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Erik Seybold

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Articles by Erik Seybold (526)

This One Feels Right: Giants Outfielder Hunter Pence Celebrates Being a World Champion

I hate writing about this, but it's Hunter Pence and he deserves to be recognized for this achievement – even if he didn't contribute that much until the actual World Series. The Giants held their World Series Championship parade today in downtown San Francisco. Millions turned out to see the second parade in three years […]

Erik Seybold  •  31 Oct 2012
The Hot Stove: My Phillies Offseason Wish List

Alright guys, it's two days into the offseason and I'm already going through baseball withdrawl. The offseason is the time to make moves that teams couldn't make during the season. Acquisitions will be easier as free agents are the prominent target for teams. Although trades can take place as well, I'll be looking at my […]

Erik Seybold  •  30 Oct 2012
Phillies Pick Up Carlos Ruiz’s $5 Million Club Option For 2013

Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew  The Phillies made another offseason move this morning. The club decided to pick up catcher Carlos Ruiz's club option worth $5 million. As MLB's Todd Zolecki worded it, there is "no surprise here". The 33 year-old catcher, who will turn 34 before the 2013 campaign starts, is coming off of a career-year […]

Erik Seybold  •  29 Oct 2012
Twins Decline $6 Million Option on Matt Capps And The Phillies Need Bullpen Help

This afternoon, the Minnesota Twins declined the $6 million club-option for right-handed relief pitcher Matt Capps (2012: 1-4, 3.68 ERA).  Capps spent time on the DL twice this season due to right shoulder inflammation while recording 14 saves in 15 opportunities in 30 games in 2012. Over his eight-year career, Capps has recorded 138 career saves. His […]

Erik Seybold  •  24 Oct 2012
Phillies Spring Training Schedule Released, First Game On February 23rd

(Photo: Phillies.com) If you're tired of the offseason already, you have just four months to wait for the Phillies to get back in action. This afternoon the Phillies released their 2013 Spring Training schedule. Pitchers and catchers will report to Clearwater on February 12th, while the first full-squad workout will take place on February 15th. […]

Erik Seybold  •  22 Oct 2012
Report: Tim Lincecum On Trading Block This Offseason; Could “The Freak” Be Philadelphia Bound Next Season?

(Photo: Wikipedia Commons) In a very interesting report from NBC Sports' HardBallTalk.com, the San Francisco Giants' two-time Cy Young Award winner (2008-2009) Tim Lincecum will be on the trading block this offseason. Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo: Tim Lincecum, RHP, Giants — He will be available in trade, and it will be interesting to see who […]

Erik Seybold  •  21 Oct 2012
Would You Like To Own Harry Kalas’ Sport Coat, NL Championship Ring, and Other Personal Items?

On November 10th the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory will be hosting a live auction put together by Hunt Auctions. Why so important? Well, the live auction will feature some of the personal items that once belonged to the Phillies' late great broadcaster Harry Kalas.  Some of the items up for auction include HK's signature grey […]

Erik Seybold  •  19 Oct 2012
Phillies Hire Wally Joyner As Assistant Hitting Coach

(Photo Courtesy: bobsbaseballmuseum.com) The Phillies keep on making moves to improve their coaching staff this offseason. Today, the team announced that they have hired Wally Joyner as an assistant hitting coach to Steve Henderson. Joyner, a former All-Star first baseman, served as the hitting coach for the San Diego Padres from 2007-2008. Joyner also spent time […]

Erik Seybold  •  15 Oct 2012
Freddy Galvis Gets Hot Start In Winter Ball While Darin Ruf Starts Ice Cold

Phillies infielder Freddy Galvis has come back red hot as he rejoins organized baseball. Four games into the Venezuelan winter baseball season and the 22 year-old Galvis is batting .444 (8-for-18) with two home runs and a double.  Galvis has not played in an organized game since June 6 due to a fractured back and a […]

Erik Seybold  •  15 Oct 2012
Charlie Manuel Is Comfortable With Ryne Sandberg’s Promotion And His Own Contract

According to an article written by CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel feels no threat with the new promotion of Ryne Sandberg. The hall of famer Sandberg was appointed to the third base coaching position for the big league club this morning following the Phillies' house cleaning within the coaching staff. With Charlie […]

Erik Seybold  •  04 Oct 2012