MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | yesterday
MLB.com's Todd Zolecki spoke to Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. today; here's the latest. Amaro would like to add starting pitching depth, perhaps a player "who may not be on anybody's radar screen." He's looking for low-risk, high-reward (who isn't') Amaro didn't deny Jayson Stark's John Smoltz rumor, but he downplayed it a bit. Scott Lauber of The News Journal says...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | yesterday
Andy Martino of the Philadelphia Inquirer tweets the unsurprising news that the Phillies have not offered arbitration to Type B free agents Scott Eyre and Chan Ho Park. Philadelphia general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. all but confirmed this news earlier today, but noted that the team was still open to re-signing both pitchers.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 15 hours ago
The Phillies' acquisition of backup catcher Brian Schneider yesterday signaled an acceleration of their off-season activity, and was consistent with the approach that general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has espoused since the end of the World Series: a focus on defense and affordability.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 15 hours ago
With catcher Brian Schneider signed and veteran utilityman Juan Castro expected to sign a 1-year contract after a physical tomorrow, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said he is turning most of his attention toward filling out the team's big needs at third base and on the pitching staff - and confirmed that veteran John Smoltz is being discussed.
CBS 3 (Free subscription) | yesterday
Former Mets catcher, Brian Schneider has signed a two-year contract with the Phillies, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced Tuesday.
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | yesterday
As suggested by team GM Ruben Amaro Jr. this afternoon, the Phillies declined salary arbitration to free agent relievers Chan Ho Park and Scott Eyre, who were both Type B free agents. The Phillies have indicated at least some interest in resigning them, particularly Park, who flourished as a late-inning option. Eyre underwent elbow surgery shortly after the World Series and his health...
Mets Fever (Free subscription) | yesterday
Talk about bad contracts, Brian Schneider some how talked the Phillies into a two year deal worth 2.75MM. Schneider will be the back-up to Carlos Ruiz, I'm sure his offense will benefit from playing home games in Citizen Bank and it's his home town team, but still how do they justify two years. We feel Brian is ideal for our ballclub," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said...
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | 12/01/2009
Phillies GM Ruben Amaro has spoken with Boston about the availability of third baseman Mike Lowell, according to SI's Jon Heyman. Lowell, who turned down a four-year contract from the Phillies two years ago in favor of a three-year, $37 million deal to stay in Boston, is allegedly on the block, with the Red Sox reportedly willing to pick up half of the $12 million owed to him next season....
Phillies Nation (Free subscription) | yesterday
... Phillies. Isn’t baseball such a wonderful sport. This is a pretty good under-the-radar signing by Ruben Amaro, sealing up a very capable backup, provided he stays healthy. UPDATE (3:20pm): The Phillies are currently looking at John Smoltz, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN . Smoltz, now 42, had a rejuvenation of sorts in St. Louis after an awful start with Boston in 2009. He may be...
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
... 31 in April, would likely be an improvement on Pedro Feliz both offensively and defensively. Will Ruben Amaro Jr. tangle with Scott Boras? He extended Madson in January and signed Rodrigo Lopez in March, so relations seem fine. Re-signing relievers Chan Ho Park and Scott Eyre appears unlikely, based on recent reports. We have seen the Phils named as speculative suitors for Fernando...
Beerleaguer (Free subscription) | 11/26/2009
By settling on replacement-level infielder Juan Castro, the Phillies are suggesting they're willing to scrimp around the edges. Is it a sign that bigger commitments are ahead for areas like third base? Ruben Amaro Jr. made the dean's list his freshman year and deserves the benefit of the doubt before identifying the start of a sophomore slump. With that in mind, it's worth taking a walk...
MLB Trade Rumors (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
Major league and team sources have indicated that Phillies' GM Ruben Amaro is targeting free agent third baseman Adrian Beltre, according to Randy Miller of The Bucks County Courier Times. However, Amaro apparently knows that money may be an issue, because Scott Boras is "believed to be after a four-year deal." The Phillies are shopping around for someone to man the hot...
We Should Be GM's (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... to sign one to backup their infielders next season. Cutting Bruntlett loose was a smart move by Ruben Amaro Jr; signing his elder Mexican brother was not. The Phillies are upping ticket prices, are coming off their best attendance ever and three straight years of playoffs, so open up the f'n wallet and sign someone worth a damn. No offense to Juan Castro, but a .230/.270/.332 dash...
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
... immediately take the physical."We have been in discussions with his agent," said general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. "That's all I can tell you right now."Castro, 37, is a .230 hitter, with a .270 on-base percentage, in 15 major-league seasons. In 57 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers last year, he batted .277 while playing shortstop, second base, third base, and left field. He fits the...
