The latest news from PhillyBaseballNews.com. For the die-hard fans who live and die with the Phillies and need to know every detail of Phillies baseball. http://phillies.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://phillies.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2009 PhillyBaseballNews.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. chuck@phillybaseballnews.com info@scout.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:13:21 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:PIKE) 60 Free agency is officially underway and news, notes and rumors will be flying around. Philly Baseball News will keep you updated on all the latest from around baseball in one, convenient place. http://phillies.scout.com/2/921749.html PBN Staff http://phillies.scout.com/2/921749.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:51:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies The Phillies have 28 players who qualify for minor league free agency. They've contacted some of them about returning, but starting Friday [November 20], free agents - both in the majors and minors - can negotiate and sign with any club. http://phillies.scout.com/2/921341.html Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/921341.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies The Marlins figured they were pretty deep in outfielders and traded Jeremy Hermida. Of course, right after that, they realized that another outfielder had to undergo shoulder surgery which might mean some scrambling next spring. http://phillies.scout.com/2/921323.html The Sports Xchange http://phillies.scout.com/2/921323.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:20:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies The Reading Phillies had a number of strong pitching prospects on their roster in 2009 and a good chunk of them could be headed to Lehigh Valley and beyond in 2010. http://phillies.scout.com/2/921122.html Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/921122.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:16:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies The Braves started their off-season by signing a key pitcher to an extension. But, that's not all that's happening down in Atlanta. http://phillies.scout.com/2/920761.html The Sports Xchange http://phillies.scout.com/2/920761.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:58:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies As they set their roster by the November 20 deadline, the Phillies have chosen three players to add to the 40 man roster. By adding these players, they keep them out of the Rule 5 Draft. http://phillies.scout.com/2/920699.html PBN Staff http://phillies.scout.com/2/920699.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:59:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies The Reading Phillies made it to the Eastern League post-season, but failed to win the league title. Which of their position players could make a return appearance and which may wind up either moving up in the organization or moving out to a different organization? http://phillies.scout.com/2/920589.html Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/920589.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:33:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Philadelphia fans won't have Eric Bruntlett to kick around anymore. The light-hitting utility infielder was removed from the Phillies 40 man roster along with four other players. http://phillies.scout.com/2/920366.html PBN Staff http://phillies.scout.com/2/920366.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:40:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies For much of the season, it looked like J.A. Happ would be the National League Rookie of the Year winner. Then, along came Tommy Hanson, who garnered a lot of attention, but wound up on the DL, hurting his chances. Later, Chris Coghlan started to take the spotlight away from Happ and everyone else in the National League. http://phillies.scout.com/2/920353.html PBN Staff http://phillies.scout.com/2/920353.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:07:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies The Phillies will have some decisions to make on the Lehigh Valley pitching staff in 2010. Some of the top pitching prospects in the organization were at Double-A last season and could push some other pitchers out of the way. http://phillies.scout.com/2/919357.html Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/919357.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:04:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Looking for any way possible to improve on their team, the Phillies found one potential spot to upgrade and moved to make a change. Unfortunately, that meant not renewing the contract of third baseman Pedro Feliz. http://phillies.scout.com/2/919239.html The Sports Xchange http://phillies.scout.com/2/919239.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:31:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies The off-season isn't just for major league players. Minor league players can find themselves moving around as well. We start our rundown of who might be where with a look at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs position players. http://phillies.scout.com/2/918851.html Chuck Hixson http://phillies.scout.com/2/918851.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Since the Phillies bought out the option on Pedro Feliz' 2010 contract, third base is a gaping hole on the Phillies infield. One solution could be former Dodger and Mariner Adrian Beltre, who is a free agent. http://phillies.scout.com/2/918845.html Tyler Hissey http://phillies.scout.com/2/918845.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:06:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino continued their streak of Gold Glove awards as both picked up the hardware for their accomplishments in 2009. http://phillies.scout.com/2/918633.html PBN Staff http://phillies.scout.com/2/918633.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:02:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies From Arizona to Mexico and Venezuela, there are Phillies prospects playing in fall and winter leagues. We've got a run down - including a full set of stats - on who is doing what in each of their leagues. http://phillies.scout.com/2/918471.html PBN Staff http://phillies.scout.com/2/918471.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:46:00 GMT 1 309 Philadelphia phillies Michael Taylor's experience in the Mexican Winter League continues, but at least he's moved a little closer to the United States - temporarily. http://phillies.scout.com/2/917885.html Michael Taylor http://phillies.scout.com/2/917885.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:43:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies We have come not to bury the Philadelphia Phillies but to praise them. The late John F. Kennedy once observed that "success has a thousand fathers but defeat is an orphan." Yet even in defeat the Phillies bandwagon has never carried more converts or supporters. It is well worth examining...their place in the sun. http://phillies.scout.com/2/917759.html Allen Ariza (aka CD) http://phillies.scout.com/2/917759.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:57:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies With the official start of the off-season, the Phillies face some decisions on how to proceed with building a club that can return to the World Series. Those decisions have started to come down. http://phillies.scout.com/2/917733.html PBN Staff http://phillies.scout.com/2/917733.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:24:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies The off-season is a bit of a misnomer; There is very little "off" time for professional baseball players. That's especially true for young players working their way through the system. http://phillies.scout.com/2/916986.html Brian Gump http://phillies.scout.com/2/916986.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:08:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies Now that it's sunk in that the Phillies didn't repeat as World Series Champions, it's time to take a final look back at the Fall Classic and clean out the old notepad. http://phillies.scout.com/2/916983.html The Sports Xchange http://phillies.scout.com/2/916983.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:46:00 GMT 0 309 Philadelphia phillies