Phillies Buy Out Contreras, Wigginton
The Phillies have declined the options of relief pitcher Jose Contreras and infielder Ty Wigginton. Both players were bought out for $500,000 apiece.
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Phillies Decided On Friday to End Third Base Experiment For Utley
NOTE: News broke yesterday, but no one from the site was available to post it until this morning. After a month — since August 29 to be exact — of fielding ground balls at the hot corner and the discussion that followed, Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will not play third base in the final … Continue reading Phillies Decided On Friday to End Third Base Experiment For Utley
Utley Ready to Play Third; Needs Two Things to Happen
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley made waves in the past few weeks with his new found interest in playing third base. But before the Phillies plan to experiment with Utley’s interest in third base in a real-game scenario, two things need to occur. First, Utley needs to go to Charlie Manuel and say that he … Continue reading Utley Ready to Play Third; Needs Two Things to Happen
Rocky Mountain Sweep: Phillies Hammer Rockies; Sweep Doubleheader, Series
Phillies 7, Rockies 4 WP – BJ Rosenberg (1-2, 11.37) LP – Josh Roenicke (4-2, 2.83) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (32) PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are rolling, breathing new hope into their season that seemed lost a month ago. The Phillies won the night-cap of the day/night doubleheader, sweeping the Rockies in the series with … Continue reading Rocky Mountain Sweep: Phillies Hammer Rockies; Sweep Doubleheader, Series
Kratz Ties It and Mayberry Ends In It Comeback Win
Phillies 8, Braves 5 WP – Josh Lindblom (3-3, 3.58) LP – Christhian Martinez (5-4, 4.39) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (31) ATLANTA — Erik Kratz may have won the backup catcher spot for the 2013 season. The 31-year-old catcher, getting plenty of time during Carlos Ruiz’s injury, hit a towering home run in the top … Continue reading Kratz Ties It and Mayberry Ends In It Comeback Win
Kendrick, Phillies Overcome Early Runs
Phillies 3, Mets 2 WP – Kyle Kendrick (8-9, 4.01) LP – Jon Niese (10-8, 3.55) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (30) PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies managed to prevent a sweep of the Mets with their 3-2 victory Thursday afternoon. Kendrick overcame a rocky start in the first two innings as his offense backed him for … Continue reading Kendrick, Phillies Overcome Early Runs
Third Base Wide Open For Next Season
There is a big question mark stamped next to the third baseman’s name for the 2013 season. It’s a position that hasn’t had a consistent inhabitant since Scott Rolen was traded in 2002. A few guys like David Bell, Pedro Feliz and Placido Polanco were supposed to be main-stays. But only Polanco managed to make an … Continue reading Third Base Wide Open For Next Season
Phillies Honor 90’s Night; Lose to Reds
Red 3, Phillies 2 WP – Bronson Arroyo (10-7, 3.87) LP – Vance Worley (6-9, 4.06) SV – Aroldis Chapman (31) PHILADELPHIA — On a night where the Phillies honored a dismal decade for baseball, they treated the fans to a bunch of 90’s memories. Complete with scoreboard pictures that represented 90’s characters, 90’s music … Continue reading Phillies Honor 90’s Night; Lose to Reds
Buehrle Wins Battle of Mr. Perfect’s
Marlins 9, Phillies 2 WP – Mark Buhrle (10-11, 3.74) LP – Roy Halladay (6-7, 3.80) MIAMI — In the 12th battle between two perfect game pitchers, it was Mark Buehrle who prevailed over Roy Halladay. Pitching in the same city that he threw his perfect game over two years ago, Halladay was bested by … Continue reading Buehrle Wins Battle of Mr. Perfect’s
Polanco To DL With Back Injury
The Phillies will turn to Ty Wigginton’s offense for now. Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco was put on the disabled list retroactive to July 23. A roster move will be announced tomorrow but it’s believed that Kevin Frandsen could be that player. Another option is Michael Martinez, who is a strong fielder. The Phils won’t … Continue reading Polanco To DL With Back Injury
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