Phillies Article Archive

    Between October 21, 2009 and November 21, 2009
  1. A Glance of What's Going on With The Phils

    Paul Hagen wrote a story in yesterday's Philadelphia Daily News informing fans to expect a few fireworks in free agency. Hagen tells us that he doesn't think that there will be any introductions of any new Phillies anytime soon...

    Tom Dougherty Written by Tom Dougherty about about 4 hours ago 1 reads 0 comments

  2. What the Doug Glanville Are the Phillies Up To?

    The latest out of the Philadelphia Phillies camp is that they want to feel out the market before they move in free agency...

    Scott Eisenlohr Written by Scott Eisenlohr about 1 day ago 324 reads 1 comments

  3. Grand Slam Gazette

    Welcome to the first issue of the Grand Slam Gazette folks! Enjoy all the great treats brought to through the world of the MLB!Issue 1: November 19, 2009Money Makers:- Major League Baseball Rookies ...

    Tim Miller Written by Tim Miller about 1 day ago 5 reads 0 comments

  4. For Philadelphia Phillies, Friday Looms As Fast Break from Past

    SI writer Jon Heyman stated that the Phillies are still the main suitors for the services of speedy third baseman Chone Figgins...

    Scott Eisenlohr Written by Scott Eisenlohr about 3 days ago 511 reads 18 comments

  5. Can Brandon Lyon Help the Phillies?

    The Phillies' top priorities this offseason are to upgrade the bench, find a new third baseman, and retool the back end of the bullpen which was so good in their World Series-winning season two baseball years ago...

    Tom Dougherty Written by Tom Dougherty about 4 days ago 273 reads 0 comments

  6. Not Happ-y With Rookie of the Year Award

    J.A. Happ was the favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year, however that wasn’t the case when the award was announced on Monday afternoon...

    Tom Dougherty Written by Tom Dougherty about 4 days ago 454 reads 0 comments

  7. Phillies Should Take a Chance on Sheets

    It’s no secret that the Phillies are in need of another reliable starting pitcher, because you can’t count on Cliff Lee being as great as he was down the stretch and carry the entire pitching staff throughout a full season...

    Tom Dougherty Written by Tom Dougherty about 4 days ago 334 reads 1 comments

  8. Pedro Feliz May Not Be Leaving Philadelphia Phillies After All

    A lot of the talk around the Phillies right now is regarding who will replace Pedro Feliz as third baseman, after the team declined their $5.5 million option to bring him back next season...

    Shay  Roddy Written by Shay Roddy about 6 days ago 718 reads 9 comments

  9. Lost in the Mix: Phillies Should Get Atkins

    While the big fish in the pool all seem like good fits for the Phillies vacant third base hole, the answer may be someone who could be had in a trade or become available via free agency in a couple of days...

    Tom Dougherty Written by Tom Dougherty about 6 days ago 499 reads 7 comments

  10. Kyle Drabek: Baseball Prospect Report

    Kyle Drabek, the son of former NL Cy Young Award winner Doug Drabek, has seen his name pop up in trade rumors quite a bit in recent months...

    Eric Stashin Written by Eric Stashin about 6 days ago 422 reads 0 comments

  11. A Glance of What's Going On with the Philadelphia Phillies

    David Murphy reports in today’s Philadelphia Daily News that Chase Utley has won his fourth straight Silver Slugger award. Utley led all N.L. second baseman in runs scored, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, home runs, and extra-base hits...

    Tom Dougherty Written by Tom Dougherty about 7 days ago 317 reads 3 comments

  12. Phillies: Why Toss Feliz If You Don't Go Big at Third?

    When Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro declined the $5.5 million contract renewal of incumbent third baseman Pedro Feliz, he suggested the Phillies could upgrade the position...

    Scott Eisenlohr Written by Scott Eisenlohr about 8 days ago 445 reads 12 comments

  13. Phils Look to Replace Feliz: Figgins, Derosa, and Beltre Lead The Pack

    After winning the National League pennant for the 2nd consecutive year the Phillies went head to head with the American League Champs, the New York Yankees...

    Kyle  Klingerman Written by Kyle Klingerman about 8 days ago 187 reads 4 comments

  14. Vampires, Ventriloquists, and NL Gold Gloves: What the %$@! Is Going On?

    There are lots of worldly occurrences that make absolutely no sense to me. For instance, popular American culture is apparently obsessed with vampires at the moment...

    Andrew Nuschler Written by Andrew Nuschler about 8 days ago 361 reads 12 comments

  15. Philadelphia Phillies Pursuing Chone Figgins and Mark DeRosa

    Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated is reporting that the Phillies are "intent on pursuing Chone Figgins hard," and that they have already reached out to fellow free agent third baseman Mark DeRosa...

    Tom Dougherty Written by Tom Dougherty about 9 days ago 543 reads 2 comments

  16. Veteran's Day Special: The Story of a Never-Was

    I want to ask each and every one of you a question. What becomes of the never-was? Not the has-beens, the drop-outs, or the draft-day busts. I speak of the men who were never given their chance to compete at the major league level...

    Evan Bruschini Written by Evan Bruschini about 9 days ago 57 reads 1 comments

  17. The Rich to Get Richer?

    SI’s Jon Heyman reports that the Phillies are going to go hard after 3Bman Chone Figgins. That makes a lot of sense...

    Tom  Dubberke Written by Tom Dubberke about 9 days ago 132 reads 0 comments

  18. Phillies Looking to Upgrade Third Base and Bullpen As Nov. 20th Nears

    The Phillies begin the long process of the offseason as we take a quick look at what is on the horizon for the team, and what could come in the next couple of weeks...

    Ray Tannock Written by Ray Tannock about 9 days ago 232 reads 2 comments

  19. Eagles Red With Envy As Phillies Topple Birds From Perch

    We waited nearly three decades to celebrate a winner in Philadelphia. A quarter century of tormenting coulda’s, maddening woulda’s, and hopeless shoulda’s. Every team had their chance...

    Tom Polaski Written by Tom Polaski about 9 days ago 125 reads 0 comments

  20. Wanted: A Philadelphia Third Baseman

    Monday November 9th, 2009, The Phillies declined Pedro Feliz's $5.5 million option for 2010.  Amaro claims "this doesn't preclude [them] from bringing Pedro back next season."*  He was an amazing defensive player; possibly Gold Glove material...

    Seth Garber Written by Seth Garber about 10 days ago 78 reads 0 comments

  21. The Phillies Must Trade Ryan Howard Now! (Their Future Depends on It)

    I know the title of the article will be controversial, especially among Philly fans, but I honestly believe it's the best course of action for the Phillies to take...

    The Rambler Written by The Rambler about 10 days ago 673 reads 19 comments

  22. Red Sox make a few moves; Trade Rumors around the Majors

    The Philadelphia Phillies need a third baseman. Look no further than speedy Chone Figgins, a hitting machine who dazzled with the Anaheim Angels and is now a free-agent...

    Nick Poust Written by Nick Poust about 10 days ago 1,273 reads 2 comments

  23. Hot Rumors Follow Hot Stove as Phillies and Others Try To Improve

    Less than a week after the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win their 27th World Championship, the Hot Stove League has begun in earnest. Even before the general managers meeting in Chicago on Nov...

    Scott Eisenlohr Written by Scott Eisenlohr about 10 days ago 1,219 reads 0 comments

  24. Georgia Bulldog fans Were Too Loud for Amelia Island

    Here's to hoping the right police officer is the first to lose his job when the tax revenues decline. This is just ridiculous. Fernandina Beach, FL, News-Leader newspaper...

    Mike In Valdosta Written by Mike In Valdosta about 11 days ago 22 reads 0 comments

  25. Philadelphia Phillies-Florida Marlins: More Surgeries on Tap This Week

    As we found out last week, tis the season for surgeries. This week there are three more surgeries set for some notable players. Let’s take a look at who is going under the knife. Raul Ibanez – Ibanez had surgery today to fix a sports hernia...

    Adam Bernacchio Written by Adam Bernacchio about 11 days ago 106 reads 2 comments

 


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