November 8, 2011
Jim Duquette of MLB.com is reporting that the Phillies have a four year, $44 million deal in the works for closer Ryan Madson.
Phillie's beta writer Todd Zolecki reports that the deal could be finalized by the end of this week.
Numerous sources have already said that discussions between Madson and the Phillies have heated up, and Scott Boras, Madson's agent, has said already that Madson is comfortable in Philadelphia and wants to stay with the team.
Madson and shortstop Jimmy Rollins are who the Phillie's made their to priorities to re-sign over the off-season. If this deal falls through, the orginization can check Madson off their to-do list.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Phils negotiating with Papelbon, Cuddyer visits
November 8, 2011
Reports were made that disscusions between Ryan Madson and the Phillies were heating up and that it was possible that a deal could be agreed upon very soon.
According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, free agent closer Jonathan Papelbon is in the mix now.
Salisbury reports that the club is negotiating with Papelbon, Boston's closer for six seasons, along with Madson. He also reports that a deal could be made with one of the two closers very soon (possibly within the next few days).
You can read Salisbury's report by clicking on the link below.
http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/news/Phillies-close-to-striking-deal-with-a-c?blockID=590458&feedID=693
Salisbury is also reporting that free agent Michael Cuddyer was in Philadelphia on Tuesday for a recruiting visit with the Phillies.
Cuddyer is a good right-handed bat, who can play at multiple positions (like I've said so many times before). He is very close with Jim Thome (recently signed by the Phillies), after their time as teammates in Minnesota, and he would be a very good fit for the team (again, like I've said so many times before).
Sources confirmed to Salisbury that the Phillies are "eager to sign him," but it is unknown if Cuddyer was presented an offer.
For Salisbury's report on Cuddyer, click on the link below.
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/phillies-talk/post/Cuddyer-in-town-to-visit-with-Phillies?blockID=590542&feedID=693
Reports were made that disscusions between Ryan Madson and the Phillies were heating up and that it was possible that a deal could be agreed upon very soon.
Salisbury reports that the club is negotiating with Papelbon, Boston's closer for six seasons, along with Madson. He also reports that a deal could be made with one of the two closers very soon (possibly within the next few days).
You can read Salisbury's report by clicking on the link below.
http://www.csnphilly.com/baseball-philadelphia-phillies/news/Phillies-close-to-striking-deal-with-a-c?blockID=590458&feedID=693
Salisbury is also reporting that free agent Michael Cuddyer was in Philadelphia on Tuesday for a recruiting visit with the Phillies.
Cuddyer is a good right-handed bat, who can play at multiple positions (like I've said so many times before). He is very close with Jim Thome (recently signed by the Phillies), after their time as teammates in Minnesota, and he would be a very good fit for the team (again, like I've said so many times before).Sources confirmed to Salisbury that the Phillies are "eager to sign him," but it is unknown if Cuddyer was presented an offer.
For Salisbury's report on Cuddyer, click on the link below.
http://www.csnphilly.com/blog/phillies-talk/post/Cuddyer-in-town-to-visit-with-Phillies?blockID=590542&feedID=693
Madson, Phillies pushing for a deal
November 8, 2011
Multiple sources are reporting that the Phillies and free agent closer Ryan Madson are close to making an agreement.
Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman is reporting that the two sides are working on a multiyear deal. Heyman also wrote that it seems likely now that the Phillies will hold on to their closer a little bit longer.
Phillie's beat writer Todd Zolecki has also reported that discussions between Madson and the Phillies have heated up, and that a possible agreement could be near.
Multiple sources are reporting that the Phillies and free agent closer Ryan Madson are close to making an agreement.
Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman is reporting that the two sides are working on a multiyear deal. Heyman also wrote that it seems likely now that the Phillies will hold on to their closer a little bit longer.
Phillie's beat writer Todd Zolecki has also reported that discussions between Madson and the Phillies have heated up, and that a possible agreement could be near.
Monday, November 7, 2011
MLB.com and local awards handed out, more to be announced
November 7, 2011
Individual awards were given out by the MLB.com editors for the Phillies, as well as the orginization's annual franchise awards, that are voted on by the Philadelphia chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
MLB.com awarded first baseman Ryan Howard as the Phillie's Player of the Year.
Pitcher Roy Halladay was chosen as the team's Pitcher of the Year, and fellow pitcher Vance Worley was awarded with Breakout Player of the Year.
The Phillies named center fielder Shane Victorino their MVP and honored him with the Mike Schmidt Award.
Cliff Lee was named the team's most valuable pitcher in winning the Steve Carlton Award.
This news was reported by the Phillie's website, and there is still more awards to be given across Major League Baseball, including Manager of the year (Charlie Manuel is a nomination), Rookie of the Year (Vance Worley is a nomination), and the Cy Young Award (Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee are nominated).
You can get more details at Phillies.com by clicking on the link below.
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111107&content_id=25927976&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi
Individual awards were given out by the MLB.com editors for the Phillies, as well as the orginization's annual franchise awards, that are voted on by the Philadelphia chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Pitcher Roy Halladay was chosen as the team's Pitcher of the Year, and fellow pitcher Vance Worley was awarded with Breakout Player of the Year.
The Phillies named center fielder Shane Victorino their MVP and honored him with the Mike Schmidt Award.
Cliff Lee was named the team's most valuable pitcher in winning the Steve Carlton Award.
This news was reported by the Phillie's website, and there is still more awards to be given across Major League Baseball, including Manager of the year (Charlie Manuel is a nomination), Rookie of the Year (Vance Worley is a nomination), and the Cy Young Award (Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee are nominated).
You can get more details at Phillies.com by clicking on the link below.
http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111107&content_id=25927976&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Madson, Phils having "good dialogue"
November 6, 2011
The Phillies would love to have Ryan Madson back as closer in 2012, and Madson would love to come back to Philadelphia himself.
Madson's agent Scott Boras said, “There are multiple clubs" interested in Madson.
Boras also said that Madson is very interested in re-signing with the Phillies, and that both sides have been speaking to one another.
“We’re having good dialogue with the Phillies. I think Philadelphia is a place he’s comfortable with. It’s a good team. A great place to play. They are a strong candidate on his list.”
Boras refused to reveal if the Phillies or any other teams have made any offers to Madson yet.
The Phillies would love to have Ryan Madson back as closer in 2012, and Madson would love to come back to Philadelphia himself.
Madson's agent Scott Boras said, “There are multiple clubs" interested in Madson.
Boras also said that Madson is very interested in re-signing with the Phillies, and that both sides have been speaking to one another.
“We’re having good dialogue with the Phillies. I think Philadelphia is a place he’s comfortable with. It’s a good team. A great place to play. They are a strong candidate on his list.”
Boras refused to reveal if the Phillies or any other teams have made any offers to Madson yet.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Phillies pursuing Michael Cuddyer
November 4, 2011
The Phillies signed Jim Thome, but now a teammate of his from Minnesota, could possibly be going to Philadelphia with him.
Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com is reporting that the Phillies are in serious pursuit of Michael Cuddyer.
This makes a lot of sense for the Phillies to go after him.
Cuddyer is a good right handed bat, that would fit well into the Phillies lineup.
Cuddyer can also play at multiple positions if needed. Last year he played games at first base, second base, and left field for the Twins, so he will be able to fill in for Howard at first if he will not be ready for the start of the season, or play at third if Polanco needs rest. If not, he can also platoon with John Mayberry Jr.in left field if that is what the Phillies are planning.
Salisbury said that the signing of Thome can help the Phillies in signing Cuddyer, they both played together the past two seasons in Minnesota, before Thome was claimed off waivers by the Indians.
Thats the only information presented right now, I will keep you updated when more details become available.
The Phillies signed Jim Thome, but now a teammate of his from Minnesota, could possibly be going to Philadelphia with him.
Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com is reporting that the Phillies are in serious pursuit of Michael Cuddyer.
This makes a lot of sense for the Phillies to go after him. Cuddyer is a good right handed bat, that would fit well into the Phillies lineup.
Cuddyer can also play at multiple positions if needed. Last year he played games at first base, second base, and left field for the Twins, so he will be able to fill in for Howard at first if he will not be ready for the start of the season, or play at third if Polanco needs rest. If not, he can also platoon with John Mayberry Jr.in left field if that is what the Phillies are planning.
Salisbury said that the signing of Thome can help the Phillies in signing Cuddyer, they both played together the past two seasons in Minnesota, before Thome was claimed off waivers by the Indians.
Thats the only information presented right now, I will keep you updated when more details become available.
Thome returns Philadelphia, signs 1 year deal
November 4, 2011
Jim Thome is coming back to Philadelphia.
The Phillies have signed the 600 home run club member to a one year deal that is reportedly worth $1.25 million. Thome's contract is pending a physical.
In 2011, Thome spent the season with the Minnesota Twins, then was claimed off trade waivers by the Cleveland Indians after the trade deadline.
Thome hit for a .256 average, with 15 home runs,and 50 RBI's total last season. He also hit his 600th home run and finished the season with 604 total career home runs.
With this signing, the Phillies have a left-handed power bat that they can use off the bench. In addition, Thome can play at first base if needed, in the event that Ryan Howard is not ready in time for the start of the season.
Thome played for the Phillies from 2003-2005. During the 2005 off-season, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox, since Ryan Howard was ready to takeover as the starting first baseman.
Re-signing with Philadelphia also means that Thome will be re-united with his former hitting from early in his career with the Indinas, except now he will be his manager, Charlie Manuel.
Jim Thome is coming back to Philadelphia.
The Phillies have signed the 600 home run club member to a one year deal that is reportedly worth $1.25 million. Thome's contract is pending a physical.
In 2011, Thome spent the season with the Minnesota Twins, then was claimed off trade waivers by the Cleveland Indians after the trade deadline.
Thome hit for a .256 average, with 15 home runs,and 50 RBI's total last season. He also hit his 600th home run and finished the season with 604 total career home runs.
With this signing, the Phillies have a left-handed power bat that they can use off the bench. In addition, Thome can play at first base if needed, in the event that Ryan Howard is not ready in time for the start of the season.
Thome played for the Phillies from 2003-2005. During the 2005 off-season, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox, since Ryan Howard was ready to takeover as the starting first baseman.
Re-signing with Philadelphia also means that Thome will be re-united with his former hitting from early in his career with the Indinas, except now he will be his manager, Charlie Manuel.
Pete Orr signs minor league contract
November 2, 2011
Yeah, really not a whole lot to say on this one.
The Phillies will hold on to Pete Orr, he agreed to a minor league contract on Thursday.
Orr will most likely jump between Triple-A Lehigh Valley and the Phillies, like he has done for the past two years with Philadelphia.
Not the most exciting move out there (I mean just look at how I wrote this story), but its something to talk about.
Yeah, really not a whole lot to say on this one.
The Phillies will hold on to Pete Orr, he agreed to a minor league contract on Thursday.
Orr will most likely jump between Triple-A Lehigh Valley and the Phillies, like he has done for the past two years with Philadelphia.
Not the most exciting move out there (I mean just look at how I wrote this story), but its something to talk about.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Members of coaching staff and front office looking to move up
November 2, 2011
Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin was the first person to be interviewed for the job as the Boston Red Sox's manager, after Terry Francona was fired for the Red Sox's collapse in September.
Recently, the St. Louis Cardinals have asked the Phillies for permission to speak with Triple-A manager Ryne Sandberg about their own mangerial vacancy since Tony La Russa retired after the Cardinal's improbable World Series championship (that hurts to type).
It is reported that the Cardinals have been granted permission by Phillies to talk to Sandberg, who is a hall of fame player (played for the Phillies and St. Louis' rival Chicago Cubs) and a minor league manger for the Phils since 2007.
Now reports are being made that general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.'s assistant Scott Proefrock will have an interview with the Baltimore Orioles for their general manger position, that was formely filled by Andy McPhail.
Proefrock spent three years as Baltimore's director of baseball administration before joining the Phillies in 2009.
Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin was the first person to be interviewed for the job as the Boston Red Sox's manager, after Terry Francona was fired for the Red Sox's collapse in September.
Recently, the St. Louis Cardinals have asked the Phillies for permission to speak with Triple-A manager Ryne Sandberg about their own mangerial vacancy since Tony La Russa retired after the Cardinal's improbable World Series championship (that hurts to type).
It is reported that the Cardinals have been granted permission by Phillies to talk to Sandberg, who is a hall of fame player (played for the Phillies and St. Louis' rival Chicago Cubs) and a minor league manger for the Phils since 2007.
Now reports are being made that general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.'s assistant Scott Proefrock will have an interview with the Baltimore Orioles for their general manger position, that was formely filled by Andy McPhail.
Proefrock spent three years as Baltimore's director of baseball administration before joining the Phillies in 2009.
Polanco wins 3rd career Gold Glove
November 2, 2011
Phillie's third baseman Placido Polanco won his third career Gold Glove award on Tuesday.
In 115 games this season, Polanco had a .977 fielding percentage, which was good enough to win him the best fielding performance at third base.
Polanco won his two previous Gold Gloves with the Detroit Tigers in 2007 and 2009 playing at second base. He is the second player in Major League history to win a Gold Glove at two or more positions, joining Darren Erstad in the exclusive club.
Here is the full list of this year's Gold Glove winners for the American League and the National League:
American League
Phillie's third baseman Placido Polanco won his third career Gold Glove award on Tuesday.
In 115 games this season, Polanco had a .977 fielding percentage, which was good enough to win him the best fielding performance at third base.Polanco won his two previous Gold Gloves with the Detroit Tigers in 2007 and 2009 playing at second base. He is the second player in Major League history to win a Gold Glove at two or more positions, joining Darren Erstad in the exclusive club.
Here is the full list of this year's Gold Glove winners for the American League and the National League:
American League
P -- Mark Buehrle, CHW
C -- Matt Wieters, BAL
1B -- Adrian Gonzalez, BOS
2B -- Dustin Pedroia, BOS
SS -- Erick Aybar, LAA
3B -- Adrian Beltre, TEX
LF -- Alex Gordon, KC
CF -- Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS
RF -- Nick Markakis, BAL
P -- Mark Buehrle, CHW
National League
P -- Clayton Kershaw, LAD
C -- Yadier Molina, STL
1B -- Joey Votto, CIN
2B -- Brandon Phillips, CIN
SS -- Troy Tulowitzki, COL
3B -- Placido Polanco, PHI
LF -- Gerardo Parra, ARI
CF -- Matt Kemp, LAD
RF -- Andre Ethier, LAD
P -- Clayton Kershaw, LAD
Nine players earned there first Gold Glove award this year. Those players were, Oriole's catcher Matt Wieters, Angel's shortstop Erick Abyar, Royal's left fielder Alex Gordon, Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, and Oriole's right fielder Nick Markakis from the American League. In National League, Red's first baseman Joey Votto, Diamondback's left fielder Gerardo Parra, Dodger's right fielder Andre Eithier, and Dodger's pitcher Clayton Kershaw took home their first.
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, Rockie's shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, and Dodger's center fielder Matt Kemp each took home their second Gold Glove.
Along with Polanco, Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, Ranger's third baseman Adrian Beltre, White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, and Red's shortstop Brandon Phillips received their third Gold Glove award.
Cardinal's catcher Yadier Molina, won the fourth Gold Glove in his career.
C -- Matt Wieters, BAL
1B -- Adrian Gonzalez, BOS
2B -- Dustin Pedroia, BOS
SS -- Erick Aybar, LAA
3B -- Adrian Beltre, TEX
LF -- Alex Gordon, KC
CF -- Jacoby Ellsbury, BOS
RF -- Nick Markakis, BAL
P -- Mark Buehrle, CHW
National League
P -- Clayton Kershaw, LAD
C -- Yadier Molina, STL
1B -- Joey Votto, CIN
2B -- Brandon Phillips, CIN
SS -- Troy Tulowitzki, COL
3B -- Placido Polanco, PHI
LF -- Gerardo Parra, ARI
CF -- Matt Kemp, LAD
RF -- Andre Ethier, LAD
P -- Clayton Kershaw, LAD
Nine players earned there first Gold Glove award this year. Those players were, Oriole's catcher Matt Wieters, Angel's shortstop Erick Abyar, Royal's left fielder Alex Gordon, Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, and Oriole's right fielder Nick Markakis from the American League. In National League, Red's first baseman Joey Votto, Diamondback's left fielder Gerardo Parra, Dodger's right fielder Andre Eithier, and Dodger's pitcher Clayton Kershaw took home their first.
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, Rockie's shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, and Dodger's center fielder Matt Kemp each took home their second Gold Glove.
Along with Polanco, Red Sox first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, Ranger's third baseman Adrian Beltre, White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle, and Red's shortstop Brandon Phillips received their third Gold Glove award.
Cardinal's catcher Yadier Molina, won the fourth Gold Glove in his career.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)