Road To 10,000 Losses: Joe Table Returns?

Here’s a joke for you: The Phillies bullpen is bad.

How bad is it?

The Phillies’ bullpen is so bad, they’re thinking of signing Jose Mesa.

That’s what actually might happen, as the recently released ex-Phillies closer might come back to shore up his support. Mesa, the Phillies’ all-time leader in saves — really — had 87 saves in 2001-02, but had an ERA north of 6 in his final year with the Phillies.

Still, that’s not the biggest story about Mesa. If you look at Mesa’s bio, you’ll find that he is 41, having been born in 1966. If you look further down the page to the biography, you’ll also see Jose’s daughter Yamely was born in January 1974, meaning Jose Mesa is either lying about his age, or was a father before the age of 8.

Oh yea, Mesa has a 12.34 ERA this season.

Phillies Notes | Mesa to be given look-see in bullpen [Inquirer]