Matt Stairs News

Baseball fans and Vince Fumo have something in common. They enjoy spending OPM. That's Other People's Money, for those who didn't follow the soap-opera saga of the powerful former state senator.

And just like that, the bench is complete. The Phillies have agreed to terms on a 2-year deal with former Marlins outfielder Ross Gload, the team's Web site said last night.

Good morning from the press room at the Indianapolis Marriott, where the winter meetings are beginning slowly, from a Philly perspective.

Here's an item for the He Won't Be a Phillie Anymore But I Thought You Might Be Interested file.

For SportsMattis Day: Matt Stairs, right, held an autograph session at Willie O'Ree Place on Saturday.

MATT STAIRS IS GOING on the road. Literally. On Saturday, the free-agent rightfielder, who played for the Phillies the past two seasons, had a street named after him in his hometown of Fredericton in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.

He was born in Saint John. He's spent the past 17 summers in 11 different cities and may yet go to a 12th city.

Coun. Mike O'Brien figures the City of Fredericton's tribute to Matt Stairs will be similar to many of the slugger's major league at bats.

Pinch-hitter Matt Stairs is a free agent, as are catcher Paul Bako and infielder Eric Bruntlett.

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told The Philadelphia Inquirer that the team will look to add three bench players this offseason, with an emphasis on defense.

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.

Versatility plays. Matt Stairs was a specialty guy. - Ruben Amaro, Jr., Phillies GM, today The term "journeyman" originally indicated an individual who had completed a trade apprenticeship and was, therefore, qualified to work in that trade for another employer.

The City of Fredericton will pay tribute to Philadelphia Phillies' slugger Matt Stairs when he returns to his hometown Nov.

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.

Matsui and Damon both said after the Yankees' six-game victory over Philadelphia last week that they would like to stay with New York.

Jonathan Broxton's teammates said Monday night that there was nothing they could tell the All-Star closer to console him for serving up a two-out, two-run double in the Dodgers' walk-off, 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

Matt Stairs, less than three days removed from his second trip to the World Series, has made the trek back to his home in Bangor, Me.

What has happened to Tim McCarver that he now latches on to dubious issues, losing sight of the clearest and most present ones? What now makes him so sure of things he can't possibly be sure of? Last night, first and third, one out in the top of the first, Alex Rodriguez, on the first pitch, gets hit by the pitch.

Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino was examined by a doctor Tuesday and continues to experience soreness with the right index finger that A.J. Burnett plunked in the first inning of Game 5 Monday night.

A Philadelphia newspaper has apologized to readers for mistakenly running an ad congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning back-to-back World Series titles.