JOE SAVERY RUMORS & GOSSIP

South Paw Bullpen & Triple-A Outfielder Swap

South Paw Bullpen: The Phillies might not lead the Major Leagues in any meaningful stat like wins, runs scored, or even stolen bases, but they do currently employ the most lefties in the bullpen. Earlier today Vance Worley was euthanized DL'd and Joe Savery was recalled. He joins Antonio Bastardo, Raul Valdes, and Jake Diekman, making for 4 south paws in the bullpen. I'...
Via We Should Be GM's  |  15 days ago

Philadelphia Phillies Option Left-Handed Relief Pitcher Joe Savery to Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies sent down left-handed relief pitcher Joe Savery to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs after last night’s series-concluding loss. Savery hasn’t been good for the Phillies this season, but he certainly hasn’t been one of the worst relievers. He is 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and has struck out just two batters in eight innings pitched. Savery has also walked...
Via Rant Sports  |  21 days ago

Philadelphia Phillies Activate Jose Contreras From 15-Day DL; Joe Savery Sent Down

The Philadelphia Phillies have finally activated relief pitcher Jose Contreras from the disabled list, and he is set to make his first action of the 2012 season soon. To make room for Contreras on the 25-man roster, left-handed reliever Joe Savery was sent down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Contreras is 40 years old and coming off an elbow injury in 2011 that limited him last year and...
Via Rant Sports  |  April 15, 2012

Phillies Set Opening Day Roster; Orr and Savery In

The Philadelphia Phillies set their Opening Day Roster yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s Opening Day matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With 23 spots basically locked down, the Phillies only had two spots remaining. The Phillies opted to keep utility infielder Pete Orr on their roster. It has been clear that the Phillies would carry an extra infielder given the rash of infield...
Via Philly Sports World  |  April 04, 2012

Joe Savery, Pete Orr Round Out Phillies Roster

Savery is the final pitcher on a roster that needed another lefty.From the Phillies: The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2012 regular season, Manager Charlie Manuel announced today.The Phillies made the following transactions: infielder Pete Orr had his contract selected; infielder Hector Luna, outfielder Scott Podsednik and left-hander Raul Valdes were...
Via Phillies Nation  |  April 03, 2012

Halladay Struggles; Young Relievers Look Sharp in Loss

The Phillies lost to the Minnesota Twins in Clearwater, 6-4.Roy Halladay didn’t have his best outing as he allowed five earned runs over 2 and 1/3 innings. Two of the seven hits he allowed were home runs.Joe Savery, Michael Stutes, and Michael Cisco each looked sharp out of the bullpen. Savery pitched 1 and 1/3 scoreless innings while Stutes put in two. Both Savery and Stutes...
Via Phillies Nation  |  March 14, 2012

2012 Reader Top 30, #5

Brody Colvin comfortably took spot #4 on the list, cruising past Freddy Galvis, Phillippe Aumont and Jon Pettibone. With those three tightly bunched, the voting for #5 should be interesting. Joe Savery somehow received the most write-in support, so he’ll be added to the list for #5 in place of Colvin. As a reminder on eligibility for the list, to be eligible the player must...
Via Phuture Phillies  |  January 09, 2012
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