Manager Pete Mackanin said that Hernandez's guaranteed contract gives him an edge in the competition for the Phillies' closer role this spring, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez is one of two relievers the Phillies have in camp on a guaranteed contract. He was signed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract in the offseason. He will be competing with Luis Garcia, Ernesto Frieri, Edward Mujica, and Andrew Bailey for the closing gig.