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Phillies eye trade for Cubs' DeRosa | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/09/2008
LAS VEGAS - Phillies officials were working on a complex trade late last night that could bring them a player who would provide insurance for second baseman Chase Utley and a righthanded bat in left field. The player is Mark DeRosa and if his name sounds familiar, it should. He once ...
Winter meetings updates 11:20 a.m. PDT Dec. 9
baseballprospectus.com — 11:20 a.m. PDT Tuesday –A crazy rumor making the rounds at the Bellagio in Las Vegas is... that the Cubs would entertain the idea of possibly trading right-hander Carlos Zambrano in a blockbuster if, as expected, they acquire Padres ace  ... (more) Winter meetings updates 11:20 a.m. PDT Dec. 9
Phillies interested in Twins' Delmon Young? | Philadelphia Daily News | 12/08/2008
philly.com — Paul Hagen reporting from the winter meetings in Las Vegas: Throwing out the ceremonial first rumor of... the winter meetings ... Phillies baseball personnel have been asking pointed questions about Twins outfielder Delmon Young, the former overall No. 1 ... (more) Phillies interested in Twins' Delmon Young? | ...
Notes From the Shadows of Cooperstown: Then There Were Two
Notes From the Shadows of Cooperstown: Then There Were Two
seamheads.com — Nothing in this issue but the two semi-final series of the “Sweet Sixteen” (APBA simulation) tournament that... has been playing out here in Notes for the last several months, starting with #459 . If this was an actual tournament, it would take about a month to complete. (more) Notes From the Shadows of Cooperstown: Then There Were Two
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Overnight/Morning Jake Peavy Rumors
straitpinkie.com — ... that a third team must be involved to complete the deal (and possibly a fourth as well).  Kevin Towers also points to the end of the Winter Meetings as the drop dead date for a Peavy deal (posturing?).   Everything else in this article is stuff we have seen before, except for mentioning the Phillies as another team involved.  Apparently the Phils would receive Mark DeRosa for prospects, and the prospects would end up in San Diego (Here’s a link directly to that rumor).  It has to be a stressful ...

A fella and Ruiz
Philliesflow.com — ... The rumor of the day from the winter meetings has the Phils in a multi-team deal that winds up with them giving up JA Happ and Chris Coste and getting Mark DeRosa. I’m not going to be surprised if the Phillies trade Coste, but I will be a bit more surprised if they trade Happ. What to do with DeRosa after Utley returns is the big question in the deal for me. He’s had two nice seasons with the bat in a row, but I wouldn’t feel good about counting on him to see a lot of time in left field. The Phillies do need to add two right-handed bats — I would be ...

Misc. Buzz: Phillies in Four-Way Deal
MetsBlog.com — ... The Phillies are working with the Cubs, Padres and possibly the Orioles on a four-team deal, explains the Philadelphia Inquirer. ...

Inside the 3 way Peavy trade proposal..
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog — According to the Philly Inquirer, the Phillies officials were working on a complex trade late last night that could bring them a player who would provide insurance for second baseman Chase Utley and a righthanded bat in left field. ...

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Why Ibanez Could Fit | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/20/2008
philly.com 11/20/2008 — Raul Ibanez be in left field for the Phillies next season ? Maybe. There are indications inside the organization that the Phillies are interested in Ibanez, a free agent leftfielder from the Seattle Mariners. Ibanez hit .293 with 23 home runs and 110 ...
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dugoutcentral.com 11/4/2008 — I could see the Pro Sports Championship starved city of Philadelphia relieved to finally have a winner but skeptical they may never see another one. I hate to break it to the fans in Philly, but the Phils have a great core and if they can sure up their rotation behind Hamels good things will happen
Phils' Manuel gets extension; DeRosa deal still alive | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/10/2008
philly.com 12/10/2008 — LAS VEGAS - Charlie Manuel spent Day 2 of the winter meetings yesterday holed up in his hotel room, battling a case of the flu. This no doubt made Manuel feel better: Just before darkness descended on this neon-lit desert town, the Phillies' manager ...
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koreatimes.co.kr 12/15/2008 — By Kang Seung-woo Staff Reporter Free agent pitcher Park Chan-ho has found a new team in the World Series champions Philadelphia Phillies. In a press conference in Seoul Monday, the 35-year-old right-hander said he had been signed to a one-year deal ...
Phillies finish deal for Park | Philadelphia Daily News | 12/15/2008
philly.com 12/15/2008 — Paul Hagen reporting ... Righthander Chan Ho Park said in a press conference in Seoul today that he has agreed to a 1-year contract with the Phillies. The deal is pending a physical, much like the agreement with leftfielder Raul Ibanez. According to ...
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blacksportsonline.com 10/30/2008 — Ryan Howard is from Saint Louis, so I have had the opportunity to meet him several times. I once asked him how was playing in Philly and his reply:. "It can be tough, but they are passionate and they just want a winner" ...
Park Chan-ho Signs With Phillies
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Party Like It's 1980
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DeRosa may move to PhilliesMajor League Baseball News 12/9/2008
With Chase Utley missing the first few months of the season, the Phillies have taken an interest in the Cubs' Mark DeRosa, who could be traded for pitching and/or prospects that would be used as a bargaining chip in Chicago's pursuit of the Padres' ...
Milwaukee Brewers: In the News (Dec. 9)Bleacher Report - MLB 12/9/2008
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DeRosa linked to Peavy scenariosMajor League Baseball News 12/9/2008
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