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Scott Podsednik Traded To Red Sox

Scott Podsednik Traded To Red Sox

Ruben Amaro Jr reached a deal with Ben Cherington that sent the once non-roster invitee, Scott Podsednik to the Boston Red Sox in return for cash. The move is good for the Phillies because Podsednik

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Fomer Phillies Bobby Abreu On Dodgers Radar

Fomer Phillies Bobby Abreu On Dodgers Radar

April 28th the Los Angeles Angels parted ways with Bobby Abreu to make room for 20-year-old prospect Mike Tout. The 38-year-old’s release puts him on the open market where he will be actively looking to

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Wigginton To Emerge As Key Pinch Hitter, But Can He Handle It

Wigginton To Emerge As Key Pinch Hitter, But Can He Handle It

Injuries are the poor man’s excuse for the Phillies lack of offensive prowess of late, but that problem may be solved with one Philadelphia’s top bats returning to the lineup sooner than a February setback

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Why Would Cole Hamels Go To San Diego?

Why Would Cole Hamels Go To San Diego?

"Why would i want to go where fans only support you from the 3rd inn. thru the 6th?’” was the grammatically poor tweet that CBS’ Jon Heyman used as an explanation for why Cole Hamels

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The Phillies Should Extend Shane Victorino’s Contract

The Phillies Should Extend Shane Victorino’s Contract

Everyone keeps talking about the need to resign Cole Hamels, which would solidify Philly’s rotation for the next five years but won’t help a lineup that has been no better than average as of late.

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Offer Must Be To Substantial To Sign Cole Hamels At Midseason

Offer Must Be To Substantial To Sign Cole Hamels At Midseason

Ruben Amaro Jr. knows Cole Hamels should have been resigned before the season begun.The two sides have been constantly discussing a contract extension since Christmas but the deal has made as little progress. Hamels got

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Freddy Galvis Looking Out Of Place On Opening Day

Freddy Galvis Looking Out Of Place On Opening Day

Chase Utley missed Philadelphia’s season opener in Pittsburgh Thursday afternoon to rehab his injured knees in Arizona. With Michael Martinez on the disabled list and Wilson Valdez being dealt to Cincinnati, Charlie Manuel found himself

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Phils Try To Address Utility Player Problem

Phils Try To Address Utility Player Problem

Ruben Amaro Jr signed two utility infielders to minor league deals Wednesday morning, but has really left a lot to be desired in regard to finally that hole on his professional club. The two long

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Lou Montanez May Finally See A Change In Luck With The Phillies

Lou Montanez May Finally See A Change In Luck With The Phillies

The Phillies have expressed a lack of depth in the infield due to injuries which will inevitably move John Mayberry Jr. to first base until Ryan Howard is able to return. This switch not only

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Shane Victorino Seeking Five-Year Deal

Shane Victorino Seeking Five-Year Deal

Shane Victorino’s contract will be up after this season and, unless Philly gives him an extension, will enter the free agent market as a 31-year-old looking for a sizeable deal. It has been rumored that

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