MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
This year's class of free agent starters is littered with high-risk, high-reward arms. These pitchers can dominate, but as the Red Sox found out with Brad Penny and John Smoltz, they aren't sure things. Starters like Rich Harden (10.9K/9), Erik Bedard (9.8K/9), Ben Sheets (3.09 ERA in 2008), Justin Duchscherer (2.54 ERA in 2008), Smoltz (8.4K/9), Penny, Brett Myers and Randy Johnson (8.1K/9), provide...
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Someday, you'll get your MVP award, Chase. Someday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Browse more photos » Lauber: Newfangled pitching stat shows Cole Hamels wasn't much different than last season FIP FIP FIP FIP FIP NL MVP: It’s gotta be Albert, right? At least the writers in St. Louis appreciate Chase Utley . STRONG CANDIDATE - Ryan Howard puts together...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
The Mets took a very long look at Ben Sheets last year, eventually they ruled him out over concerns with his throwing shoulder. They were right to be cautious as Sheets lost the entire season as he recovered from arm surgery. The Mets have begun to discuss the possibility of adding Sheets, according to Newsday, with the idea of snagging what could be a bargain off the market. Sheets is arguably the...
Macho Row (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
There is a solid case for Manuel to win the NL Manager of the Year But I don't think it will happen. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel entered the season guiding the defending World Series champions but he had a lot of adversity within the team to overcome en route to a third consecutive NL East title and second straight trip to the World Series. His "ace" Cole Hamels was anything but all season,...
Macho Row (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
I love Jamie Moyer . Who can not find a reason to not appreciate the character and wisdom of Moyer? Moyer is a guy who understands the game of baseball and would love to discuss it with anyone who would listen to his words. I absolutely love when a camera catches him discussing pitching to a younger pitcher like Cole Hamels , JA Happ , or Kyle Kendrick . With one year remaining on his contract the...
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Less than a week removed from the World Series and the Phillies' hot stove is heating up. Chan Ho Park, Matt Stairs and Paul Bako joined Pedro Martinez, Miguel Cairo, Pedro Feliz and Brett Myers in filing for free agency. Free agents have been assigned Type A and B designation and now the stage is set for teams to talk turkey. Only Park and Eyre will garner extra picks for the Phils. Aside from a few...
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
The World Series is over, and the results of the 2009 Good Phight World Series Prediction Contest are in. Congratulations to ScottAZ for getting 6 points in the context. FuquaManuel tied ScottAZ, but as the rules state, I did a random drawing and ScottAZ won. I'll be contacting ScottAZ shortly about the prize. Here are the answers to each question asked in the contest. Cliff Lee wins: 2 Ryan Howard...
Macho Row (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
For the record, here is a list of the players on the Phillies' 2009 roster that will be available for free agency and are eligible for arbitration. Links to the latest posts about each player are also included. Players acquired by other teams will be highlighted in red. Players re-signed will be highlighted in green. FREE AGENTS C - Paul Bako 2B - Miguel Cairo 3B - Pedro Feliz - Phillies decline 2010...
We Should Be GM's (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
The Phillies management has plenty to do this offseason and they've already made a few decision. Brett Myers won't be back next season. Pedro Feliz could be back but not with his current contract. The Phils didn't pick up the option so he is now a free agent. I'm okay with both of these moves. What I'm not okay with is the lack of news about Eric Bruntlett. Ruben Amaro Jr. needs to come out immediately...
We Should Be GM's (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Under Contract: 1. Cliff Lee- $9M 2. Greg Dobbs- $1.35M 3. Ryan Howard- $19M 4. Jimmy Rollins- $7.5M 5. Chase Utley- $15M 6. Raul Ibanez- $11.5M 7. Jayson Werth- $7M 8. Cole Hamels- $6.65M 9. JC Romero- $4M 10. Brad Lidge- $11.5M 11. Jamie Moyer- $8M 12. Ryan Madson- $4.5M Total= $105M for only half a roster. Arbitration Eligible: 1. Joe Blanton- will be back, '09 $5.475M. 2. Shane Victorion- will...
Amazin' Avenue (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Brett Myers 's Phillies tenure officially ended this past week and he will be a free agent. The controversial righty made it known after a meeting with general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.: I officially won’t be a Phillie next year. Myers tore a labrum in his hip this past season, requiring surgery. Usually a starting pitcher, he was placed in the bullpen upon returning in September and struggled...
We Should Be GM's (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
The Myers Roller Coaster Express has been shutdown. No more Superman-esque performances, and no more painful minor league demotions. No more wife beating , and no more barroom fighting. Brett Myers time with the Phillies has officially come to an end as Ruben Amaro informed him that they would not be retaining his services. As Myers put it, "Kenny Powers is officially a free agent." I'm not...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
FEWER THAN 48 HOURS after the Phillies were eliminated from the World Series, a clearer picture of the team's makeup for the 2010 season began to emerge. Cliff Lee, as expected, will be back as the Phillies exercised his $9 million option. Brett Myers, as expected, will not, with general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. informing the veteran righthander in an early afternoon meeting that the team had decided...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
Brett Myers, the pitcher who was sometimes loved and other times loathed during an eight-year run with the Phillies, filed for free agency yesterday after being told he was no longer in the team's plans.
The New SteveSilver.net (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
News Item: Phillies will not re-sign Brett Myers I've been comparing Brett to Kenny Powers for a long time, but now he apparently calls himself that too....
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pavi40s2g | 09/28/2009
WASHINGTON – Brad Lidge and Charlie Manuel had a meeting to discuss the struggling closer's role with the Philadelphia Phillies. Lidge and Manuel spoke after Wednesday night's game against Washington. The following day, the manager wouldn't say if or when Lidge will get his job back as closer. "We're really on the same page with everything. We had a good talk," Lidge said. Lidge converted all 48 of...
riley66azp | 09/16/2009
WASHINGTON – Brad Lidge and Charlie Manuel had a meeting to discuss the struggling closer's role with the Philadelphia Phillies. Lidge and Manuel spoke after Wednesday night's game against Washington. The following day, the manager wouldn't say if or when Lidge will get his job back as closer. "We're really on the same page with everything. We had a good talk," Lidge said. Lidge converted all 48 of...
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