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Free agency begins on Friday, but don't expect a flurry of activity immediately.

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.

By Andy Martino The Phillies will emphasize defense when working to improve their bench this off-season, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.

Nine days from birthday 47, Jamie Moyer is back doing what he loves. Helping others.

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

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

They dressed mostly in silence, shoving their belongings into duffle bags and slipping out to the waiting buses, en route to Penn Station, and then Philadelphia, and then wherever their offseason homes lie.

Paul Bako still remembers the one and only time he caught A.J. Burnett in a major league start.

At least once a week during the regular season, a Phillies player, manager or coach emphasized that they only ever take it one day at a time.

Then: Product of Astros' Venezuelan development efforts saw limited action in 1996 and 1997 before Devil Rays plucked him in expansion draft and traded him to Philadelphia.

Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer is recovering at a Philadelphia hospital from a blood infection.

How acquired: Selected off waivers by Phillies on Jan. 15, 2007. This year: In 97 games this year, Dobbs hit .247 with 20 RBI.

It's one thing to play to win in the postseason. It's quite another to play desperate.

The Philadelphia Phillies today announced their roster for the National League Division Series, which begins Wednesday when the defending world champions host Colorado in the first game of a best-of-five series.

The Phillies had some surprises Tuesday when they announced their 25-man roster for the National League Division Series.

THE ROUTINE was repeated every October. Tyler and Maria Walker would sit in front of their television set, in whatever town he had just finished playing in, and watch the celebrations.

It took 162 games, a full season, for the Philadelphia Phillies to steal the National League East from the New York Mets in 2007.

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Philadelphia Phillies catcher Paul Bako holds on to the ball during a collision with Milwaukee Brewers' Corey Hart at home plate during the sixth inning in Milwaukee on Thursday.