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Marcus Giles joins Phillies Wed Jan  7 16:46:29 2009 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Veteran second baseman Marcus Giles signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. Giles, one of 19 non-roster players invited to spring training by the Phillies, did not play last season after being released by Colorado in spring training. He last played for San Diego in 2007 and hit .229 with four homers and 39 RBI in 116 games. The 30-year-old Giles spent his first six seasons in Atlanta and was an All- Star in 2003, the year h
Report: Phillies' Romero suspended 50 games Tue Jan  6 01:42:24 2009 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher J.C. Romero has reportedly tested positive for a banned substance and will be suspended 50 games. Romero, who went 4-4 with a 2.75 ERA and one save in 81 regular season games last season, will reportedly be suspended because an arbitrator ruled Romero was guilty of negligence. He'll lose $1.25 million in salary in the 50-game suspension. According to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer, the 33-year-old Romero purchased
Rays finalize deal with Burrell Mon Jan  5 16:22:08 2009 EST
o-year deal. Financial terms were not released, but numerous reports have stated that the contract will be worth $16 million. Burrell, who made $14 million a year ago, hit .250 with 33 home runs and drove in 86 runs for the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies last season. He had spent his entire nine-year career in Philadelphia, averaging 31 homers and 99 RBI over the past four seasons. The 32 year-old Burrell has also struck out at least 120 times each of the last nine years but has averaged
Rays close to signing Burrell Mon Jan  5 15:11:48 2009 EST
us reports have stated that the contract could be worth $16 million and will become finalized once Burrell passes a physical. Burrell, who made $14 million a year ago, hit .250 with 33 home runs and drove in 86 runs for the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies last season. He had spent his entire nine-year career in Philadelphia, averaging 31 homers and 99 RBI over the past four seasons. The 32 year-old Burrell has also struck out at least 120 times each of the last nine years but has averaged
Pirates reach new deal with Doumit Mon Dec 22 13:06:52 2008 EST
2013 season," said Pirates general manager Neal Huntington. "Ryan had a breakout season in 2008 and has positioned himself to be a key piece for us as the organization moves forward." Earlier this month, the Pirates traded Paulino to the Philadelphia Phillies for catching prospect Jason Jaramillo. Over four seasons in the majors, all with Pittsburgh, Doumit has appeared in 335 games and is a career .278 hitter with 36 home runs and 153 RBI. The Pirates selected Doumit in the second round of th
Ibanez signs with Philly Tue Dec 16 12:07:21 2008 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies made it official Tuesday and signed free agent outfielder Raul Ibanez. The deal, which was reported by several media outlets last Friday, is for three years and $31.5 million. Ibanez played all 162 games last season for Seattle and batted .293 with 43 doubles, 23 home runs and 110 runs batted in. "Raul not only brings a big bat to our lineup, but also a terrific attitude to the clubhouse," said Philadelphia gene
Ibanez heading to Philly Fri Dec 12 09:38:53 2008 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly filled a void in left field by agreeing to terms with Raul Ibanez. Philly.com and FOX Sports reported on its websites Friday that the deal for the former Seattle Mariner is worth $30 million for three years. Ibanez played all 162 games last season for Seattle and batted .293 with 43 doubles, 23 home runs and 110 runs batted in. The 36-year-old veteran spent the past five years with the Mariners,
No. 6 Texas makes short work of St. Joe's Mon Nov 24 18:30:51 2008 EST
ven straight from the Hawks reduced the deficit to 11 before poor shooting plus another brief run put the Longhorns up by 20 with under nine minutes to play. Saint Joseph's could not close its gap below double digits for the remainder of the contest. Game Notes Texas has won all four meetings...Abrams hit 4-of-7 shots from beyond the arc...The Longhorns had a slight 39-38 edge on the boards...World Series champion and Hawaii native Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies was in attendance.
Phillies deal Golson to Rangers for Mayberry Thu Nov 20 20:28:39 2008 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder John Mayberry from the Texas Rangers Thursday for outfielder Greg Golson in an exchange of former first-round picks. The 24-year-old Mayberry, the 19th overall pick in 2005, split the 2008 season between Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Oklahoma and hit a combined .264 with 38 doubles, 20 home runs, 71 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 135 games. The 23-year-old Golson, the 21st overall selection in 2004, played for Double-
Phillies add Perlozzo to coaching staff Thu Nov 13 15:41:11 2008 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies hired former Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo to their coaching staff on Thursday. Perlozzo has not yet been assigned a specific coaching position, though the club said he will handle infield instruction. Philadelphia is already without two coaches from the 2008 season -- third base coach Steve Smith, who was fired last week, and bench coach Jimy Williams, who told the club he will not return for 2009. Perlozzo spent last season as Seatt
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