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Bob Ford: Free-agent patience has paid off for Phils

By Bob Ford Inquirer Sports Columnist If there is one overriding lesson Ruben Amaro Jr. took from his three-year apprenticeship under general manager Pat Gillick, it is probably the value of patience. Indeed, it was maddening...

Phils' main aim is to strengthen staff

Champs plan to upgrade arms, eye status of Moyer, Burrell PHILADELPHIA -- Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell, two key contributors to the 2008 World Series champions, are free to discuss their futures with anyone. The starting pitcher...

Baseball Prospectus: Hot Stove Preview: NL East

The world champion Phillies must decide whether to retain OF Pat Burrell The Mets have to rebuild their bullpen to get back to the postseason The Washington Nationals could sign Adam Dunn, but that might be a bad idea By Caleb...

Mailbag: Signing Ibanez possible?

Beat reporter Ken Mandel answers Phillies fans' questions Veteran outfielder Raul Ibanez could fill the void left if Pat Burrell doesn't re-sign with Philadelphia. (AP) If the Phils don't re-sign Pat Burrell, what are the...

Phils may have left field solution already on their roster

Countless possible matches in left field have been mentioned for the Philadelphia Phillies since it became apparent that free agent Pat Burrell will be allowed to walk. Matt Holliday is a hot name, although several baseball...

Frank: Phils' postseason felt like marathon

COMMENTARY • By MARTIN FRANK • November 9, 2008 Ever since the World Series ended, I've been asked several times about what it was like to cover the Phillies' playoff run. Then it dawned on me last Sunday, after I finished...

Last thoughts on Charlie and the Phils

A few more observations and reflections on the Phillies, after which I promise to pick some new topics to flog.Mea culpa: I owe Phils manager Charlie Manuel a big apology. I'm sorry I ever thought the team should've hired Jim...

Saturday Scorecard: Brewers should keep Cameron

Veteran centerfielder Mike Cameron will be 36 in January, he strikes out a lot, he's prone to hot streaks and long slumps and his defense might not be as good as it was seven or eight years ago. Despite all that, he's the best...

Loewen's transition under way for Jays

Pitcher-turned-first baseman swinging for CaneFires in Hawaii Once a pitcher for the Orioles, Adam Loewen signed a two-year Minor League deal with the Blue Jays and is transitioning to a position player. The early results...

Best Designated Hitters Of 2008

Other positions: 1B | 2B | SS | 3B | LF | CF | RF | CA Like I did last year, I'm going to spend the few two weeks discussing the top ten players at each position based on 2008 performances. This year I'm using Justin's stats,...

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