The Phillies have released veteran Geoff Jenkins and have reportedly begun to pursue Gary Sheffield, who was cut loose by the Tigers on Tuesday morning.
Philadelphia general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said that the team has reached out to Sheffield's agent.
Any team that signs Sheffield would only have to pay him $400,000, because Detroit guaranteed his $14 million salary for this season.
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Mar 31, 2009 10:33 AM EST
Chan Ho Park and J.A. Happ are still battling for the final spot in the pitching rotation of the Phillies.
"We haven't made up our mind yet," manager Charlie Manuel said.
There have been hints that Philadelphia is leaning towards Happ, especially since they were impressed with Park as a reliever in Los Angeles last season. However, Park has a different outlook.
"I'm expecting their decision to make me as the starter," said Park. "That's my goal. That's why I signed with this team."
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Mar 31, 2009 10:20 AM EST
Phillies ace Cole Hamels is expected to make his season debut on April 10th against the Rockies, after being pushed back from his Opening Day start.
Hamels hasn't had a recurrence of elbow stiffness lately.
"I definitely think I'll be ready [for the fourth game on the schedule]," he said.
His final tuneup before the regular season will come on Saturday against the Rays at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
"That exhibition game will be a big start for me and really prepare me for the season," he said. "That will really get me ready, going out and competing at the big-league level and starting off the season right."
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Phillies Mar 2009 Archive
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AP | Mar 28, 2009
The Phillies acquired LHP Jack Taschner from the Giants on Friday for C Ronny Paulino.
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Philadelphia Inquirer | Mar 27, 2009
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said on Thursday that infielders Chase Utley and Pedro Feliz will definitely be ready for the start of the team's title defense.
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MLB.com | Mar 21, 2009
Phillies ace Cole Hamels will likely still miss his Opening Night start on April 5, but he hit an important milestone on Saturday.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Mar 20, 2009
The Phillies will likely have to decide whether to cut Geoff Jenkins or Matt Stairs before the 2009 season begins.
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Courier Post | Mar 20, 2009
Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels wants the team's fans to relax in the wake of his spring elbow issues.
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ESPN | Mar 18, 2009
Cole Hamels, the MVP of the 2008 World Series, is a "long shot" to pitch for the Phillies on Opening Day against the Braves.
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ESPN | Mar 17, 2009
Phillies LHP Cole Hamels will return to the team's spring training camp Tuesday night after an examination revealed inflammation of his left elbow.
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ESPN | Mar 16, 2009
Cole Hamels will fly to Philadelphia on Tuesday for an exam of his pitching elbow, after suffering persistent discomfort.
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Courier Post | Mar 15, 2009
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is having a hard time deciding which lineup gives his team the best chance to repeat as World Series champions.
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ESPN | Mar 13, 2009
Pat Burrell showed his appreciation for fans in Philadelphia on Friday by taking out large ads in two of the city's largest newspapers.
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News Journal | Mar 10, 2009
Phillies ace Cole Hamels has been incredibly critical of himself this spring, especially after surrendering a two-run home run in a loss to the Reds on Monday.
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ESPN | Mar 7, 2009
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley could soon see game action following his recovery from offseason hip surgery.
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Courier Post | Mar 5, 2009
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley expects to make his spring debut in two weeks after having surgery in November on his right hip.
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News Journal | Mar 2, 2009
Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel says that their is a "four-way tie" for final spot in the team's rotation.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Mar 2, 2009
Phillies closer Brad Lidge has been experiencing some tightness in his arm and the team is approaching his schedule with caution.
