Cole Hamels will likely be a free agent after this season as he is not expected to come to terms with the Phillies on an extension before Opening Day.
"I haven't been thinking about it at all," Hamels said. "It's going to linger until something happens. Fortunately ... things will take care of itself."
Hamels continues to say he does not have a deadline for a deal.
"I guess I've got until the start of Spring Training next year [to sign]," Hamels said. "I guess that's kind of what it's down to. I've got 162 games to play, and then postseason and try to go to the World Series. That's always been my focus, being in the best possible shape to win a World Series again. That's just who I am. I just want to win and play my best with my teammates and winning a championship for the city of Philadelphia."
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Mar 29, 2012 10:50 PM EST
Juan Pierre has made the Phillies' opening day roster, according to an ESPN.com report.
Philadelphia selected the contract of the 34-year-old outfielder from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday after a 2-1 exhibition win over the Rays.
Pierre gets an $800,000 one-year contract and can earn an additional $300,000 in performance bonuses based on plate appearances.
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The agent for Cole Hamels continues to talk with Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. about a contract extension for the left-hander.
Sources say the sides are still hung up, not so much on dollars as the length of the new deal.
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A number of questions have surrounded the chronically injured knees of Chase Utley, even after he spoke with the media on Sunday.
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. insists that the team isn't toying with the media as the second baseman's status for 2012 remains uncertain.
"We're not giving you the information to try to deceive or create more speculation," Amaro said. "We're trying to be as respectful to some of our players as we can possibly be. And at the same time, we're trying to give you as much information as we can. We don't have anything to gain from hiding information from you guys."
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The Phillies will be without Chase Utley for an undetermined period of time because of issues with both knees.
Utley announced on Sunday that he will begin the season on the disabled list, but he intends to play in 2012.
The Phillies have interest in Yankees utilityman Ramiro Pena to help fill the void.
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Phillies Mar 2012 Archive
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MLB.com | Mar 25, 2012
Chase Utley cleared the air regarding his troublesome knees on Sunday, saying that he isn't retiring or undergoing surgery.
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Courier-Post | Mar 24, 2012
Chase Utley is expected to address the media on Sunday.
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Courier-Post | Mar 24, 2012
Cole Hamels will be the fourth pitcher to start for the Phillies to begin the season.
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Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter) | Mar 23, 2012
The Phillies like the depth that Joe Blanton gives their rotation.
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ESPN.com | Mar 22, 2012
Ryan Howard fielded grounders while siting on a stool Thursday.
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Philly News | Mar 20, 2012
Chase Utley has chronic soreness in both knees.
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Buster Olney/ESPN.com | Mar 20, 2012
Chase Utley is dealing with chronic knee issues.
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Associated Press | Mar 19, 2012
Chase Utley will likely start the season on the disabled list because of problems with both knees.
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Associated Press | Mar 18, 2012
Chase Utley hasn't played in a game for the Phillies this spring because of a chronic knee condition.
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CSN Philly | Mar 16, 2012
The Phillies believe that Chase Utley will be ready for Opening Day, but the second baseman's right knee tendinitis isn't going away.
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Associated Press | Mar 16, 2012
Willis, 30, signed a deal this offseason and was competing for a bullpen spot this spring.
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Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter) | Mar 16, 2012
The left-hander will be a free agent after the season.
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MLB.com | Mar 16, 2012
Chase Utley has not played a single inning in spring training games with Opening Day just three weeks away.
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ESPN.com | Mar 15, 2012
Roy Halladay says he's not injured and criticized a report suggesting something may be wrong with him because he's been struggling in camp.
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ESPN.com | Mar 15, 2012
Ryan Howard has been cleared to do some light exercise in a walking boot.
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CSN Philly | Mar 14, 2012
They already have a ton of infielders in camp, but Philadelphia is monitoring the trade market for depth.
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Jayson Stark/ESPN.com (via Twitter) | Mar 14, 2012
Jimmy Rollins isn't so confident that the Phillies will have slugger Ryan Howard this season.
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MLB.com | Mar 13, 2012
With Jonathan Papelbon signing with the Phillies as a free agent, Boston acquired Andrew Bailey from Oakland in a trade.
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MLB.com | Mar 12, 2012
Jim Thome played first base for four innings on Monday, marking the first time he had played the position since 2007.
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CSN Philly | Mar 10, 2012
The Phillies expect to have Chase Utley on April 5 when they open the season against the Pirates.
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Jayson Stark/ESPN.com | Mar 8, 2012
Cole Hamels is just one year away from free agency.
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ESPN.com | Mar 8, 2012
Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon took a shot at Boston fans.
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CSN Philly | Mar 6, 2012
Cole Hamels is eligible for free agency after the season.
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Courier-Post | Mar 5, 2012
Ryan Howard is no closer to making a return one week after he left the Phillies to have a second procedure on his injured Achilles,
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MLB.com | Mar 2, 2012
Shane Victorino is looking for a five-year deal and is willing to give the Phillies a reasonable hometown discount.