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The Phillies will bring seven nonroster invitees to spring training in Clearwater, Fla., all with some major league experience, including two who played with the team last season.

The Philadelphia Phillies have been getting it done so far this off-season. They've accomplished one of their main goals so far and have made a lot of small pickups along the way.

The Rays gained a draft pick but lost an option behind the plate when veteran catcher Gregg Zaun signed a one-year deal with the Brewers.

For more than four hours on Oct. 20, 1993, the Phillies and Blue Jays duked it out in a record-setting World Series game at Veterans Stadium that is remembered as one of the worst losses in Phillies' history.

A day after the Mets signed Philadelphiaa s former backup catcher, Brian Schneider went the other way, joining the two-time defending National League champion Phillies on a two-year deal.

Free agency begins on Friday, but don't expect a flurry of activity immediately.

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told The Philadelphia Inquirer that the team will look to add three bench players this offseason, with an emphasis on defense.

By Andy Martino The Phillies will emphasize defense when working to improve their bench this off-season, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

Nine days from birthday 47, Jamie Moyer is back doing what he loves. Helping others.

Matsui and Damon both said after the Yankees' six-game victory over Philadelphia last week that they would like to stay with New York.

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.

The Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz.

They dressed mostly in silence, shoving their belongings into duffle bags and slipping out to the waiting buses, en route to Penn Station, and then Philadelphia, and then wherever their offseason homes lie.

Paul Bako still remembers the one and only time he caught A.J. Burnett in a major league start.

At least once a week during the regular season, a Phillies player, manager or coach emphasized that they only ever take it one day at a time.

Then: Product of Astros' Venezuelan development efforts saw limited action in 1996 and 1997 before Devil Rays plucked him in expansion draft and traded him to Philadelphia.

Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer is recovering at a Philadelphia hospital from a blood infection.

How acquired: Selected off waivers by Phillies on Jan. 15, 2007. This year: In 97 games this year, Dobbs hit .247 with 20 RBI.

It's one thing to play to win in the postseason. It's quite another to play desperate.

The Philadelphia Phillies today announced their roster for the National League Division Series, which begins Wednesday when the defending world champions host Colorado in the first game of a best-of-five series.