CHAD QUALLS RUMORS & GOSSIP

They’re Bad – A Bullpen Story

Chad Qualls has allowed 80% of his inherited runners to score in 2012. Photo (AP)The Phillies bullpen has been incredibly frustrating and their stats back up how bad they have been. I’ll keep this short and sweet as sometimes the most simple numbers say the most:ERA – 4.95, 30 out of 30 in MLBFIP – 4.39, 29 out of 30 in MLBxFIP – 4.54, 29 out of 30 in MLBK...
Via Phillies Nation  |  22 days ago

Bullpen, Defense Falter as Phillies Lose Again

Not again!? The Phillies had a 4-0 lead after two innings that disappeared in a sloppy seventh inning as the Mets rallied for a 7-4 victory.BULLS#!T PEN/DEFENSIVE MELTDOWNQualls has not fared well with inherited runners. (AP)-Again!? Chad Qualls would have gotten out of the seventh inning having given up just one run. But the defense screwed him over even more. Not condoning giving...
Via Phillies Nation  |  22 days ago

Chad Qualls: How Will the Philadelphia Phillies Relief Pitcher Fit Into the Team’s Plans for the Future?

When the Philadelphia Phillies signed Chad Qualls to a one-year deal on January 31, it wasn’t seen as one of the team’s biggest moves of the offseason, but they did add a solid reliever. Qualls is a workhorse, and he was one of just four pitchers to pitch at least 70 games for each of the five seasons from 2004 through 2008. Qualls struggled mightily in 2010 with both the Arizona...
Via Rant Sports  |  March 02, 2012

Phillies Fans: Get Excited About Chad Qualls

The signing of Chad Qualls means the Phillies are staring down the barrell of a loaded Luxury Tax gun. Photo: APThe signing of Chad Qualls wasn’t one of the bargain basement signings like Juan Pierre or Joel Pineiro where a Phillies fan can argue if it doesn’t work out, we can stash the journeyman 33 year-old reliever in Triple-A. Instead, the signing of Qualls for $1.15 million...
Via Phillies Nation  |  February 03, 2012

NL East Notes: Phillies Sign Chad Qualls, Johnson Wants Bryce Harper In RF Opening Day

Here’s a couple of interesting notes from our NL East foes… Right-handed reliever Chad Qualls has signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Qualls, 33, has made 512 appearances over the last seven years – the most in the majors. He gets a one-year deal worth $1.15 million and is expected to go at the head of the line to become the Phillies setup man...
Via Mets Merized Online  |  February 01, 2012

Phils Sign Qualls To Unnecessary Deal

The Phillies signed reliever Chad Qualls to a one year deal worth $1.15 million on Tuesday. The move is likely their last of the offseason as the major league roster is close to filled and the team is right up against the luxury tax threshold. While one year deals almost always benefit the team, and while $1.15 million isn’t exactly a king’s ransom, the deal doesn’...
Via Fangraphs  |  February 01, 2012

Chad Qualls Added To Phillies Bullpen

With Jose Contreras' health in question, Amaro saw a need for a veteran arm in the bullpen. A bullpen that is built with youth aside from Papelbon needs someone capable of taking the ball on regular basis. Chad Qualls is that man, he is one of the most durable relievers in the game and certainly fills the "veteran" role. The Phillies signed him yesterday.The Stats:33...
Via We Should Be GM's  |  February 01, 2012

Qualls Signing Will Stunt Growth of Young RPs

The Phillies' Tuesday signing of Chad Qualls shows that not every cheap deal is a good deal.Ordinarily, complaints about a one-year, $1.15 million deal would be silly. But when you consider how Chad Qualls’ presence will affect the short-term growth of Michael Stutes, Michael Schwimer, Phillippe Aumont and Justin De Fratus, the Phillies’ Tuesday signing of the 33-year...
Via Phillies Nation  |  January 31, 2012

Phillies sign RHP Chad Qualls

Right-hander Chad Qualls has signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal, announced on Tuesday, includes performance and awards bonuses. The 33-year-old Qualls went 6-8 with a 3.51 ERA in 77 games for San Diego last season. Since 2005, Qualls has made more appearances (512) than any other pitcher and ranks second in relief wins (34), trailing...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 31, 2012

Phillies add Chad Qualls to the bullpen

The Phillies made a solid addition to their bullpen today, signing reliever Chad Qualls to a one year, 1.15 million dollar contract. Qualls put up some decent numbers (3.51 ERA, 1.25 WHIP) last season, though he was pitching mostly in the pitcher-friendly confines of San Diego. An 8 year veteran, the Phillies will be his 5th MLB team. He is capable of pitching a lot of innings...
Via All Things Philly Sports  |  January 31, 2012
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