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Bill Conlin: Big gray area for MLB free agents

By Bill Conlin Daily News Sports Columnist THE GREAT FREE agent-auction of 2009 began last Friday. They include starting pitcher Brett Myers, outfielder Rocco Baldelli, first baseman Hank Blalock and the class president,...

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Phillies long on organizational depth

Drabek, Taylor headline impressive Minor League corps Kyle Drabek and Michael Taylor were the Phillies' organizational co-players of the year. (MiLB.com) Some of the credit for the Phillies' back-to-back National League titles...

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Free agents in baseball means time to court, bluff

By Associated Press Sunday, November 22, 2009 - Added 5m ago NEW YORK — It’s the time of year in baseball for courting and bluffing — sometimes simultaneously. With only pitcher John Lackey and outfielders Matt Holliday and...

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No late additions planned for Phils' roster

National League East champions have 30 on 40-man roster PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies have until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday to add players to their 40-man roster to protect them from next month's Rule 5 Draft, but there were no...

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For Phillies, expect few fireworks in free agency

SEVEN YEARS AGO, the Phillies publicly pursued free-agent slugger Jim Thome. At the stroke of midnight on the deadline that teams could make formal offers, then-general manager Ed Wade fired off an e-mail and followed it up...

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Checking the Numbers: The 2009 Platoon Split Awards by Eric Seidman

The 2009 Platoon Split Awards by Eric Seidman Earlier this month, we added several new statistics reports to the site, a few of which specialize in performance splits, compiling batter performance against righties and lefties,...

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DeRosa could fill in for Phils at third

Team the favorite to sign free agent, but options remain PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies see Mark DeRosa as a potential replacement at third base for Pedro Feliz. DeRosa sees the Phillies as a fit, too. FOXSports.com reported...

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Top NL skipper debate starts with Tracy

Colorado manager helped club turn around losing season The conversation about National League Manager of the Year in 2009 starts with Colorado's Jim Tracy. The dialogue also includes legendary skippers Tony La Russa of St....

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Phils weigh options as free agency looms

Park, Eyre likely to return; Pedro not expected to be back PHILADELPHIA -- Let's catch up with where the Phillies stand as teams can sign free agents beginning Friday. First, some important dates to know: • The Phillies have...

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Phillies apparently looking at 3 for third base

By Jim Salisbury Inquirer Staff Writer CHICAGO - Ruben Amaro Jr. is not offering any hints about whom he'd like as his next third baseman, but there are indications it could be one of three players. People who have spoken about...

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