It is announced that the Phillies and Victorino agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $22 million, which will keep him under contract with Philadelphia through 2012. The extension buys out Victorino's final two years of salary arbitration and his first year of free agency. Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said that the Phillies also could lock up Ruiz to a new contract before the end of next week.
Victorino hit .292 with 39 doubles, 13 triples, 10 home runs, 62 RBIs and 25 stolen bases last season. He made his first National League All-Star team and earned his second consecutive Gold Glove.
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Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Reed and Register sign Blue Jays' Minors deals
The Blue Jays added outfielder Jeremy Reed and right-hander Steve Register to Minor League contracts that include invitations to attend Spring Training with the big league club. After spending five seasons with the Mariners, Reed spent 2009 with the New York Mets, hitting .242 over 126 games in the mets jersey. Earlier this offseason, Toronto inked outfielder Joey Gathright to a similar Minor League deal. Reed and Gathright will likely compete for a backup outfield role on the Opening Day roster.
Register split last season between the Rockies and Phillies organizations. He appeared in one game with Phillies and finished a combined 2-5 with a 3.92 ERA at Triple-A over 50 relief appearances. Originally selected in the third round of the 2004 Player Draft by the Rockies, Register was claimed off waivers by the Phillies in May.
Register split last season between the Rockies and Phillies organizations. He appeared in one game with Phillies and finished a combined 2-5 with a 3.92 ERA at Triple-A over 50 relief appearances. Originally selected in the third round of the 2004 Player Draft by the Rockies, Register was claimed off waivers by the Phillies in May.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Pirates term with Taschner to Minors deal
According to ESPN.com, the Pirates signed reliever Jack Taschner to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training on Wednesday. If he makes the Pirates' Opening Day roster, Taschner will earn $835,000, plus $465,000 in incentives based on appearances.
Taschner made 24 relief appearances for the Phillies this past season, posting a 4.91 ERA while striking out 19 batters and walking 20 in 29 1/3 innings in the phillies jersey. The left-hander also pitched in 20 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley and posted a 2.08 ERA in 21 2/3 frames. Originally a second-round Draft pick by the Giants in 1999, Taschner spent his first four seasons in San Francisco.
Taschner made 24 relief appearances for the Phillies this past season, posting a 4.91 ERA while striking out 19 batters and walking 20 in 29 1/3 innings in the phillies jersey. The left-hander also pitched in 20 games for Triple-A Lehigh Valley and posted a 2.08 ERA in 21 2/3 frames. Originally a second-round Draft pick by the Giants in 1999, Taschner spent his first four seasons in San Francisco.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Matinez desires to pitch in 2010
Now Pedro Martinez keeps his mind on pitching in 2010. Playing in former Red Sox teammate David Ortiz's charity golf tournament in Cap Cana last week, the right-hander made it clear his experience with the Phillies was a good one through the World Series. Martinez told the Associated Press that the Phillies treated him very well and they were very professional.
Martinez went 5-1 with a 3.63 ERA with the team with his phillies jersey and made three starts in the playoffs, including the Game 6 loss the Yankees. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told Martinez after the World Series that the Phillies have not closed the door on his return in 2010, but are focusing their efforts elsewhere. "More specifically, our need at third base and in our bullpen," Amaro said. "Those two areas are our priorities."
Martinez expressed his desire to pitch for the Licey Tigers in the Dominican Winter League in the interview with the AP. When he was unsigned by a Major League club last spring, Martinez pitched for the Dominican team in the World Baseball Classic. Martinez's agent Fernando Cuza said that Martinez intends to pitch the entire 2010 season after signing with the Phillies in July.
Martinez went 5-1 with a 3.63 ERA with the team with his phillies jersey and made three starts in the playoffs, including the Game 6 loss the Yankees. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told Martinez after the World Series that the Phillies have not closed the door on his return in 2010, but are focusing their efforts elsewhere. "More specifically, our need at third base and in our bullpen," Amaro said. "Those two areas are our priorities."
Martinez expressed his desire to pitch for the Licey Tigers in the Dominican Winter League in the interview with the AP. When he was unsigned by a Major League club last spring, Martinez pitched for the Dominican team in the World Baseball Classic. Martinez's agent Fernando Cuza said that Martinez intends to pitch the entire 2010 season after signing with the Phillies in July.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Yankees game becomes the most-watched World Series
The Yankees win over the Phillies on the Halloween night was the most-watched World Series game on Saturday in these five years. Game 3 drew 15.4 million viewers, which is a 57-percent increase over last year's Game 3 between the Phillies and Rays. The last Saturday game which drew more viewers was Game 1 between the Red Sox and Cardinals in 2004.
Through three games, this year's World Series has averaged 17.9 million viewers, a 46-percent increase over the first three games last year and is the highest average since 2004. Guys, put on yankees jerseys and support them!
Through three games, this year's World Series has averaged 17.9 million viewers, a 46-percent increase over the first three games last year and is the highest average since 2004. Guys, put on yankees jerseys and support them!
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Phillies clinch home-field advantage in National League Division Series
The Phillies locked up home-field advantage in the National League Division Series, but they lost an opportunity for home field in the NL Championship Series. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the St.Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in order to guarantee the Phillies the second-best record amongst NL division winners.
The Phillies, who have lost three consecutive games, can finish no better than 93-69. The Dodgers clinched the NL West on Saturday and will finish with no worse than a 94-68 record. The Phillies still could have home-field advantage in the NLCS, but only if the Cardinals beat the Dodgers in the NLDS.
The Phillies, who have lost three consecutive games, can finish no better than 93-69. The Dodgers clinched the NL West on Saturday and will finish with no worse than a 94-68 record. The Phillies still could have home-field advantage in the NLCS, but only if the Cardinals beat the Dodgers in the NLDS.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The Brewers beat the Phils
It seems that it will be difficult for the Phillies to clinch the National League East this weekend at Miller Park. The Brewers beat the Phils on Friday, as left-hander Cliff Lee allowed nine hits and seven runs in six innings.
Philadelphia's magic number remains four. The Phillies got something offensively at the early time. Ryan Howard knocked in a pair of runs in the fourth inning and right-hander Brad Lidge appears to have lost his closer's job again. He replaced Lee in the seventh inningq and gave up a run on two hits.
Philadelphia's magic number remains four. The Phillies got something offensively at the early time. Ryan Howard knocked in a pair of runs in the fourth inning and right-hander Brad Lidge appears to have lost his closer's job again. He replaced Lee in the seventh inningq and gave up a run on two hits.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Chris Volstad will return to Marlins
Right-hander Chris Volstad threw a 50-pitch on Saturday, and then manager Fredi Gonzalez declared that he is ready to return to the field. "It went well," Gonzalez said. "He'll go back into the bullpen. We won't use him Sunday, and then Monday is an off-day. On Tuesday, we can use him."
Saturday's simulated game obviously convinced Gonzalez that Volstad is back truely. However, the Marlins won't need him until Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies. "That's why we did it today," Gonzalez said. "We felt like we could get through these next two games without him having to pitch."
Saturday's simulated game obviously convinced Gonzalez that Volstad is back truely. However, the Marlins won't need him until Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies. "That's why we did it today," Gonzalez said. "We felt like we could get through these next two games without him having to pitch."
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Chase Utley is back in lineup
Chase Utley was back in the Phillies' lineup last Sunday after missing Saturday's game because of his broken right foot. Now fans can wear the utley jersey supporing him in the match. Shane Victorino was also out of the game at Minute Maid Park because of his broken left knee. Victorino has been suffering a lot this season, and the pain aggravated during the game against the D-backs. He left Saturday's game after flying out to right field.
"He's been playing, but at the same time it keeps hurting him. Evidently he's have a hard time keeping his backside down."said Phillies manager Charlie Manuel. It is reported that the Phillies recalled outfielder John Mayberry Jr. and right-hander Kyle Kendrick on that day. Both of them joined the team in order to play in the final two games against the Astros.
"He's been playing, but at the same time it keeps hurting him. Evidently he's have a hard time keeping his backside down."said Phillies manager Charlie Manuel. It is reported that the Phillies recalled outfielder John Mayberry Jr. and right-hander Kyle Kendrick on that day. Both of them joined the team in order to play in the final two games against the Astros.
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