Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Brad Lidge, who had a dreadful season, underwent flexor tendon surgery and his recovery could set him behind schedule. Meanwhile, J.C. Romero could also miss the early going. Bottom line: bullpen is a major issue for the Phillies. While the third base debate continues, here’s the dire situation in back of the Phillies’ bullpen. Brad Lidge was the worst closer in baseball last season. He...
Macho Row (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
A couple quick hits this morning to bring you up to speed on the Phillies. Cole Hamels not going anywhere General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has addressed the rumors that Cole Hamels could be involved in trade talks with Toronto in exchange for Roy Halladay . Amaro vehemently turned the speculation down and claimed that Hamels will be a Phillie in 2010 . "I have no thoughts about trading Cole Hamels,"...
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...
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Ryan Madson: last man standing of the Phillies' 2008 pitching stalwarts. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) Browse more photos » Not quite 24 hours after the Phillies saw their season come to an end one day and two wins before we hoped it would, my disappointment at the conclusion is starting to give way to something like amazement that they got as close as they...
SportsProf (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
that. . . Brad Lidge would blow about 30% of his saves and have an ERA over 7.00; and Brett Myers would miss most of the season; and Jamie Moyer would lose his effectiveness; and J.C. Romero would get suspended and contribute almost nothing to the team; and All members of the bullpen save Ryan Madson would spend time on the disabled list; and Carlos Ruiz would only get 322 at-bats; and Raul Ibanez...
Red Reporter (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
More photos » by Ed Andrieski - AP Bryan Price is your new pitching coach. I dont have any wiener jokes. Browse more photos » Hall o' Famer Hal doesnt seem tremendously excited that the Reds hired Bryan Price to be the new pitching coach He says he would have preferred Ted Power, who could jump ship for a better job in another organization, Mario Soto, who likely didnt want the job anyway,...
The Good Phight (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
With the game ending late last night and today's game starting early, the best I can muster is a notes column today. With the Phillies up 1-0, here are some thoughts to take you into this afternoon's action: • The Phillies were not supposed to score any of their runs last night. - They scored their first three runs on a three-run home run by Carlos Ruiz , their 8-hole hitting catcher. This was...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
LOS ANGELES - One name rocked all of baseball, the other merely stunned fans of the Phillies. Before receiving 50-game suspensions for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy, Manny Ramirez was a surefire Hall of Famer, while J.C. Romero was merely a good lefthanded reliever who played a big role in the Phillies' first World Series title in 28 years.
U.S. Food Policy (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
In part due to Major League Baseball, members of Congress are re-considering how the $25 billion U.S. dietary supplement industry is regulated. Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs heard testimony on whether current laws and regulations are sufficient to protect consumers from ingredients that may appear in supplements, but not on their labels. The interest of Chairman...
Red Reporter (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Here are three facts about the Phillies , who finished the season at 93-69 to win the NL East by six games. Two of these things are true, but one is a falsehood! Which one say you? 1. With 119 stolen bases in 147 attempts, the Phillies topped the 80% SB success rate for the third year in a row. 2. They led the NL with 224 HRs. 3. They have the worst bullpen ERA of the four NL playoff teams. The answer...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever J.C. Romero will have flexor tendon surgery on his pitching elbow Wednesday.
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Phillies left-handed reliever J.C. Romero will have surgery Wednesday to repair the flexor tendon in his left forearm and needs five to six months to recover.
SI.com (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Phillies left-handed reliever J.C. Romero of Puerto Rico will have surgery Wednesday to repair the flexor tendon in his left forearm and needs five to six months to recover.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Phillies left-handed reliever J.C. Romero will have surgery Wednesday to repair the flexor tendon in his left forearm.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 10/07/2009
Phillies left-handed reliever J.C. Romero will have surgery Wednesday to repair the flexor tendon in his left forearm and needs five to six months to recover.
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