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Donald one of AFL's top prospects

PHILADELPHIA -- Jason Donald has a bronze medal from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and the distinction of being one of the Phillies' top prospects. Now, the former third-round Draft pick out of the University of Arizona can add another honor, as he was ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  5 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Jason Donald,  Chase Utley,  Pedro Feliz,  Major League Baseball,  San Diego Padres

Hall might call on well-rounded Magee

Ninety years after playing his final game for a World Series champion, Sherry Magee will have his offensive numbers considered for a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Playing his 16-year career in the dead-ball era, Sherry Magee did it all, ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  5 Dec 2008
Related Topics: National League,  Carl Mays,  Vern Stephens,  Mickey Vernon,  Cincinnati Reds

Phils name Gradoville bullpen catcher

PHILADELPHIA -- Tim Gradoville ascended from a 37th-round Draft pick to the Major Leagues. The Mechanicsburg, Pa., native arrived the unconventional way, as he was named the Phillies' bullpen catcher Friday, replacing Mick Billmeyer, who performed that ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  5 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  Mick Billmeyer,  Mike Lieberthal,  National League,  American League

Hometown dedicates day to Manuel

PHILADELPHIA -- Charlie Manuel already had his day, when he managed the Phillies to a World Series championship. Now, he's going to have "Charlie Manuel Day," as it will be proclaimed Saturday by J. Mikel Clements, the mayor of the town of Buena Vista, ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  5 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Charlie Manuel,  Philadelphia Phillies,  Sports Illustrated

Phillies make play for veteran Lowe

PHILADELPHIA -- With negotiations dragging with veteran lefty Jamie Moyer, the Phillies have turned their attention to other possibilities, including some of the bigger free-agent fish. Derek Lowe's name surfaced in a Boston Globe report, which ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  4 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Jamie Moyer,  Derek Lowe,  A.J. Burnett,  Scott Boras,  New York Yankees

Starters among Phils' offseason needs

TWO STARTING PITCHERS -- To best satisfy their needs, the Phillies need two starters to round out the rotation, but they have plenty of options. Jamie Moyer is one, assuming he and the team reach a compromise. If not, they'll seek another Joe Blanton ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  4 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Jayson Werth,  Jamie Moyer,  Joe Blanton,  Adam Eaton,  Juan Rivera

Phillies need help in TYIB voting

PHILADELPHIA -- Was it Chase Utley's heads-up, fake-and-throw-home defensive gem in Game 5 of the World Series, or Brad Lidge's dazzling three-pitch strikeout of Tampa Bay's Eric Hinske to seal it? Perhaps it was Carlos Ruiz's bases-loaded dribbler ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  2 Dec 2008
Related Topics: National League,  Chase Utley,  Brad Lidge,  Eric Hinske,  Carlos Ruiz

Phils have specific goals for Vegas

PHILADELPHIA -- The next phase of Ruben Amaro Jr.'s accelerated stint as Phillies general manager starts Dec. 8, when representatives from all 30 teams gather for the annual Winter Meetings. It has remained the focus, especially on a team looking to ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  2 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Pat Burrell,  National League,  Manny Ramirez,  Jamie Moyer,  Chase Utley

Phillies decline to make offers to four

PHILADELPHIA -- Perhaps mindful of the raises Pat Burrell or Jamie Moyer might earn through salary arbitration, the Phillies opted not to offer arbitration to any of their four eligible free agents, according to a person familiar with the ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  2 Dec 2008
Related Topics: Jamie Moyer,  Pat Burrell,  Tom Gordon,  Rudy Seanez,  Ryan Howard

Mailbag: Arbitration for Burrell?

I've been seeing many reader comments where fans are suggesting offering arbitration to Pat Burrell. Is this even possible? Burrell is past his six years of service, so it's my understanding that arbitration is no longer an option. I thought this was ...

From KEN MANDEL, MLB.com,  30 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Pat Burrell,  Major League Baseball,  Jason Donald,  Chad Durbin,  Cole Hamels

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