Writer: Frank Klose
Scratch one more name off the list of possible center field options for the Phillies: Denard Span. According to Dan Knobler of CBS Sports, the Washington Nationals have acquired Span in a trade. The move is interesting on many levels, but surely will affect the Phillies. With B.J. Upton and Span off the board, remaining […]
I'm glad they tried. According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, the trade that would have sent Astros reliever Wilton Lopez to the Phillies is pretty much dead. Apparently the Phillies were not comfortable for the results of Lopez's physical: A deal had been agreed upon, pending Lopez passing his physical, but it appears both teams […]
The agreed-to-but-not-final Wilton Lopez deal that may fall through gives us a little insight as to what the Phillies are thinking. They want a reliever who can be strong in the 8th inning. They want someone young, inexpensive, and who will be around a while. That player could come from the Los Angeles Angels […]
Though there were reports yesterday that the Phillies and the Houston Astros agreed on players exchanged in a trade for Wilton Lopez, the deal was still not complete as of Thursday morning. Some reports indicated that Lopez was in Philadelphia taking a physical and that he needed to pass before a trade was finalized. […]
Photo: Wikipedia Commons The Phillies new center fielder will not be B.J. Upton. According to numerous reports including this one from FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, the free agent center fielder has agreed to a five-year contract with the Atlanta Braves. The reported value of the contract is five years and $70 – 75 […]
Photo: Wikipedia Commons Well this is an interesting possibility. Scott Lauber, former Phillies writer and current Red Sox writer for the Boston Globe had a very interesting reaction to FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal. Rosenthal mentioned that the Dodgers and Red Sox were possible landing places for Giants closer Brian Wilson. Lauber chimed in: Now, of […]
Photo Courtesy Wikipedia Commons The 2013 BBWAA Hall of Fame ballot is out, and there are several Phillies on the ballot. Try not to laugh. They are: Jeff Conine Julio Franco Roberto Hernandez Kenny Lofton Jose Mesa Dale Murphy Curt Schilling Who will get votes? I'm sure Kenny Lofton will get some, Curt Schilling will […]
After missing out on one option Ryan Madson joining the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Phillies still need to fill a key 8th inning role in the bullpen. The Phillies are turning to a trade to try to accomplish this goal. According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly, the Phillies are in active […]
We may already know who will get some playing time for the Phillies while catcher Carlos Ruiz is suspended for 25 games in April. According to Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies have signed veteran catcher Humberto Quintero. Quintero played 2012 for the Kansas City Royals and their AAA affiliate. Quintero just may help […]
Say it ain't so… According to CBS Sports' Danny Knobler, Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 25 games for using amphetamines. This is a huge blow for the Phillies, who rode Ruiz's top offense in 2012. Amphetamines are stiumulants not in the same category as performance-enhancing drugs, but were banned […]
