Roy Oswalt is another star pitcher on the trade market. Numerous teams are in on Oswalt but Oswalt may decide to demand that his $16MM option for 2012 is picked up and that may be a problem for any deal. Here are the rumors. Oswalt said his 2012 option won’t be a deal-breaker if the [...]
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Roy Oswalt Rumors
Posted: 24th July 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals
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Dan Haren to be moved
Posted: 24th July 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals
The Arizona Diamondbacks have started to talk to teams about moving pitcher Dan Haren. The top teams that are interested include the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies. D’Backs’ CEO Derrick Hall tells Piecoro (Twitter link) that there’s no clear front-runner for Haren and reiterates “nothing [is] imminent.” However, most [...]
Jimmy Rollins back on DL
Posted: 23rd May 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Philadelphia Phillies
Once again, Jimmy Rollins was placed on the disabled list after re-injuring his calf in Friday’s 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. Before Saturday’s game, an MRI exam revealed a strain, according to Philadelphia general manager Ruben Amaro. Rollins missed 29 games with a strained right calf before rejoining the Phillies on Monday. Batting [...]
Phillies caught cheating?
Posted: 13th May 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies
According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com during a Phillies-Rockies game, Phillies bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer was caught using the binoculars early in Monday night’s game. The Rockies protested but the Phillies denied they were cheating. Manager of the Rockies, Jim Tracy is not pleased: “I’m not going to have a tremendous reaction to it other [...]
Geoff Jenkins to retire, soon
Posted: 9th May 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Philadelphia Phillies
According to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy that “the writing’s on the wall” referring to Geoff Jenkins retiring. Jenkins who will turn 36 years of age in July, hasn’t played since the 2008 season, when he hit .246/.301/.392 with nine homers in 322 plate appearances for the Phillies. Before playing on the Phillies, Jenkins spent time on [...]
Robin Roberts died at 83
Posted: 6th May 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame pitcher Robin Roberts died today at 83 years of age. He passed away in his home of natural causes, citing Roberts’ son Jim. He was one of the most productive pitchers in the early 1950′s. Roberts led the league in wins from 1952 to 1955. Also, he lead the league [...]
Jimmy Rollins still hurting
Posted: 3rd May 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins is expected to miss another 2-3 weeks due to a strained right calf. Before last night’s game against the Mets, Rollins told reporters he still feels tightness. Rollins was placed on the disabled list April 14 and aims to be ready by the end of the month. This looked to [...]
Ryan Howard signs extension
Posted: 28th April 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard signed a five-year, $125MM extension, according to CSN’s Jim Salisbury. The deal includes a $23MM option for 2017 with a $10MM buyout. Howard is under contract with the Phillies through 2011, and the extension is from 2012 through 2016. FanHouse’s Ed Price has theyearly salaries, noting that there is a limited no-trade clause. It [...]
Daily MLB News
Posted: 8th April 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies
Here is the Daily MLB News for April 8th. Take a look. Jayson Stark discusses the possibilities of a realignment in baseball and what that would mean for the Yankees and Red Sox. Curt Schilling writes on how a team who has great plate discipline is a great strength and how it wares opposing pitchers. [...]
MLB Daily News
Posted: 19th March 2010 by Jason Davis in BaseballTags: Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies
Every day I will post a daily news section that includes the latest news, signings and trades. If you find something that I don’t have shoot me the link. Joel Sherman touches on the Yankees extra starting rotation depth, how the Mets messed up with Daniel Murphy and the Diamondbacks concerned about the depth of [...]