Steven Lerud

The Phillies acquired utility man John McDonald from the Indians for a player to be named later or cash considerations.  To make room for McDonald, the Phillies sent catcher Steven Lerud outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 38-year-old McDonald can play all around the infield but owns a weak ...

With word that the Phillies have invited nine players with minor league contracts to spring training in Clearwater comes plenty of familiar names -- and production. You know the bunch: Michael Martinez, Pete Orr, and Steven Lerud. One newcomer, though, should be a source of mild optimism...