Baseball Reflections, a baseball blog dedicated in providing its readers about baseball statistics and baseball analysis, will conduct an interview with RP Chad Durbin from the World Champion Phillies tomorrow morning January 21, 2009. Peter Schiller , the owner and author of Baseball Sabermetrics told RBI Magazine that the interview is expected to be posted
The REAL Reason Your Team Is Not Shopping This Offseason
January 19, 2009 Leave a Comment
Wondering why your team is not making a mad last ditch run to shore up a needed position on your team via free agency? Well, the economy is the overwhelming issue at hand, but that is not the only reason. First we’ll examine the overall economic factors. Just look at the current free agent class,
Phillies Sink Cole Hamels To Three Year Deal
January 17, 2009 2 Comments
The Phillies left-handed ace has signed a three year extension worth $20.5 million according to various MLB sources this morning. According to the New York Post, Hamels will receive $4.35 million in 2009, $6.65 million in 2010 and $9.5 million in 2011. If Hamels is able to win the Cy Young Award, the pitcher can
Tampa Bay Rays Well Equipped For 2009 Season
January 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
The Tampa Bay Rays were stellar during last season’s playoff run and they have been nothing short of fabulous this offseason. RBI Magazine has learned from various news sources that last year’s American League Champions have agreed to terms with relief pitchers Grant Balfour and right-hander Lance Cormier. Cormier who played with the Orioles in
Phillies Re-Sign Greg Dobbs; One Down Seven To Go
January 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
The Philadelphia Phillies have successfully avoided arbitration with one out of eight players by signing Greg Dobbs to a two year, $2.5MM contract according to Phillies.com. Over the past two seasons, Dobbs has led the majors in pinch-hit RBIs. Dobbs tallied 9 home runs and 40 RBIs in 22 pinch hits for the Phillies during
Phillies Looking At Nomar Garciaparra
January 10, 2009 6 Comments
According to multiple MLB sources The World Champion Phillies may be interested in signing right-handed hitter Nomar Garciaparra if the infielder is willing to continue his career. Garciaparra who played with the Dodgers last season hit .264 and tallied 8 homeruns total with 25 RBI’s in his plate appearances off the bench. The Phillies lefthanded
Pat Burrell Takes $16MM From Rays
January 5, 2009 8 Comments
Pat “the bat” Burrell has officially left the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies and has successfully negotiated a two-year deal worth $16MM with last year’s runner-up, the Tampa Bay Rays. Burrell who is 32 years old, batted .250 for the World Champion Phillies last season, and tallied 33 homeruns and 86 total RBIs overall in 2008.
Rays Close In On Deal With Pat Burrell
January 5, 2009 1 Comment
According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Tampa Bay Rays and outfielder Pat Burrell are getting closer and closer to reaching a deal possibly worth two years and $16MM. Burrell who is 32 years old, batted .250 for the World Champion Phillies last season, and tallied 33 homeruns and 86 total RBIs overall in
Phillies Re-Sign Jamie Moyer
December 15, 2008 Leave a Comment
The Phillies announced this afternoon that they have successfully negotiated and re-signed left-handed pitcher “Jay-Mo” Jamie Moyer. Moyer who just turned 46 years old, won 16 games for Philadelphia this past season and played a major role in the Phillies Championship run. Currently a dollar figure has not been announced but the contract is for
Phillies Make Offer To Derek Lowe
December 4, 2008 Leave a Comment
According to Boston.com and a few other MLB news sources, the Philadelphia Phillies apparently have made an offer to free agent pitcher Derek Lowe. It is not currently clear who else is interested in making an offer for Derek Lowe but the Phillies may be leading the charge. Many sports fans are expecting the Red
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