Yardbarker: Philadelphia Phillies

Here we go again: the Phillies are pursuing Roy Halladay

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:12:00 -0500

You knew it was only a matter of time before this rumor started up again: according to Jim Salisbury of the Inquirer, the Phillies are interested in acquiring Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay. Yep, that's the same Roy Halladay the Phils pursued at the trade deadline last year before they balked at Toronto's high asking price and instead went with Cliff Lee at a discounted rate, a move that certainly worked out well. If you recall, in July, the Blue Jays were asking for J.A. Happ, Kyle Drabe...

Brown retains top spot among Phillies prospects

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:58 -0500

Typically a winter treat, Baseball America pulled the Phillies’ name early this season, announcing their Top 10 prospects and best tools in the organization today. [Link] Outfielder Domonic Brown repeats as the top player in the Phillies' farm, followed by Kyle Drabek, Michael Taylor, Travis d'Arnaud, Trevor May, Anthony Gose, Sebastian Valle, Jarred Cosart, Antonio Bastardo and Domingo Santana. Click here for more details and the best tools winners (biggest surprise is that Gose - who stole 76 bases for...

What Are The Phillies’ 3B Options?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:06:36 -0500

If the Phillies are to make a splash in the free agent market, it certainly seems like it will come at 3B, after they declined a relatively cheap option ($5 million) on Pedro Feliz. I think it was the right move, and with the market for 3B fairly robust, it gives us a chance to fill the one hole we had in our line-up in the playoffs this season. In this post, I will detail 8 options the Phillies have as a replacement. 7 are free agents, and 1 (Garrett Atkins) is an obvious trade option. The...

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...

So long, Pedro Feliz.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:26:02 -0500

The Philadelphia Phillies have declined Pedro Feliz’s $5.5 million dollar option for 2010 and will let the gold glove caliber 3rd baseman test the free agent market. Although technically the Phillies could still wind up resigning the man responsible for the game-winning hit in Game 5b of the 2008 World Series (pictured), Pete Happy [...]

Phillies decline club option on Pedro Feliz

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:32:00 -0500

Third base position now becomes a top priorityOn Sunday night the Phillies announced that they would not be bringing back third baseman Pedro Feliz, declining his club option for 2010 worth $5.5 million. Instead the Phillies will buy out the remaining portion of his contract for $500,000. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. does not rule out the possibility of bringing Feliz back in 2010 as he may be available for a cheaper price on the free agent market.Feliz was brought to Philadelphia to provi...

Beerleaguer for breakfast: Phils decline Feliz's option

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:57:42 -0500

The Phillies will pay 34-year-old third baseman Pedro Feliz a $500,000 buyout and upgrade the hot corner via trade or free agency. GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has not ruled out bringing him back on a lesser free agent deal. Beerleaguer: No argument here; Feliz would have been owed $5.5 million in 2010 and the hot corner is one area the Phillies can secure an upgrade. Feliz hit .266/.308/.386 with 12 home runs and an 80 OPS+ out of the No....

Shane Victorino Invites Jon Gosselin to His Wedding; Chooch laughs.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:40:08 -0500

So wrong on so many levels. Using the picture of Chooch is also uncool. [Sports Illustrated] (via)

Phillies Decline Option on Pedro Feliz

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:25:48 -0500

One of the big questions facing the Phillies this off-season was whether or not to pick up the team option on third baseman Pedro Feliz, which would have kept him here for another year at $5.5 million. The Phils' beats are all reporting that the team has declined this option. More to come as we hear it.

Who's on third? Phillies decline 2010 option on Pedro Feliz

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:25:00 -0500

The 2010 Phillies will likely have a new third baseman. According to Todd Zolecki on Twitter, the Phillies have declined their 2010 option on Pedro Feliz for 5 million dollars, choosing instead to buy him out for .5 million, making Feliz a free agent.Feliz was never much at the plate for the Phillies, hitting in the .260 range and belting a dozen homers or so. Feliz made up for it in the field, however, as he was one of the best fielding third basemen in the game. I would have liked to see hi...

No More Bruntlett

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:08:00 -0500

The Phillies management has plenty to do this offseason and they've already made a few decision. Brett Myers won't be back next season. Pedro Feliz could be back but not with his current contract. The Phils didn't pick up the option so he is now a free agent. I'm okay with both of these moves. What I'm not okay with is the lack of news about Eric Bruntlett. Ruben Amaro Jr. need to come out immediately and state their plans for the bearded utility player. As fans, we deserv...

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,...

I Don't Know Playing Third Base

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:40:14 -0500

Ruben Amaro is wasting no time this offseason, already telling Brett Myers thanks, but no thanks for his services next season. Now it's becoming clear Brett may not be the only semi-high profile player being bounced this fall. According to an article at Philly.com, with the team option due on Pedro Feliz by Monday, the Phillies GM is looking at potential replacements for the third baseman."More than anything else, we want to see what options may be out there for us and decide whethe...

Goodbye Brett

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:47:00 -0500

The Myers Roller Coaster Express has been shutdown. No more Superman-esque performances, and no more painful minor league demotions. No more wife beating, and no more barroom fighting. Brett Myers time with the Phillies has officially come to an end as Ruben Amaro informed him that they would not be retaining his services. As Myers put it, "Kenny Powers is officially a free agent." I'm not a fan of his, and believe this to be the right decision, but that quote garnered a glint o...

Brett Myers is no longer a Phillie

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:39:00 -0500

We are only two days removed from the end of the World Series and the Phillies have already begun making moves for 2010. The first move the Phillies did was obvious as they picked up their option on Cliff Lee for next season. Their second move is a little more interesting as it means the loss of a longtime Phillie.Brett Myers, who has been in the Phillies organization since he was drafted in 1999, has informed the media that the Phillies have told him he won't be back with the club. Myers...

And the Dominoes Begin to Fall: Myers Says His Phillies Career is Over

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:27:47 -0500

Wow. That happened a lot faster than I anticipated. One of the key pieces of the Phillies magical run over the past two seasons is reportedly done as a Phillie. "I officially won’t be a Phillie next year," Myers told the Inquirer's Jim Salisbury. Ruben Amaro Jr. met with Myers today and told him his time in Philadelphia has come to an end and thanked him for his work. "I was just like, 'OK, thanks for putting up with my (stuff),'" Myers said. "He...

Myers Denies Confrontation with Hamels

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:10:24 -0500

Andy Martino, of a newspaper website, goes all "an Internet report" on Yahoo!'s Tim Brown when debunking his story about the "confrontation" that took place between Brett Myers and Cole Hamels following last night's victory. Martino talked to a Phillies representative and Myers himself and both denied any dustup with Myers being quoted as saying, “There was no confrontation whatsoever." As of noon today, Tim Brown has not updated his story. The fact tha...