Phillies continue AAA overhaul, acquire INF Rouse

To complete last week's Gookie Dawkins trade with the White Sox, the Phils acquired 28-year-old lefty-hitting infielder Mike Rouse, who's already appeared in three games for the IronPigs. Last season, Rouse made Cleveland's opening day roster as a utility man, but went 8-for-67 and was demoted to Buffalo and was later designated for assignment. He signed a minor league contract with Chicago this off-season, but couldn't break camp. Drafted by the Blue Jays in the 5th round of the 2001... more...