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... to do on rebuilding the 'pen. Right now, just three of last year's "front-line" relievers are under contract: Brad Lidge, J.C. Romero, and Ryan Madson. And there's every possibility Lidge and Romero won't be ready for opening day. The Phils have ... Comment?
Winter Meetings, Day 3
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... still looking for another back-of-the-bullpen piece, which has become an even greater priority with the news that Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero could miss at least the start of spring training while they recover from elbow surgery. They also want to ... Comment?
MLB Trade Rumors: Joe Blanton to the Dodgers for George Sherrill?
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... Kyle Drabek who could be ready by mid-season, or next season at the latest. Sherrill could fill in for closer Brad Lidge should Lidge continue to ptich poorly and blow saves in 2010 Meanwhile the Dodgers have a surplus in the bullpen making Sherrill ... Comment?
Phils seek out 'pen help on Day 1
... search for pitching at the Winter Meetings. They're looking for bullpen help, especially with the knowledge that Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero might not be recovered from their offseason elbow surgeries by Opening Day, according to general manager ... Comment?
Phillies would consider a trade to bolster bullpen
... money to acquire a free agent reliever. And the Phillies' need to find another reliever has increased given that Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero may miss part of spring training while recovering from offseason elbow surgery. "I don't want to mess with ... Comment?
Phils interested in Giles, continue search for pitching at winter meetings
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... at the winter meetings is pitching. G.M. Ruben Amaro Jr. wants to bolster the bullpen by adding depth in case Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero cannot hold up for the entire season. Chad Durbin will be back for the 2010 season and Clay Condrey is likely to ... Comment?
Source: Phils, Park differ on more than money
... Amaro met with Park's representatives, the Beverly Hills Sports Council. Given that there is no guarantee Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero will be ready by opening day after undergoing elbow surgeries last month, the Phillies' top priority is bolstering ... Comment?
Phillies payroll likely in $140 million range
... in the eighth or ninth innings. While Amaro said he was optimistic that lefthander J.C. Romero and righthander Brad Lidge will be recovered from their elbow surgeries by Opening Day, one or both could miss all or part of April. And even if both are ... Comment?
Phillies seek out 'pen help on Day 1
... search for pitching at the Winter Meetings. They're looking for bullpen help, especially with the knowledge that Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero might not be recovered from their offseason elbow surgeries by Opening Day, according to general manager ... Comment?
Phillies still seek free agent bargains
... position players, the Phillies' focus will turn to pitching, specifically finding a reliable reliever to support Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson and J.C. Romero. They also will continue negotiating with their own free agents -- relievers Chan Ho Park and ... Comment?
Phillies may be targeting Tigers' Brandon Lyon
... the first and second round in 2010. The Phillies are looking for a set-up man because of the uncertain status of Brad Lidge, who recently had elbow surgery. Figgins goes to Mariners for $36M Chone Figgins is moving up the coast in the American ... Comment?
Breaking Down Phillies' Payroll
... guaranteed. Here's the breakdown: Ryan Howard: $19 million Chase Utley: $15 million Raul Ibanez: $11.5 million Brad Lidge: $11.5 million Cliff Lee: $9 million Jimmy Rollins: $8.5 million Jamie Moyer: $8 million (includes bonuses reached in '09) ... Comment?
Phillies may be targeting Tigers' Brandon Lyon
... the first and second round in 2010. The Phillies are looking for a set-up man because of the uncertain status of Brad Lidge, who recently had elbow surgery. Figgins goes to Mariners for $36M Chone Figgins is moving up the coast in the American ... Comment?
Next for Phillies: Making a Pitch
... anyone catchA re-runs of "The Pen" last night on MLB Network? Where else can you re-live each and every one of Brad Lidge's blown saves?)A Anyway, only three veteran relievers - Lidge, Ryan Madson and J.C. Romero - are under contract, and Lidge and ... Comment?
Rotation depth on Phils' priority list
BULLPEN: The Phillies have Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson and J.C. Romero under contract for next season. Comment?
Phillies sign Castro, close on Polanco
... replace Eric Bruntlett, who had been the Phillies' do-it-all guy for the last two seasons when he came over with Brad Lidge from the Astros . Bruntlett is a free agent. In other news, the Phillies appear close to signing Placido Polanco to a ... Comment?
Are the Philadelphia Phillies Targeting J.J. Putz?
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Yesterday we found out that the Philadelphia Phillies were eying John Smoltz as a low risk, high reward signing to shore up the back-end of the rotation or set up insurance in case Brad Lidge doesna TMt right himself. Comment?
Philadelphia Phillies Interested In John Smoltz
... stuff or the health to give you five-plus innings every fifth day. And for the Phillies, he would be insurance to Brad Lidge. He fits with the Phils as a reliever in my opinion, however he could also help the team's depth at starting pitcher. Maybe ... Comment?
Mets Inbox: Should No. 17 be retired?
... read your comments because of your brutal honesty, which I don't see too often. I appreciated your comments on Brad Lidge on ranking closers. In past years, his perfect season would have earned him an MVP (Willie Hernandez, Jim Konstanty) or at ... Comment?
2009 review and 2010 preview: Carlos Ruiz
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... premier defense. When he does not start, Manager Charlie Manuel often enters Ruiz when he goes to the bullpen for Brad Lidge. Ruiz is relied upon because of his ability to block Lidge's devestating slider. During his career, Ruiz's offensive ... Comment?