Yardbarker: Greg Dobbs

Offseason Business

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:38:00 -0500

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 half a roster.Arbitration Eligible:1. Joe Blanton- will be back, '09 $5.475M.2. Shane Victorion- will be back, '09 $3.125M.3. Carlos Ruiz- will be back, '09 $0.475M.4. Tyler Walker- possible non-tender,...

One Man Short

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:38:18 -0500

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' utility man Dobbs returns home with flu

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:15:24 -0500

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. Dobbs is 0 for 4 in the postseason. The infielder/outfielder hit .247 with five homers and 20 RBIs in 154 at-bats this season.

Greg Dobbs activated from DL

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:22:00 -0500

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino is reporting via Twitter that Greg Dobbs has been activated form the DL.

Phillies Magic Number - Greg Dobbs

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:36:00 -0500

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 under 20 for the magic number to clinch the NL East division. The magic number drops from 20 to 19 after last night's action.Kevin Stocker was a runner up.

Dobbs to DL; Cairo Called Up

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:34:51 -0500

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 to throw a rehab appearance today. J.C [...]

Bunts and Balks (8/22)

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:38:00 -0500

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 June (1.008 OPS in 40 PA) and July (.739 OPS in 51 PA), but has been relegated to the fifth outfielder role, since the acquisition of Ben Francisco. Dobbs has only had 15 PA in August, and has struggled in the lim...

Beer nuts: Phillies’ bench gradually collecting dust

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:46:37 -0500

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 hitting. That is, of course, in reference to Matt Stairs’ game-winning pinch homer, one of the greatest hits in franchise history. If the Phillies are to expect the same type...

From reader BigPhillyStyle, a screencap of the Greg Dobbs "foul" ball the other night. We don't...

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 08:02:57 -0500

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

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:05:46 -0500

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... ...

Phils Reach 2-Year Deal with Greg Dobbs

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:16:12 -0500

The Phillies and Greg Dobbs have avoided arbitration by reaching a 2-year agreement worth $2.5 mil.

In a Pinch: Greg Dobbs

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:37:13 -0500

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 statesman known as Doc Miller. For the rest of the rundown on yesterday's game and today's matchup, click on the URL.