
Phillies | Negotiating with Park
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:45:31 -0800
The News Journal's Scott Lauber reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said the team is negotiating with RP Chan Ho Park.
Phillies | Not convinced Eyre won't sign elsewhere
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:28:31 -0800
The News Journal's Scott Lauber reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. isn't convinced RP Scott Eyre won't sign elsewhere.
Phillies | Gosewisch has three hits Wednesday
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:05:23 -0800
MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies C Tuffy Gosewisch had three hits and two RBIs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Nov. 18. He doubled twice for his first extra-base hits in the AFL.
Phillies | Taylor named to Double-A All-Star team
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:10:29 -0800
MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Michael Taylor was named to the Topps Double-A All-Star team. He hit .333 with 15 homers and 65 RBIs before being promoted to Triple-A.
Phillies | Sellers named to Double-A All-Star team
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:03:05 -0800
MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Neil Sellers was named to the Topps Double-A All-Star team. He hit .317 and led the Eastern League with 164 hits.
Phillies | Could sign Vizquel
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:43:31 -0800
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies could end up signing free-agent SS Omar Vizquel (Rangers).
Phillies | Cisco solid Tuesday
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:52:58 -0800
MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Michael Cisco gave up just one hit over four shutout innings in the Arizona Fall League Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Phillies | Seriously interested in Beltre
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:26:43 -0800
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are seriously interested in signing free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners).
Phillies | Seriously interested in Polanco
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:26:25 -0800
Updating a previous item, Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are seriously interested in signing free-agent 2B Placido Polanco (Tigers) to play third base next year. However, the Phillies might be hesitant to sign him because he is a Type A free agent.
Phillies | Favorites to sign DeRosa
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:56:20 -0800
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Philadelphia Phillies are the favorites to sign 3B/OF Mark DeRosa (Cardinals), according to a major league source.
Phillies | Park wants to start
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:52:10 -0800
Phillies.MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports free agent RP Chan Ho Park told the Korean Times he wants to return to a starting role. The Phillies are interested in bringing him back as a reliever.
Phillies | Eyre may be too expensive
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:32:09 -0800
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., said RP Scott Eyre may have priced himself out of the team's range.
Phillies | May be interested in Gonzalez
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:21:32 -0800
Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies might be interested in signing free-agent RP Mike Gonzalez (Braves).
Phillies | Add three to roster
Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:38:47 -0800
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies selected the contacts of OF Quintin Berry, P Yohan Flande and P Jesus Sanchez from the minors Tuesday, Nov. 17. The move ensures that these players will not be picked by another team during the Rule 5 Draft.
Phillies | Could be interested in Spilborghs
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:26:29 -0800
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Philadelphia Phillies could be interested in Colorado Rockies OF Ryan Spilborghs if they listen to offers for him.
Phillies | Might pass on Figgins
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:25:03 -0800
Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Philadelphia Phillies might pass on free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels) and pursue a third baseman from the second tier of options, according to ESPN's Jayson Stark.
Phillies | Eyre will only pitch for Phils
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:39:20 -0800
Phillies.MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports free agent RP Scott Eyre (elbow) said if he didn't retire in the offseason, he would only return to pitch for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies | Polanco atop GM wish list?
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:46:43 -0800
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports free-agent 2B Placido Polanco (Tigers) is rumored to be the third baseman atop Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.'s wish list.
Phillies | Eyre files for free agency
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:41:21 -0800
CBSSports.com reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Scott Eyre filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 12.
Phillies | Favorite to land DeRosa
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:09:19 -0800
ESPN's Buster Olney reports the Philadelphia Phillies appear to be the favorite to sign free-agent 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals).
Phillies | Lidge update
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:43:14 -0800
Phillies.MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brad Lidge (elbow) had surgery to repair the flexor pronator tendon and had a loose body removed from his right elbow. "Brad could be one to two weeks behind in Spring Training, but, overall, we feel very good about his recovery time," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "We're hopeful that he will be ready close to Opening Day."
Phillies | To pursue Figgins heavily
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:57:05 -0800
Updating previous reports, SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Philadelphia Phillies are intent on pursuing 3B Chone Figgins (Angels) hard. One American League general manager said the Phillies like the idea of possibly having Figgins lead off with OF Shane Victorino and SS Jimmy Rollins after him to have three leadoff hitters before their sluggers.
Phillies| Victorino wins Gold Glove
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:26:41 -0800
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino won his second Gold Glove award.
Phillies| Rollins wins Gold Glove
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:26:28 -0800
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins won his fourth Gold Glove award.
Phillies | Interested in DeRosa
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:21 -0800
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Philadelphia Phillies are interested in free-agent 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals).
Phillies | Not pursuing Lackey
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:45:36 -0800
Jim Salisbury, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Philadelphia Phillies will not pursue free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels).
Phillies | Discuss Beltre
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:45:18 -0800
Jim Salisbury, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Philadelphia Phillies spoke with Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners), at the general managers' meetings this week.
Phillies | Interested in Figgins
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:17:27 -0800
Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are interested in signing free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels), according to SI.com's Jon Heyman.
Phillies | Bruntlett files for free agency
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:08:57 -0800
CBSSports.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Eric Bruntlett filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Phillies | Walker outrighted
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:08:38 -0800
CBSSports.com reports the Philadelphia Phillies outrighted RP Tyler Walker to the minors Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Phillies | Not trading Hamels
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:29:37 -0800
The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. shot down rumors that the team was open to trading SP Cole Hamels. "I have no thoughts about trading Cole Hamels," Amaro said. "I don't know where those rumors are coming out, but that is exactly what they are. Cole Hamels is our pitcher. We're keeping him. And I'm glad to have him."
Phillies | Looking at Rodney
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:23:14 -0800
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Philadelphia Phillies are showing preliminary interest in free agent CL Fernando Rodney (Tigers). Rodney is a Type B free agent.
Phillies | Plenty of possibilities for hot corner
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:27:56 -0800
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies could go with free-agent 3Bs Adrian Beltre (Mariners), Mark DeRosa (Cardinals), Miguel Tejada (Astros) or Placido Polanco (Tigers) as their third baseman for next season.
Phillies | Downplay interest in Halladay
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:41 -0800
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Philadelphia Phillies indicated that third base and the bullpen are bigger priorities than trading for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay. SP Kyle Drabek, the prospect the Blue Jays wanted for Halladay during the season, might be ready to start in the majors during the 2010 season.
Phillies | Three outrighted
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:54:42 -0800
The Sports Network reports the Philadelphia Phillies outrighted IF Andy Tracy, C Paul Hoover and P John Ennis to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Monday, Nov. 9.
Phillies | Three file for free agency
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:41:30 -0800
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Chan Ho Park, C Paul Bako and OF Matt Stairs filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. Park qualifies as a Type B free agent.
Phillies | Ibanez undergoes surgery
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:35 -0800
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) had successful surgery to repair a sports hernia on the left side of his body Monday, Nov. 9. He also had symptoms on the right side of his body repaired. Ibanez is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
Phillies | Stairs unlikely to return
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:15:17 -0800
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Matt Stairs seems unlikely to return to the team in 2010, unless he signs a minor league deal.
Phillies | Willing to re-sign Pedro
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:14:58 -0800
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies have made it clear that they are willing to re-sign SP Pedro Martinez, but are focusing their efforts more on a third baseman and a starting pitcher.
Phillies | In the picture for Halladay
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:54:18 -0800
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jim Salisbury reports one baseball official with knowledge of the Philadelphia Phillies' plans said the Phillies remain very much in the picture to acquire Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay.
Phillies | Could be interested in Polanco
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:55:28 -0800
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jim Salisbury reports the Philadelphia Phillies could have interest in free agent 2B Placido Polanco (Tigers) if he's interested in playing third base.
Phillies | Could be interested in Tejada
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:52:02 -0800
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jim Salisbury reports the Philadelphia Phillies could have interest in free agent SS Miguel Tejada (Astros) if he's interested in playing third base.
Phillies | Atkins a possibility
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:24:33 -0800
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins, who is a virtual lock to be non-tendered, was teammates with Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley at UCLA. Atkins remains a strong possibility to sign with Philadelphia if he's cut loose.
Phillies | Decline Feliz’s option
Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:10:49 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Philadelphia Phillies declined their $5.5 million option on 3B Pedro Feliz and gave him a $500,000 buyout. His return is still possible.
Phillies | Ibanez to undergo surgery
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:06:17 -0800
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (sports hernia) will undergo surgery Monday, Nov. 9, to repair a sports hernia.