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Humorous Payback For Phillies
Not to be taken seriously, Ruben Amaro Jr. said the Phillies' selection of Michael Martinez in the Rule 5 draft was payback for the Nationals signing Jayson Werth.
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Phillies Protect Five
With the Rule 5 draft approaching, the Phillies added five players to their 40-man roster, including three middle infielders that could prove to be successors to the Utley-Rollins duo in the big leagues.
DeFratus On The Brink
Justin DeFratus has taken well to his role as a reliever and it may help him make the big leagues in 2011.
Phillies Unblocking Singleton
With Ryan Howard firmly in place at first base in the major leagues, the Phillies are trying Jonathan Singleton in left field so his path to the big leagues isn't blocked.
Brown Gets His Shot
Jim Salisbury selects end-of-season award winners in the Phillies system, including Best Hitter, Best Pitcher and one to Keep An Eye On.
Mathieson One Pitch Away
Scott Mathieson's development of a secondary offering is crucial to his potential success as a big league reliever.
Rizzotti Pleasantly Surpring
Even with Ryan Howard entrenched at first base, the Phillies like what they see in Matt Rizzotti.
Worley Moves Up By Going Down
Vance Worley's demotion from the big leagues to Triple-A was actually a promotion since he was previously in Double-A.
Garcia Breaks Hit Streak Record
Harold Garcia set the FSL record for a hitting streak at 37 games.
Phillies Midseason Report
With Jayson Werth potentially gone after the 2010 season, Domonic Brown is showing he could be ready to fill in.
Phillies admit mistake
After Phillippe Aumont struggled in Double-A, the Phillies admitted they made a mistake in pushing him too hard too fast.
Biddle Stays Close To Home With Phillies
Jesse Biddle gets to pitch for his hometown team after being selected 27th overall by the Phillies.
Hot Start
Cody Overbeck is turning heads in the Phillies organization with his start to the 2010 season.
Content With Relief
After being a starter at Oregon State and in the last two season in the minors, Mike Stutes has moved to the bullpen and he takes no issue with it.
Making The Team
David Herndon, the Phillies Rule 5 pick this winter, is getting his chance in the big leagues thanks to Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero being on the disabled list.
Dual Confidence
The Phillies were content with dealing Kyle Drabek to get Roy Halladay because they have confidence in righthanders Trevor May and Jarred Cosart.
Another Role Reversal
Now with the Phillies, Phillippe Aumont is going to be given a chance to be a starter again.
Rosenberg On A Fast Track For Phils
Coming out of Louisville as a fifth-year senior in 2008, B.J. Rosenberg knew he needed to move quickly in pro ball. But the righthanded reliever never envisioned the upward mobility he displayed in 2009.
Center Of Attention
As a youngster, Tyson Gillies once flushed his hearing aids down the toilet because he feared being teased in school. Now 21 and a top Phillies prospect, Gillies laughs at the insecurities of childhood. Gillies was one of three players to join the organization from the Mariners in the December trade that sent Cliff Lee to Seattle. Righthanders Phillippe Aumont and J.C. Ramirez also joined the Phillies.
