Scott Eyre News

Their biggest needs, in order, appear to be a back-of-the- bullpen arm with the stuff to pitch the eighth and ninth innings, a multiple-innings arm, and a dependable situational lefty.

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

It has been two weeks since Shane Victorino grounded out to end World Series , and thus far, the hot stove only has simmered.

Phillies second baseman Chase Utley won his fourth straight National Leauge Silver Slugger award yesterday.

Last week, after doctors mended the torn flexor tendon in his right elbow, Brad Lidge returned to his Colorado home with a clear mind and, at last, a sound body.

David Murphy reports in todaya TMs Philadelphia Daily News that Chase Utley has won his fourth straight Silver Slugger award.

Reliever Scott Eyre was the lone player to file for free agency on Thursday. The 37-year-old recently underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.

"Hard to Believe!" is the game-by-game story of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies, from the first pitch on Opening Day to the final pitch of the World Series.

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.

If an upcoming MRI exam dictates that Raul Ibanez undergo surgery to repair a torn muscle near his abdomen, it won't be shocking.

The Phillies are actively exploring alternatives to Pedro Feliz at third base before deciding whether to retain him, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

Burly reliever Scott Eyre looks like a baseball player but after the Phightins lost their fight in the World Series the Eyre might be leaving the balloon.

Brett Myers stood beside his locker late last night at Yankee Stadium and expressed confidence that the Phillies will return to the World Series again next season.

While the Phillies reflected on their season last night after losing the World Series to the New York Yankees, two players spoke about the future.

He has a shot at the cycle. He just needs a triple. Unlikely, at best, considering the condition of his knees.

The Philadelphia Phillies listened to different music Monday, joked in the clubhouse and showed the New York Yankees they are having too much fun to go home.

PEARL JAM frontman Eddie Vedder was rumored Saturday to be singing the National Anthem at Game 4 last night, but it was not to be.

The Philadelphia Phillies may not want to be blinded by the bright light of New York, but in this case, Phillies' pitchers Scott Eyre, Cliff Lee and Brad Lidge were simply shielding their eyes as they tracked a fly ball during batting practice on Monday.

It took all night, but Cliff Lee finally lost his cool. Just a little. He had just returned to the Phillies clubhouse after doing the media room session only to find another swarm of reporters around his locker stall.

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