The rumors have been swirling in Philadelphia about a new starter coming to town. Unfortunately for teams looking for pitching help like the Phils don’t have much to work with now that CC Sabathia has been shipped to Milwaulkee. Erik Bedard and AJ Burnett are the most notable names in trade talks surrounding the Phils, but could their best option be a former Phillie not named Randy Wolf?

Erik Bedard is one of the biggest names available approaching this year's trade deadline. (STEVE NESIUS /AP)

Erik Bedard, 29, is 6-4 this season with a 3.67 ERA. He looks good on paper, but his health has been a concern. Pat Gillick is rumored to have asked for a discount on Bedard, who is battling shoulder problems. That could be an employee discount though. It is believed that after this season is over, Gillick will go back to Seattle as a consultant. Mike Missanelli spoke to the injured, but not injured enough for the DL, pitcher about possibly coming to town. If he’s healthy, yes, he could do very well for the Phils. However, the Phils might not want to mortgage their future on Bedard as he is only signed through the remainder of the 2008 season. (more…)