PHILS BRING BACK GOSSELIN, SIGN SZCZUR ON MINOR LEAGUE DEALS
The Phillies made a flurry of minor moves just prior to and after the Winter Meetings ended.
GREGORIOUS AGREES TO TAKE A ONE-YEAR DEAL WITH PHILLIES
Didi Gregorius reset his sights to get a one-year contract to rebuild his offensive numbers and the plan worked. The Phillies bit on a one-year deal with the 29-year old shortstop.
WHEELER COMES TO PHILLY, BUT HAMELS GOES TO ATLANTA
The rumors of the Phillies interest in Zack Wheeler proved true. The 29-year old signed a five-year, $118-million deal with the Phillies Wednesday.
RELIEVER TREVOR KELLEY CLAIMED OFF WAIVERS BY PHILS
Knowing that they need improvements in their bullpen, the Phillies made another waiver claim that may provide a piece of the puzzle. The Red Sox placed Trevor Kelley on waivers and the Phillies jumped to claim the 26-year old sidewinder, who made his MLB debut last July with Boston. After putting up good Triple-A numbers, […]
ONE-YEAR DEAL KEEPS KNAPP FROM ARBITRATION
The Phillies and catcher Andrew Knapp have agreed on a one-year deal worth $700-thousand to avoid arbitration.
FIXING THE PHILLIES: THIRD BASE
The Phillies have to make a decision on Maikel Franco’s future with the team. There is something to be said for keeping him on board for another season.
PHILLIES SIGN VETERAN JOSH HARRISON TO MINOR LEAGUE DEAL
The Phillies signed veteran Josh Harrison to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
THE REAL REASON BEHIND MINOR LEAGUE CONTRACTION AND REALIGNMENT
Major League Baseball is proposing to eliminate 25-percent of the current teams in the minors.
DILLON GETS PHILLIES HITTING COACH JOB
The Phillies hired Joe Dillon, who previously served as the assistant hitting coach with the Washington Nationals. The 44-year old will serve as the Phillies hitting coach.
FOUR PITCHERS ADDED TO 40-MAN ROSTER
The Phillies used four of their five available spots on the 40-man roster to protect pitchers from next month’s Rule 5 Draft.