Phillies Sign Victorino To Three-Year Deal
The Phillies have officially signed Shane Victorino to a three-year, $22MM deal. The contract, which buys out Victorino's two remaining arbitration years and one free agent year, will keep Victorino...
View ArticlePhillies, Ruiz Agree To Multi-Year Deal
7:33pm: The deal is worth $8.85MM over three seasons, according to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com. The contract includes a fourth-year club option of $5MM with a five-year buyout as well as performance...
View ArticlePhillies 2012: A Look Ahead
With the signing of Ryan Howard to a five-year, $125MM deal, the scope of what the Phillies can do heading into the 2012 season has come into greater focus. And at the risk of hyperbole, the key...
View ArticleCatcher Extension Notes: Perez, Molina, Ruiz
The 2013 class of free agent catchers is taking shape. Yadier Molina and the Cardinals signed a five-year, $75MM extension this week, but Miguel Montero and Russell Martin have tabled extension talks...
View ArticleRosenthal’s Latest: Morneau, Ruiz, Upton, Hamilton
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports has a new Full Count video up, so let's recap… Don't be surprised if the Twins consider trading Justin Morneau. The first baseman is owed $14MM both this season and next,...
View ArticleStark On Hamels, Ruiz, Scutaro, Willingham, Pirates
Jayson Stark of ESPN.com has plenty of news in his latest edition of Rumblings & Grumblings. Let's dive in and take a look.. Phillies GM Ruben Amaro says that his value assessment on Cole Hamels...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Ruiz, Mariners, Vargas, Gathright
The Orioles' record-setting success in one-run games continued on Tuesday as they eked out a 1-0 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field. Both teams combined for just four hits in the game, with...
View ArticlePhillies Exercise 2013 Option For Carlos Ruiz
The Phillies exercised their 2013 option for Carlos Ruiz, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports (on Twitter). As expected, the catcher will earn $5MM in 2013 instead of a $500K buyout. Ruiz,...
View ArticlePhillies Rumors: Stanton, Lee, Papelbon, Utley
The Phillies have made multiple inquiries on the availability of Giancarlo Stanton over the past several months, Major League sources tell Jim Sailisbury of CSNPhilly.com, but have received the same...
View ArticleQuick Hits: A-Rod, Phillies, Rangers, Angels
Alex Rodriguez believes the Yankees do not want him to return this season, and perhaps ever again, a source told Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com. The source says that A-Rod thinks the Yankees are...
View ArticleNL Notes: Cardinals, Giants, Phillies
As we wait to hear more about the much-discussed trade of Ricky Nolasco, here are a few links on some National League clubs: The Cardinals will go as far as their rotation can take them, argues Joe...
View ArticleAL East Notes: Red Sox, Johnson, Yankees, Ishikawa
Let's take a look at the latest news and notes involving the American League East: The Red Sox are open to trade market upgrades in the bullpen and at third base, tweets ESPN's Buster Olney. One name...
View ArticlePhillies Expressed Interest In Joba Chamberlain?
WEDNESDAY, 1:27pm: A source tells Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter) that the Phillies are not among the clubs pursuing Chamberlain. TUESDAY, 9:05am: The Phillies are amenable to trading...
View ArticlePhillies Notes: Lee, Papelbon, Utley, Ruiz
Phillies' right-hander Luis Garcia looked the part of a big league pitcher when he made his MLB debut on Wednesday, striking out Ryan Zimmerman and getting a double-play grounder from Adam LaRoche....
View ArticleStark On Phillies, Kemp, Rzepczynski
The latest from ESPN's Jayson Stark… Phillies third baseman Michael Young is open to a deal to just about any contender. Stark sees the Yankees as the best fit, with the Orioles still interested....
View ArticlePhillies Rebuffed Yankee Inquiries On Young, Ruiz
The Phillies had at least one late opportunity to move veterans Michael Young and Carlos Ruiz, both of whom are set to become free agents, reports Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. Philadelphia ultimately...
View ArticlePhillies Notes: Utley, Ruiz
It has been a rather noteworthy day for the Phillies front office: the club announced its extension of Chase Utley, claimed Casper Wells on waivers, and saw Michael Young clear waivers. Let's look at a...
View ArticlePhillies Will Prioritize Catching This Offseason
The Phillies locked up one 35-year-old last week when they signed Chase Utley to a two-year extension with three vesting options, but they appear set to let Carlos Ruiz test the open market, writes...
View ArticleCafardo On Ruiz, Napoli, Hudson, Sizemore
In today's column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe writes that there are several top teams that will have surpluses in certain areas this offseason that will be second guessing whatever move they...
View ArticleNL East Notes: Ruiz, Harvey, Collins, Sandberg
Mets manager Terry Collins appears to be safe for next season, but GM Sandy Alderson told Jim Bowden (Twitter link) and Jim Duquette of SiriusXM that an official determination won't be made until after...
View Article
