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Inside the Phillies: Phils' needs wrapped up, but Halladay's still there
It was a week of intense activity for the Phillies, as general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.
No late additions planned for Phils' roster
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 expected last-minute additions.
Phillies in market for bullpen help
The Phillies declined to pick up the $5.5 million club option on third baseman Pedro Feliz because they believed the market for third basemen to be relatively deep.
Tuesday: Phillies paying the price of 2008 success
Each game is captured in analytical detail by Philadelphia Magazinea s 2008 a oeBest Sportswritera Jason Weitzel, along with photos, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews by Michael McNesby, making this 370-page compendium a must-own for all fans.
Phillies like the third-base market
But that was an exception, rather than the norm. Although Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.
World Series comes home to Walnut
The Bureau County ties of J.A. Happ and Chad Durbin have been well discussed over the past two years as the two Philadelphia Phillies pitchers chased the World Series championship.
Phils' Happ out of element in bullpen
J.A. Happ enjoyed a regular season that could earn him the National League rookie-of-the-year award, but his postseason was nowhere near as eventful.
Hideki Matsui hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the second inning.
Derek Jeter, left, and Johnny Damon scored on Hideki Matsui's two-run single off Pedro Martinez in the third.
'Godzilla' too much for Phillies' Martinez
In the Land of the Rising Sun, the 35-year-old Matsui enjoys legendary status equal to Martinez's in the Dominican Republic.
Bullpen not nearly as mighty as Phillies needed it to be
Huddled up inside the enclosed Ritz-Carlton of bullpens in leftfield at Yankee Stadium, the Phillies' relievers would have stayed there all night - protected from the cold, harsh, pressure-cooker environment - if they could.
Phillies-Yankees: Spotlight on ... Chan Ho Park
How acquired: Signed as a free agent on Jan. 6, 2009. Season: Park signed with the Phillies hoping to fill out their five-man rotation.
Phillies, Yankees warned after A-Rod hit again
The Phillies and Yankees were warned about throwing inside after New York's Alex Rodriguez was hit in the back by Joe Blanton in the first inning of Game 4 -- tying the World Series record by getting hit for the third time.
Phillies, Yankees warned after ARod hit again
Phillies, Yankees warned after A-Rod hit again Eds: APNewsNow. PHILADELPHIA The Phillies and Yankees were warned about throwing inside after New York's Alex Rodriguez was hit in the back by Joe Blanton in the first inning of World Series Game 4. Rodriguez, hit by Cole Hamels and Chad Durbin in Game 3, came up with runners at second and third and ...
Live Analysis, World Series Game 3: Yankees 7, Phillies 4, Eighth Inning
Nick Swisher flipped over after scoring on a single by Andy Pettitte, the first of three runs for the Yankees as they took the lead in the fifth.
Sam Donnellon: Phillies probably left Pedro in too long
Ninety-nine pitches. That was the pitch count when Pedro Martinez walked off the mound in the bottom of the sixth inning last night.
Game 2: Phillies and Yankees tied at 1 in 5th inning
We're live from Yankee Stadium, where the Yankees try to even the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2. 9:53 p.m.: Wow.
World Series breakdown: The Philadelphia Phillies' roster
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The key, believe it or not, is not swinging the bat. Not swinging the bat. Not swinging the bat.
Back in the Dominican Republic, Pedro Martinez loves to fish. He has sharpened his techniques over many an offseason, including the longest one of his career.
Bombers, Beware: These Guys are Dangerous
Memo to Yankees fans: Don't expect a quick, easy World Series. These Phillies are going to be a one tough out.
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