Dec 22, 2008 10:12 AM EST
The Orioles are looking for a veteran catcher to serve as a bridge to top prospect Matt Wieters, and are looking at Chris Coste.
Coste hit .263 with nine home runs and 36 RBIs for the World Champion Phillies in 2008, playing in 98 games.
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Dec 20, 2008 10:05 AM EST
A trio of Phillies have reportedly declined an offer to play for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
First baseman Ryan Howard and pitchers Cole Hamels and Brad Lidge all told Team USA that they do not want to be considered for the roster.
"[Howard] feels like he needs to spend his time in the spring getting ready for the season so he gets off to a better start," Team USA manager Davey Johnson told the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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At a rally at Citizens Bank Park after the Phillies' Oct. 31 championship parade, Chase Utley leaned into a microphone and used the f-word when exclaiming that the team was the "World Champions."
Fans in attendance loved it, but 26 people that tuned to the live broadcasts on local radio and TV filed complaints with the FCC. The agency, which said Friday it was reviewing the complaints, could fine the stations for indecency.
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Phillies Dec 2008 Archive
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Philadelphia Daily News | Dec 19, 2008
Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard won't become a free agent until after the 2011 season and has avoided talk about a possible extension but admitted that nothing has been discussed.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 16, 2008
Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley said on Monday that rehabilitation from his recent hip surgery is going well and that he hopes to be ready for Opening Day.
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ESPN | Dec 15, 2008
The Phillies and pitcher Jamie Moyer agreed on Monday to a two-year contract that will keep the left-hander with the World Champions.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Dec 15, 2008
Chan Ho Park said in a press conference in Seoul Monday that he has agreed to a 1-year contract with the Phillies.
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MLB.com | Dec 12, 2008
With Raul Ibanez signed to replace Pat Burrell, the Phillies have reportedly stepped up their efforts to re-sign veteran pitcher Jamie Moyer.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Dec 12, 2008
Raul Ibanez is a consistent hitter, but he will have a tough time replacing Pat Burrell's overall production in left field for the Phillies.
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ESPN | Dec 12, 2008
The Phillies have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Raul Ibanez on a three-year deal reportedly worth $30 million.
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AP | Dec 12, 2008
The Phillies' Cole Hamels called the Mets "choke artists" in an interview on the Mets' flagship radio station Thursday.
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RealGM Staff Report | Dec 10, 2008
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Jason Jaramillo from Philadelphia in exchange for catcher Ronny Paulino.
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Courier Post | Dec 10, 2008
Pat Burrell may prefer to remain with the Phillies, but his agent claims that the veteran left fielder will almost certainly will be playing elsewhere in 2009.
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AP | Dec 10, 2008
Phillies' GM Ruben Amaro on Tuesday rewarded manager Charlie Manuel with a new contract, basically giving him a three-year deal.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 9, 2008
The Phillies were working on a complex trade on Monday night that could land them Mark DeRosa.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 8, 2008
Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel is looking to receive a contract extension from the team after leading them to a World Series in October.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 5, 2008
The Phillies want Jamie Moyer back but are looking at other options with contract negotiations moving along slowly.
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Boston Globe | Dec 4, 2008
One baseball source confirmed that free agent Derek Lowe received offers from at least two teams, the Phillies and another unidentified club.
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FoxSports | Dec 3, 2008
The Yankees have joined the Rays, Red Sox, and Phillies in the pursuit of Rocco Baldelli, who came back from a rare neuromuscular disease with the Rays last season.
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Press Release | Dec 2, 2008
A full postseason share for the 2008 World Series Champion Philadelphia Phillies totaled $351,504.48, while a full share for the American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays totaled $223,390.05.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Dec 1, 2008
The Phillies have contacted free-agents A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe and other teams about trade possibilities as they work towards repeating as champions.
