Yardbarker: Scott Eyre

Phillies Free agents, Arbitration Eligible

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:37:00 -0500

For the record, here is a list of the players on the Phillies' 2009 roster that will be available for free agency and are eligible for arbitration. Links to the latest posts about each player are also included.Players acquired by other teams will be highlighted in red. Players re-signed will be highlighted in green.FREE AGENTSC - Paul Bako2B - Miguel Cairo3B - Pedro Feliz - Phillies decline 2010 club optionOF - Matt StairsSP - Cliff Lee - Phillies pick-up 2010 club optionSP - Pedro Martin...

Phillies Under the Knife

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:01:12 -0500

Raul Ibanez, Scott Eyre one other Phillies player will undergo surgery: It turns out that Lidge was injured this year, but it’s not his knee. On Wednesday, Lidge will have surgery to repair loose bodies in his elbow. In addition, he will need to have his flexor/pronator tendon examined. If Lidge’s tendon is [...]

Odds & Ends: Cubs, Cuddyer, Eyre, Marlins

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:39:39 -0500

Let's check out a few Saturday evening links.... Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune writes that the Chicago Cubs appear prepared to part ways with Rich Harden and Reed Johnson. ESPN.com's Rob Neyer isn't a big fan of the Minnesota Twins' decision to exercise Michael Cuddyer's 2011 option. Potential free agent Scott Eyre will have surgery on his left elbow, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki mentions that Raul Ibanez and Brad Lidge will also g...

Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge, Raul Ibanez, Scott Eyre scheduled for surgery

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:47:29 -0500

Phillies closer Brad Lidge will have surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday.

Friday: No rest, a couple of tests, for the weary

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:13:25 -0500

In addition to Raul Ibanez (groin/abdomen) and Scott Eyre (elbow), who will be reexamined for previously known ailments, 2009 bust Brad Lidge will also have his elbow tested for loose bodies, the Phillies announced. In other news, the Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee’s option for 2010. No surprise there. Meanwhile, they have until Monday to decide whether they exercise Pedro Feliz’s $5 million option. Beerleaguer: You know, that really chaps my ass about Lidge, and I wish I knew...

Scott Eyre – One More Year

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:24:06 -0500

When you think of the Phillies best players over the past two seasons, most people would point out Utley’s 63 home runs, 69 doubles, 225 runs and 37 stolen bases, or Howard’s 93 home runs and 287 runs batted in, or Victorino’s 204 runs, 69 doubles, 61 stolen bases and two .290+ batting averages, or [...]

Scott Eyre Doesn’t Know Where the Art Museum Is

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:51:44 -0500

Get this guy a Philadelphia guide book. Scott Eyre said this after last night’s game: “If we win [Games] 6 and 7, I will run up those [Art Museum] stairs. I don’t even know where they’re at. But I’ll grab somebody and run up there. And that’s a promise.” Wow, Scott Eyre has been here for [...]

Phils to Face Clayton Kershaw in Game One, Mix Up Bats? Plus, the Eyre of My Eye

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:25:00 -0500

The big news this afternoon out of Los Angeles is that the Phillies will face off against Clayton Kershaw instead of former Phillie Randy Wolf. Kershaw faced the Phillies in the 2008 NLCS in two appearances out of the pen. Buster Olney today called Kershaw the "great X factor" whatever that means. The Phillies have faced him twice this year and won on both occasions despite Kershaw pitching decent enough (5 innings, 4 earned on 4 hits in May and 5.1 innings, 2 earned on 4 hits.). To...

Surprisingly, the Rockies Dinosaur Mascot Is Less Than Sportsmanlike

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:18:25 -0500

Look I don't want to have a big whine & cheese after the Phillies just beat the Rockies in Colorado in dramatic, late-inning fashion. That series, despite the late start times (Shiraz, anyone?), was amazing. One thing that really bothered me though, was the placement and activity of "Dinger," the Rockies' triceratops mascot during the final frame. Having grown up watching the greatest mascot of all time in any sport, I have an appreciation for the fun these guys can have...

Bring on the Dodgers! The Phillies are going back to the NLCS

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:50:00 -0500

(AP Photo) The Phillies are going back to the NLCS! In a game that was a roller coaster of emotions, the Phillies pulled out a thrilling 5-4 Game 4 victory over the Rockies to win the NLDS and move on to a rematch with the Dodgers in the NLCS. The Phillies proved once again that you can never count them out, even when down by two runs and down to their final out. With the Phils trailing 4-2 in the 9th, Ryan Howard hit a clutch double to bring in a pair of runs and Jayson Werth followed with a...

Game 4 pregame: Eyre says he’s ready to pitch

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:41:32 -0500

Just a few notes before game time. Left-hander Scott Eyre writes on his blog that the mild ankle sprain he suffered last night won’t keep him out of action this afternoon. Reports from Coors Field observed Eyre walking without a limp, and trainer Scott Sheridan gave a thumbs up after a morning workout, according to the team. Left-handers have played a significant role in the Phillies' strategy this series. ... Lineups have been issued with no surprises, although the Rockies...

You Can Bet On Scott Eyre

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:55:34 -0500

Scott Eyre is blogging about the 2009 Playoffs at MLBlogs.com. His latest entry contained some nice things to say about embattled closer Brad Lidge, and a little about his ankle injury during last night’s game. According to Eyre, it’s just a mild sprain of the right ankle, and he’ll be able to pitch: You can bet [...]

Phillies head to Denver with a fight on their hands

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:48:55 -0500

Bruised and battered, the Phillies took the fight to the last out, but fell 5-4 to Colorado, who couterpunched their way to a split in Philadelphia. Beerleaguer: If not for the work of guys like Scott Eyre and Antonio Bastardo, bailing the Phillies out of certain doom, the Rockies would have had the Phillies dead and buried this afternoon. Starting from the beginning, Cole Hamels, who left the stadium immediately after his day was done to tend to his wife,...