By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com The Phillies believe they found a right-handed bat on Tuesday, when they announced they have signed outfielder Marlon Byrd to a two-year, $16 million contract. But what type of right-handed bat are they getting? Byrd, 36, hit .291 with ...
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Phillies in Play for David Price?
According to multiple sources, the Phillies are among a few teams with a legit chance of landing Tampa Bay ace David Price in a trade. For more, click here.
Read More »Halladay, Ruiz Become Free Agents
As of midnight Nov. 5, Roy Halladay and Carlos Ruiz became active free agents. The Phillies opted not to extend qualifying offers to either player but are expected to remain in the running to sign them prior to the 2014 ...
Read More »Phils’ Prospect Franco Named Player of the Year
The Phillies minor league third baseman Maikel Franco has been named baseball’s Breakout Player of the Year 2013. For more on this story, click here.
Read More »Bowa Returns to Phillies as Bench Coach
By Cash Kruth, phillies.com The Phillies made a host of changes to their coaching staff Oct. 8, highlighted by the returns of Larry Bowa and Pete Mackanin. In addition, Steve Henderson will return as hitting coach next season while Wally Joyner ...
Read More »Phils Won’t Renew Dubee’s Contract
By Todd Zolecki, phillies.com Rich Dubee will not be back as Phillies pitching coach next season. The Phillies announced Monday morning they will not renew his contract. Dubee had been pitching coach nine seasons, which is tied with Cy Perkins ...
Read More »Ryno Named Full-Time Phillies Skipper
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com I see ya! I see ya! Every manager has their catchphrases, as evidenced by the fact nearly every player in every big league clubhouse can impersonate his manager’s mannerisms and expressions upon request. “I see ya!” ...
Read More »Halladay Earns Win in What Could be Last Home Start as Phillie
By Todd Zolecki, phillies.com The thought never crossed Roy Halladay’s mind Tuesday, which should not be a surprise to anybody who knows him. He focuses pitch to pitch, start to start. The future can wait. But Halladay, who allowed four hits ...
Read More »Utley Named Clemente Award Nominee
By Todd Zolecki, phillies.com This has been Chase Utley‘s best season since 2010. He entered Monday’s series opener against the Marlins hitting .274 with 24 doubles, six triples, 16 home runs, 58 RBIs and an .812 OPS. It is his best OPS ...
Read More »Phillies Release 2014 Schedule
The Phillies will open their 2014 season with a road game in Arlington, TX, to take on the Rangers March 31. The game will mark the first time in the team’s long history (and, more notably since Interleague play took ...
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