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Insiders think Chone Figgins will command upwards of five-years, $50 million in free agency. Some believe he’s best suited to remain with the Angels, but one could argue that the Phillies need him most. Today, David Murphy continued his free agent primer with a look at third base, noting that ...
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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 the Baltimore ...
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FOXSports, citing a Major League source, has listed
the Phillies as the favorites to land Mark DeRosa.
Despite a 23-homer season, expectations should be tempered. In a nutshell, here’s the problem with Mark DeRosa: we’ve seen him before and didn’t ...
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DeRosa would deliver marginal upgrade at best
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Ralph Walker, the father of Tyler Walker, told his hometown newspaper that the reliever has not ruled out a return to the Phillies. Meanwhile, the club gets set for the start of shopping season. If Walker does return to the organization, it would be on a minor league deal. Walker, along with ...
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The Phillies hold $107 million in 2010 commitments, many of them made after the World Series, plus $2.25 million already lost in buyouts. It’s going to be a winter of belt tightening around baseball. Luckily for the Phillies, their belt is strapped around Olympian-sized brawn. After winning the ...
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A quick peek at some of the stat lines from Scottsdale, where several Phillies prospects are participating in the Arizona Fall League. Numbers are compiled and courtesy of Phuture Phillies. Hitters: Domonic Brown .250/.314/.426 in 108 AB, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 0 SB; Troy Hanzawa .000 in 18 AB, 2 RBI and ...
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Scott Mathieson
An injury-plagued and so-so September may have proved costly for Phillies’ candidate J.A. Happ (12-4, 2.93). Florida outfielder Chris Coghlan (.321/.390/.460), who led the Majors with 113 hits, took home the hardware. Beerleaguer: This figured to be a tight race and I respect the voters’ ...
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The Phillies have non-tendered utility infielder Eric Bruntlett, who hit just .171/.224/.238 in 118 plate appearances in 2009. In addition, right-hander John Ennis, right-hander Tyler Walker, catcher Paul Hoover and infielder Andy Tracy were granted free agency, according to the Daily News. ...
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Eric Bruntlett
Aside from a few early reports on the Phillies' pursuit for a third baseman, there's been no new hot stove information since midweek. In the meantime, I've got nothing to add and will be taking a break from the blog for the rest of the weekend. If something comes up, chances are it will pop up ...
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Brad Lidge, who had a dreadful season, underwent flexor tendon surgery and his recovery could set him behind schedule. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero could also miss the early going. Bottom line: bullpen is a major issue for the Phillies. While the third base debate continues, here’s the dire situation ...
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Baseball sources cited by Inquirer scribe Jim Salisbury believe Ruben Amaro has turned his attention toward the free agent trifecta of Placido Polanco, Mark DeRosa and Adrian Beltre. Chone Figgins and Miguel Tejada are expected to command too much for the Phillies to cover. [Link] Beerleaguer: ...
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For Jimmy Rollins, it's his third- straight award at shortstop. Shane Victorino picks up his second in a row in the outfield. Former Phillie Michael Bourn was also honored for his work in center field with Houston. Beerleaguer: No argument here. As much as J-Roll struggled at the dish, it didn't ...
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The 32-year-old reliever saved 37 games in 38 chances for the Tigers last season. The report, filed by FoxSports from the GM meetings in Chicago, marks the first reported Phillies free agent inquiry. Beerleaguer: Seems like yesterday when red-hot Pete Orr rumors kicked off the post-World Series ...
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Less than a week removed from the World Series and the Phillies hot stove is heating up. Chan Ho Park, Matt Stairs and Paul Bako joined Pedro Martinez, Miguel Cairo, Pedro Feliz and Brett Myers in filing for free agency. Free agents have been assigned Type A and B designation and now the stage ...
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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 Taylor, Travis ...
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The Phillies will pay 34-year-old third baseman Pedro Feliz a $500,000 buyout and upgrade the hot corner via trade or free agency. GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has not ruled out bringing him back on a lesser free agent deal. Beerleaguer: No argument here; Feliz would have been owed $5.5 million in 2010 ...
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The Phillies have informed Brett Myers they intend to go in another direction. Myers, in turn, thanked them "for putting up with my (stuff)," according to the Inquirer's Jim Salisbury. [Link] Beerleaguer: My eulogy to Myers was written May 30, two days after it was announced he would require ...
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In addition to Raul Ibanez (groin/abdomen) and Scott Eyre (elbow), who will be reexamined for previously known ailments, 2009 bust Brad Lidge will also have his elbow tested for loose bodies, the Phillies announced. In other news, the Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee’s option for 2010. No ...
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The Philadelphia Phillies' bid for back-to-back world titles fell short Wednesday night in a 7-3 defeat at the hands of the New York Yankees. Beerleaguer: Tonight concludes a historic run by a proud Philadelphia franchise, beginning with last season's title capture, continuing with their ...
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“Hard to Believe!” is the game-by-game story of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies, from the first pitch on Opening Day to the final pitch of the World Series. Each game is captured in analytical detail by Philadelphia Magazine’s 2008 “Best Sportswriter” Jason Weitzel, along with photos, ...
