GREG DOBBS NEWS
Offseason Business
12 hours ago by
We Should Be GM's
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Under Contract:1. Cliff Lee- $9M2. Greg Dobbs- $1.35M3. Ryan Howard- $19M4. Jimmy Rollins- $7.5M5. Chase Utley- $15M6. Raul Ibanez- $11.5M7. Jayson Werth- $7M8. Cole Hamels- $6.65M9. JC Romero- $4M10. Brad Lidge- $11.5M11. Jamie Moyer- $8M12. Ryan Madson- $4.5MTotal= $105M for only...
Phillies' utility man Dobbs returns home with flu
10 days ago by
Fox Sports
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Phillies utility man Greg Dobbs has returned to Philadelphia before Game 2 of the World Series because he has the flu.
Dobbs was a candidate to be the designated hitter against Yankees right-hander A.J. Burnett in Thursday night's game, but Matt Stairs got the nod in his absence...
One Man Short
10 days ago by
Baseball Musings
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The Phillies lose Greg Dobbs to the flu for game two. With the DH in use, the Phillies need a pinch hitter less than they usually do.
Phillies Magic Number - Greg Dobbs
Once tabbed as the best pinch hitter in the game of baseball, Greg Dobbs will always carry a piece of every Phillies fan's heart as he played a role in bringing home the 2008 World Series trophy.Today he represents the current magic number for the Phillies, who have finally gotten...
Greg Dobbs activated from DL
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino is reporting via Twitter that Greg Dobbs has been activated form the DL.
Beer nuts: Phillies’ bench gradually collecting dust
August 20, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Daily News’ David Murphy notes that a run of hot starting pitching is leaving Greg Dobbs and other reservists cold. Tonight’s game could be a good time to give them some work. [Link] One only needs to revisit Game 4 of the NLCS to recognize the importance of at-the-ready pinch...
In a Pinch: Greg Dobbs
July 27, 2008 by
We Should Be GM's
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Tip of the cap to Greg Dobbs for a pinch hit 3-run homerun yesterday. Dobbs now has 20 pinch hits on the season. Pinch hit totals: 20-46 (.435 avg), 5 r, 2 dbl, 1 trpl, 2 hr, 14 rbi, 1.112 OPS. That ties a record for pinch hits in a season by a Phillie dating back to 1913 by some elderly...
Bunts and Balks (8/22)
The Phillies placed IF/OF Greg Dobbs on the 15-Day DL, with a strained calf. IF/OF Miguel Cairo was recalled from Lehigh Valley (AAA). Antonio Bastardo was moved from the 15-Day DL, to the 60-Day DL, opening a spot on the 40-Man roster for Cairo.
Dobbs was the fourth outfielder in...
Dobbs to DL; Cairo Called Up
August 23, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Greg Dobbs was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a minor tweak to his right calf. Miguel Cairo was called up from Triple-A. To make room for Cairo on the 40-man roster, Antonio Bastardo was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
In other injury news, Brett Myers is scheduled...
Phils Reach 2-Year Deal with Greg Dobbs
The Phillies and Greg Dobbs have avoided arbitration by reaching a 2-year agreement worth $2.5 mil.
From reader BigPhillyStyle, a screencap of the Greg Dobbs "foul" ball the other night. We don't...
June 14, 2009 by
The Good Phight
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From reader BigPhillyStyle, a screencap of the Greg Dobbs "foul" ball the other night. We don't know much about the camera angle but at the very least this looks reviewable. Probably not enough to overturn the foul call, but just LOOK. Jeez. BOO. Full-size here.
Observations and Analysis Following Wednesday Baseball in Clearwater
March 18, 2009 by
Balls, Sticks & Stuff
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The Phillies/Blue Jays game at Bright House Networks Field ended in an ungratifying tie today in Clearwater. Good thing the weather was out of this world. Some notes: Greg Dobbs started the game in right field and made a heckuva catch against the fence. Don't worry...
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Phillies Updates
September 17, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Chan Ho Park "popped" his right hamstring last night when he delivered the final pitch of the 7th inning. He will be reevaluated today by the trainer, but this is simply bad news. A hammy takes awhile to heal, and it's not like the Phils have an abundance of time right...
Phils Avoid Arbitration with Dobbs
January 17, 2009 by
The Recliner GM
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Just a quick hit
The Phillies signed Greg Dobbs to a 2-year, $2.5 million contract, avoiding arbitration. We weren
Red Sox catch a break in 10th, outlast Phillies in 13
June 12, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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Greg Dobbs' shot over the right-field pole was ruled foul by first base umpire Jim Joyce, who elected not to review it, taking the win away from the Phillies and setting up a Red Sox rally in the 13th off Kyle Kendrick. Beerleaguer: Comcast must have replayed it five times and...
Separated at Birth: Rays Index Karma
March 18, 2008 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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Stealing this addition from our friends at Rays Index. While we always had an un-mustachioed Earl pegged for my boy Greg Dobbs, Josh Paul makes a strong case.
Q&A- Phillies Ball Girls
February 04, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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Readers requested, well actually only one reader- Bob D, an interview with some of the Philadelphia Phillies Ball Girls and WSBGM's delivered. Returning ball-shagger Laura and newbie Danielle took time from being hounded by the Phanatic to answers some questions. Enjoy... Laura...
Same Old Phils
July 08, 2009 by
We Should Be GM's
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10 hits, 5 walks, 3 runs, and 2 of the 3 runs came via solo homeruns. That means the Phillies, who were coming off a 22 run slugfest, stranded 13 runners. To make matters worse, they had the bases loaded with no outs and didn't score, and had a leadoff triple and didn't score...
Jimmy!
Matt Stairs seems to be Jonathan Broxton's kryptonite. Down to their final three outs heading into the bottom half of the ninth, the Phillies chances looked bleak. Broxton got Ibanez to ground out but then quickly walked Matt Stars and hit Carlos Ruiz. This team, never one to give...
Comment and Video of the Weekend
June 13, 2009 by
Crashburn Alley
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The umpires should have reviewed that Greg Dobbs fly ball that seemed to go over the foul pole down the left field line at Citizens Bank Park last night. Instead, umpire Jim Joyce flat out refused to check the replay — which was instituted for just such situations — and...
Dobbs signs for two-years, $2.5M; Madson says no
January 16, 2009 by
Beerleaguer
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While one arbitration-eligible player, Ryan Madson, wants no part in a multi-year commitment, the club agreed on a two-year deal with Greg Dobbs, marking the first true payday for the game's premier pinch hitter. Dobbs, whose career has taken off since escaping the American League...
Cairo rejoins Phillies, Dobbs on DL with calf strain
August 23, 2009 by
CBSSports.com
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The Philadelphia Phillies purchased the contract of infielder Miguel Cairo from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday after placing third baseman Greg Dobbs on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right calf.
Norton Will Return To Anchor Bravos? Bench
December 20, 2008 by
The Launching Pad
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While Frank Wren may be still searching for that impact bat, still searching for that starting pitching ace, and still griping about how he was mistreated in the Furcal saga, he has one less thing to worry about.? Frank Wren took the first step towards keeping the current group of Braves ...
Minor League Playoffs
In case you missed it, two of the farm teams advanced to the playoffs. The Reading Phillies reached the playoffs for the first time since 2001, but have already been eliminated from contention after being swept by the Akron Aeros, the double A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.But...
2009 Projection: Greg Dobbs
April 01, 2009 by
Phillies Nation
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Greg Dobbs, IF (LHB)
Age: 30 (31, July 2)
2008: 226 AB / 30 R / 9 HR / 40 RBI / 11 BB / 40 SO / 3 SB / .301 AVG / .333 OBP / .491 SLG
Summary: In 2008, Greg Dobbs solidified himself as baseball
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