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Highlighting top Phillies prospects for '10
Philadelphia Phillies The Phillies have been the class of the NL the past two seasons and the farm system has had plenty to do with it.
A look at Cliff Lee's Cy Young chances
Will Cliff Lee bring the Cy Young to Philadelphia in 2010? When the Phillies acquired lefty Cliff Lee in a trade-deadline deal with the Cleveland Indians, they got an American League Cy Young Award winner.
Phillies won't rush to buy free agents
At 12:01 a.m. today, baseball's shopping season began. The Phillies, however, are in no rush to buy.
Phillies GM Amaro says 3B, bullpen the priority
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. was on his way to Citizens Bank Park at 8 a.m. on Thursday to make final preparations for baseball's free-agent signing period, which got under way at midnight Friday.
High Cheese: Phillies FA Preview: The Bench
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.
Phillies Should Take a Chance on Sheets
Ita s no secret that the Phillies are in need of another reliable starting pitcher, because you cana t count on Cliff Lee being as great as he was down the stretch and carry the entire pitching staff throughout a full season.
Phillies GM Amaro scuttles talk of Hamels trade
Cole Hamels isn't leaving Philadelphia. And, barring some giveaway, Roy Halladay isn't coming.
Bob Ford: Phillies' future hinges on Hamels
If the Phillies are going to get back to the World Series in 2010, they will need Cole Hamels to pitch like Cole Hamels and quit channeling his inner Tyler Green.
Frank: Phillies couldn't bury their weaknesses
The dream died early for the Phillies, an entertaining and suspense-filled season falling two wins short of their second straight World Series.
Rollins, Victorino win second Gold Gloves
While overshadowed by the postseason exploits of Cole Hamels in 2008 and Cliff Lee in 2009 and the most powerful lineup in the National League, the Phillies owe plenty of credit to their defense for back-to-back World Series appearances.
Frank: Next year, Phillies could use help from ace, closer
Shane Victorino was making the long, lonely jog back to the dugout after grounding out to second base for the final out of the World Series as the Yankees were celebrating in a mass of humanity near the pitcher's mound.
Philadelphia Centaur: How Cosby can fix the Phillies
Hey, Philadelphia Flynnie, why the long face? Before we leave the Phillies alone for the winter, let's fix them first.
Scott Boras sets Cliff Lee's free-agent price at $27 million a year
News, notes and quotes from the General Managers meetings at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel.
Phillies Pick Up Leea s Option
In a report for MLB.com , Todd Zolecki says that the Phillies have exercised their option on Cliff Lee .
Pieces in place for Phillies run in 2010
As they dealt with their present pain and watched the Yankees celebrate a World Series title, the Phillies weren't able to immediately remedy their shattered spirits with thoughts about their bright future.
Phillies could revisit Roy Halladay deal
After settling for lefthander Cliff Lee at the nonwaiver trading deadline this season, the Phillies could make another run at Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Philadelphia picks up option on Lee
Baseball's trade market sprang to life two days after the World Series. Two pitchers were blocked from becoming eligible for free agency when teams exercised their 2010 options Friday.
Utley blasts Bombers to send series back to Bronx
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.
Paul Hagen: 1993 Phillies veterans say this World Series looks familiar
THE OUTLOOK was bleak. It always is when a team is down by three games to one in a best-of-seven series.
Cliff Lee went 5-0 with a 0.68 ERA in his five starts with the Phillies.
Go back to late March. Think about some of the things that had to go right for the Philadelphia Phillies to return to the World Series.
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