Mildly interesting pickup ...

The Phils snagged left-handed-hitting catcher Pete LaForest off waivers from the Padres today. He'll join the big club for the rest of the season. However, I think this is a move that will settle the 2008 catching situation. Ruiz and Coste will be the catchers, and LaForest will be that capable Triple-A guy who will be able to fill in if someone gets hurt. LaForest is high-power/low-average guy who hit .230 with 29 dongs in Triple-A and went 9-for-25 in limited duty for the Pads.

THAT'S the type of catcher the Phils should have gotten this offseason, instead of burning nearly $3 million on Rod Barajas.