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Report: Phillies To Sign Juan Castro

According to several media outlets, the Philadephia Phillies have agreed to terms with free agent Juan Castro on a one-year contract with a club option for 2011 pending a physical. The signing is expected to be announced next week...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 4 days ago 278 reads 7 comments
Halladay Will Not Re-Sign With Toronto

ESPN.com reports that Roy Halladay will not re-sign with the Toronto Blue Jays after his contract expires at the end of the 2010 season assuming that he is still a Blue Jay for this coming season...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 6 days ago 439 reads 4 comments
Philadelphia Phillies Should Get Back in on Roy Halladay

So, last week, the rumors resurfaced that the Phillies are still trying to acquire Roy Halladay from the Toronto Blue Jays, and the memories of the hours leading up to the trade deadline in July relinquished...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 7 days ago 740 reads 0 comments
A Glance at What's Going on With the Philadelphia Phillies

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 there will be any introductions of any new Phillies anytime soon...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 7 days ago 316 reads 0 comments
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...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 11 days ago 351 reads 0 comments
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...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 12 days ago 475 reads 0 comments
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...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 12 days ago 384 reads 1 comments
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...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 14 days ago 525 reads 7 comments
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...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 15 days ago 318 reads 3 comments
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...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 16 days ago 556 reads 2 comments
Philadelphia Phillies: Ryan Madson Deserves a Fair Shot To Win Closer's Role

I feared throughout the regular season that Brad Lidge would blow the Phillies' chances at becoming the first team to repeat since the 2000 Yankees. My fears came to fruition in Game Four of the World Series against the Bronx Bombers...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 19 days ago 107 reads 4 comments
Ray Emery Proving Doubters Wrong with Philadelphia Flyers

When the Philadelphia Flyers signed goaltender Ray Emery this past summer, there were a lot of so-called experts and fans questioning the decision to bring in the troubled netminder, who played in Russia last year...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 19 days ago 267 reads 2 comments
Phillies Decline Pedro Feliz's Option: Who Should Play Third?

The Phillies have declined their $5.5 million option on third baseman Pedro Feliz, which means that the 34-year-old will become a free agent and likely won't return to the Phils in 2010...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 20 days ago 402 reads 0 comments
A Glance at What's Going On With The Phils

Rich Hofman has an article in today's Philadelphia Daily News saying that the Phillies should acquire Roy Halladay . Hofman also points out the obvious that the Yankees won the World Series because ...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 22 days ago 284 reads 0 comments
Danny Briere Leaves Practice; Will Not Play Against Carolina

You knew the Philadelphia Flyers were legitimate Stanley Cup contenders entering the season as long as the injury bug didn't get them...

Written by Tom Dougherty about 29 days ago 232 reads 2 comments
Los Angeles Kings Claim Defenseman Randy Jones Off Re-Entry Waivers

The Los Angeles Kings claimed defenseman Randy Jones off of re-entry waivers on Thursday morning, which means that the Flyers are responsible to pay half of his salary...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 99 reads 2 comments
Flyers Place Randy Jones On Re-Entry Waivers

According to Bob McKenzie, the Philadelphia Flyers have placed defenseman Randy Jones on re-entry waivers. Jones, who was placed on waivers by the Flyers on Sept. 26, has two assists and is a plus-two while playing for the Adirondack Phantoms...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 128 reads 0 comments
Simon Gagne Out Indefinitely With Two Hernias

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Simon Gagne will miss a significant amount of time with two hernias in his right groin as general manager Paul Holmgren revealed on Tuesday...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 185 reads 8 comments
Philadelphia Flyers: Mike Richards Not Suspended, Call Ups, Interest in Shanny?

The Flyers will have their captain and best player in uniform for tonight's game against San Jose as the NHL decided not to suspend Mike Richards for his hit on Florida Panthers' left winger David Booth on Saturday night...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 363 reads 11 comments
Mike Richards Should Not Be Punished for Clean Hit

Philadelphia Flyers center Mike Richards received a five-minute major and game misconduct late in the second period after laying a huge hit on Florida Panthers left wing David Booth, which knocked ...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 341 reads 15 comments
Flyers Hope Line Changes Jump Starts Gagne, Hartnell

The Flyers will feature a new set of lines in Saturday's rematch against the Florida Panthers with the hopes of jump starting two struggling forwards...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 56 reads 0 comments
Brian Boucher to Start His First Game for the Flyers Against San Jose

Flyers goalie Brian Boucher will make his first start in between the pipes against the San Jose Sharks, with whom he spent the previous two seasons...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 95 reads 0 comments
Flyers Defense Takes a Hit As Parent Will Miss 10 Days with Groin Injury

In their first game since last Saturday, the Philadelphia Flyers blue line took a hit in their 4-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday when defenseman Ryan Parent left the game in the first period, and did not return...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 104 reads 2 comments
Flyers Notes: JVR to Return; Betts Recovering; Gagne Takes Trip To Doc's

The Philadelphia Flyers have the next four days off before their next game on Friday night against the Panthers in Florida...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 215 reads 0 comments
Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins: Gameday Preview

Tonight marks the first of six regular season showdowns between the Philadelphia Flyers and their cross-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins at the Wachovia Center. With Ray Emery in goal, Philadelphia will attempt to start the season 4-0-0...

Written by Tom Dougherty about about 1 month ago 125 reads 2 comments

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Tom Dougherty Article Archive

Report: Phillies To Sign Juan Castro

Halladay Will Not Re-Sign With Toronto

Philadelphia Phillies Should Get Back in on Roy Halladay

A Glance at What's Going on With the Philadelphia Phillies

Can Brandon Lyon Help the Phillies?

Not Happ-y With Rookie of the Year Award

Phillies Should Take a Chance on Sheets

Lost in the Mix: Phillies Should Get Atkins

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

Philadelphia Phillies Pursuing Chone Figgins and Mark DeRosa

Philadelphia Phillies: Ryan Madson Deserves a Fair Shot To Win Closer's Role

Ray Emery Proving Doubters Wrong with Philadelphia Flyers

Phillies Decline Pedro Feliz's Option: Who Should Play Third?

A Glance at What's Going On With The Phils

Danny Briere Leaves Practice; Will Not Play Against Carolina

Los Angeles Kings Claim Defenseman Randy Jones Off Re-Entry Waivers

Flyers Place Randy Jones On Re-Entry Waivers

Simon Gagne Out Indefinitely With Two Hernias

Philadelphia Flyers: Mike Richards Not Suspended, Call Ups, Interest in Shanny?

Mike Richards Should Not Be Punished for Clean Hit

Flyers Hope Line Changes Jump Starts Gagne, Hartnell

Brian Boucher to Start His First Game for the Flyers Against San Jose

Flyers Defense Takes a Hit As Parent Will Miss 10 Days with Groin Injury

Flyers Notes: JVR to Return; Betts Recovering; Gagne Takes Trip To Doc's

Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins: Gameday Preview

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