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  1. Phillies invite seven veterans to spring trainingRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 12 | Philly.com

    ... Bill White. Hoover, 33, spent most of September with the Phils as the third catcher behind Carlos Ruiz and Paul Bako. He had three hits in only four at-bats. Tracy, 36, slammed 26 home runs and drove in 96 runs for the IronPigs. He played nine games ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Paul Hoover, Andy Tracy, Chris Duffy, Cody Ransom

  2. Seven veterans invited to Phillies campRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 12 | Philly.com

    ... Bill White. Hoover, 33, spent most of September with the Phils as the third catcher behind Carlos Ruiz and Paul Bako. He had three hits in only four at-bats. Tracy, 36, slammed 26 home runs and drove in 96 runs for the IronPigs. He played nine games ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Paul Hoover, Andy Tracy, Chris Duffy, Cody Ransom

  3. Philadelphia Philles Mid-Offseason Review

    Wednesday Dec 9 | BleacherReport

    ... at third base. They also signed Brian Schneider to be the backup catcher, which eliminates the possibility of Paul Bako returning, though he will likely get a spring training invite. The Phillies two smaller acquisitions include signingA Juan Castro ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Pedro Feliz, Greg Dobbs, Joe Blanton

  4. Rays Lose Catcher Zaun to Brewers, Get Draft Pick as CompensationRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 8 | Fox Sports

    ... said. "Those are two pretty good catchers right there." The only lefty swinger on the free agent market is veteran Paul Bako, 37, who hit .224 for the Phillies. Former Boston backup George Kottaras, claimed last month by Milwaukee, could be ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Dioner Navarro, Baseball Players, George Kottaras, Adrian Beltre, Juan Uribe

  5. Tampa Bay Rays lose catcher Gregg Zaun, who signs with Milwaukee BrewersRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 5 | St. Petersburg Times

    ... said. "Those are two pretty good catchers right there." The only lefty swinger on the free agent market is veteran Paul Bako, 37, who hit .224 for the Phillies. Former Boston backup George Kottaras, claimed last month by Milwaukee, could be ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Tampa Bay Rays, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, Dioner Navarro, Baseball Players, George Kottaras

  6. As a child, Pa. native Brian Schneider says his Phillies fandom wasn't casual. Ap/Matt RourkeRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Delawareonline.com

    ... is good now. It's good to know we're all going to be on the same side now." Schneider, 33, is expected to replace Paul Bako as the backup catcher behind Carlos Ruiz. According to a person familiar with the negotiations, he'll make $1.25 million in ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Brian Schneider, Baseball Players, Carlos Ruiz, New York Mets

  7. Schneider gives Phils insurance at catcher

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Delawareonline.com

    ... is good now. It's good to know we're all going to be on the same side now." Schneider, 33, is expected to replace Paul Bako as the backup catcher behind Carlos Ruiz. According to a person familiar with the negotiations, he'll make $1.25 million in ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, Brian Schneider, Baseball Players, Carlos Ruiz

  8. Phillies sign a fanRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | CourierPostOnline

    ... is good now. It's good to know we're all going to be on the same side now." Schneider, 33, is expected to replace Paul Bako as the backup catcher behind Carlos Ruiz, and according to a person familiar with the negotiations, he'll make $1.25 million ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Brian Schneider, Baseball Players, Carlos Ruiz, Jamie Moyer

  9. Brian Schneider Signed to Backup ChoochRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 2 | PhillyPhanatic.com

    ... In his 10-year career, the 33-year old has batted .251. With the Phillies having to deal with Chris Coste and Paul Bako as backup catchers for the majority of 2008-09, this signing represents an upgrade. Schneider is regarded as a very strong ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, National League, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, National League East, Brian Schneider, Baseball Players, New York Mets, Montreal Expos

  10. Phillies Sign Schneider

    Tuesday Dec 1 | New York Times

    ... as a capable option. The Phillies wanted a left-handed hitting complement to Ruiz, and someone younger than Paul Bako, who replaced Chris Coste as their primary backup in July. The Mets signed Coste on Monday. The Phillies may have had another ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, National League East, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Brian Schneider, Baseball Players, Carlos Ruiz

  11. Phillies sign catcher Schneider to a 2-year dealRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 1 | Beerleaguer

    ... playing. Not only that, but look at whathe does to the bench. Stats aside - " and he's a far sight better than Paul Bako - " Charlie Manuel will feel very confident handing the bat to Schneider in a big spot. Two concerns: the injuries; and how he ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, National League, Major League Baseball, National League East, Philadelphia Phillies, Baseball Players, Carlos Ruiz

  12. Phillies plan to take time in free agencyRead the original story

    Nov 19, 2009 | Philadelphia Phillies

    ... on the 20th. I think it's going to get played out a little bit." The Phillies have 11 notable free agents: catcher Paul Bako, infielder Eric Bruntlett, infielder Miguel Cairo, left-hander Scott Eyre, third baseman Pedro Feliz, right-hander Pedro ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Eric Bruntlett, Baseball Players, Scott Eyre, Pedro Feliz, Brett Myers

  13. Thursday: An economic start to Phillies' offseasonRead the original story

    Thursday Nov 26 | Beerleaguer

    ... help but wonder how Amaro will approach another peripheral need: backup catcher. Recall that departed backup, Paul Bako, signed to a minor league deal mid-season and hit a replacement-level .224/.308/.336 in 130 plate appearances with the big club, ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Eric Bruntlett, Baseball Players, Carlos Ruiz

  14. Phillies stressing defense in assembling bench

    Nov 19, 2009 | Sporting News

    ... Among Philadelphia's free-agent reserves, outfielder Matt Stairs, infielders Miguel Cairo and Eric Bruntlett and C Paul Bako aren't expected to re-sign. Amaro added that beefing up his bullpen remains a priority. The newspaper noted free agents ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Matt Stairs, Eric Bruntlett

  15. Phils to take time to make right movesRead the original story

    Nov 18, 2009 | Major League Baseball

    ... on the 20th. I think it's going to get played out a little bit." The Phillies have 11 notable free agents: catcher Paul Bako, infielder Eric Bruntlett, infielder Miguel Cairo, left-hander Scott Eyre, third baseman Pedro Feliz, right-hander Pedro ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Eric Bruntlett, Pedro Feliz, Scott Eyre, Brett Myers

  16. Phils to stress defense in filling benchRead the original story

    Nov 18, 2009 | Philly.com

    Pinch-hitter Matt Stairs is a free agent, as are catcher Paul Bako and infielder Eric Bruntlett.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Matt Stairs, Eric Bruntlett, Ben Francisco, Greg Dobbs

  17. Phils to stress defense in filling bench

    Nov 18, 2009 | Philly.com

    ... for Matt Stairs; a utility infielder more productive than Eric Bruntlett; and a backup catcher. Stairs and catcher Paul Bako are free agents, and Bruntlett became a free agent when the Phils removed him from their 40-man roster Monday. Amaro said ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Ben Francisco, Greg Dobbs, Matt Stairs, Eric Bruntlett

  18. Phillies weighing free agency optionsRead the original story

    Nov 15, 2009 | Philadelphia Phillies

    ... he could be looking to close, which is not an option in Philadelphia. The Phillies have nine free agents: catcher Paul Bako, infielder Miguel Cairo, left-hander Scott Eyre, third baseman Pedro Feliz, right-hander Pedro Martinez, right-hander Brett ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Joe Blanton, Baseball Players, Shane Victorino, Carlos Ruiz, Scott Eyre

  19. Is Ruiz For Real?Read the original story w/Photo

    Oct 20, 2009 | FiveToolBlog.com

    ... the middle a lot and some to right-center. He's got better balance at the plate, and he's swinging better." Backup Paul Bako took a different stance, telling the Delaware County Daily Times, "I just think ita s not as much of a grind for him, every ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Baseball Players, Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Cliff Lee

  20. Phillies contributors now on the marketRead the original story

    Nov 10, 2009 | PennLive.com

    Phillies third baseman Pedro Feliz filed for free agency Monday, as did teammates Matt Stairs, Chan Ho Park and Paul Bako.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Philadelphia Phillies, Major League Baseball, Baseball Players, Pedro Feliz, Matt Stairs, Chan Ho Park, Brett Myers