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Off-season to get busier for Phillies | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/30/2008
It has been a relatively quiet month as the Phillies try to tweak their World Series championship roster. Things could pick up soon. The Phillies have until tomorrow to offer salary arbitration to their four free agents: lefthander Jamie Moyer, leftfielder Pat Burrell, and righthanders Tom ...
No arbitration offers to Moyer, Burrell | Philadelphia Daily News | 12/01/2008
philly.com — Paul Hagen reporting ... Conventional wisdom had it that, if nothing else, the Phillies would offer salary... arbitration to at least lefthander Jamie Moyer. Conventional wisdom whiffed. National League sources confirmed to the Daily News that the ... (more) No arbitration offers to Moyer, Burrell | Philadelphia ...
Phillies Decline to Offer Arbitration to Anyone
myteamrivals.typepad.com — In a surprising move, the Philadelphia Phillies refused to offer salary arbitration to any of the four... players eligible. While there was no surprise about Rudy Seanez and Tom Gordon, Pat Burrell is some (more) Phillies Decline to Offer Arbitration to Anyone
Burrell, Moyer likely to get offers | phillies.com: News
philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com — PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies will likely offer binding salary arbitration to Type A free agents Jamie Moyer... and Pat Burrell by Monday's midnight ET deadline, ensuring Draft pick compensation should either or both sign elsewhere. By doing so, the team ... (more) Burrell, Moyer likely to get offers | phillies.com: News
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Burrell and Moyer to Be Offered Arbitration?
Phightin' Phils Phorum — ... Offering Moyer arbitration is a no brainer as the team would love to sign the 46 year old to a one year deal instead of multiple years. If God forbid Moyer broke down, they would only have the one year commitment. Burrell is a little more complicated. If Burrell accepted arbitration he would probably get a pay raise from his $14 million of 2008 and strain the Phillies budget for the season. Opinions on the Phillies offering Burrell arbitration have been mixed. Todd Zolecki had an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer stating the Phillies would not offer Burrell ...

Midnight Deadline to Offer Arbitration
Turnpike Series — ... Offering Moyer arbitration is a no brainer as the team would love to sign the 46 year old to a one year deal instead of multiple years. If God forbid Moyer broke down, they would only have the one year commitment. Burrell is a little more complicated. If Burrell accepted arbitration he would probably get a pay raise from his $14 million of 2008 and strain the Phillies budget for the season. Opinions on the Phillies offering Burrell arbitration have been mixed. Todd Zolecki had an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer stating the Phillies would not offer Burrell ...

Long Weekend Rounds
The Sports Complex — ... yet to jell with his new team, I’d be inclined to suggest that the jury is still out on Stefanski. Tom Moore noticed something about Elton Brand that I’m guessing you didn’t - he lines up left of center when he’s shooting free throws.  Moore is a good beat reporter, and in a good beat reporter move, he finds an answer to a question we didn’t know we had. PHILLIES Todd Zolecki notes that the offseason activity is about to seriously pick up. Scott Lauber reports that ...

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mlbtraderumors.com 11/5/2008 — Let's round up the Phillies links.  By the way, I am hoping to get to their Offseason Outlook on Friday. The first issue is Pat Burrell , to whom the Phillies will probably make a two-year offer ( according to Buster Olney ).  It is true ...
Phillies Decline To Offer Arbitration To Burrell, Moyer
mlbtraderumors.com 12/2/2008 — According to Todd Zolecki of the Philadelphia Inquirer , the Phillies declined to offer arbitration to Type A free agents Pat Burrell and Jamie Moyer .  The decisions are somewhat surprising; MLB.com had a story this morning saying arb offers ...
Q&A- Todd Zolecki of Philadelphia Inquirer
pabaseball.blogspot.com 12/24/2008 — Great interview!
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philliesnation.com 12/16/2008 — For nine years, Pat Burrell has occupied a spot on the Phillies roster. Whether wearing number 33 or number five, whether playing first base, third base or left field, Burrell has been a known quotient in Philadelphia. Not anymore. Burrell ...
Phillies consider alternatives to Moyer | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/05/2008
philly.com 12/5/2008 — The Phillies want Jamie Moyer back, but as contract negotiations move slowly, they are looking at alternatives. The Boston Globe reported yesterday that the Phillies had made an offer to free-agent righthander Derek Lowe. General manager Ruben Amaro ...
Burrell, Moyer likely to get offersMajor League Baseball News 11/30/2008
The Phillies will likely offer binding salary arbitration to Type A free agents Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell by Monday's midnight ET deadline, ensuring Draft pick compensation should either or both sign elsewhere.
It Is Time for the Philadelphia Phillies To Let Pat Burrell Move OnBleacher Report - MLB 12/1/2008
Pat Burrell has had many ups and downs during his Phillies career.  The top draft pick overall in 1998 has reached free agency for the first time. Though it is likely the Phillies will offer Pat Burrell arbitration tomorrow, it is time that the ...
Chase Utley: Big Deal He's Out?Bleacher Report - MLB 12/1/2008
Chase Utley is a great player. It's not so fun having him out, but the Phillies are a confident team. When they play, they win. They are a great team. When people say it's not a big deal Chase Utley is out, they are wrong. Chase Utley is one of ...
Phillies decline to make offers to fourMajor League Baseball News 12/2/2008
Perhaps mindful of the raises Pat Burrell or Jamie Moyer might earn through salary arbitration, the Phillies opted not to offer arbitration to any of their four eligible free agents before Monday's deadline.
Phils have specific goals for VegasMajor League Baseball News 12/2/2008
Though the Winter Meetings are being held in Las Vegas from Dec. 8-11, the Phillies don't plan to hit the jackpot. Re-signing starter Jamie Moyer remains a priority, along with continuing the search for a left-field solution should Pat Burrell leave ...