Phillies Name Myers Opening Day Starter
Phillies' Manager Charlie Manuel has named Brett Myers the team's Opening Day starter, according to the Associated Press.
Phillies Claim Olmedo From Pirates
The Pirates were not about to get infielder Ray Olmedo through waivers as the Phillies claimed him on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Tom Gordon To Close For Phillies
With Brad Lidge injured, there is a strong likelihood that Tom Gordon will be closing for the Phillies, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Lidge To Have Surgery, Out 3-6 Weeks
Phillies' closer Brad Lidge will undergo arthroscopic right knee surgery on Monday, the team announced Sunday, and reported by Yahoo.
Phillies' Lidge Re-Injures Knee
Phillies' closer Brad Lidge caught a spike in the mound on his first pitch of batting practice Saturday and hurt the same knee he had surgery on in October, according to an Associated Press report.
Howard Wins Record-Breaking Arbitration Case
Ryan Howard won his arbitration case against the Phillies and will make $10 million in 2008.
Burrell: I Want To Stay In Philly
Pat Burrell told The Philadelphia Daily News that he wants to remain a member of the Phillies, "One hundred percent," the outfielder said yesterday.
Phils Look Close To Signing Benson
The Philadelphia Phillies appear to be close to signing starting pitcher Kris Benson to a contract, according to The News Journal.
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