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The Phillies and Chase Utley continue to work towards an extension, reports CBS Sports' Jon Heyman. The price, if correct, is surprisingly reasonable: Leading up to the trade deadline, the Phillies have been telling teams Utley is unavailable as they aim to lock him up on the multiyear deal. People familiar with the negotiations suggest […]
It appears that Cliff Lee lacks teams that can take his money and afford the prospect price. Papelbon appears to lack suitors, in part thanks to his contract, but also his big mouth. Michael Young is throwing around his no-trade clause weight to direct his market to a select few teams (if not one). For […]
I'm a big Phillies fan. Really, I am. I swear. It may not seem like that this year, though. Unlike previous years, I have a hard time sitting through a game this season. It's not that I don't like the team or don't want to see them win/go down with the ship. I have a problem […]
The Phillies are in an odd situation with moveable pieces and the need to re-tool, but leadership that refuses to commit to a rebuild and dedicated to holding on to their assets. While there are players that are likely to move (i.e. Young, Young, Ruiz, etc.), those players are unlikely to bring back anything of […]
So, the Phillies blew an opportunity. The Boston Red Sox, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, gave acquired starting pitcher Jake Peavy from the Chicago White Sox. Heyman says that shortstop Jose Iglesias is included in the deal. This could mean highly touted prospect Xander Bogaerts will be called up to the Red Sox. That […]
Whether you like it or not, Michael Young is the most likely Phillie to be traded before tomorrow's 4 PM ET. deadline. Young, who has been rumored to be involved in a trade that could potentially send himself and teammate Cliff Lee to the Boston Red Sox in return for prospects. Although Ruben Amaro Jr. […]
As rumors spread and deals become on the verge of completing, there is still a game to play. The Phillies, who have lost eight straight games, will open up a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants. With talk of Cliff Lee and Michael Young being close to having tickets out of Philly become more […]
24 hours remain for teams to sell, buy and trade their players in an effort to either clear house or improve their roster for a play off run. The Phillies are definite sellers this July 31st, but so far have not made a fire sale. Unlike last year when the Phillies traded Hunter Pence and […]
We will always have the dropped fly ball. The Phillies will make room for third baseman Cody Asche by designating for assignment outfielder Steve Susdorf. Susdorf was 1 for 7 and started one game for the Phillies. Plenty of parts are on the move, but for now it appears Michael Young will play first base […]
Cody Asche is on his way to Philly according to reports, probably meaning a Michael Young deal (at least) is going to happen today. I'd guess that Young ends up in either New York, Boston, or Baltimore. Asche is a solid hitter who really burst into view last year by dominating Clearwater, hitting .349 with […]
