How does Theriot or Fontenot sound?

Here is the best news I've heard all week.  According to Jayson Stark, the Giants are looking to get rid of either Ryan Theriot or Mike Fontenot.

Either one would be a welcome relief and a good fit on the Phillies as a utility infielder.  Both are seasoned veterans with decent track records.  Both are primarily second baseman who can also play shortstop.  Music to my ears!  That would be a strong answer to the problem the Phillies face because it gives a solid replacement for Utley and allows the Phillies to move Galvis to shortstop.

Here are the numbers on each of them:

Ryan Theriot is set to make $1.25 million and is a career .282/.344/.353 hitter.

Mike Fontenot is set to make $1.05 million and is a career .263/.304/.377, but hit just .227 last season.

There is one small caveat that might stop the Phils from trying to grab them right away.  As David Murphy from philly.com pointed out, if the Phillies want to acquire them now, they would need to pay their full salary and would also need to trade in order to take them.  But if the Giants release either player, the Phillies would avoid a trade and might get them cheaper.

Great news!