Writer: Frank Klose
People were upset that Marlon Byrd at 36 years old got $8 million a year for two years. How about for a catcher, also off a substance suspension who had a down year? That amount is $10 million a year for two years. Ruiz will be 35 opening day. Byrd will be 36. Ken Rosenthal […]
So the Twitterverse is freaking out. It's somewhat about Marlon Byrd, but fans seem to care more about the dollar amount he received. Here are some samples: Someone tell me that Byrd's deal is not for 16 million dollars, that is a fireable offense — Matt Winkelman (@Matt_Winkelman) November 12, 2013 Wait…There is literally […]
Part of me thinks it's a negotation tactic. But, the report is out there. Jayson Stark of ESPN is reporting that the Phillies plan to go hard after veteran catcher A.J. Pierzynski should Carlos Ruiz walk away from the Phillies as a free agent. Sources say #Phillies making A.J. Pierzynski No. 1 catching option […]
Marlon Byrrrrd. Give it your best John Houseman pronounciation. The former Phillies draft pick is reportedly coming back to town. Michael Barkann has a "league source" who has given him that information, which is posted here on CBSPhilly.com. A league source tells Barkann the Phillies will sign the 35 year-old outfielder. Byrd played with […]
Some good news for Phillies fans came yesterday from the winter meetings. The good news is that the Phillies might go after Japanese pitching ace Masahiro Tanaka should he be available. The bad news is that he may not be available as Major League Baseball and the Japanese professional leagues work out a […]
If you are a Phillies fan looking to get excited, you are dreaming of Jacoby Ellsbury, Shin Soo Choo, and probably would even settle for Nelson Cruz. As a reasonable person, you would not hope for Robinson Cano. But looking ats General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr.'s reported shopping list you may be a little disappointed. […]
The Phillies updated their roster today on their website to reflect some uniform numbers. I suppose the team wanted to give fans a jump on their Christmas shopping. Order your Miguel Gonzalez jersey now! Justin De Fratus will take number 30, worn by Rich Dubee the last nine seasons. No Phillies player has worn […]
Today Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins announced that he would become a full-time first baseman in 2014 after battling injuries that included a really rough concussion in 2013. Word also came from Jon Morosi of Fox Sports that the Phillies are still "in the running" for Carlos Ruiz, and that he will make a […]
If the Phillies ever moved to King of Prussia, how would that go over in the City of Philadelphia? The Braves are essentially doing just that, in relation to the City of Atlanta. Today, the Atlanta Braves announced that they would leave downtown Atlanta in favor of Cobb County, Georgia, where they will build a […]
Jayson Stark of ESPN appeared on the "Sports Bash" with Mike Gill of 97.3 ESPN Atlantic City to talk about the Phillies' offseason. We knew already that Ruben Amaro was making some offers in the early going to some free agents. However, much of what the Phillies could do may come in the […]
