PHILLY BASEBALL INSIDER

Calling it “no big deal,” Spencer Howard suffered a very minor right knee injury this past week in camp.

The Lakewood BlueClaws announced recently that the protective netting at FirstEnergy Park will be extended to cover every reserved seat in the park.

A new task force is being formed by mayors across the country in an effort to prevent Major League Baseball from contracting 42 minor league teams.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs continue to be proactive with fans’ safety and will again extend the netting down both foul lines.

Andy Tracy was a fan favorite in his three seasons with Lehigh Valley. Now, he’s managing Triple-A Columbus.

The Phillies added some insurance at the backup catcher spot by signing a former top prospect.

The Phillies made a flurry of minor moves just prior to and after the Winter Meetings ended.

The Phillies signed veteran Josh Harrison to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The Phillies used four of their five available spots on the 40-man roster to protect pitchers from next month’s Rule 5 Draft.

The Phillies swapped lower level minor league players with the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.