Jonathan Papelbon: Did Philadelphia Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jump the Gun?

27 January 2012, 2:40 am

Since assuming the role of general manager following the Philadelphia Phillies ' 2008 championship season, Ruben Amaro has made the team anything but boring.   Rube's consistent, bold moves have brought the Phillies into the pantheon of such big-market, big-spending teams as the New York Ya... Read More »

Phillies' Lidge signs with Nationals

27 January 2012, 12:46 am

There will always be 48 for 48, "Oh, my God, we just won the World Series!" and one of the most iconic moments in Philadelphia sports history. Brad Lidge will always have those memories, no matter how much he wanted to continue his career in a Phillies uniform.... Read More »

Brad Lidge, Washington Nationals agree to terms

26 January 2012, 4:45 pm

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms with veteran right-handed reliever Brad Lidge on a one-year deal Thursday, adding depth and leadership to a bullpen already considered one of the best in baseball. After four seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies , Lidge will provide the Nationals with a dev... Read More »

Philadelphia Phillies: Breaking Down the Phillies' Top 5 Prospects

26 January 2012, 4:40 pm

A flurry of trades over the last three seasons have done a number on the Philadelphia Phillies' farm system. It does speak to how well the front office has drafted that they have been able to acquire Cliff Lee, Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt and Hunter Pence.  While the major league team is still com... Read More »

Phillies Ship Wilson Valdez to Reds for Relief Pitcher: A Fan's Reaction

26 January 2012, 4:16 am

Philadelphia Phillies fans will see some familiar faces on the Cincinnati Reds in the 2012 season. The Reds have already inked a deal with former closer Ryan Madson. Now they have acquired Wilson Valdez via trade. The Phillies dealt the utility infielder to Cincinnati for relief...... Read More »

Phillies Trade with Reds Helps to Deepen Pitching Staff Options: Fan's Take

25 January 2012, 3:42 pm

Wilson Valdez was a fine utility man for the Philadelphia Phillies during the past two seasons. His trade to the Cincinnati Reds, for left-hander Jeremy Horst, is reflective of the team's infield depth and need for additional specialty relief help.... Read More »

Phillies Bound for World Series, According to Larry Bowa: Fan's Reaction

25 January 2012, 10:50 am

Larry Bowa was a shortstop, coach and manager for the Philadelphia Phillies. Since leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers after the 2010 season, he has been expressing his baseball passion through positions at the MLB Network and through a Philadelphia-based radio show .... Read More »

Philadelphia Phillies' 2012 Fantasy Baseball Draft Picks and Flukes

19 January 2012, 4:27 pm

In just over a month, pitchers and catchers will be reporting for spring training. That's right, just four weeks. So with baseball on the horizon fans are making preparations for their fantasy baseball drafts. Here are players to keep an eye on during draft night, and my...... Read More »

Top 5 Philadelphia Phillies Fantasy Baseball Stories for 2012

18 January 2012, 12:36 pm

The 2011 Philadelphia Phillies finished the season with the most wins in Major League Baseball, but from a fantasy baseball perspective, they left a lot to be desired. While the Phillies had two of the most dominant pitchers in fantasy baseball in Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee, the...... Read More »

Philadelphia Phillies Avoid Arbitration and Ink Cole Hamels to One Year Deal: Fan Reaction

17 January 2012, 11:03 am

With Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee out in front of baseball's most potent rotation for the Philadelphia Phillies, people often forget there is a pitcher in the three spot who has an NLCS and World Series MVP to his credit. People often forget that while the Cy Young voters...... Read More »