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It’s Official: Burnett Signs $16 Million Deal
The A.J. Burnett deal is official. The Phillies announced this morning they have signed Burnett to a one-year, $16 million deal, which includes a mutual/player option, bonuses and a limited no-trade...
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Burnett Goes Down, How Long?
Cole Hamels could rejoin the Phillies’ rotation as early as April 22. But will A.J. Burnett be there with him? Burnett left last night’s game against the Marlins in the fifth inning with what the team...
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Burnett Hopes for Good News Monday
A.J. Burnett should know tomorrow if he will make Wednesday’s scheduled start against the Braves. He will have an ultrasound in the morning to see if he has a sore groin or possibly something worse. “I...
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Burnett Plans to Pitch with Hernia
A.J. Burnett will need surgery at some point, but he said today he plans to pitch the rest of the season with an inguinal hernia. Burnett received a cortisone injection today and is scheduled to start...
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Tuesday’s Game Postponed
The Phillies postponed tonight’s game against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park because of rain. It will be made up at a later date. The postponement does not alter the order of the Phillies rotation....
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The Walking Dead (And Other Walk Up Music)
Here are a few music updates from my last post April 16. If you do not see a player listed, it means his tune has not changed since then or he has not chosen a tune. Here we go: AT BAT: Domonic Brown:...
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Burnett Not Pushing For A Trade
Changes are almost certainly coming for the Phillies. A franchise-record payroll has not translated into postseason contention this year. The Phillies reached the All-Star break today with a 42-53...
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Phillies Busy as Trade Deadline Approaches
Let the rumors, speculation and stories filled with unnamed scouts and insiders begin! The Phillies return to action tonight in Atlanta, and the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline is 13 days away. The...
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Relax A Little Bit About Lee’s Monday Night
Cliff Lee didn’t help his cause last night, but Phillies fans shouldn’t panic about it. He struggled in his return from the DL against the Giants at Citizens Bank Park, allowing 12 hits, six runs and...
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Phillies Still Trying to Make A Deal
The Phillies front office has been frustrated lately with its lack of success on the trade market, but it is still trying to complete at least one deal before Thursday’s 4 p.m. non-waiver Trade...
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Ruiz, Revere, Lee, Burnett Injury Updates
The Phillies announced four injury updates Wednesday: Carlos Ruiz on Monday had minor arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder. Team physician Michael Ciccotti performed the surgery. Ruiz will begin...
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Phillies Sign Williams
Jerome Williams made enough of a positive impression that the Phillies are bringing him back next season. They announced today that they signed him to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, which includes...
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Phillies Decline Adams’ Club Option
As expected, the Phillies today declined Mike Adams‘ $6 million club option for 2015. He spent much of the previous two seasons on the disabled list with various injuries, making just 50 relief...
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Burnett Declines Player Option, Becomes Free Agent
The Phillies need starting pitching help, but A.J. Burnett did them a huge favor tonight. The team announced Burnett declined his $12.75 million player option, which makes him a free agent. Burnett,...
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