Three-time Cy Young Award winner Pedro Martinez, has signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Phillies according to multiple sources around MLB. The signing was confirmed by the Phillies organization this morning, and the deal was worth $1MM for one year.
Martinez was immediatley placed on the 15-day DL because of a slight shoulder strain…. [Continue Reading]
Phillies Sign Pedro Martinez
July 15, 2009 Leave a Comment
Wednesday’s Version of Roy Halladay Rumors
July 15, 2009 Leave a Comment
During the All-Star game last evening, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports told Joe Buck that Roy Halladay will almost certainly be traded within the next two weeks. He mentioned that Blue Jay scouts are all over the country researching minor league talent.
STLToday.com reports that the Cardinals are going to make a generous run at the… [Continue Reading]
Manny Faces McCourt, Teammates
May 11, 2009 Leave a Comment
After being suspended by Major League Baseball for 50 games, Manny Ramirez apologized to Dodgers owner Frank McCourt during a meeting on Saturday in which was held to discuss his 50-game suspension.
The meeting was requested by McCourt who told reporters he is “furious” with the events that unfolded leading up to the positive test. McCourt… [Continue Reading]
Hamels Elbow “Mild Discomfort”
March 17, 2009 Leave a Comment
World Series MVP Cole Hamels reportedly left Phillies training camp yesterday, flying back to Philadelphia to have his left elbow examined by team physician Dr. Michael Ciccotti after reporting soreness in between innings.
According to the Zo Zone, Hamels did pitch in a minor-league spring training game Sunday at the Carpenter Complex. The Phillies said afterward… [Continue Reading]
Cole Hamels, MLB’s Newest Celebrity
February 20, 2009 1 Comment
Four months after leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a World Series Championship, Cole Hamels may have achieved himself into superstar stature with sports fans and the media all across the country.
From David Letterman to SI’s front cover, to a new condo that over looks Citizen’s Bank Park and the entire City of Brotherly Love, there… [Continue Reading]
5 NL East Players To Watch For 2009
February 18, 2009 7 Comments
It’s been a wild offseason for the National League East.
The Mets welded their leaky bullpen by signing two closers. The Braves loaded up on starting pitching by grabbing 365 wins off the market and recently added a hall of famer. Florida locked up their franchise player, Hanley Ramirez, to a six-year contract. Even the lowly… [Continue Reading]
World Champion Phillies Ink Miguel Cairo
February 15, 2009 2 Comments
As we continue to monitor the Ken Griffey Jr. situation, various reports have now confirmed that former Seattle Mariner, Miguel Cairo, has signed with the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies. Cairo an extremely versatile player, is a great asset that Phillies could use in key situations as a pinch hitter, or a even a backup player… [Continue Reading]
Phillies Agree To 3-Year Deal With Ryan Howard
February 8, 2009 Leave a Comment
The World Champion Phillies have added the last remaining piece to their championship puzzle. The Philadelphia Inquirer is now reporting that Ryan Howard and the Phillies have agreed to a $54MM 3-year deal successfully avoiding the arbitration process and a hearing that was to take place later this week.
Initially, Howard was seeking $18MM for an… [Continue Reading]
Nomar May Be “No More” For Phillies
February 7, 2009 Leave a Comment
Nomar may be “no more” for Philadelphia and Ryan Howard is a “big elephant”.
Reports in January linked the World Champion Phillies to rumors that the team was interested in signing Nomar Garciaparra if the “righty” wanted to continue his career. As it turns out those rumors were indeed valid and the Phillies were genuinely interested…. [Continue Reading]
Phillies Chasing After Moises Alou
January 23, 2009 Leave a Comment
Recent reports surfacing over the last few weeks have identified Nomar Garciaparra as a possible candidate to join the Philadelphia Phillies roster this offseason.
However, as talks continue, Nomar is still undecided whether or not he wants to hang up the spikes on his career.As the waiting game continues, reports are now beginning to confirm the… [Continue Reading]
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