Scott Elarton, a 17-game winner with Houston in 2000 who hasn’t pitched in the majors in three years, was among eight non-roster players the Phillies have invited to spring training. Elarton last pitched professionally in 2010 with Triple-A Charlotte. He’s 56-61 with a 5.29 ERA in 232 career games.
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The Boston Red Sox have picked Bobby Valentine to be their next manager and the sides were working to complete a contract, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.
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The Philadelphia Phillies entered last season with an overly hyped starting staff of four aces: Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels and the prodigal son who had returned home in the form of Cliff Lee. With Oswalt set to officially depart via free agency, the team has been left…
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The 2011 Major League Baseball season provided us with enough drama to last us through the winter. From a total longshot winning the World Series to old players turning back the clock, the 2011 MLB season was amazing. Here are the top ten things to remember from this season.
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By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer
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The month before Ed Wade was hired by the Houston Astros to be the general manager back in 2007, he went…
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As the Philadelphia Phillies contingent prepares to head to the winter meetings in Texas next week, there are a number of areas of concern. Let’s look at three of them. Concern #3: The closer Signing Jonathan Papelbon is somewhat similar to signing Cliff Lee last year.
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Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Lenny Dykstra was a key member of the team’s 1993 World Series team. After a tumultuous number of years, he has faced reality and is seeking redemption. Choosing to develop natural talent, working hard and benefiting from good timing, allowed…
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The Philadelphia Phillies have many Thanksgiving blessings to count. Despite the fact that they dropped the National League Division Series to the eventual World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals, the team still has a number of strong attributes.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have offered arbitration to free agents Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Madson and Raul Ibanez. The players have until Nov. 30 to accept. If they sign elsewhere, the Phillies would be entitled to compensatory picks in next June’s draft. The Phillies are hoping to retain Rollins, the shortstop who won the 2007 NL MVP.
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