Phillies Re-Sign Jose Contreras To 2-Year Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras, agreeing Monday to a $5.5 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2013.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have re-signed right-hander Jose Contreras, agreeing Monday to a $5.5 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2013.
Samuel, who was Baltimore's interim manager for 51 games this season, was a three-time All-Star with the Phillies in the 1980s. He replaces first-base coach Davey Lopes.
Phillies' season ticket holders are getting invoices now, reflecting the higher 2011 prices. Seats will now cost between $17 and $65 per game.
Davey Lopes has informed the Philadelphia Phillies he won't return as first-base coach, the team says.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco has had successful surgery on his injured left elbow.
The plane carrying the Phillies back from San Francisco Friday morning had a close call while trying to land at Philadelphia International Airport.
Many Phillies fans are down but not in the dumps. The loss to the Giants and not making a third straight trip to the World Series was disappointing to fans but many of them are still proud of their team including Mayor Michael Nutter.
Philadelphia Phillies fans say they are having a tough time shaking off last night's loss against the San Francisco Giants.
Benches emptied in the third inning of Game 6 of the NL championship series between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants, but no punches were thrown by either team.
Talent is an amazing thing. It is out in the open for us to admire. From the most seasoned scout to a nine year old, a 4.3 40 or a fastball that touches 98 can be seen from outer space.
For Eagles and Phillies fans, it's heaven on earth in South Philadelphia today.
If the Phillies are to even up this series, they are going to have to defeat a tough pitcher in Giants lefty Jonathan Sanchez.
The Flyers are moving up the start time of their home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night to avoid a full conflict with the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff game across the street.
A look at the best-of-seven National League championship series between the San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies:
Spraying champagne in the visitors' clubhouse after completing the first postseason sweep in franchise history was merely a ritual for the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies have a chance to complete the sweep tonight in Cincinnati with Cole Hamels on the mound.
Charlie Manuel and the Philadelphia Phillies need just one more win to return to the NL championship series.
The "fighting" Phillies successfully dug themselves out of a score of 4-0, taking advantage of major errors made by the Reds late in the game.
Game Three of the Phils-Reds series comes tomorrow night, in Cincinnati, but virtually at the same time as the Eagles-49ers matchup. What's a sports fan to do?
We witnessed history Wednesday night. Roy Doc Halladay came out blazing, joining Don Larson as the only men to pitch a no-hitter in a playoff game. Larson's 1956 perfect game came out of nowhere.
Bobby Cox's career was extended for at least one game.
The Braves are running out of chances to send Bobby Cox into retirement with one more playoff appearance.
Jimmy Rollins' grand slam capped a five-run sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Atlanta 11-5 on Friday night to keep Bobby Cox and the Braves from moving closer to a wild-card berth.
Ben Francisco hit two of Philadelphia's four homers Wednesday night, and a lineup filled with reserves led the NL East champion Phillies to a 7-1 victory over the last-place Nationals in Washington's home finale.
Jimmy Rollins went 1 for 3 in his first start in nearly three weeks, Roy Oswalt didn't allow an earned run in five innings, and the NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies began preparing for the playoffs with what turned out to be a 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
