Blogging about the 5x NL East Champion Phillies
For those of you who don’t remember Brian Schlitter, he was traded to the Cubs in 2008 for left-handed specialist Scott Eyre. After three seasons, the Phillies claimed the right-hander off of Yankees waivers. But in order to make room for him on the 40-man roster, the Phillies designated pitcher Andrew Carpenter for assignment. Schlitter … Continue reading Phils add Schlitter, designate Carpenter; Bastardo has minor setback
J.C. Romero was brought back to the Phillies, signing a $1.1 million deal. It was basically the same contract the Phils offered Dennys Reyes, who wound up not signing with the Phils after failing a physical. As soon as the season ended for the Phils, their first move made was declining Romero’s option for 2011. … Continue reading Phillies sign Romero
A week ago it appeared the Phillies and left-handed reliever Dennys Reyes had agreed to a contract. But both parties hit a snag in their talks. “We hit a snag,” said Oscar Suarez, who is Reyes’ agent. “So we just decided to push back.” Asked if it was health-related, Suarez said, “It just didn’t work … Continue reading Phillies, Reyes part ways
At the same time the Boston Red Sox went out about gave Carl Crawford a contract that made Jayson Werth’s look cheap, the Phillies spent a cool $1.1 million for a year on relief pitcher Dennys Reyes. There is also an option for 2012 and the deal is pending a physical. Reyes will be 34 … Continue reading Phils Sign Reliever Reyes
My article for the Gloucester County Times: PHILADELPHIA – It was a night dominated by starting pitching. Both Cole Hamels and Adam Wainwright bested the opposing offenses, but the Phillies got a walk-off home run from Carlos Ruiz in the bottom of the 10th inning to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-1, on Tuesday night. … Continue reading Chooch’s Walk Off Wins It
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