The Phillies have put it out there that they'd like to add another left-hander to their bullpen this year.

But it won't be Steve Kline.

The veteran left-hander, who signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies in , was released today. Kline was 0-2 with a 5.16 ERA in 20 appearances at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

But fellow left-handers were hitting an astounding .341 against Kline.

While his pitching was less than great, Kline's last straw may have came after an argument with an umpire on Monday. In the IronPigs 4-1 loss to Rochester, Kline made physical contract with ump Mike Estabrook.

He was suspended indefinitely by the Phillies and the International League after the incident.

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The Archive Files

Brett Myers pitched like an All-Star in spring training. But the only way he'll get to the Midsummer Classic this year is if he's asked to help out in the home run derby. He served up three bombs in the Phils 5-4 defeat to Florida Tuesday.

In the notebook, Dobbs is back in the starting lineup... and wouldn't mind being an everyday player.