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Phillies sign Kendrick to two-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)

2012-02-20T09:49:00.001-05:00

Phillies sign Kendrick to two-year deal (Yahoo! Sports): The Philadelphia Phillies signed pitcher Kyle Kendrick to a two-year, $7.5 million contract on Sunday. At the moment, Kendrick, 27, looks like the sixth starter in a five-man starting rotation. But when pitching coach Rich Dubee was asked whether he thought Kendrick could start 25... Continue reading

Phillies Confident In Hamels Talks

2012-02-14T10:18:00.000-05:00

Phillies Confident In Hamels Talks:

With an ever-increasing payroll, it would seem difficult for the Phillies to find room to sign Cole Hamels to a lucrative new deal. However, team president David Montgomery told Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer that he is confident that a deal can be reached...

Full story: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/phillies-confident-in-hamels-talks.html

Broadcast news: Phillies games to air on 94 WIP and 1210 WPHT

2012-02-06T18:41:00.000-05:00

Broadcast news: Phillies games to air on 94 WIP and 1210 WPHT: Howard Eskin let the cat out of the bag back in November during his induction into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall Of Fame, but the official announcement was made today: CBS Radio and the...

Ex-Phillie Burrell to retire

2012-02-01T14:27:00.000-05:00

Ex-Phillie Burrell to retire: Former Phillies leftfielder Pat Burrell, the first overall pick in the 1998 draft, is going to retire, according to a report on MLBTradeRumors.com.

Spring Training tickets on sale Thursday

2012-01-13T13:27:00.000-05:00

Spring Training tickets on sale Thursday: Individual tickets for the Phillies' home Spring Training games in Clearwater, Fla., will go on sale Thursday.

Phils' Inbox: Did the Phils address offseason needs?

2012-01-03T20:51:00.000-05:00

Inbox: Did the Phils address offseason needs?: Did the Phillies address their issues this offseason? Will any of the club's other free agents return in '12? Beat reporter Todd Zolecki tackles these and other questions in the Inbox.

Roy Halladay rescues Amazon native after anaconda attack (Yahoo! Sports)

2012-01-02T16:15:00.000-05:00

Roy Halladay rescues Amazon native after anaconda attack (Yahoo! Sports): Roy Halladay for the save? Only in the Amazon. (And not the online one.) Halladay, runner-up for the Cy Young Award in the National League, showed he could tame the deadliest of rivers just as effectively as he tames opposing … Continue reading →

Ed Wade rejoins Phillies' front office

2011-12-21T12:24:00.000-05:00

Ed Wade rejoins Phillies' front office: ED WADE certainly has heard the jokes. Brad Lidge. Roy Oswalt. Hunter Pence. At times, it seemed as if he was helping his former team more than his current one while the general manager of the Astros.

Phils make it official, Rollins signs new deal

2011-12-19T18:37:00.000-05:00

Phils make it official, Rollins signs new deal: Jimmy Rollins is staying where he feels he belongs, and he'll be doing so for the long haul. The 33-year-old shortstop agreed over the weekend to a three-year, $33 million contract, and the Phillies officially announced the deal Monday.

Phils, Rollins agree to three-year deal

2011-12-17T14:34:00.000-05:00

Phils, Rollins agree to three-year deal: The Phillies and shortstop Jimmy Rollins have agreed to a three-year deal worth approximately 33 million.

Rollins to Tigers? They don't have the money

2011-12-15T13:01:00.000-05:00

Rollins to Tigers? They don't have the money: Is the "mystery team" suddenly interested in Jimmy Rollins legit? Or is it just a hoax designed by his agent to try to win back leverage?

Seeking closer job, Madson leaving Philly

2011-12-08T07:07:00.000-05:00

Seeking closer job, Madson leaving Philly: Ryan Madson wants to be a closer, so he declined salary arbitration from the Phillies before Wednesday's midnight deadline.

Phillies and Rollins look to be near deal

2011-12-08T07:06:00.000-05:00

Phillies and Rollins look to be near deal: DALLAS - The Phillies came to Texas with the stated goal of re-signing their longtime shortstop to a contract on their terms. For much of the winter meetings, they were content to be idle because Jimmy Rollins is their priority and, with an advantage in negotiations, waiting is just fine.

Brewers Hear Rollins Is Staying in Philly

2011-12-07T13:36:00.000-05:00

Brewers Hear Rollins Is Staying in Philly:

Tom Haudricourt from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports the Brewers are hearing Jimmy Rollins is staying in Philadelphia.

There are no indications an agreement is imminent, but like I wrote previously, everybody believes Rollins is staying in Philly. I could see a three-year contract with a fourth-year option, although others are reporting they might jump to four years to make it happen. That wouldn’t surprise me. Rollins has a close relationship with Phillies president David Montgomery, so Montgomery might give the front office the go-ahead to add an extra year to make this happen sooner rather than later.

Amid rumors of Aramis Ramirez, Phillies' talks with Rollins go slowly

2011-12-06T16:27:00.000-05:00

Amid rumors of Aramis Ramirez, Phillies' talks with Rollins go slowly: DALLAS - Ruben Amaro Jr. lounged on the couch Monday evening in the Phillies' sixth-floor suite at the Anatole Hilton that doubles as the team's headquarters in this week of baseball's winter meetings. He already has signed three players and traded for another this offseason. But for a general manager who prefers to work quickly, this is an uncomfortable position.

Source: Nix agrees to deal with Phillies

2011-12-05T08:40:00.000-05:00

Source: Nix agrees to deal with Phillies: DALLAS - As the baseball world flocked to Texas for this week's winter meetings, the Phillies may have decided how to fill left field in 2012.

Three developments to Rollins' free agency

2011-12-04T10:33:00.000-05:00

Three developments to Rollins' free agency: After weeks of apparent nothingness, there have been three key developments in the opening days of December to Jimmy Rollins' quest for a multi-year.

Jamie Moyer: ageless wonder, author

2011-12-01T07:10:00.000-05:00

Jamie Moyer: ageless wonder, author: Right now, 49-year-old Jamie Moyer is focusing on returning to the big leagues after Tommy John surgery sidelined him for the entire 2011 season. He threw for teams in San Diego (where he currently ....

Phillies sign 8 minor-league free agents

2011-12-01T07:09:00.000-05:00

Phillies sign 8 minor-league free agents: The Phillies announced Wednesday that they have signed eight minor-league free agents who will be invited to spring training in February.

Papelbon: Focus was on move to Phillies

2011-11-15T15:30:00.000-05:00

Papelbon: Focus was on move to Phillies: Jonathan Papelbon said there were other suitors for his services, but he wanted to make things happen in Philadelphia.
Thus the former Boston Red Sox closer was introduced to the media after signing a four-year, $50,000,058 contract with the Phillies that includes a vested option for a fifth season. (The 58 dollars were added because Papelbon wears No. 58.)

Polanco's Gold Glove puts him in elite company

2011-11-02T08:40:00.000-04:00

Polanco's Gold Glove puts him in elite company: Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco won his third career Rawlings Gold Glove on Tuesday night, becoming the second player in history to win the award at multiple positions.

Amaro says Phils have championship lineup

2011-10-11T21:06:00.000-04:00

Amaro says Phils have championship lineup: Ruben Amaro Jr., sounds like a man ready to retool, not make wholesale changes and start fresh. The Phillies GM said at a news conference on Tuesday that the club has enough offense to win a World Series.

SS Rollins Thinks He Will Return to Phillies

2011-10-11T21:05:00.000-04:00

SS Rollins Thinks He Will Return to Phillies: The possibility that Jimmy Rollins won't wear red pinstripes again hasn't crossed his mind.

Halladay, Manuel Talk Game 1

2011-10-01T09:09:00.000-04:00

Halladay, Manuel Talk Game 1: The Phillies' Roy Halladay and Charlie Manuel discuss the team's preparation for facing the Cardinals in the NLDS.

Philadelphia and St. Louis mayors bet beers on NLDS (Yahoo! Sports)

2011-10-01T09:08:00.001-04:00

Philadelphia and St. Louis mayors bet beers on NLDS (Yahoo! Sports): Playoff baseball means it's time for a few friendly bets between mayors from the respective cities involved. And we have one to report from the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals NLDS, which is set to begin on Saturday afternoon … Continue reading →