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2010 Winter Meetings, Live Updates
1 day ago by
The Recliner GM
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It's Winter Meetings week! Even though the Phillies have already made several moves, there is certain to be a lot of scuttlebutt about what else they might do. I'm going to update this post all week as I find tidbits from around the web. In addition to Phils banter, I'll...
Phillies could lean on young pitching in bullpen
3 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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The Phillies are expected to direct their remaining offseason efforts toward the bullpen. But with resources stretched, there’s a chance not every hole will be filled by an established reliever. Ruben Amaro got his third baseman. Now comes the hard part: untangling the web in middle...
Winter Meetings: Phillies Storylines
20 hours ago by
The Good Phight
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(Get it?)
Okay, that's not quite accurate: the Phillies probably will do something either this week in Indianapolis or in the next couple weeks, before baseball hibernates for the holidays. All reports are that...
Sunday: Arizona Fall League ends; odds and ends
8 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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Catching up on minor Phillies news from around the Web. Every November, it seems Beerleaguer defers to Baseball America and Phuture Phillies to get us through this November lull, especially over the Thanksgiving break. Aside from Jamie Moyer's successful follow-up procedure (he...
Why Does Brett Myers Want a Multi Year Deal?
17 hours ago by
Jorge Says No
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File this one under "tweet that I don't understand":Texas Rangers looking for low cost relief. They talked to Brett Myers agent. Team looking at 1 year. Myers trolling for a multiyear deal.Now, I know Brett Myers has put together some strong seasons in the past as a starting...
MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies Shopping Shane Victorino??
3 days ago by
Fake Teams
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by Julie Jacobson - ASSOCIATED PRESS
22 days ago:
Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino, right, is congratulated by Jimmy Rollins after scoring on a two run RBI single by Raul Ibanez during the eighth...
Phillies Rumors: Phils Interested In Smoltz?
6 days ago by
The Recliner GM
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A couple of interesting Phillies tidbits today from Ruben Amaro, the Winter Meeting start on Monday, so we might actually start hearing some bigger stuff next week... David Murphy of the Daily News said that while Ruben Amaro did not directly say they were interested in Smoltz, he...
Polly Want A Cracker?
5 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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Numerous sources have the Phillies close to signing Placido "Polly" Polanco to a 2 year $10-12M deal to play 3rd base. Baseball gurus such as ESPN's Jayson Stark, FOX's Ken Rosenthal, as well as Phillies' own Todd Zolecki have confirmed this. In my opinion Polanco...
Breaking: Jamie Moyer hospitalized in Philadelphia
12 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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Jamie Moyer has been admitted to Jefferson Hospital with recurring symptoms stemming from September groin surgery, according to a team news release. Details are limited and no word on the severity. Moyer, who turned 47 last week, tore two groin muscles in a fall from the mound Sept...
Monday: 29 Phillies become minor free agents
14 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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The Phillies are losing the third-highest total of veteran minor leaguers to free agency, according to Baseball America. We also look ahead to possible players exposed to the Rule 5 draft. Here is the list, courtesy of Baseball America: RHP: Jason Anderson (AAA), Alexander Concepcion...
You Always Wanted to Have Your Pick of the Phillies Ballgirls...
In quite a smart marketing ploy, the Phillies have put the final spot in their 2010 Phillies Ballgirl squad up to a vote for fans to decide. It's a tough decision with so many qualified candidates. Each young lady has their own video during which they are asked a variety of questions...
Phillies Top 20 Individual Seasons,#13: Lefty O’Doul, 1929
3 days ago by
The Recliner GM
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Stats and Ranks
Some Interesting Stats and Facts
.398 average, .465 OBP and 254 hits are the highest for a Phillies' hitter since 1900
His 254 hits are the 3rd most all-time (Ichiro, 2004 and Sisler, 1920)
Only player in MLB history with a .450 OBP, 250 hits and 150 runs...
No arbitration offered to free agents Park, Eyre
6 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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As suggested by team GM Ruben Amaro Jr. this afternoon, the Phillies declined salary arbitration to free agent relievers Chan Ho Park and Scott Eyre, who were both Type B free agents. The Phillies have indicated at least some interest in resigning them, particularly Park, who flourished...
MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies Sign Placido Polanco
2 days ago by
Fake Teams
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by Duane Burleson - AP
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FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2009, file phot, Detroit Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco throws to first after getting the force out on Tampa Bay Rays' Dioner Navarro (30) in the seventh inning...
Phillies sign backup catcher Brian Schneider
6 days ago by
All Things Philly Sports
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With all the talk of needing a third baseman and some bullpen help, the Phillies also needed a backup catcher this offseason to help out Carlos Ruiz. Well, that item can be checked off the list as the Phillies have added catcher Brian Schneider. According to the Allentown Morning Call...
Beerleaguer take: Pros outweigh cons in Polanco deal
4 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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Here’s why the deal makes sense: As of this morning, the Phillies had the worst third base situation in baseball, which is to say, they didn’t have one. They elected not to exercise their $5.5 million option to Pedro Feliz, one of the weakest run-producing third baseman in baseball...
Very early 2010 Phillies roster
20 days ago by
All Things Philly Sports
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Pitchers and catchers don't report for another 90 days or so but the Hot Stove is just starting to heat up for the defending National League Champions (doesn't have the same ring, does it?). The Phillies don't figure to make a ton of moves this offseason, though after the...
Phillies set to sign IF Juan Castro
13 days ago by
All Things Philly Sports
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The Phillies are set to sign their first free agent of the offseason: utility infielder Juan Castro! Wait, that doesn't get you excited? What's not to like about a 15 year MLB veteran who has a career .230 batting average?Word has come out today that the Phillies and Castro...
Top 10 Phillies Prospects
27 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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Baseball America recently released their Top 10 prospects in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. The top 3 should come as no surprise (Brown, Drabek, and Taylor), as their names have been popping up on here and across other Phillies blogs all summer long. Lets take a look at the...
Happy Birthday Tadahito Iguchi
Born on this day in 1974.Tadahito Iguchi will probably go down as one of the most unsung heroes in Phillies history. Acquired in the middle of the 2007 season Iguchi came form the Chicago White Sox to play an important role for the Phillies - fill in for the injured Chase Utley.Iguchi...
Phillies news: five new free agents and the ROTY
21 days ago by
All Things Philly Sports
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Those guys over at Fire Eric Bruntlett will be happy about this one: the Phillies have non-tendered former World Series hero Eric Bruntlett, officially making him a free agent. Bruntlett, who can't hit a lick, will have to take his position versatility elsewhere if he hopes to...
Jimmy Rollins Hangs Ten In Hawaii, Brah
5 days ago by
The Fightins
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Hey dudes, your boy Jimmy Rollins was out in Hawaii after Shane Victorino’s wedding and he was totally out in the ocean riding some killer waves and such. Like, check out the .gif and tell me he doesn’t totally wipe out:
I’m guessing that in order to get away from...
Macho Row Holiday Gift Guide, Harry Kalas: Voice of the Phillies
With the holiday season upon us many of you may be looking for gift ideas for the Phillies fan in your life. Or perhaps you are a Phillies fan who feels you have everything you could ever want. Allow Macho Row to help you on both ends by presenting you a number of items that you or...
What Are You Thankful For This Year, Philly Sports Fans?
I'm thankful for Chase Utley, Cliff Lee, and "Get me to the plate, boys!" I'm thankful for having had the pleasure of listening to Harry Kalas be the soundtrack of my summers for the majority of my life. I'm thankful that the Eagles will be playing meaningful...
Phillies’ Top Prospects: Off-Season 11-20
15 days ago by
The Recliner GM
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Just a reminder that all the Phillies' Prospects articles can be found on the page linked on the right-hand side of the screen.
I plan on doing specific posts for each of my top-10 prospects in the Phillies system, but I wanted to acknowledge the rest of my top-20 list here.
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