Cliff Lee News

Hey, Philadelphia Flynnie, why the long face? Before we leave the Phillies alone for the winter, let's fix them first.

News, notes and quotes from the General Managers meetings at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel.

In a report for MLB.com , Todd Zolecki says that the Phillies have exercised their option on Cliff Lee .

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.

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.

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.

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.

THE OUTLOOK was bleak. It always is when a team is down by three games to one in a best-of-seven series.

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.

I wrote an article last week arguing that J.A. Happ doesn't deserve the National League Rookie of the Year.

With their first move of the offseason, the Phillies did what was expected: They exercised their $9 million option on ace left-hander Cliff Lee's contract for 2010.

Sister Joan DiRienzo and Sister Shirlee Tremont, members of the Religious Teachers of St.

Game 4 of the 2009 World Series is just minutes away with the Yankees looking for C.C. Sabathia to carry them to what would be an almost insurmountable three games to one lead should they win.

The shelters in Juniata and Hunting Park have adorable and friendly dogs and cats looking for homes, with names like Cliff Lee, Chase Utley, and even Collette Hamels.

Jimmy Rollins already knows what he's wearing to the victory parade if the Philadelphia Phillies win another World Series.

After it was over, after some remained in the dugout to watch the New York Yankees celebrate, the Philadelphia Phillies said the things the losers say every season.

Posted by Christopher Glotfelty It was a pleasure to watch Cliff Lee during the playoffs.

While literally millions of New Yorkers were busy celebrating the 27th New York Yankee World Championship up and down downtown New York's Canyon of Heroes, the rest of Major League Baseball began offseason business as usual.

The Phillies have avoided elimination from the World Series with an 8-6 win over the Yankees.

In 2007 Cole Hamels established himself as an ace starting pitcher with the Phillies going 15-5 with a 3.39 ERA and a 1.124 WHIP to go with his 177 strikeouts in 183 innings.