The Phillies did not sign Joaquin Phoenix (the music version, not the
actor.)

Grizzly Addams has not given up the wilderness for the warm sun of Clearwater.

Don’t look for a member of ZZ Topp to be patrolling right field for the Phils.

That’s Jayson Werth.

He arrived at spring training yesterday looking as if he has not seen a razor since the Phils lost to the Yankees in the World Series back in November.

Werth is sporting a full, bushy beard and some decidedly longer locks than when last seen.

All of which makes for a great photo and some idle chatter, but does not get to the heart of the issue between the Phils and their rightfielder.

Werth is heading into the final year of his contract. Backed up by some eye-popping numbers last year - 36 home runs, 99 RBI and an appearance in the All-Star game – Werth is likely going to be looking for a big new deal. The question will be whether the Phils can afford him.

Check out Ryan Lawrences take on the situation. By the way, if you’re not doing it already, you really should be checking Ryan’s blog, Phollowing the Phils, for constant updates, as well as his Twitter updates from Clearwater. You can go to his blog by clicking here.