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We've got a ton to get to today, including a comprehensive breakdown of the Placido Polanco move, but first let's take a quick look at where the Phillies' three free agent signings leaves them in terms of available money and potential places to spend it.

Last year, the Phillies' offseason essentially began at baseball's annual winter meetings, where after a reported attempt to trade for Cubs utilityman Mark DeRosa, Ruben Amaro Jr.

Jeff Kolpack is reporting that former Phillies catcher and fan favorite Chris Coste has agreed to sign a deal with the New York Mets that will guarantee a spot on their 40-man roster come Spring Training.

"Hard to Believe!" is the game-by-game story of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies, from the first pitch on Opening Day to the final pitch of the World Series.

Brian Schneider was whooping it up in center field at Veterans Stadium for Game 4 of the 1993 World Series between the Phillies and Blue Jays.

Ita s what Brian Schneider has been waiting for. After passing a physical on Tuesday, the Northampton graduate signed a free agent contract with the Phillies, his uncle, Northampton athletic director Mike Schneider said.

Defensively, Carlos Ruiz has been exceptional during his career as the Phillies primary catcher.

"Based on how he played, and how he responded, he's looking forward to playing next year," Martinez's agent Fern Cuza told FOXSports.

Want to know the most amazing stat of this postseason? It wasn't Cole Hamels' or Cliff Lee's ERA, or Carlos Ruiz's batting average, or Ryan Howard's RBIs in the first two rounds or strikeouts in the World Series.

Each game is captured in analytical detail by Philadelphia Magazinea s 2008 a oeBest Sportswritera Jason Weitzel, along with photos, behind-the-scenes access and exclusive interviews by Michael McNesby, making this 370-page compendium a must-own for all fans.

Let's catch up with where the Phillies stand as teams can sign free agents beginning Friday.

Most of the Phillies have scattered across the country for the winter, but they could be picking up some postseason hardware in the coming weeks.

In case you missed it, here's a recap of what happened in October - and November - in baseball's postseason: - The Rise of A-Rod: A bust in the playoffs so often, Alex Rodriguez became a beast this year.

It wasn't long ago that people were looking at a young, on-the-rise nucleus of Phillies talent and predicting great things.

The Philadelphia Phillies have declined their $5.5 million 2010 option on third baseman Pedro Feliz.

The easy answer to the question, "will the Phillies change their lineup?" is no way, no chance, not at all.

EVEN BEFORE the Phillies ' season ended with a 7-3 loss in Game 6 of the World Series, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

Well, it's over. The New York Yankees are world champions for the 27th time, in their history.

Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui has driven in six runs in Game 6 against the Phillies to tie Bobby Richardson's record for most RBIs in a World Series game.Matsui hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the second, a two-run single in the third - both coming off Philadelphia starter Pedro Martinez - and a two-run double off J.A. Happ in the ...

The Philadelphia Phillies kept their championship hopes alive by beating the New York Yankees 8-6 to force a sixth game in the best-of-seven World Series.