The Hot Stove: My Phillies Offseason Wish List

Alright guys, it's two days into the offseason and I'm already going through baseball withdrawl. The offseason is the time to make moves that teams couldn't make during the season. Acquisitions will be easier as free agents are the prominent target for teams. Although trades can take place as well, I'll be looking at my […]

Erik Seybold  •  30 Oct 2012
Phillies Pick Up Carlos Ruiz’s $5 Million Club Option For 2013

Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew  The Phillies made another offseason move this morning. The club decided to pick up catcher Carlos Ruiz's club option worth $5 million. As MLB's Todd Zolecki worded it, there is "no surprise here". The 33 year-old catcher, who will turn 34 before the 2013 campaign starts, is coming off of a career-year […]

Erik Seybold  •  29 Oct 2012
Charlie Manuel Is Comfortable With Ryne Sandberg’s Promotion And His Own Contract

According to an article written by CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel feels no threat with the new promotion of Ryne Sandberg. The hall of famer Sandberg was appointed to the third base coaching position for the big league club this morning following the Phillies' house cleaning within the coaching staff. With Charlie […]

Erik Seybold  •  04 Oct 2012