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Five Philadelphia Phillies Statistics for Super Bowl Sunday (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:49:00 PST
Now that the Super Bowl is over, the Philadelphia Phillies have inched a bit closer to the start of spring training. Using the verbiage of football's greatest game, here are five Super Phillies statistics to consider before the start of the coming season: Super statistic #5:...

New showcase for top Dominican and Venezuelan prospects brings structure and order to scouting (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:13:00 PST
The inaugural event for 15- and 16-year-olds could curb age and name falsifications while protecting players from unscrupulous agents.

2012 Philadelphia Phillies Interleague Schedule (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:23:00 PST
The 2012 Philadelphia Phillies interleague schedule begins with a tough three-game series against the Boston Red Sox from May 18-20. From there it may seem a bit easier though, as the Phillies get to play the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays in June.

Will the Philadelphia Phillies Infield Plan Work?: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:52:00 PST
The Philadelphia Phillies could refer to most of their infielders as seasoned veterans, but that would just be another way of saying that they are middle-aged in baseball years. Will the modest adjustments that were made to their inner diamond mix help to improve the overall...

Phillies Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:38:46 PST

When the Phillies checked into spring training a year ago, a veteran team with most of its roster in place had a legitimate, healthy competition for jobs.

With several young arms pushing their way onto the roster, a transition was underway in the bullpen, from older, experienced players to younger, promising rookies.

The transformation continued throughout the season, too, as the likes of Antonio Bastardo, Michael Stutes and David Herndon became fixtures, while veterans J.C. Romero and Danys Baez were released.

The trend will undoubtedly continue this season. After a winter that saw only remaining two members of the 2008 World Championship bullpen depart, Brad Lidge and Ryan Madson, the relief corps overhaul is near-complete.

Knowing a healthy presence of...

Win or lose, Ozzie Guillen's Marlins will entertain (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:01:00 PST
A $191 million spending spree bought Miami a new vibe but no guarantees entering its first season in a new ballpark.

Philadelphia Phillies Pitching Staff Potentially Stronger Than Ever: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:37:00 PST
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. brought in a big time closer and added some other complimentary parts to his bullpen since the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series last fall. Do these moves make Charlie Manuel's staff deeper than it has been in past...

Nationals Now Being Built Up as Threat to Phillies: A Fan's Analysis (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:58:00 PST
The Philadelphia Phillies are still considered the class of the NL East by far, despite playoff losses to teams outside of our division. As such, Phillies fans like myself breathed a sigh of relief when the Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals couldn't sign the likes of...

Ryan Howard's Realistic Expectations for the Philadelphia Phillies 2012 Season: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:34:00 PST
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard's monster contract is guaranteed though the 2016 season. Due to the Achilles surgery he had after last season ended, the 32-year-old veteran has a long road to full recovery.

Pat Burrell Set to Retire: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:44:00 PST
Pat Burrell was the number-one overall pick of the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1998 First-Year Player Draft and was first called up to the major leagues in 2000. In his rookie year, Burrell played in 111 games and hit .260 with 18 home runs and 79 RBI.

Waiting for Bryce Harper to come to Washington (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:37:00 PST
Bryce Harper has just the right mix of skill and confidence to be a factor for the Nationals before his 20th birthday.

Philadelphia Phillies Recent Moves May Affect Victorino's Future: Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:22:00 PST
The Philadelphia Phillies have made a number of moves this offseason. Might some of them affect Shane Victorino's future? Goals not reached After falling well short of their 2011 World Series goal, the Phillies front office implemented a strategy that is intended to supplement...

Vintage photo: Phillies rookies Jimmy Rollins, Pat Burrell play dress up (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:38:40 PST
Jimmy Rollins apparently was doing some spring cleaning when he came across an old photo of himself, Pat Burrell and other Philadelphia Phillies rookies wearing the latest summer of 2000 fashions. Rollins didn't expressly say it, but it seems an … Continue reading →

Phillies Boost Bullpen with Chad Qualls: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:22:00 PST
The Philadelphia Phillies continue to boost their bullpen. The team has signed Chad Qualls to a one year deal worth a little more than one million dollars. The Phillies signed Qualls because they know he is a horse. No relief pitcher has appeared in as many games over the last seven...

MLB Roundup: Oswalt meets with Rangers officials (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:27 PST
Lunch went well for Roy Oswalt and the Texas Rangers in a Monday face-to-face meeting, according to an ESPN.com report. Oswalt, his wife, Nicole, and agent, Bob Garber, met Rangers general manager Jon Daniels and CEO and president Nolan Ryan.

Ryan Howard on Track for May Return: Injury Update (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:23:00 PST
The status of Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard is starting to come into better focus. According to Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, the team is hoping to have Ryan Howard back in May . That may seem discouraging to some fans that thought Howard might have been ready...

Philadelphia Phillies Welcome Chad Qualls to the Fold: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:40:00 PST
Looking at the Philadelphia Phillies roster, you're hard pressed to find a name that isn't recognizable by even just the casual baseball fan. Their youth lives in their bullpen, and that pen got a little longer in the tooth today as the Phils signed free agent righthander...

Visitor's Guide to Bright House Field, Spring Training Home to the Phillies (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:22:00 PST
When spring training rolls around, the Philadelphia Phillies call Bright House Field home. The 7,000-seat ballpark is located at 601 N. Old Coachman Road in Clearwater, Fla., and has a capacity of 8,500, when berm seating and standing room are factored in.

Former Phillies Slugger Pat Burrell Retires: A Fan's Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:01:00 PST
According to reports, former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell is set to retire . The 35 year old has been battling a nagging foot injury. He is set to hang it up as a result, ending a solid but unspectacular career.

Phillies sign RHP Chad Qualls (AP)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:41:06 PST
Right-hander Chad Qualls has signed a one-year, $1.15 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal, announced on Tuesday, includes performance and awards bonuses. The 33-year-old Qualls went 6-8 with a 3.51 ERA in 77 games for San Diego last season. Since 2005, Qualls has made more appearances (512) than any other pitcher and ranks second in relief wins (34), trailing only Jesse Crain...

Blue Jays fail to meet lofty offseason expectations (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:11:00 PST
Predicted by many to be the "it" team this winter, Toronto instead appears ready to slog through another season of mediocrity.

Qualls signs one-year deal with Phillies (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:05:11 PST
The Philadelphia Phillies signed reliever Chad Qualls to a one-year, $1.15 million contract Tuesday, moving quickly to replace Brad Lidge. Qualls' deal includes performance and award bonuses, the team said. He provides manager Charlie Manuel with another setup option to get to...

Rangers give manager Washington 2-year extension (PA SportsTicker)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:13:26 PST
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

MLB roundup: Rangers give Washington to 2-year extension (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:40:19 PST
The Texas Rangers and manager Ron Washington agreed to a two-year extension Monday, putting Washington under contract through the 2014 season. Washington, 59, was heading into the final season of his contract, which was signed in 2010, after the Rangers went to the World Series for...

Report: Pat Burrell is retiring (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:10:14 PST
After hitting .230 with seven homers for the San Francisco Giants in 2011 and being bothered by a foot injury throughout the season, Pat Burrell has decided to retire after 13 Major League seasons, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reported Monday.

Spring Training Tickets Selling Fast for Phillies: A Fan's Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:34:00 PST
Spring training is right around the corner. That means there will be a month of exhibition games. For a team like the Philadelphia Phillies, tickets to those games will have no problem being sold. March in Clearwater has become a huge tradition for Phillies fans.

Brad Lidge Will Always Be Loved in Philadelphia: A Fan's Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:56:00 PST
The Philadelphia Phillies can close the book on Brad Lidge. The former closer has signed a one year contract with the Washington Nationals. There had been some talk of Lidge coming back to the Phillies for a reduced rate. That won't happen now.

Top MLB Home Run Hitters Born in Pennsylvania: Fan’s Review (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:26:00 PST
There have been many great home run hitters born in Pennsylvania . Home of the Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates, this state has two MLB teams and is the birthplace of over 1,300 MLB players. Here's a look at the top 10 home run hitters with a hometown in...

MLB Roundup: Oswalt reportedly signing with Cards (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:10:27 PST
Report: Oswalt set to sign with Cardinals Roy Oswalt is on the cusp of signing with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to a report. Oswalt will sign "soon" with the defending World Series champions, a source told ESPN.com.

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