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What The Doug Glanville Are The Phillies Up To?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:27:07 +0000

The latest out of the Philadelphia Phillies camp is that they want to feel out the market before they move in free agency. That is better than the story the day before, where a source said that Mark DeRosa could land on the Phillies to fill the shoes of Pedro Feliz. According to MLB.com, DeRosa hit .250 with 23 home runs and 78 RBIs last season with the Cleveland Indians and St. Louis Cardinals. He hit .285 with 21 homers and 87 RBIs in 2008 with the Chicago Cubs. He had wrist surgery on Oct. 26, but his representatives said Tuesday that DeRosa should resume baseball activities before Spring Training. According to the story by Todd Zolecki, there are reasons why DeRosa would make sense. He is from the Northeast. He grew up in New Jersey and attended Penn. He has a reputation as a hard worker and good teammate, which the Phillies consider important attributes. Ryan Howard is from St. Louis, Mo. Chase Utley and Cole Hamels are from California. Former Phillie Doug Glanville, shown ...

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DeRosa's glove could fit Yanks

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:10:00 +0000

Is Mark DeRosa headed for a happy homecoming? According to a source, the Yankees are interested in the super-utility man, who can begin fielding offers when free agency begins Thursday night at midnight.

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Re-Signing Mark DeRosa Will Not Make the Cubs Better

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Filed: Nov. 18, 2009 Have you ever found yourself reading a well-written piece and feeling like it all sounds logical and sensible, but then you think about it a little more and wonder if the writer is off his meds? I had a moment like this when I read a recent piece by Fox Sports writer Dayn Perry , who proposes in the column a number of moves that teams need to make this offseason. It reads like something of a wild farce through a fantasy league, although I do recommend that you read it. You'll find ideas like: 1) The cash-strapped Tigers ignoring that they can't sell tickets (or dump salaries) and spending even more to pick up a free agent closer; 2) That Mike Cameron should ignore his ego, talent, and reputation and go man a corner spot for the Cardinals, which would then give them one of the best outfield defenses in the league—his words, not mine; 3) That the Yankees should continue to march Johnny Damon out to left field for the next three years—and at likely a premium ...

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DeRosa could fill in for Phils at third

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:38:00 +0000

A report early Wednesday morning suggested that the Phillies are the favorite to land Mark DeRosa, according to a Major League source.

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Phillies consider Figgins' asking price too high

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:04:57 +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 $106.75 million committed to 12 players, with arbitration-eligible stars Shane Victorino, Joe Blanton and Carlos Ruiz, among others, in line for salary upgrades. Among the more affordable free-agent candidates to fill the third base void are Adrian Beltre, Mark DeRosa and Placido Polanco, who played in Philadelphia from 2002-05.

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Would Mark DeRosa Be a Nice Fit With the Cincinnati Reds?

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:01:23 +0000

I repeat my assertion that the Reds need a solid shortstop to be an authentic contender for the Central Division championship. I have had my fill of Juan Castro's, Felipe Lopez's (though look at him now), Enrique Cruz's and Alex Gonzalez's until I could puke. Jeff Keppinger filled in for nearly a year and did an adequate job. I think they sent him to Houston while my back was turned shortly before the season began. Since the retirement of Barry Larkin, they have come and gone so swiftly that a daily roster is needed to keep abreast of the situation. Prior to that, Roy McMillan, Chico Cardenas, and Dave Concepcion provided a strong lineage that existed until Larkin's arrival in 1986. Mark DeRosa , a Type B Free Agent, is a Swiss Army Knife of MLB if there ever was one. He can play anywhere in the infield or outfield without giving quarter to the opposition. He can hit adequately, as his .275 career average testifies. He can hit with power, as he has left left the proverbial yard 44 times ...

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Nats show interest in DeRosa, Gonzalez

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:19:00 +0000

Looking to improve from this past season, the Nationals have expressed interest in reliever Mike Gonzalez and infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa, according to two baseball sources. Both players are free agents.

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Philadelphia Phillies Pursuing Chone Figgins, Mark DeRosa

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:35:48 +0000

Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated is reporting that the Phillies are "intent on pursuing Chone Figgins hard," and that they have already reached out to fellow free agent third baseman Mark DeRosa. Philadelphia is seeking a replacement at third base after declining Pedro Feliz's $5.5 million option this past weekend, and Heyman claims that they feel that Figgins presents the biggest upgrade to the Phightens. Figgins is the cream of the crop at the hot corner on the open market, and will more-than-likely find himself landing a pretty big paycheck whether it'll be re-signing with Los Angeles or somewhere else. The 31-year-old hits for a high average, gets on-base by all means and steals a ton of bases batting mostly leadoff for the Angels in his seven-year career. Last year, he had a career high .395 on-base percentage. Figgins batted .298 with five dingers and 54 RBI in 158 games for the Halos last year while stealing 49 bases, and walking 101 times. If he was in the Phils' lineup, he'd lead ...

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What's on second? Small free-agent class

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

While only four of the available free agents at second base -- Placido Polanco, Orlando Hudson, Ronnie Belliard and Mark DeRosa -- are ranked by the Elias Sports Bureau, there might be more movement at second base than anyone expects.

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