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Team Notebook: Philadelphia Phillies News, Rumors and Injury Updates
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:58:03 -0800 Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard (Achilles') said he's ahead of schedule in his rehab but won't be ready for the start of the season. Howard thinks he'll return in the six-month window, while Philadelphia 76ers power forward Elton Brand thinks it will be eight months. Brand suffered a similar injury. An eight-month window would put Howard out until late June or July. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Juan Pierre's incentives Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:09:28 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies OF Juan Pierre will make $800,000 this year with the potential for another $300,000 on plate appearances from 200 up to 450. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | No room for Roy Oswalt Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:11:55 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said the team has no room to re-sign SP Roy Oswalt despite keeping communication open with the hurler. Philadelphia would likely have to trade SP Joe Blanton to make it happen, which could prove very difficult. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Joe Blanton could be shopped Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:02:40 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies could decide to shop SP Joe Blanton during spring training if he shows that he is healthy. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Vance Worley favorite for fifth spot Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:08:02 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said the No. 5 starting spot is SP Vance Worley's to lose this spring. SPs Kyle Kendrick and Joel Pineiro will also be competing for the spot. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Jose Contreras recovering nicely Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:07:38 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies RP Jose Contreras (elbow) is throwing from 120 feet and hasn't had any setbacks as he approaches spring training. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. thinks Contreras will be ready close to opening day. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Chase Utley feeling well Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:07:13 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (knees) is not having any problems with his knees this offseason. "He's doing good. He's feeling well," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "We have to keep an eye on his health, and monitor him and make sure we're cautious with how we handle him in spring training. Charlie and I have talked about that a little bit to make sure he stays fresh for the season." Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:05:19 -0800 Updating an immediate report, Philadelphia Phillies RP Chad Qualls signed a one-year, $1.15 million deal. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:04:12 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent RP Chad Qualls (Padres) to an undisclosed deal. Comment (0) | Share: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:04:12 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent RP Chad Qualls (Padres) to an undisclosed deal. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Dmitri Young works out Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:17:36 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies worked out free-agent 1B Dmitri Young (Nationals), and he showed quick hands and good footwork. Young has lost 75 pounds. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Ryan Howard ahead of schedule Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:08:50 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel visited 1B Ryan Howard (Achilles') last week at the team's spring training complex in Clearwater, as the All-Star rehabs. Manuel said team doctors have termed Howard "ahead of schedule." The team still projects Howard to return some time in May. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Jose Contreras to be limited in ST Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:42:55 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies RP Jose Contreras (elbow) only recently began throwing, as he recovers from elbow surgery in September. He will be limited in spring training. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Hunter Pence avoids arbitration Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:17:25 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration with OF Hunter Pence by agreeing to a one-year, $10.4 million deal Friday, Jan. 27. Comment (0) | Share: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:33:22 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies agreed with free-agent OF Juan Pierre (White Sox) on a minor league deal. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Have talked to Juan Pierre Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:13:47 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies have had serious discussions with free-agent OF Juan Pierre (White Sox) on a minor league deal. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Wilson Valdez traded Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:11:51 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies have traded IF Wilson Valdez to the Cincinnati Reds for P Jeremy Horst. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Jim Thome preparing to play 1B Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:58:01 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies 1B Jim Thome is preparing to play some first base at the start of the season with 1B Ryan Howard (Achilles') injured, and Thome has incorporated pilates and yoga to his offseason routine to get his body in shape. "Honestly, I don't know how my back is going to react, because I haven't played (first base) in seven years," Thome said. "That's going to be a phase that I'll have to adjust to." He has fielded grounders two to three times a week this winter. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Two to platoon in LF Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:51:59 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said OFs Laynce Nix and John Mayberry Jr. will platoon in left field. OF Domonic Brown has to really wow the team in spring training or else he begins the season at Triple-A. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Ty Wigginton to open season at 1B Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:31:18 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Wednesday, Jan. 18, that 3B Ty Wigginton will start at first base to open the season, with 1B Jim Thome serving as his backup. 1B Ryan Howard (Achilles') is recovering from surgery, and isn't expected to be ready to play until around Memorial Day. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Agent: Cole Hamels not parallel to Jered Weaver Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:20:44 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels' agent John Boggs said Hamels' situation is not parallel to Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver's, who recently signed a five-year, $85 million deal. "I don't think it's a parallel," Boggs said of Weaver's deal. "That contract is great for Jered. I understand it. But he took a different path and left a lot of money on the table. He came up through the Angels system and grew up in their backyard. He's pitching where he grew up. That situation appeals to him. Without getting into specifics of what we're looking for, the Weaver situation is unique to Weaver." Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Want long-term deal for Cole Hamels Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:35:27 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said the team is still interested in signing SP Cole Hamels to a long-term extension after agreeing to a one-year deal with him to avoid arbitration. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Wilson Valdez terms Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:27:34 -0800 Updating an earlier report, Philadelphia Phillies SS Wilson Valdez will earn $930,000 as part of his one-year deal to avoid salary arbitration. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Avoid arbitration with Wilson Valdez Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:38:03 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a one-year deal with SS Wilson Valdez Tuesday, Jan. 17, to avoid arbitration. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Avoid arbitration with Cole Hamels Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:36:01 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies signed SP Cole Hamels to a one-year, $15 million deal Tuesday, Jan. 17, to avoid salary arbitration. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Joe Blanton good to go Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:55:47 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies SP Joe Blanton (elbow) began a throwing program in December and said his arm strength is great. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Joel Pineiro agrees to minor league deal Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:05:22 -0800 The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to terms with free-agent SP Joel Pineiro (Angels) on a minor league deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Still looking to make minor improvements to roster Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:18:03 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said he would like to add another left-handed reliever or some depth for the starting rotation, as long as either would come at a reasonable price. The team is also looking for a bench player who can provide added speed. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Four internal options to start at 1B Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:34:11 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. is content with four internal options to fill in for 1B Ryan Howard (Achilles') during the early part of the regular season. "We're covered," Amaro said Friday, Jan. 13. The team will use one or a combination of OF John Mayberry Jr., OF Laynce Nix, 1B Jim Thome and 3B Ty Wigginton. Comment (0) | Share: Phillies | Best-case scenario is May return for Ryan Howard Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:31:37 -0800 Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday, Jan. 13, that it would be "great" if 1B Ryan Howard (Achilles') were able to return to the team in May. He is still recovering from offseason surgery on his left Achilles' tendon. Howard was recently cleared to resume strength-building exercises and some weight-bearing activities. "We're still being very cautious with him," Amaro said. Comment (0) | Share: |
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