in pinch hitting situations. He would have been easier to trade, only getting paid 1 million. My guess is now that Miguel Cairo, who's still in camp, will get that spot as the right-handed bat on the bench, if they don't sign Sheffield, Alou or someone else.