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Geoff Jenkins has been released by the Philadelphia Phillies. In a well deserved, yet somewhat surprising move, Geoff Jenkins was released today following a season in which he posted his worst offensive numbers since 2002 when he only played in 67 games. Jenkins didn't help his cause after posting sub-par numbers in Grape Fruit league action this spring.

Jenkins hit .246 with nine homers and 29 RBIs in 293 at-bats last season, losing the everyday job in right field to Jayson Werth. He hit .250 (11-for-44) with three doubles, one homer and five RBIs in 20 games this spring. Despite his struggles, Jenkins did provide a spark for the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series last year when he led off the sixth inning with a double.

Despite being cut from the team, Jenkins is owed $8 million, which includes his $6.75million salary plus a $1.25 million buyout on a club option for 2010. This adds to the mountain of money the Phillies are already paying ex-players. The Phils owe $3 million to former first baseman Jim Thome this season and another $9 million to pitching-bust Adam Eaton

The Phillies have confirmed that they have reached out to outfielder Gary Sheffield to gage his interest in filling a reserve spot, with the hopes that Sheffield could provide some right handed power off the bench.

To check out an interview with Jenkins following the news that he had been released click: Here