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Who will be this offseason's Bobby Abreu?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:53:45 +0000

If this offseason is anything like last offseason -- and it just might be, given the continuing economic problems in the real world -- the free-agent market will take quite awhile to develop. That means plenty of quality players will be available deep into the offseason. And that isn't a bad thing. As a last-minute signing, outfielder Bobby Abreu, perhaps motivated by the lack on interest in him, became the best bargain of last year's free-agent class. The Angels snagged him for one year and $5 ...

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DeRosa could fill in for Phils at third

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:54 +0000

By Todd Zolecki / MLB.com 11/18/09 10:38 AM EST PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies see Mark DeRosa as a potential replacement at third base for Pedro Feliz. DeRosa sees the Phillies as a fit, too. FOXSports.com reported early Wednesday morning that the Phillies are the favorite to land DeRosa, ...

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Stark: Phillies less Likely to Sign Chone Figgins

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:50:26 +0000

In a post to Rumor Central, at ESPN.com , Jayson Stark explains why the Phillies are more likely to sign a free-agent like Adrian Beltre , Mark DeRosa or Placido Polanco to be their third baseman, than sign free-agent Chone Figgins . Jon Heyman of SI.com said yesterday he believes the Mets ...

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Phillies Favorites for DeRosa?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:06 +0000

FOXSports.com reported early this morning that the Phillies are the favorite to land Mark DeRosa, according to a Major-League source. But the Phillies also are seriously interested in Placido Polanco and Adrian Beltre. Other potential candidates like Miguel Tejada...

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Halo Headlines – 11/9/09

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:52:28 +0000

The Story: The Angels signed GM Tony Reagins to a long-term contract extension . The Monkey Says: Reagins gets little publicity, but he has a great track record in both free agency as well as with making trades, something his predecessor was knocked for never doing. Whatever the terms of ...

gstatejester posted 13 days ago from monkeywithahalo.com

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Is Beltre the Final Infield Piece?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +0000

In his last contract year, Adrian Beltre hit .334/.388/.629 with 48 home runs and 121 RBI for the Dodgers, finishing second in the National League MVP voting. He ventured into free agency for the first time that following winter as a 25-year-old third baseman with elite defense and a 794 career ...

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Feliz Option Declined

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:01:41 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies announced a short while ago that they would not pick up Pedro Feliz’s $5.5 million option for 2010, according to multiple sources. Feliz hit .266 with 12 home runs and 82 RBI in 158 games in the regular season, but struggled mightily in the playoffs with his ...

Amazin' Avenue found this 13 days ago on philliesnation.com

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Orioles Rumors: Bedard, Third Base, Adam Jones

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:24:11 +0000

Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun has the buzz on the Orioles... President Andy MacPhail said he can't see himself trading a young, talented player for a short-term (one or two-year) fix. He left open the possibility of trading a young player to fill a different, more urgent need ...

Marlin Maniac | A Florida Marlins Blog found this 10 days ago on mlbtraderumors.com

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The Phillies are hot for Mark DeRosa

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:31:46 +0000

Forget that Dodgers business, FOX's Ken Rosenthal reported -- at 5:38 this morning, because he's more machine than man -- that the Phillies are the favorite to sign Mark DeRosa. As is often the case, he cites a "Major League...

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Free Agency Preview: Third basemen

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:13 +0000

Free Agency Preview - Catcher Free Agency Preview - First base & DH Free Agency Preview - Second base This is part four in a series of columns looking at this winter's free agents, trade candidates and non-tender possibilities. I'll...

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Hamels, Lidge, and Third Base

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:35:00 +0000

A couple quick hits this morning to bring you up to speed on the Phillies. Cole Hamels not going anywhere General 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 ...

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Phillies consider Figgins' asking price too high

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:59:39 +0000

Sporting News staff reports The Phillies, in their search for a third baseman to replace Pedro Feliz, apparently won't target free agent Chone Figgins. That's not because the defending NL champions wouldn't like to add his bat, glove and speed to their already nasty lineup. It's because Figgins is seeking a reported five-year, $50 million contract, according to MLB.com. The Web site reports that the Phillies already have ...

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Who's On Third?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:37:28 +0000

A breakdown of who the Phillies should pursue at third base. Adrian Beltre? Chone Figgins? Mark DeRosa? Find out.

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The Philles decline Feliz's option

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:38:35 +0000

There are a metric butt-ton of third basemen on the market this winter, so the Phillies decided that it was not worth paying their current one $5.5 million:The Phillies have declined the option for 2010 on third baseman Pedro Feliz' contract,...

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Evan Longoria wins Gold Glove Award

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:28:05 +0000

The American League Gold Glove Awards were handed out today and the Rays cashed in for the second straight year. Third baseman Evan Longoria won his first career Gold Glove, beating out last year’s winner Adrian Beltre of the Seattle Mariners.

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Phillies Decline Option On Pedro Feliz

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:55:35 +0000

The defending National League Champions will have a new starting third baseman in 2010. Yesterday, the Philadelphia Phillies declined the $5.5 million option for 2010 on Pedro Feliz, thus making him a free agent. Feliz hit .266/.308/.386 last year.

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Seattle could land Lackey

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 19:54:31 +0000

The John Lackey sweepstakes won't open until next week, but already rivals are sizing up the market and view the Seattle Mariners as a potential sleep...

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Are Phillies really considering Placido Polanco?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:30:03 +0000

Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes that the Phillies have Placido Polanco on their wishlist to play third base. While Salisbury doesn't comment on whether Polanco is actually coveted ahead of Adrian Beltre or Mark DeRosa or simply a fallback, I remain horrified that this ...

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Would Beltre Be A Good Fit In Philly?

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:06:00 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday declined Pedro Feliz’s $5.5-M option for 2010. I was a bit surprised that the Phillies would not just pick it up and bring Feliz, an excellent defender at third base, back for one more final season. While he is a below-average offensive performer, his ...

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