Writer: Frank Klose
It's over, Jon Heyman reports: Roy Halladay is retiring — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 9, 2013 Earlier today, the Toronto Blue Jays announced they had an announcement coming up. The announcement, according to Heyman, is that Halladay will officially retire on a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, the team that drafted him. Phillies […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew The Phillies are once again hoping to shop Jonathan Papelbon. They may have traded Papelbon last season, but his rough stretch happened to come at the weeks leading up to the trade deadline. But, in this trade market of inflation and only so-so closers available, the Phillies may have an opportunity […]
Major League Baseball and Japan may have worked out a new agreement for posting Japanese players for sale to U.S. teams. The Rakuten Golden Eagles, current employer of star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, appears to be underwhelmed at their potential return. That could mean that Tanaka may not make it to the United […]
The Phillies very famously selected players David Herndon, Michael Martinez, and most recently Ender Enciarte. Looking to 2014, the Phillies could have not one, but TWO Michael Martinezes on the roster after a baseball ruling goes in the Phillies' favor. MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports that the Cubs' 2012 selection of Lendry Castillo did not […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose Phillies fans seemed to mind losing someone who had become one of their favorite players these last two seasons: backup catcher Erik Kratz. In fact, a fan poll on Philly.com today showed that the fans really do miss Kratz, though the numbers might indicate that that he is simply a defensive […]
The starting pitcher free agent market has been at a standstill because Major League Baseball and the Japan league have been working out a new posting system for players. Teams have been waiting to see what happens with Japanese ace Masahiro Tanaka before moving on other free agent starting pitchers. Tanaka would be […]
What a busy 24 hours it has been in Major League Baseball. With free agent signings and trades, this was a busier day than last year's trade deadline. Like last year's trade deadline, it appeared that the Phillies were destined to do nothing. But alas, they have. According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, […]
The Phillies are pretty short on catching depth. Yes, the team re-signed catcher Carlos Ruiz to a three-year deal, but the other options are pretty light. Erik Kratz hit a few home runs, but barely kept to the Mendoza line in 2013. Cameron Rupp was rushed to the big leagues as a third-string catcher […]
Luukko with the Rolling Stones via the Comcast Spectacor Facebook Page In a very abrupt and stunning move, Comcast Spectacor President (and Flyers President) Peter Luukko abruptly resigned today, reports Tim Pannacchio of CSN Philly. Ed Snider explained that Luukko simply cashed out and headed to pursue other activities. “Peter has been an invaluable partner […]
December 2nd is the deadline for teams to make arbitration offers to their players. It is also the time when teams can decide to walk away from players at that status. Hitting the deadline, the Phillies have some players of note that are headed towars such decisions: outfielder John Mayberry, Jr., starting pitcher […]
