All Entries Tagged With: "Phillies"
Phillies Add Oswalt to Make Amends for Offseason Errors
Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. isn’t afraid of making a big trade. This year, he added Roy Oswalt. The move was a bold, wise move; however, it was one that tried to make up for the mistake of trading Cliff Lee away.
Phillies Get Oswalt
Righthander Roy Oswalt was acquired by the Phillies today from the Houston Astros in exchange for lefthander J.A. Happ, outfielder Anthony Gose and shortstop Jonathan Villar, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today. The Phillies also received cash considerations. Oswalt, 32, is 6-12 with a 3.42 ERA in 20 starts this [...]
MLB News and Notes 7/28
Victorino Placed on IR Center fielder Shane Victorino was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an abdominal strain on his left side, Senior Vice President and General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today. To take his spot on the 25-man roster, the Phillies selected the contract of outfielder Domonic Brown from triple-A Lehigh Valley. [...]
MLB News and Notes 7/21
MLB Disciplines Dodgers Three members of the Los Angeles Dodgers have been disciplined as a result of incidents that occurred in the club’s game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Bob Watson, Vice President of On-Field Operations for Major League Baseball, made the announcement. Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has received [...]
MLB News and Notes 7/20
Orioles Option Tillman The Orioles today announced that they have optioned RHP Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk. Tillman, 22, is 1-4 with a 7.92 ERA (25.0IP, 22ER) in six starts with the Orioles this season. He made two starts after being recalled for the second time this season on July 10, going 1-1 with a [...]
Howard, Molina Named Players of the Week
Molina Wins AL Honors Texas Rangers catcher Bengie Molina, who will celebrate his 36th birthday on Tuesday, has been named Bank of America Presents the American League Player of the Week for the period ending July 18th. Bank of America, the Official Bank of Major League Baseball, is the presenting sponsor of the American League [...]
MLB News and Notes 7/17
Red Sox Reactivate Delcarmen BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox today activated right-handed pitcher Manny Delcarmen from the 15-day disabled list, recalled catcher Dusty Brown from Triple-A Pawtucket, designated right-handed pitcher Fernando Cabrera for assignment and optioned left-handed pitcher Felix Doubront to Pawtucket. Delcarmen and Brown will be active for tonight’s game against the Texas [...]
Boston and Philadelphia’s Differing Philosophies Tested With Injuries
Injuries have ravaged both the Red Sox and Phillies. The clubs have polar opposite philosophies regarding team building. Their approaches are highlighted because of their injuries.
