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Offseason Outlook: Philadelphia Phillies
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Next up in our Offseason Outlook series, the Philles. Their likely commitments for 2010:
C - Carlos Ruiz - $475K+C - Paul Hoover - $400K1B - Ryan Howard - $19MM2B - Chase Utley - $15MMSS - Jimmy Rollins - $7.5MM3B - IF - Juan Castro - $800K (estimated)LF - Raul Ibanez - $11...
Phillies agree to terms with Juan Castro
Veteran will fill backup role in the infieldIt was first reported Wednesday by David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News and has since been confirmed by the club, the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a one year contract with utility infielder Juan Castro. Castro will fill one...
Brown retains top spot among Phillies prospects
23 days ago by
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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...
Yes, These Quotes Are About the Phillies
Remember when, just a few years ago, Phillies off-seasons were marked by one "splash" move involving a player who may are may not have been exiting his prime, followed by several more moves of similar ilk on a declining scale? If not, join me in recalling that feeling of...
Hamels, Lidge, and Third Base
A couple quick hits this morning to bring you up to speed on the Phillies.Cole Hamels not going anywhereGeneral manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has addressed the rumors that Cole Hamels could be involved in trade talks with Toronto in exchange for Roy Halladay. Amaro vehemently turned the...
Source: Philadelphia Phillies targeting Placido Polanco to play third
The Phillies are targeting Placido Polanco to play third, according to a source.
Shane Victorino and Melissa Tie the Knot in Hawaii
He may be wearing shorts, but at least he didn't propose at Citizens Bank Park. Another photo below.
Photos via MediaTakeout obviously.
Jamie Moyer Hospitalized in Philadelphia
7 days ago by
Knuckle Curve
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In early October, Jamie Moyer had groin surgery. Since then, he’s had a couple of setbacks. First he had a blood infection that forced him to stay in the hospital for three days. On Wednesday, Moyer was back in the hospital.
The good news is that the Philadelphia Phillies are...
Four Phillies file for free agency
Thanks for the memories Matt.As reported by Todd Zolecki and a number of other outlets yesterday, Chan Ho Park, Pedro Feliz, Matt Stairs and Paul Bako have all officially filed for free agency.Of the four players listed above the one I would most like to see return would be Chan Ho...
Here we go again: the Phillies are pursuing Roy Halladay
23 days ago by
All Things Philly Sports
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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...
No More Bruntlett
24 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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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...
Beerleaguer for breakfast: Feliz fits Orioles’ needs
12 days ago by
Beerleaguer
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As of midnight, teams are square to negotiate with free agents. Third baseman Pedro Feliz, considered a fallback for the Phillies, has drawn early interest from Baltimore. Feliz, along with Adrian Beltre, heads Baltimore’s short list to replace Melvin Mora at third, according to...
$400,000 saves the Phillies in 1943
On this day in Phillies history it took $400,000 to save the team from an embarrassing situation.William B. Cox had done a lot of good things for the Philadelphia Phillies when he purchased them in 1943. For the first time in almost 30 years the Phillies were making strides on the...
Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino Are Golden Once Again
Jimmy Rollins & Shane Victorino win Gold Gloves, originally uploaded by pompomflipflopWhile individual awards obviously don't mean as much when your team falls short of the ultimate goal, it's nice to see a couple of your own guys recognized for their play.Congrats are...
Phillies Rumors: Phils Close To Replacing Bruntlett?
8 days ago by
The Recliner GM
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Hang on to your hats, the Phils are about to make their first move of the official off-season by signing....Juan Castro!
FoxSports and Philly.com is reporting that a deal might be close on Castro, who would replace Eric Bruntlett as the Phils utility infielder who isn't any...
Phillies Decline Option on Pedro Feliz
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...
And the Dominoes Begin to Fall: Myers Says His Phillies Career is Over
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...
Lowell a Fit in Philly?
9 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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The Phillies need a thirdbaseman. The Red Sox need to get rid of a thirdbaseman. I'm thinking swap meet. Mike Lowell is in the last year of his contract and is set to make $12M. However, it's being reported that Theo Epstein may be willing to eat half the contract to move him...
Phillies Rumors: Rumors Round-Up
16 days ago by
The Recliner GM
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Alright, well after a flurry of rumors to start the off season, we haven't really heard much by way of Phillies rumors in the last couple days. Here's what I have found - please share anything you have read that I don't have here.
We are trying to re-sign Chan Ho Park...
Thank You Phillies
27 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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WSBGMs would like to take this opportunity to thank the Philadelphia Phillies for one helluva ride this season. Third straight NL East title and back-to-back World Series appearances...that's the stuff I used to dream of when I was a kid. They may not have won the coveted championship...
Shane Victorino Invites Jon Gosselin to His Wedding; Chooch laughs.
So wrong on so many levels. Using the picture of Chooch is also uncool. [Sports Illustrated] (via)
Nothing But Pride Today: Thank You, 2009 Phillies
27 days ago by
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The World Series may have gone the other way, with the Yankees out top, but no Phillies fans should be feeling too disappointed or upset today.
Sure, celebrating another title, doing what so few teams have done in the modern era in going back to back, would have been amazing. Another...
Barack & Chuck
13 days ago by
We Should Be GM's
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At WSBGMs headquarters, somewhere in a dank basement in our mother's house according to Buzz Bissinger, we've been following the 44th President of the United States of America's ties with the Philadelphia Phillies quite closely. By now, it should be no secret that Barack...
Pedro Martinez Sighting
AP PhotoPedro Martinez caught up with some of his former Mets teammates over the weekend. Carlos Beltran demonstrates the proper grip for popping up into a rally killing fly ball as Martinez and Johan Santana point out the problems to Marc Anthony at a charity event held by Beltran...
Phillies Rumors: Pitching, Park, Eyre
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MLB.com's Todd Zolecki spoke to Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. today; here's the latest.
Amaro would like to add starting pitching depth, perhaps a player "who may not be on anybody's radar screen." He's looking for low-risk, high-reward (who isn...
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