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Castro a defensive presence for bench

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:42:24 GMT

Eight days after cutting ties with utility infielder Eric Bruntlett, the Phillies are on the verge of securing his replacement.
Source: N.J. Courier-Post Online

Happ selected for All-Rookie Team

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:16:27 GMT

Left-hander's fine season earns him spot from Topps PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies left-hander J.A. Happ was named to Topps' 51st All-Rookie Team on Wednesday.
Source: MLB.com

Inbox: Should No. 17 be retired?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:26:23 GMT

Now that the Mets have re-signed Keith Hernandez to stay with SNY, they should take the next step and retire his number. No matter who wears No. 17, there's only one No. 17 in club history. No question Tom Seaver deserved to have his No. 41 retired.
Source: MLB.com

Free agent forecast: Hot topics

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:24:32 GMT

Jason Bay had a career-high 36 homers and 119 RBI last season with the Red Sox. Bay and Matt Holliday are expected to generate the most attention and dollars.
Source: USA Today

Douglas Honored With Top Double-A Turf Award

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:47:12 GMT

November 25, 2009 - Eastern League (EL) Reading Phillies (Reading, PA) - The R-Phils are please to announce that Head Groundskeeper Dan "Dirt" Douglas has been selected as the Minor League Sports Turf Manager of the Year in the Double-A Classification...
Source: Our Sports Central

Sports: Trade Ryan Howard

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:31:10 GMT

Ryan Howard is a really, really good ballplayer. He's coming off his fourth straight season finishing in the top five of the National League's MVP voting.
Source: Philadelphia City Paper

MLB Players in the News

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:29:52 GMT

1B | Garrett Jones | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Chuck Finder reports Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Jeff Clement will have a chance to win the starting first base job in camp.
Source: KFFL

Castro joins team as backup

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:57:48 GMT

Veteran utility infielder Juan Castro agreed to terms on Tuesday to be the Phillies' new Eric Bruntlett. Agent Oscar Suarez thinks the Phillies are getting a whole lot more than an upgrade for their bench.
Source: PhillyBurbs.com

Quoted in 'EAGLES INSIDERS: Birds' cornerback out for the season'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:40:06 GMT

Donovan McNabb said in The Morning Call:

I went over to the game. I believe it was Game 4 and they won that game, so I look forward a big win by the Phillies tonight. Ryan Howard will get out of his slump and those guys will get out of their slump. Maybe, if the Phillies watched the Eagles rout the Giants, they'll be a little more pumped up to defend home turf. We set the tone today

Quoted in 'In 2010, be wary of weary pitching arms'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:09:50 GMT

Terry Francona said in USA Today:

That's why it was so important for the Phillies to get Cliff Lee and Pedro Martinez ... It just puts such a wear and tear on your body.

Photo from AP Photo

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:25:29 GMT

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter dances with the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, during a rally for the baseball team at City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:07:43 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies' Jayson Werth (R) congratulates teammate Pedro Feliz (7) after scoring on an RBI double by Phillies' Raul Ibanez (Not Pictured), against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of their Major League Baseball NLCS series in Phi...

World Champion Philadelphia Phillies World Series Song - All Series Long - Sweet Home Philadelphia

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:46:46 GMT