<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Phillieshome News</title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/</link><description>Philadelphia Phillies Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Lidge fine with Obama at alma mater ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-lidge-fine-with-obama-at-alma-mater-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - Brad Lidge, who is a Christian and attended the University of Notre Dame, said he was happy that President Obama was scheduled to speak at graduation today.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Nationals Preview 2009-05-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-nationals-preview-2503.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies had lost three straight series coming into this weekend. Thanks to Raul Ibanez's dominance against the Washington Nationals, however, they're in position to close it riding a four-game winning streak.The Phillies hope Ibanez can ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 7, Nationals 5(6)]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-7-nationals-5-6-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing two after a 12-inning game the night before, the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals both needed some solid starting pitching.The Phillies got it in both games, with an assist from a thunderstorm that shortened the second one. The Natio]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils sweep doubleheader vs. Nats]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-sweep-doubleheader-vs-nats.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing two after a 12-inning game the night before, the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals both needed some solid starting pitching.The Phillies got it in the first game. The Nationals didn't come close either time and got swept.Brett Myers c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bullpen combo produces same result ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/new-bullpen-combo-produces-same-result-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe someday, theWashingtonNationals will find the right combination of bargain relievers and young arms to fill out their bullpen, and assemble a group that won't stand in the way of the team's potent offense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibanez powers Phillies over Nats]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ibanez-powers-phillies-over-nats.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing a doubleheader following a 12-inning game the night before, the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals both needed some solid starting pitching.The Phillies got it. The Nationals didn't come close.Brett Myers cranked out seven innings, Rau]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2508.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP J.A. Happ had been scheduled to make a spot start Saturday night in the second half of a day-night doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, but he was needed to pitch in the 11th inning Friday night. So, the Phillies called up RHP Andrew Carpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Heroics ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/late-heroics-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - ThePhillies continued playing their Baseball version of the old carnival game Whac-A-Mole last night at Nationals Park, where they managed to pull out a 10-6 win over Washington in 12 innings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Phils' bats off since Santana beating ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-phils-bats-off-since-santana-beating-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - Ten days ago, New York Mets ace JohanSantana mowed down thePhillies in a 1-0 win. Since then, the Phils' bats have just about turned into sawdust.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2495.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP J.A. Happ had been scheduled to make a spot start Saturday night in the second half of a day-night doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, but he was needed to pitch in the 11th inning Friday night. So, the Phillies called up RHP Andrew Carpe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2496.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Faced with the opportunity to finally meet President Barack Obama on Friday, Jimmy Rollins wasn't sure what he'd say to the man for whom he helped campaign in early November. He has never been shy, and over the years, he has met plenty of celebrities. "Bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2497.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LF Raul Ibanez explained the Phillies' five-game, team-wide offensive slump thusly: "It's like a yawn. One person yawns in a room, and all of a sudden, everyone starts yawning." Ibanez picked a fine time to awaken. He recorded four singles Friday night ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Offensive woes continue for Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/offensive-woes-continue-for-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It looked likePhillies center fielder Shane Victorino was doing some spring cleaning when he grabbed a bunch of bats from his locker and tossed them onto the clubhouse floor before Thursday's game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Nationals Preview 2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-nationals-preview-2499.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There's something about playing in a doubleheader that energizes Ryan Howard. That could be bad news for the Washington Nationals.The slugger leads the Philadelphia Phillies against the last-place Nationals in a day-night twinbill Saturday.The 2006 NL MVP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 10, Nationals 6(12)]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-10-nationals-6-12-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Both bullpens blew late leads, so the Phillies and Nationals kept shuttling pitchers in and out as their game dragged on and on Friday night.Eventually, Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel decided to give up on his relief corps and turn to a pitcher who w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils complete long day with win in extras]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-complete-long-day-with-win-in-extras.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A long day for the Philadelphia Phillies that began with a White House visit in the morning ended with a 10-6 victory over the Washington Nationals in 12 innings Friday night.Raul Ibanez delivered a two-run single for his fourth hit of the game after Kip ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rich Hofmann: The real Hamels back in house for Phillies ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/rich-hofmann-the-real-hamels-back-in-house-for-phillies-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ONCE YOU SPRAY all the mud and muck off of this Baseball team (and it would take a fire hose at this point, given the current ineptitude up and down the lineup), the truth is that the most important fact established yesterday by thePhillies is that Cole H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: From Jimmy Rollins, another cold shoulder ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-from-jimmy-rollins-another-cold-shoulder-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After batting fifth in back-to-back games, Jimmy Rollins returned to his customary role as leadoff hitter yesterday in thePhillies' 5-3, 10-inning loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Salisbury: Phillies' fans better than their team ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/jim-salisbury-phillies-fans-better-than-their-team-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Business has been great at Citizens Bank Park this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sox' struggles start at the top]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sox-struggles-start-at-the-top.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Williams has said it, just like every other general manager in the major leagues: ''Some of the best deals are the ones you never make.'']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Relief in Sight ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/no-relief-in-sight-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePhillies game in front of another sellout crowd at Citizens Bank Park yesterday looked similar to quite a few last season when Cole Hamels was on the mound.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Manuel on Phillies' lack of offense: 'We're not hitting the ball good' ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-manuel-on-phillies-lack-of-offense-we-re-not-hitting-the-ball-good-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IT TOOK THEPhillies seven games to break .500, then another 10 to break it again. Fourteen games later, with a 10-game road swing on tap, they are back even.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2490.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Dodgers in the rubber game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park, manager Charlie Manuel offered a not-so-subtle message that the defending World Series champs need to play with greater fire. "I know what our guys c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2491.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brad Lidge has experienced many perks since the Phillies won the World Series last season. For him, one of the most awe-inspiring will come Friday when the Phillies visit the White House for a luncheon with President Obama. "I'm just going to try to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2492.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jimmy Rollins returned to his customary leadoff spot Thursday after batting in the No. 5 spot for the previous two games. Rollins, who had been dropped in the order because he has been slumping for six weeks, went 1-for-5 in a 5-3 loss to the Dodgers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Anatomy of Jayson Werth' big theft ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-anatomy-of-jayson-werth-big-theft-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jayson Werth's steal of home in the seventh inning Tuesday night was not only an astute play, but also a unique one. Runners who swipe home usually do so because of the pitcher's negligence, but Werth essentially stole the base off catcherRussell Martin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Conlin: History no cure for 2008 Phillies hangover ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bill-conlin-history-no-cure-for-2008-phillies-hangover-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IF YOU'VE been following the ebb and flow of thePhillies' fortunes most of your conscious life, you're probably in the throes of the George Patton syndrome. Thirty games into this season in progress, you are gripped with a powerful sense that both you and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: Struggling Moyer giving Phillies more gray hairs ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/paul-hagen-struggling-moyer-giving-phillies-more-gray-hairs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WHEN IT all went kerflooey for Brett Myers in the first half of last season, thePhillies crafted what turned out to be an inspired solution. They convinced the headstrong righthander that a brief tour of their minor league system was just what he needed. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Utley, Victorino talk about the mental side of a hitting streak ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-utley-victorino-talk-about-the-mental-side-of-a-hitting-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE 30-GAME hit streak of Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman came to an end yesterday afternoon in Washington's 6-3 win over the Giants, meaning he will not eclipse either Chase Utley's 35-game streak in 2006 - tied for 10th all time - or Jimmy Rollin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2479.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After his last start -- a seven-run, 2 1/3-inning pounding last week against the Mets -- Jamie Moyer said he planned to watch the video from one of the best starts of his long, distinguished career to remind himself how it looks when he's pitching well. I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2480.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Charlie Manuel has named Dodgers manager Joe Torre to the National League coaching staff at the All-Star Game on July 14 in St. Louis. Torre included Manuel on the American League All-Star staff in 2002. Manuel hasn't announced his other coachin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2481.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP J.A. Happ will start the nightcap of Saturday's day-night doubleheader in Washington. Happ narrowly lost the fifth starter job in spring training, and although he has posted a 2.75 ERA in the bullpen, manager Charlie Manuel said Saturday isn't an au]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DODGERS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Torre's return to the National League is slightly more than a season old, yet he has already been selected an All-Star.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randy Wolf dominates Phillies in Dodgers' 9-2 win]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/randy-wolf-dominates-phillies-in-dodgers-9-2-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Randy Wolf had the kind of performance that used to get the fans howling in Philadelphia.Wolf dominated his former team, James Loney homered and drove in four runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Phillies 9-2 on Wednesday night.Wolf (2-1) allowed one]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Donnellon: Feliz is feeling no pain and it shows in his stats ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sam-donnellon-feliz-is-feeling-no-pain-and-it-shows-in-his-stats-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AMID ALL the leftfield worship of the newestPhillies face and our civic anxiety over starting pitching, Pedro Feliz has quietly re-established his reputation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Werth feels at home as a basestealer ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/werth-feels-at-home-as-a-basestealer-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jayson Werth, standing on third base in the bottom of the seventh, noticed it on the first pitch to Pedro Feliz. With the bases loaded and two outs, Dodgers catcher Russell Martin was ignoring him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Salisbury: Lineup change good for Rollins, Phils ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/jim-salisbury-lineup-change-good-for-rollins-phils-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To understand what Jimmy Rollins felt when he walked into thePhillies' clubhouse yesterday and saw that he'd been dropped from the leadoff spot, you have to know this:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Happ could get start for Saturday's game ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-happ-could-get-start-for-saturday-s-game-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.A. Happ has long wanted to be a member of thePhillies' starting rotation, but his importance to the bullpen precludes the team from committing to the pitcher for Saturday's extra start.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NATIONAL LEAGUE 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/national-league-2470.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can we set Manny Ramirez aside for just a second? Because while the rest of Baseball looks for the elusive outfielder, who hasn't been seen in public since his suspension a week ago, there are a few other questions surrounding theDodgers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2471.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RF Jayson Werth became only the third player in Phillies history to steal four bases in a game when he did it Tuesday. Werth also swiped home in the seventh inning on a direct steal. He surprised the Dodgers by taking off from third base on a slow toss ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2472.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Upon further review, Charlie Manuel bumped Jimmy Rollins from the leadoff spot, after all. Manuel, the Phillies' manager, said after Sunday's game that he had few other suitable leadoff options. But after thinking about Rollins' .195 average and .231 on-b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2473.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Charlie Manuel will lead the National League in the All-Star Game on July 14, but he said he hasn't started thinking about breaking the league's 12-year winless streak against the American League. "No pressure," Manuel said. "Pressure was a long]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It starts at the top]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/it-starts-at-the-top.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You don't panic on Mother's Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dan Gross: Utleys & Specters at La Collina ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dan-gross-utleys-specters-at-la-collina-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEN. ARLEN SPECTER and wifeJoan dined withPhillies sluggerChase Utley and wifeJen at La Collina (37 Ashland) in Belmont Hills after Sunday's game. The senator attends most Sunday home games. We're told Specter and Utley were gracious to fellow diners and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' Lidge insists he's getting closer to regaining form ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-lidge-insists-he-s-getting-closer-to-regaining-form-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ON SUNDAY, when Brad Lidge walked off the mound at the end of a ninth inning in which he walked Greg Norton and later allowed a two-out RBI double to Casey Kotchman, pitching coach Rich Dubee delivered a simple message.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2459.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There never has been a shred of suspicion that Ryan Howard has used performance-enhancing drugs. But, given the current climate, he would understand if there was. "I think it is unfair," the Phillies' slugging first baseman told ESPN's Mike Greenberg and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2460.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer gave the commencement address Monday at Holy Family University at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. He received an honorary doctorate in humane letter for his work with the Moyer Foundation, which helps children ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2461.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Chan Ho Park's greatest successes in his major league career have come with the Dodgers, for whom he won 18 games in 2000 and pitched in the All-Star Game in 2001. But last year, his second stint in Los Angeles, was even more meaningful. "I thought ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A prescription for suspension]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/a-prescription-for-suspension.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manny Ramirez abruptly dropped an appeal of his drug suspension within hours of a scheduled hearing last week, cornered not by test results but by a prescription for a banned substance that appeared in his medical records, sources told The Times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper: Time for baseball to clean house ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/chipper-time-for-baseball-to-clean-house-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels called Manny Ramirez "the greatest hitter in the game today."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels returns to form in Phils' win]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hamels-returns-to-form-in-phils-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It w as the kind of outing Cole Hamels -- and thePhillies -- have been waiting for.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies offense comes up small]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-offense-comes-up-small.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[National League teams are supposed to score runs with walks, hit-and-runs, base hits and bunts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saturday's notebook ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/saturday-s-notebook-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 9, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-05-10]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2453.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two wins in three games at Citizens Bank Park helped get the Atlanta Braves off to a fast start this season, but over the next three weeks they slowed down considerably.Perhaps another road series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies will get them rolli]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves get win after Vazquez baffles Phils]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/braves-get-win-after-vazquez-baffles-phils.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Javier Vazquez kept his pitches down and in the strike zone. Even in a hitter-friendly park, that's a formula for success.Vazquez pitched neatly into the eighth inning, Yunel Escobar and Brian McCann hit two-run homers and the Atlanta Braves beat the Phil]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets manager suspended one game for bump]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-manager-suspended-one-game-for-bump.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets manager Jerry Manuel was suspended one game and fined for making contact with an umpire during an argument in a game on Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2456.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Shane Victorino went 0-for-4 Friday night against the Atlanta Braves and had his career-high 16-game hitting streak snapped. Victorino batted .352 (25-for-71) with five doubles, two triples, three home runs, 15 RBIs and 16 runs scored during the stre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Sheridan: No bumps or bruises come with first win ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phil-sheridan-no-bumps-or-bruises-come-with-first-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels stepped in against the young righthander, then thought better of it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Phils' Happ aims to show his stuff ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-phils-happ-aims-to-show-his-stuff-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.A. 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Next Friday, they will again attempt to make the ceremonial visit in honor of ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels, Phils beat Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hamels-phils-beat-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's debatable which was more uplifting for thePhillies last night at Citizens Bank Park - Cole Hamels running hell-bent down the first-base line without slipping on a banana peel; or the Atlanta Braves flailing at his clever mixture of fastballs and chan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2447.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--CF Shane Victorino went 0-for-4 Friday night against the Atlanta Braves and had his career-high 16-game hitting streak snapped. Victorino batted .352 (25-for-71) with five doubles, two triples, three home runs, 15 RBIs and 16 runs scored during the stre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2448.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer's dismal performance Thursday night against the Mets in New York left the Phillies' starting rotation with a 6.26 ERA, worst in the majors. But manager Charlie Manuel said he isn't in a hurry to make any changes. Manuel and pitching coac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2449.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three days ago, Cole Hamels boldly tempted fate. After being cleared to make his scheduled start Friday night against the Atlanta Braves, Hamels talked about the freak injuries that had shortened his previous two outings. He got hit in the left shoulder b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolen remains grounded and helps Blue Jays soar]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/rolen-remains-grounded-and-helps-blue-jays-soar.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On a warm afternoon in mid-April, the sad news swept across the sports wires that beloved Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas had passed away while preparing for an afternoon game in Washington.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scouting the Mets ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/scouting-the-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 08:35:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pirates vs. New York Mets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Conlin: Ozark's calming influence helped move Phillies from chaos to quality in 1970s ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bill-conlin-ozark-s-calming-influence-helped-move-phillies-from-chaos-to-quality-in-1970s-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DANNY OZARK already had two strikes against him when he took over asPhillies manager in 1973.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Ramirez news saddens Phillies' Manuel ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-ramirez-news-saddens-phillies-manuel-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - Long before he was Manny Being Manny or suspended for using a performance-enhancing substance, Manny Ramirez was a 21-year-old minor-leaguer in the Cleveland Indians system, andCharlie Manuel was his triple-A manager.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2436.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel was Manny Ramirez's hitting coach for six seasons and his manager in 2000 with the Cleveland Indians. 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On that Monday nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2438.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jimmy Rollins batted .417 during the three-week World Baseball Classic in March, making him the hottest hitter on Team USA and portending a fast start for the Phillies' star shortstop and leadoff-hitting catalyst. It didn't work out that way. Rollins]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets hit 3 homers, beat Phillies for 2-game sweep]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-hit-3-homers-beat-phillies-for-2-game-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[David Wright has found his stroke, Francisco Rodriguez is saving games and the New York Mets are feeling much better after four straight wins over NL East foes.Carlos Beltran and Wright each hit a two-run homer in the first inning, and New York beat the P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The defense rests]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/the-defense-rests.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last weekPhillies starter Chan Ho Park looked like a pitcher destined for the bullpen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hometown Sports: Granada Little League ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hometown-sports-granada-little-league-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GRANADA LL]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves-Phillies Preview 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/braves-phillies-preview-2442.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels has been roughed up in his last two starts, and it's had nothing to do with his pitching.After being injured in each of his previous two appearances, Hamels returns to the mound Friday night when the Phillies open a three-game home set against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2425.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Brett Myers was 2-2 with a 5.11 ERA through six starts last season. By July, things had gotten so bad that he wound up in the minor leagues. In six starts this season, Myers is 2-2 with a 5.35 ERA. But pitching coach Rich Dubee said Wednesday that h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2426.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley has been hobbled by a bruised right foot that sidelined him for two games. But with the Phillies making their first appearance at brand new Citi Field, and with Mets ace Johan Santana on the mound, there wasn't any way Utley was going to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2427.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, with his spot in the Phillies rotation seemingly in jeopardy after four dismal starts, Chan Ho Park sat in front of his locker in St. Louis and admitted his confidence had been shaken. On Wednesday, he stood on a mound in New York and m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Myers' pitch location is biggest worry for Phillies' coach Dubee ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-myers-pitch-location-is-biggest-worry-for-phillies-coach-dubee-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - The radar gun at St. Louis' Busch Stadium is notoriously stingy, so Rich Dubee was unable to say how low Brett Myers' velocity was while allowing five runs on nine hits and striking out only one in 5 1/3 innings Tuesday against the Cardinals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feliz' error foils Park's strong outing in Phillies' loss to Mets ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/feliz-error-foils-park-s-strong-outing-in-phillies-loss-to-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - Chan Ho Park did not even stop to consider the question. After the righthander allowed one hit in six scoreless innings last night in thePhillies' 1-0 loss to the Mets, a reporter wanted to know whether he had felt any pressure prior to the gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' Park loses pitching duel ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-park-loses-pitching-duel-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - When Chan Ho Park was pitching for the fifth spot in thePhillies' starting rotation this March, he was focused, aggressive, and dominant.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets' new park a challenge for Phils ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-new-park-a-challenge-for-phils-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - The first thing Shane Victorino did when thePhillies walked into the New York Mets' new $900 million digs for the first time yesterday was take a peek at the outfield.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Bytes: Chase Utley and Pete Reiser ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/morning-bytes-chase-utley-and-pete-reiser-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I don't know how much Baseball history Chase Utley has absorbed, but he probably ought to soak up a little on Pete Reiser.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A turnaround at Turner]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/a-turnaround-at-turner.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mets 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Conlin: Phillies rotation paying price for being ill-prepared ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bill-conlin-phillies-rotation-paying-price-for-being-ill-prepared-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[W HEN I'M KING of the World . . .]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Could be now or never for Phillies pitcher Park ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-could-be-now-or-never-for-phillies-pitcher-park-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. 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But for the second time in three games, manager Charlie Manuel held Utley out of the lineup, replacing him with Miguel Cairo for the finale of a two-game series]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-06]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2421.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel, an old-school hitter, likes a good slugfest as much as anybody. But, looking back, even he realizes last season's late surge that culminated in the Phillies' World Series championship had little to do with hitting. "We've got (Cole) Hamels]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Foot injury gives Utley the night off ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-foot-injury-gives-utley-the-night-off-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. 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LOUIS - When Ryan Howard comes home, he is faced with myriad distractions, including friends, family, and Albert Pujols. Demands on his time and competition with Baseball's best first baseman threaten to distract Howard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanton steady, Howard grand as Phillies beat Cardinals ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/blanton-steady-howard-grand-as-phillies-beat-cardinals-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS - It wasn't like the pitcher's mound was an island and Joe Blanton was stranded out there all by himself.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Phillies slugger Howard wants to be All-Star in hometown of St. Louis ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-phillies-slugger-howard-wants-to-be-all-star-in-hometown-of-st-louis-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS - Albert Pujols plays for the Cardinals. Ryan Howard grew up in the St. Louis area as a fan of the team. They are two of the most respected hitters in Baseball. They are friends and have worked out together in the offseason.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2410.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Joe Blanton made a slight mechanical adjustment last week that he said sharpened his slider. It showed. Blanton allowed one run on four hits in six innings to give the Phillies a rare quality start Monday night against the Cardinals. "I felt everyth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2411.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel, an old-school hitter, likes a good slugfest as much as anybody. But, looking back, even he realizes last season's late surge that culminated in the Phillies' World Series championship had little to do with hitting. "We've got (Cole) Hamels]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2412.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard has been baseball's most prolific home-run hitter for the past three seasons. But Albert Pujols is widely regarded as the best player in the Nationals League. So as Howard returned Monday to his native St. Louis, the comparisons to Pujols resu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ankiel's headfirst crash overshadows Howard's slam]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ankiel-s-headfirst-crash-overshadows-howard-s-slam.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Running full speed after chasing down a deep liner in the gap, Rick Ankiel had no time to slow down.The St. Louis Cardinals' center fielder barely had time to raise his arms and brace for impact before barreling headfirst into the lightly padded outfield ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlie's Indians were boppers]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/charlie-s-indians-were-boppers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was around some great hitters during his days with the Cleveland Indians as a manager and hitting coach.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York 'pen avoids bloodshed in 1st showdown ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/new-york-pen-avoids-bloodshed-in-1st-showdown-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 08:35:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The major roadways leading in and out of Philadelphia early Friday night resembled shopping mall parking lots at Christmas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainout gives Phils' Hamels more healing ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/rainout-gives-phils-hamels-more-healing-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless he trips boarding a chartered flight or is beset by some other stroke of hard luck, Cole Hamels will likely make his next start Friday, when thePhillies return from a four-game trip to play Atlanta.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2399.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels' sprained left ankle will have two more days to heal. 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Pitching coach Rich Dubee said Sunday that Park will ma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2401.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel, an old-school hitter, likes a good slugfest as much as anybody. But, looking back, even he realizes last season's late surge that culminated in the Phillies' World Series championship had little to do with hitting. "We've got (Cole) Hamels]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-2402.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The dish]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Cardinals Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-cardinals-preview-2403.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies have been hurt by poor performances from Joe Blanton and the rest of their rotation. 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Perez had his latest poor out]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Phillies: Phillies had winning April despite many issues ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/inside-the-phillies-phillies-had-winning-april-despite-many-issues-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The leadoff hitter appears lost, the fragile ace has yet to win a game, the rotation is shaky, and the injured closer has proven that he is not, in fact, a superhero. So many elements of what worked for thePhillies last year have been absent in this young]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Hamels might miss next start Tuesday ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-hamels-might-miss-next-start-tuesday-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels appeared to recover his ace-quality repertoire before spraining his left ankle Tuesday. Now, the lefthander might miss his next start.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils walk off to win ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-walk-off-to-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two out in the eighth inning of thePhillies' 6-5 win yesterday, New York's Carlos Beltran singled to right field. Omir Santos rushed home from second, ready to break a 5-5 tie and give the Mets a late lead.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bob Ford: For starters, Phillies pitching has to get better ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bob-ford-for-starters-phillies-pitching-has-to-get-better-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just as they did a year ago, thePhillies began this season by hanging around the .500 mark for the first month, which doesn't inspire much more confidence now than it did then.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Baseball: Phillies' Moyer, a late bloomer, nears milestone ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/on-baseball-phillies-moyer-a-late-bloomer-nears-milestone-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes you just have to sit back and marvel at Jamie Moyer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth sports results ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/youth-sports-results-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alameda Little League]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets-Phillies Preview 2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-phillies-preview-2395.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Maine's first three outings were like many of the starts from the New York Mets' rotation this season - short and ineffective - but he showed a big improvement in his last trip to the mound.It'll be hard for him to look any better than he has against]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-Game: Phillies 6 Mets 5 ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/post-game-phillies-6-mets-5-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Post-Game: Phillies 6 Mets 5  2009-05-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/post-game-phillies-6-mets-5--2397.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[May 3, 2009 (MetsBlog delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park struggles again as Phillies fall to Mets ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/park-struggles-again-as-phillies-fall-to-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TRACK RECORDS.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Little Payback ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/a-little-payback-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A good indication that just about all is well with a Baseball team is when the fifth starter is the burning issue during spring training, which was the case with thePhillies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy, Pelfrey lead Mets to 7-4 win over Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/murphy-pelfrey-lead-mets-to-7-4-win-over-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Mets had an edge - on the scoreboard, where it matters most.Daniel Murphy hit a two-run homer, Mike Pelfrey pitched 5 1-3 effective innings and the Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Friday night in the first meeting between the two r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2383.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he walked across the outfield grass en route to the Phillies' dugout after his bullpen session Friday, Brad Lidge stopped to consult pitching coach Rich Dubee about his flawed delivery, not his balky right knee. According to Lidge, that was a good sign]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2384.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--3B Greg Dobbs notched another pinch-hit in the sixth inning Friday night, moving him into seventh place on the Phillies' all-time list with 38 career pinch-hits. But Dobbs also committed a baserunning gaffe that may have cost the Phillies a run. Slow-fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2385.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park was angry with himself for serving up back-to-back home runs on back-to-back pitches in the fourth inning Saturday night. But he knew if he could keep the deficit from growing, the Phillies had a chance. "When I got out of the game, I believe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick pitches 'Pigs into May]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/kendrick-pitches-pigs-into-may.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels' status for his startMonday in St. Louis will be determinedthe next two days after thePhillies left-hander tests the ankle he sprained Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IRONPIGS FAN GUIDE]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ironpigs-fan-guide.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's Season 2 for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, thePhiladelphiaPhillies' top minor league Baseball team, and their state-of-the-art stadium in Allentown -- Coca-Cola Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altoona rips R-Phils, 12-7 ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/altoona-rips-r-phils-12-7-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The ReadingPhillies blew leads of 4-0 and 7-4 on the way to a 12-7 whipping by the Altoona Curve at Reading Thursday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' April numbers of interest ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-april-numbers-of-interest-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePhillies have completed the first month of their World Series title defense, appearing noticeably different from last year's championship team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets arrive burdened with problems ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-arrive-burdened-with-problems-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - The month of April came and went, which had to put the Mets in a celebratory mood because they never really got going.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Mets, is it too early to stress? ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/for-mets-is-it-too-early-to-stress-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK - Earlier this week, the online sports poll question for the tabloidNew York Daily News was simple and blunt:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: So far, no Rays of light for AL champ Tampa Bay ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/paul-hagen-so-far-no-rays-of-light-for-al-champ-tampa-bay-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THEPhillies and Rays shared the World Series spotlight last autumn. Over the winter they shared the knowledge that, of the last six teams that had competed in the Fall Classic, only one as much as made it back to the playoffs the following year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2375.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Clay Condrey was waived five times during the 2007 season. Not once was he claimed. He served as the Phillies' long reliever last season but finished with a 3.26 ERA in 69 innings. And this season, he has pitched in more high-pressure situations and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2376.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park was angry with himself for serving up back-to-back home runs on back-to-back pitches in the fourth inning Saturday night. But he knew if he could keep the deficit from growing, the Phillies had a chance. "When I got out of the game, I believe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-05-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2377.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the Phillies, Friday is a big day. And it has nothing to do with the start of their first series against the rival Mets. Before the Phillies and Mets renew acquaintances at Citizens Bank Park, ace left-hander Cole Hamels and closer Brad Lidge will thr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils get 'penned in, fall to Nationals]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-get-penned-in-fall-to-nationals.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePhillies had every reason to believe they'd come back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beware the Dugouts of April: A Belated Look at the Phillies and Braves ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/beware-the-dugouts-of-april-a-belated-look-at-the-phillies-and-braves-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 30, 2009 (AOL Weblogs delivered byNewstex) --by Jon Bois  To recap: when The Dugout set forth to preview every team in Baseball, we skipped over the Phillies and Braves. Some of you were disappointed, and I attempted to get cute by previewing the Mon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: After one month, Phillies have room for improvement ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/paul-hagen-after-one-month-phillies-have-room-for-improvement-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball'S SEASON can seem endless, a long overland slog with no finish line on the horizon. 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After nearly five years of achieving little consistency as either a starter or reliever, Madson emerged last S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2367.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park was angry with himself for serving up back-to-back home runs on back-to-back pitches in the fourth inning Saturday night. But he knew if he could keep the deficit from growing, the Phillies had a chance. "When I got out of the game, I believe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies pound Nationals but lose Hamels]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-pound-nationals-but-lose-hamels.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally, everything was going smoothly for Cole Hamels.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HE'S NO DICE-K... ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/he-s-no-dice-k-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HE'S NO DICE-K...  2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/he-s-no-dice-k--2370.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 29, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another close call for Hamels, but Phillies beat Nationals for fifth straight win ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/another-close-call-for-hamels-but-phillies-beat-nationals-for-fifth-straight-win-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IT WAS ONE of those situations that you might have joked about before the game, given the tough luck Cole Hamels has endured throughout the first 3 weeks of this 2009 season. And even the lefthander said afterward that the first thought that went through ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: MLB: Key is what Romero took, not the source ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-mlb-key-is-what-romero-took-not-the-source-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.C. Romero has long claimed that his positive drug test was the result of a tainted supplement, and Major League Baseball sees no reason to doubt that, although a top league official emphasized yesterday that the issue waswhat Romero ingested, notwhere t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: Time for other starters to step up for Phillies ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/paul-hagen-time-for-other-starters-to-step-up-for-phillies-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FIRST IT WAS elbow inflammation in spring training. Then a line drive off the business shoulder last week. Finally, the left ankle twisting grotesquely as Cole Hamels bounced off the mound to field a bunt in the top of the fifth inning.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2356.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park was angry with himself for serving up back-to-back home runs on back-to-back pitches in the fourth inning Saturday night. But he knew if he could keep the deficit from growing, the Phillies had a chance. "When I got out of the game, I believe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2357.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels had to laugh. Five days earlier, the Phillies ace walked off the mound at Citizens Bank Park in the fourth inning after being hit in the left shoulder by a line drive. And there he was Tuesday night, having cruised through four innings, rollin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2358.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley belted a two-run homer in the third inning and added a solo shot in the sixth against Nationals LHP John Lannan in Tuesday night's 7-1 rout. It was Utley's 16th career multi-homer game and his first since April 20, 2008. "The weather's wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies slam the Nationals in grand style]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-slam-the-nationals-in-grand-style.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's only April and thePhillies already have the drama thing down pat.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals-Phillies Preview 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/nationals-phillies-preview-2360.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Giving up home runs has proved Brett Myers' biggest weakness as a starter. The Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher hasn't had that problem against the Washington Nationals.With Myers slated to start Wednesday night, Philadelphia searches for its sixth straight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 7, Nationals 1]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-7-nationals-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:35:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels had another painful start in otherwise easy victory for the Philadelphia Phillies.Chase Utley homered twice and drove in three runs, Pedro Feliz added a three-run shot and the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 7-1 Tuesday night for their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard, Ibanez hit grand slams in Phillies' wild win over Nationals ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/howard-ibanez-hit-grand-slams-in-phillies-wild-win-over-nationals-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez said he felt like he was floating.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romero sues drug company]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/romero-sues-drug-company.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies pitcher J.C. Romero is suing the makers and distributors of the over-the-counter dietary supplement that he claims caused his positive test for a banned substance last summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended Phillies reliever Romero files lawsuit over supplement ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/suspended-phillies-reliever-romero-files-lawsuit-over-supplement-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A third of the way into his 50-game suspension for a violation of Major League Baseball's drug policy,Phillies lefthander J.C. 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The situation called for All-Star closer Brad Lidge, but th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2349.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard hit a grand slam in the fifth inning Monday night. It brought the Phillies back from a 6-2 deficit and was the sixth bases-loaded homer of Howard's career, tying him with Bobby Abreu, Willie Jones, Chuck Klein and Cy Williams for the seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-28]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2350.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park was angry with himself for serving up back-to-back home runs on back-to-back pitches in the fourth inning Saturday night. 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"When I got out of the game, I believe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spidale's fourth hit makes winners of R-Phils]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/spidale-s-fourth-hit-makes-winners-of-r-phils.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Spidale stroked a three-run triple off the fence in right field with two out in the eighth inning, and the ReadingPhillies made it three straight wins over the Bowie Baysox, this one by 5-3 Saturday night before 7,973 at FirstEnergy Stadium at Rea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Phils turn young pitchers into stars? ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/can-phils-turn-young-pitchers-into-stars-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quiz times, boys and girls, and we'll make it multiple choice.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moyer in command as Phils fry Fish ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/moyer-in-command-as-phils-fry-fish-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - Lefthander Jamie Moyer continued his dominance over the Florida Marlins yesterday and gave thePhillies something they had not enjoyed this season in a 13-2 romp at Dolphin Stadium before a crowd of 17,177.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies sweep Marlins on year's first wire-to-wire victory ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-sweep-marlins-on-year-s-first-wire-to-wire-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI - Prior to yesterday's game at Dolphin Stadium, Charlie Manuel sat in the garish upholstered chair - yellowish-green and printed with different sketches of tropical plants - and fiddled with a pair of golden stress balls.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Rollins given a second day off ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-rollins-given-a-second-day-off-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MIAMI -Phillies shortstopJimmy Rollins was given his second day off of the season yesterday as he fights to escape his early-season batting woes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2338.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jimmy Rollins is still mired in a miserable offensive funk, so for the second consecutive Sunday, manager Charlie Manuel left him out of the lineup, even though the Phillies were facing a Florida Marlins pitcher (24-year-old lefty Graham Taylor) who ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2339.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park was angry with himself for serving up back-to-back home runs on back-to-back pitches in the fourth inning Saturday night. 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First baseman ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils hand Marlins fifth straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-hand-marlins-fifth-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley hit a go-ahead RBI single in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Florida 6-4 on Saturday night, handing the Marlins their fifth straight loss.Jayson Werth also singled in a run in the 10th for the Phillies.Jorge Cantu and Dan Ug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victorino for Victory ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/victorino-for-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Marlins: Lineup for Phillies-Marlins opener ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/florida-marlins-lineup-for-phillies-marlins-opener-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (Sun Sentinel delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday's Starter: Graham Taylor ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sunday-s-starter-graham-taylor-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 24, 2009 (Miami Herald delivered byNewstex) --And Sundays pitcher will be?.Graham Taylor. 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Righthander Dave Bush, a Conestoga High product, had just watched Milwaukee third baseman Bill Hall make a spectacular play to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Close call for Hamels in Phils' loss ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/close-call-for-hamels-in-phils-loss-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThePhillies lost a ball game yesterday, and they're lucky they didn't lose their best pitcher, too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: Hot start proves Marlins will be a factor this year ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/paul-hagen-hot-start-proves-marlins-will-be-a-factor-this-year-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THE 1984 TIGERS won their first nine games, used that as a springboard for a 35-5 start and didn't stop winning until after thumping San Diego in the World Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing brewin' for Phils vs. Milwaukee]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/nothing-brewin-for-phils-vs-milwaukee.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brewers outfielder Mike Cameron said the weather was "terrible" Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS: BUSH'S NO-HIT BID BROKEN UP IN EIGHTH INNING ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/brewers-bush-s-no-hit-bid-broken-up-in-eighth-inning-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MilwaukeeBrewers pitcher Dave Bush's no-hit bid was broken up with one out in the eighth inning Thursday by a solo home run from Matt Stairs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUSH LOSES NO-HIT BID, BUT BREWERS PREVAIL ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bush-loses-no-hit-bid-but-brewers-prevail-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MilwaukeeBrewers pitcher Dave Bush's no-hit bid was broken up with one out in the eighth inning Thursday by a solo home run from Matt Stairs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2314.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels was cruising, retiring nine of the first 11 Milwaukee batters and finally looking like the World Series MVP that the Phillies know and love. 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And that was fitting. Kalas was an artist, after all, though he used words, not paint, to capture the happe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalas was more than co-worker to Phils' broadcasters ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/kalas-was-more-than-co-worker-to-phils-broadcasters-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was 1968, long before you could hear the crack of the bat thousands of miles away on satellite radio or catch a Major League Baseball game on your computer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils can't hold lead]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-can-t-hold-lead.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It had the makings of the perfect tribute.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2285.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before the Phillies' series finale against the Padres was rained out Monday night, manager Charlie Manuel said he has "seen some difference in guys" this season. He didn't name names or cite specific examples, but he indicated some players might have grow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2286.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jimmy Rollins has been struggling at the plate, so rather than putting him in the lineup Sunday, manager Charlie Manuel told him to spend most of the game taking swings in the batting cage. From the third inning through the seventh, Rollins complied.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2287.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The shift was subtle until it became glaringly obvious. Once expected to slug their way to the playoffs, the Phillies quietly transformed last summer into a pitching- and defense-oriented team. Then, in October, they won the World Series with shutdown pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you think the Phillies are worried? ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/do-you-think-the-phillies-are-worried-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 20, 2009 (The Gazette delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewers-Phillies Preview 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/brewers-phillies-preview-2289.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Milwaukee Brewers' first postseason appearance in 26 years didn't last long last fall, because the Philadelphia Phillies were in the midst of ending their city's championship drought that was almost as old.Two weeks into the 2009 season, neither club ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2272.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The shift was subtle until it became glaringly obvious. Once expected to slug their way to the playoffs, the Phillies quietly transformed last summer into a pitching- and defense-oriented team. Then, in October, they won the World Series with shutdown pit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2273.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Lidge almost forgot what it was like to blow a save. After all, it had been so long -- since Sept. 23, 2007, when he still was pitching for the Houston Astros -- that Lidge didn't remember the feeling in the pit of his stomach when he saw the lead ev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2274.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jimmy Rollins is a staple in the Phillies lineup, unless he's injured. But he didn't start Sunday, and manager Charlie Manuel said it was for his own good. Rollins was mired in a 5-for-41 slump and was batting just .133 (6-for-45) with two doubles an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Hard-hitting Howard adding defense to repertoire for Phillies ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-hard-hitting-howard-adding-defense-to-repertoire-for-phillies-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In some instances, when dealing with a new pupil,Phillies third-base coach Sam Perlozzo might have done his homework. He might have watched film, taken notes, developed a mental game plan. But during his first meeting with Ryan Howard at the University of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: In a slump, Rollins finds rhythm as pinch-hitter ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-in-a-slump-rollins-finds-rhythm-as-pinch-hitter-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eric Bruntlett started at shortstop yesterday in place ofJimmy Rollins, the same substitution thatPhillies managerCharlie Manuel made last July 24 when Rollins arrived late to a game in New York.This time, however, the move was entirely Baseball-related. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanks to Ibanez, Phils walk off with a win ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/thanks-to-ibanez-phils-walk-off-with-a-win-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EARLY YESTERDAY evening, after most of his teammates had already slipped out of their uniforms and into the Sunday dusk, Raul Ibanez emerged from a set of double doors in thePhillies' clubhouse wearing gym shorts and sneakers and socks pulled up to just b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibanez gets Phils on track]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ibanez-gets-phils-on-track.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jayson Werth felt that Raul Ibanez deserved to go to the White House. 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The right-hander al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON DECK FOR THE SENATORS ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/on-deck-for-the-senators-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TEAM: ReadingPhillies (3-2).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A final lesson from Harry. And a hairy lesson? ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/a-final-lesson-from-harry-and-a-hairy-lesson-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 18, 2009 (SHAMblog delivered byNewstex) -- Two thoughts today, one whimsical, one decidedly less so.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' fans pay respects to Kalas at ballpark]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-fans-pay-respects-to-kalas-at-ballpark.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They began lining up outside Citizens Bank Park long before sunrise, carrying their heartfelt signs and waiting for a chance to say goodbye to the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies.Thousands of fans, former and current players, friends and family filed i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' fans pay respects to Kalas at ballpark 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-fans-pay-respects-to-kalas-at-ballpark-2269.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thousands of fans have filed into Citizens Bank Park to bid farewell to legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas, the voice of the Phillies.The Hall of Fame announcer known for his signature "Outta here!" home-run call, died Monday in Washington. He collapsed in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday night's leftovers ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/friday-night-s-leftovers-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) -- Greg Dobbs' pinch hit single in the eighth inning was the 37th of his career as a Phillie, tying him for seventh place on the all-time list with Ruben Amaro Jr. and Dave Philley. Chase Utley drove in his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The extras from Friday's game ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/the-extras-from-friday-s-game-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apr. 17, 2009 (Morning Call delivered byNewstex) --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAHOLM, BULLPEN CLAMP DOWN ON ATLANTA PIRATES 3, BRAVES 0 ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/maholm-bullpen-clamp-down-on-atlanta-pirates-3-braves-0-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees. Johan Santana of the New York Mets. Cole Hamels of the world champion Philadelphia Phillies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Call of No. 500 forever links Kalas, Schmidt ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-call-of-no-500-forever-links-kalas-schmidt-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They forever will be linked in the annals of Philadelphia sports history.One because of his exploits on the field, the other because of how he described those feats.One call, in particular, will always raise the hairs on the back of a Philadelphian's neck]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2256.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they were ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and LHP Cole Ham]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2257.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It wasn't vintage Cole Hamels. Not even close. Not when the San Diego Padres, hardly known for their offensive might, clubbed three home runs and scored five runs in six innings. But, believe it or not, it constituted an improvement. Start with Hamels' fa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2258.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Greg Dobbs insists he can hit left-handed pitching. 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But as thePhillies wrapped up their first road trip o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Prospect Bastardo adds to Phillies' bounty of lefthanders ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-prospect-bastardo-adds-to-phillies-bounty-of-lefthanders-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - Prospect Antonio Bastardo impressedPhillies brass enough as a starter over the past two seasons that they invited him to major league camp this spring to get a better look. 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Well, the Nationals simply had not managed to do that at all - not even once - in 2009, until Thursday night.That's when Sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game rained out]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/game-rained-out.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - ThePhillies' clubhouse was quiet yesterday afternoon, two days after the team lost its longtime broadcaster Harry Kalas to heart disease. 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Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they were ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and LHP Cole Ham]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2231.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Harry Kalas was among the last remaining members of a bygone generation of broadcasters. 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So, Victorino organized several teammates, and they passed around a cigarette in the d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kalas was the Phillies' one constant ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/harry-kalas-was-the-phillies-one-constant-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Be comforted with the knowledge of this -- Harry Kalas went out exactly the way he would have wanted.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MASTERY TAKES LEAVE OF SUPPAN'S PITCHES ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mastery-takes-leave-of-suppan-s-pitches-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ken Macha freely admits that Jeff Suppan's numbers are ugly.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BECKER BLOGS BASEBALL]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/becker-blogs-baseball.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - 57,099.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHILLIES ANNOUNCER WITH SIGNATURE CALL HARRY KALAS | MARCH 26, 1936 - APRIL 13, 2009 ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-announcer-with-signature-call-harry-kalas-|-march-26-1936-april-13-2009-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON -- Just before noon yesterday, Harry Kalas got off thePhiladelphiaPhillies team bus and walked into the visiting clubhouse at Nationals Park. As always, Kalas said something nice to everyone he encountered, then stopped, pulled out a pen and wr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans offer their tributes to Kalas ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/fans-offer-their-tributes-to-kalas-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WHEN THEY HEARD the sad news yesterday, friends Bryan Jordan and Clint Layton, both 21, drove 22 miles from Pedricktown, N.J., to Chickie's & Pete's in SouthPhilly to honor Harry Kalas' memory by watching the game he spent his final moments preparing to a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2220.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The back row of the Phillies' charter airplane had always been a players-only zone. Then, Harry Kalas came along. 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But he also was so wel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2221.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jimmy Rollins, the longest-tenured member of the Phillies, spoke for his teammates on the day the team lost longtime broadcaster Harry Kalas, who collapsed in the broadcast booth a few hours before Monday's game and died at George Washington Universi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2222.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they were ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and LHP Cole Ham]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans remember Harry Kalas ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/fans-remember-harry-kalas-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sister Janice Kobierowski sat at her table at the Aramingo Diner, glued to her transistor radio, hardly touching her meal.ThePhillies-Nationals game was on, of course, but that was hardly the point. Sister Janice wanted to hear every tribute to Harry Kala]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies honor Kalas, then win]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-honor-kalas-then-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON - Shortly before yesterday's first pitch, Shane Victorino sent out a search party. He needed a pack of cigarettes. Pronto.Someone produced a pack and Victorino passed out a few "heaters." That's what Harry Kalas used to call them.In the visitin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalas, Ashburn had rare chemistry ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/kalas-ashburn-had-rare-chemistry-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They were a pair of towheaded Midwestern boys who came to Baseball on different roads and, fortunately for Philadelphians, ended up at the same destination - in the tiny booth they shared for 26 summers.AsPhillies broadcasters through seasons good and bad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kalas' wide range recalled at NFL Films ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/kalas-wide-range-recalled-at-nfl-films-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The sadness wasn't confined to the offices of Citizens Bank Park or the world of Baseball yesterday.News of Harry Kalas' death also hit home and hit hard across the river at the NFL Films home office in Mount Laurel.Steve Sabol, the president of the compa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One inning was just enough for a victory ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/one-inning-was-just-enough-for-a-victory-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Timber Creek Baseball team played Thursday, but the game lasted just one inning and the Chargers are not complaining.That's because it was the continuation of a tie game with Triton in the Camden County Tournament.The teams played to a 6-6 tie through]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stairs smacks another game-winner as Phillies beat Rockies ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/stairs-smacks-another-game-winner-as-phillies-beat-rockies-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DENVER - It isn't easy to sit on the bench for eight innings, then head to the batting cage for a few swings, and then head to a batter's box to face a pitcher whose sole job is to retire hitters in key, late-inning situations. 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Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, who had struggled as a pinch-hitter in the majors, could only smile and shake his hea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2214.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ready or not, Cole Hamels will make his next start Thursday, as scheduled, in Washington. By all accounts, Hamels is healthy. But after being slowed last month by left elbow tightness, the Phillies' ace just isn't as ready as most pitchers to start regula]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2215.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Matt Stairs thought he might bat in the ninth inning Sunday, so he took exactly four warm-up swings in the cage. Then, on the third pitch he saw from Colorado Rockies closer Huston Street, the 41-year-old slugger launched a 90-mph fastball into the r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2216.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. 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So have the Philadelphia Phillies.Utley looks to continue his surge versus the Rockies on Sunday when the Phillies try to capture a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 8, Rockies 4]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-8-rockies-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Myers remained perfect at Coors Field with an imperfect outing Saturday night.Myers allowed three home runs in the Philadelphia Phillies' 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies, improving to 5-0 at Coors Field and 7-0 in eight career appearances against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs backup catcher ready for debut ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bucs-backup-catcher-ready-for-debut-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- Jason Jaramillo knows his dream will be realized soon, very soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucs backup catcher ready for debut  2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bucs-backup-catcher-ready-for-debut--2204.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CINCINNATI -- Jason Jaramillo knows his dream will be realized soon, very soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' Myers so-so, but still gets win]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-myers-so-so-but-still-gets-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Myers remained perfect at Coors Field with an imperfect outing Saturday night.Myers allowed three home runs in the Philadelphia Phillies' 8-4 win over the Colorado Rockies, improving to 5-0 at Coors Field and 7-0 in eight career appearances against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils put C Carlos Ruiz on 15-day DL]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-put-c-carlos-ruiz-on-15-day-dl.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies have placed catcher Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique muscle in his right side.Ruiz was injured in the Phillies' 10-3 loss at Colorado on Friday.The Phillies called up catcher Lou Marson from Triple-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2207.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels equaled career highs by allowing 11 hits and seven earned runs Friday at Coors Field, but the Phillies' ace left-hander insisted he isn't feeling any lingering effects from a left elbow problem that slowed him during spring training. Well, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2208.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard grounded into three double plays Friday, something only four players did in 2008 (Yunel Escobar of Atlanta, Alex Rios of Toronto, A.J. Pierzynski of the White Sox and Gary Matthews Jr. of the Angels). 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Well, the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2194.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard grounded into three double plays Friday, something only four players did in 2008 (Yunel Escobar of Atlanta, Alex Rios of Toronto, A.J. Pierzynski of the White Sox and Gary Matthews Jr. of the Angels). Howard's problems only mirrored his t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2195.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they're ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and ace Cole Hamel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies need Hamels healthy to win another title]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-need-hamels-healthy-to-win-another-title.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Phillies are to win another World Series, Cole Hamels will have to be better than he was in Friday's debut, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies-Rockies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-rockies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 season is less than a week old, but the Colorado Rockies' offense is already in midseason form.The same cannot be said about the Philadelphia Phillies'.The Rockies look to keep up their surge and win their fourth straight game Saturday night when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies 10, Phillies 3]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/rockies-10-phillies-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels hardly looked like a World Series MVP in his 2009 debut, which resembled batting practice for the Colorado Rockies.After his start was pushed back because of spring training elbow trouble, Hamels was roughed up and chased early Friday in Color]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockies rough up Hamels in '09 debut]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/rockies-rough-up-hamels-in-09-debut.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels hardly looked like a World Series MVP in his 2009 debut.After his start was pushed back because of spring training elbow trouble, Hamels was roughed up and chased early by the Rockies on Friday in Colorado's 10-3 victory over the Philadelphia ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[At last, Hamels makes his debut]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/at-last-hamels-makes-his-debut.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Several years ago, the vastly underrated drive-through burger chain Checkers adopted the slogan "You Gotta Eat." The words are so basic, but so true. You have to eat to survive (and the more chili on top the better).Charlie Manuel sounded like the guy who]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collecting the inside dirt on ... new dirt ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/collecting-the-inside-dirt-on-new-dirt-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheGiants' brand-new infielders are playing on brand-new dirt. TheGiants replaced the old stuff with special clay found only in Pennsylvania called Pittsburgh redbed that also is used by the Mets and Phillies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Phils open road schedule in mile-high territory ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-phils-open-road-schedule-in-mile-high-territory-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies begin their first road series of the season against Colorado today, facing the team that defeated them in the 2007 National League Division Series. The two franchises have seen their fortunes turn since, as the Phillies won the World Series l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruntlett feels more at home with Phillies this season ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bruntlett-feels-more-at-home-with-phillies-this-season-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BALLPLAYERS ARE not immune from the everyday pressures that face their fellow human beings. They are paid handsomely, and cheered fiercely, and chronicled with the type of attention atypical of most vocations.But every now and then, as Eric Bruntlett disc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[7th heaven: Phils win has a nice ring to it]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/7th-heaven-phils-win-has-a-nice-ring-to-it.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With all the bailouts being handed out in this country, it seems only fitting for the Phillies to get in on some of the charity.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fellowship of the ring: Phils' championship bling is a HR]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/fellowship-of-the-ring-phils-championship-bling-is-a-hr.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer was given the gift to gab. Ask the Souderton graduate one question and he can easily turn it into a 10-minute response.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indians chatter ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/indians-chatter-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clubhouse confidential: On the video scoreboard Wednesday, high above the right-field seats at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, manager Eric Wedge watched Chris Coste catch Brad Lidge's final pitch as the Phillies came from behind to beat Atlanta, 12-11.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lowe gets another opening occasion ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/lowe-gets-another-opening-occasion-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia --- Some pitchers would consider two opening-night starts in six days a bit much on the stress meter. 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"I'd rath]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2191.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--SS Jimmy Rollins campaigned for Barack Obama last year and attended the inauguration in January, so he's rather excited about meeting the president Tuesday when the Phillies visit the White House. He also said he can relate to Obama's critics. "That's j]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2174.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they're ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and ace Cole Hamel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2175.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Having already hoisted their championship banner and received glittering rings, the Phillies are about to reap another traditional reward given to World Series winners. They will meet the president. The Phillies have been invited to the White House on Tue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2176.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer dug up the pitching rubber from the mound during the World Series-clinching celebration. He rode in the parade down Broad Street. But it wasn't until Wednesday, as he waited to get his ring, when it all finally sunk in. "During the World]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National League ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/national-league-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Astros 3, Cubs 2 10 innings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUND ROCK EXPRESS 2009 SEASON PREVIEW ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/round-rock-express-2009-season-preview-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Since the team began play in 2000, more than 225 players have taken the field for the Round Rock Express. Some played for two or three seasons. Some played for only two or three games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball's top 100 highest-paid players ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/baseball-s-top-100-highest-paid-players-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009 salaries for the top 100 highest-paid major league baseball players on opening day rosters and disabled lists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 12, Braves 11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-12-braves-11.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First, they got their bling. Then, they got their first win.Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.Raul Ibanez hit a two-run homer, he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils rally in 7th to avoid Braves sweep]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-rally-in-7th-to-avoid-braves-sweep.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four Phillies walked with the bases loaded during an eight-run seventh inning and Philadelphia rallied for a 12-11 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.Raul Ibanez hit a two-run homer, helping the defending World Series champions overcome a 10-3 d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies receive World Series rings]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-receive-world-series-rings.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies received their World Series championship bling on Wednesday, a 14-carat white gold ring featuring 103 diamonds.Led by a motorcycle police escort, the rings arrived in a white van that circled around the warning track. 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Initially, the Hamelses were looking into adopting a child from Malawi, but they grew frustrated with regulations that required paren]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2163.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:35:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. 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"When he got hurt (last season) and (Jayson) Werth got an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 3, Rays 2 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-3-rays-2-2144.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Six months after leading the parade down Broad Street atop a horse-drawn carriage, Pat Burrell returned to Philadelphia wearing an unusual color.Donning the navy blue of his new club - the Tampa Bay Rays - Burrell received multiple standing ovations durin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Mets, slugger Sheffield closing in on deal]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/reports-mets-slugger-sheffield-closing-in-on-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gary Sheffield likely won't be without a team for long.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway Series appears quite unlikely]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/subway-series-appears-quite-unlikely.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are you dreaming of a Subway Series this October? 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The 24-year-old left-hander is one of two pitchers still competing for the fifth spot in the starting rotation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2115.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they're ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and ace Cole Hamel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2116.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There wasn't much chance the Phillies were going to forget about winning the World Series last season. 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Happ. Park was impressive in Grapefruit Lea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 9, Blue Jays 1]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-9-blue-jays-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Myers had a strong outing in his final spring appearance and earned the opening-day start for the Philadelphia Phillies for the third straight year.Myers held Toronto to one run on three hits in four innings, leading the Phillies to a 9-1 win over t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies release OF Jenkins]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-release-of-jenkins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Geoff Jenkins, who had a key hit for Philadelphia in the resumption of Game 5 of last year's World Series, is no longer a Phillie.The Phillies released Jenkins on Tuesday, giving them 29 players as Saturday's deadline approaches for the team to set its 25]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies part ways with outfielder Jenkins]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-part-ways-with-outfielder-jenkins.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Geoff Jenkins, who had a key hit for Philadelphia in the resumption of Game 5 of last year's World Series, is no longer a Phillie.The Phillies released Jenkins on Tuesday, giving them 29 players as Saturday's deadline approaches for the team to set its 25]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A long, strange trip for Nats]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/a-long-strange-trip-for-nats.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Grapefruit League is always an exercise in resilience, a month spent crisscrossing the highways of Florida for exhibition games at ballparks across the state.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Angels tried, but couldn't move fifth outfielder]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sources-angels-tried-but-couldn-t-move-fifth-outfielder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. Naturally, they're trying to deal Gary Matthews Jr. But where? Ken Rosenthal tells you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2108.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There wasn't much chance the Phillies were going to forget about winning the World Series last season. But, just in case, there were signs everywhere at their spring training complex to remind them. Now, though, they must put October's excitement in the p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2109.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels will not make the Opening Day start, pitching coach Rich Dubee said. The announcement came March 30 after Hamels was hit hard in a four-inning outing against Yankees minor-leaguers. Hamels, slowed by a sore elbow earlier in the spring, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2110.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they're ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and ace Cole Hamel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Halos tried, but couldn't move fifth outfielder]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sources-halos-tried-but-couldn-t-move-fifth-outfielder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Angels owe their fifth OF $33 million. Naturally, they're trying to deal Gary Matthews Jr. But where? Ken Rosenthal tells you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 13, Astros 3]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-13-astros-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park made his final bid for the No. 5 spot in the Philadelphia Phillies' rotation, working effectively into the sixth inning of a 13-3 win over the Houston Astros on Monday.Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, Eric Bruntlett all had home runs off Houston s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-30]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-2113.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Philadelphia Phillies ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 5 Atlanta, 8:05 p.m.April 7 Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.April 8 Atlanta, 3:05 p.m.April 10 at Colorado, 4:10 p.m.April 11 at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.April 12 at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.April 13 at Washington, 3:05 p.m.Apr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosenthal hands out the preseason hardware]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/rosenthal-hands-out-the-preseason-hardware.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yovani Gallardo for NL Cy Young? Grady Sizemore for AL MVP? Ken Rosenthal has some stunners in his preseason predictions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 3, Phillies 1]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/red-sox-3-phillies-1.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jon Lester pitched five solid innings and Chris Carter hit his sixth home run of spring training, sending the Boston Red Sox over the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 Sunday.A week before the World Series champion Phillies play Atlanta in the major league opener]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2105.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There wasn't much chance the Phillies were going to forget about winning the World Series last season. But, just in case, there were signs everywhere at their spring training complex to remind them. Now, though, they must put October's excitement in the p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2106.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley's health was a major issue for the Phillies when spring training began. Not anymore. Utley, who underwent right hip surgery Nov. 24, has proven he's ready to start the season. Through March 27, he was batting .320 (8-for-25) in Grapefruit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2107.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they're ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and ace Cole Hamel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2100.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There wasn't much chance the Phillies were going to forget about winning the World Series last season. But, just in case, there were signs everywhere at their spring training complex to remind them. Now, though, they must put October's excitement in the p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2101.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley's health was a major issue for the Phillies when spring training began. Not anymore. Utley, who underwent right hip surgery Nov. 24, has proven he's ready to start the season. Through March 27, he was batting .320 (8-for-25) in Grapefruit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2102.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they're ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and ace Cole Hamel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 10, Phillies 4]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/pirates-10-phillies-4.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andrew McCutchen is trying to push up the timetable for his arrival in Pittsburgh.McCutchen, the former first-round draft pick targeted to begin the season in Triple-A, homered and hit three doubles while going 5-for-5, leading Ian Snell and the Pirates o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2092.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. Both 2B Chase Utley and 3B Pedro Feliz proved they're ready to open the season on time after having offseason surgeries, and ace Cole Hamel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2093.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There wasn't much chance the Phillies were going to forget about winning the World Series last season. But, just in case, there were signs everywhere at their spring training complex to remind them. Now, though, they must put October's excitement in the p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2094.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley's health was a major issue for the Phillies when spring training began. Not anymore. Utley, who underwent right hip surgery Nov. 24, has proven he's ready to start the season. Through March 27, he was batting .320 (8-for-25) in Grapefruit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Series champion Phillies thinking repeat]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/world-series-champion-phillies-thinking-repeat.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While delirious fans celebrated the city's first major sports championship in a quarter century, postseason hero Cole Hamels was looking ahead."One thing I can't wait to do is go down Broad Street for that parade again and again and again," Hamels told th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies get LHP Taschner for C Paulino]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-get-lhp-taschner-for-c-paulino.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies acquired reliever Jack Taschner from the San Francisco Giants on Friday for catcher Ronny Paulino.Taschner was 3-2 with a 4.88 ERA in 67 games last season. He gives the Phillies another left-hander in the bullpen to go with Scott]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astros 6, Phillies 5]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/astros-6-phillies-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Miguel Tejada was relieved to be back on the baseball field Friday after spending a day in a Washington court, where he was sentenced to one year of probation for misleading Congress.And for the first time this spring Tejada flashed the skills that made h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memo to N.Y. skippers: Start fast ... or else]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/memo-to-n-y-skippers-start-fast-or-else.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After expensive offseasons, the Mets and Yanks need instant results. Bob Klapisch says that puts a lot of heat on the skippers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 10, Phillies 2 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/yankees-10-phillies-2-2099.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hideki Matsui hit one of four New York home runs, offsetting consecutive long balls by Chase Utley and Ryan Howard and leading the Yankees to a 10-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.Utley hit his second home run in two games and Ryan Howard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2085.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2086.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the World Baseball Classic lurched toward its semifinal round, injuries were dominating the tournament. After Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom (strained rotator cuff), Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (strained abdominal muscle) and Braves third base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2087.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kyle Kendrick, considered the favorite for the No. 5 spot in the Phillies rotation heading into spring training, was optioned to the team's minor league camp. He posted a 9.20 ERA in Grapefruit League action. RHP Chan Ho Park, LHP J.A. Happ and RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 10, Phillies 2]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/yankees-10-phillies-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hideki Matsui hit one of four New York home runs, offsetting consecutive long balls by Chase Utley and Ryan Howard and leading the Yankees to a 10-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.Utley hit his second home run in two games and Ryan Howard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yankees 10, Phillies 2 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/yankees-10-phillies-2-2089.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hideki Matsui hit one of four New York home runs, offsetting consecutive long balls by Chase Utley and Ryan Howard and leading the Yankees to a 10-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.Utley hit his second home run in two games and Ryan Howard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera-2090.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-2091.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Philadelphia Phillies ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 5 Atlanta, 8:05 p.m.April 7 Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.April 8 Atlanta, 3:05 p.m.April 10 at Colorado, 4:10 p.m.April 11 at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.April 12 at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.April 13 at Washington, 3:05 p.m.Apr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starter Park Allows Standards to Slip ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/starter-park-allows-standards-to-slip-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff Reporter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2079.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2080.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the World Baseball Classic lurched toward its semifinal round, injuries were dominating the tournament. After Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom (strained rotator cuff), Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (strained abdominal muscle) and Braves third base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2081.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kyle Kendrick, considered the favorite for the No. 5 spot in the Phillies rotation heading into spring training, was optioned to the team's minor league camp. He posted a 9.20 ERA in Grapefruit League action. RHP Chan Ho Park, LHP J.A. Happ and RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notes: Yanks appear open to moving Cabrera]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/notes-yanks-appear-open-to-moving-cabrera.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-2083.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Philadelphia Phillies ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 5 Atlanta, 8:05 p.m.April 7 Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.April 8 Atlanta, 3:05 p.m.April 10 at Colorado, 4:10 p.m.April 11 at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.April 12 at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.April 13 at Washington, 3:05 p.m.Apr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your team will win the Series ... in one sentence]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/why-your-team-will-win-the-series-in-one-sentence.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You want optimism, but don't have much time? Let Dayn Perry tell you how your team can win the World Series ... in one sentence.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2070.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the World Baseball Classic lurched toward its semifinal round, injuries were dominating the tournament. After Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom (strained rotator cuff), Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (strained abdominal muscle) and Braves third base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2071.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kyle Kendrick, considered the favorite for the No. 5 spot in the Phillies rotation heading into spring training, was optioned to the team's minor league camp. He posted a 9.20 ERA in Grapefruit League action. RHP Chan Ho Park, LHP J.A. Happ and RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2072.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cole Hamels tests elbow in minor league game]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cole-hamels-tests-elbow-in-minor-league-game.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies ace Cole Hamels pitched in a minor league game Tuesday, his first start since experiencing elbow tightness last week.The World Series MVP threw 3 2-3 scoreless innings against Pittsburgh Pirates minor leaguers at Philadelphia's spring training co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 7, Blue Jays 6]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-7-blue-jays-6.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley hit his first home run since hip surgery and Chan Ho Park made his latest bid for a rotation spot, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rally past the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 on Tuesday.Utley drove in three runs, two on a homer off closer B.J. Ryan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils' Hamels tests elbow in minor league game]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-hamels-tests-elbow-in-minor-league-game.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies ace Cole Hamels says he feels good after his first start since experiencing elbow tightness last week.The World Series MVP threw 3 2-3 scoreless innings in a minor league game Tuesday at Philadelphia's spring training complex. It was his first ga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6-2076.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. 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After Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom (strained rotator cuff), Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (strained abdominal muscle) and Braves third base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2065.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kyle Kendrick, considered the favorite for the No. 5 spot in the Phillies rotation heading into spring training, was optioned to the team's minor league camp. He posted a 9.20 ERA in Grapefruit League action. RHP Chan Ho Park, LHP J.A. Happ and RHP ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2066.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitions won't end on April 6]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/competitions-won-t-end-on-april-6.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obsessed with who'll be the Yanks' starting CF on April 6? Don't be. Ken Rosenthal says battles like this won't end on Opening Day.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 8, Yankees 3]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-8-yankees-3.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.A. Happ limited the Yankees to an earned run in an impressive audition for the fifth spot in the Phillies' rotation, and Philadelphia beat New York 8-3 Monday."(Happ) continues to show us a lot of good, believe me," Philadelphia pitching coach Rich Dube]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils option RHP Kendrick to minor league camp]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-option-rhp-kendrick-to-minor-league-camp.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies optioned right-hander Kyle Kendrick to their minor league camp on Monday, cutting the candidates for the final spot in the rotation to three.Kendrick, who has won 21 games in the Phillies rotation since June 2007, was competing f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA ill-served by Johnson]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/team-usa-ill-served-by-johnson.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Letting Adam Dunn hit in the fifth was only one of Davey Johnson's absurd decisions in Team USA's loss, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. won't win without taking WBC seriously]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/u-s-won-t-win-without-taking-wbc-seriously.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third place? The U.S. should be ashamed.Maybe now American baseball will start taking the WBC seriously, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks should be fine when Jeter vacates shortstop]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/yanks-should-be-fine-when-jeter-vacates-shortstop.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Derek Jeter isn't getting any younger. And given what the Yanks have on the farm, Ken Rosenthal says they may make a request.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox 3, Phillies 0]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/red-sox-3-phillies-0.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Beckett was sharp against the Philadelphia Phillies.The Red Sox ace allowed four hits in five innings Sunday, leading Boston to a 3-0 victory over the World Series champions."They have a really good team. 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But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2063.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the World Baseball Classic lurched toward its semifinal round, injuries were dominating the tournament. After Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom (strained rotator cuff), Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (strained abdominal muscle) and Braves third base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA members reach out to youths]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/team-usa-members-reach-out-to-youths.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With fewer blacks in baseball, Jimmy Rollins and other stars are taking action. That's great for the entire sport, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins 2, Phillies 1]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/twins-2-phillies-1.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Kendrick kept himself in the race for the final spot in Philadelphia's rotation.The 24-year-old right-hander pitched his best game of spring training Saturday in the Phillies' 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Kendrick allowed two runs and five hits i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2053.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels got an anti-inflammatory injection in his balky left elbow last week, but team physician Michael Ciccotti didn't detect damage to any ligaments or tendons. That's good news for the Phillies, although pitching coach Rich Dubee said Hamels]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2054.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2055.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the World Baseball Classic lurched toward its semifinal round, injuries were dominating the tournament. 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After Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom (strained rotator cuff), Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (strained abdominal muscle) and Braves third base]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manuel: Phillies' Condrey 'a staff saver']]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/manuel-phillies-condrey-a-staff-saver-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Clay Condrey's work goes largely unnoticed.The 33-year-old Philadelphia Phillies pitcher gets the ball after Cole Hamels and before Brad Lidge. 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But in the NL East, Bob Klapisch says, that stuff won't fly.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' Jenkins changing approach as part-timer]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-jenkins-changing-approach-as-part-timer.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Geoff Jenkins is not competing for a job at spring training. He will fly north to Philadelphia when the Phillies break camp in two weeks.But even though his job is secure, he's hoping to rebound from what was arguably his toughest individual season.In his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2039.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels, who has been slowed by an inflamed left elbow, played long-toss on March 19 and reported no problems. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2041.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Kendrick won 21 of his first 50 major league starts because of his signature sinker. Now, it's no longer enough. Kendrick, a 24-year-old right-hander, is vying to be the No. 5 starter in the Phillies' rotation. But he is losing the battle, just as he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 5, Marlins 1]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-5-marlins-1.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Blanton had his best start of spring training, allowing just one hit over six scoreless innings for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 5-1 win over the Florida Marlins on Thursday."He threw strikes," manager Charlie Manuel said. "(Pitching coach Rich) Dub]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closers can't find the keys to the vault]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/closers-can-t-find-the-keys-to-the-vault.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can bank on the best closers to put away games, but they can't bank on blockbuster deals, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening Day lineup starting to take shape]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/opening-day-lineup-starting-to-take-shape.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - The lineup/batting order suspiciously resembled the oneCincinnatiReds manager Dusty Baker probably will be scribbling on his Opening Day lineup card.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2034.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels' left elbow is inflamed but otherwise undamaged, according to team doctor Michael Ciccotti. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA needs Rollins, not Jeter, at short]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/team-usa-needs-rollins-not-jeter-at-short.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What started as a touchy subject is about to develop into a full-blown controversy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA rallies past Puerto Rico to stay alive]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/team-usa-rallies-past-puerto-rico-to-stay-alive.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hobbled and humbled in the World Baseball Classic, Team USA is still swinging.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils' Hamels has no damage in pitching elbow]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-hamels-has-no-damage-in-pitching-elbow.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies ace Cole Hamels will return to camp after a team physician found no damage in his sore left elbow.General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says Dr. Michael Ciccotti reported no structural damage to the joint after looking at the left-hander's pitching elb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 8, Reds 1]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-8-reds-1.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee said he hopes Brett Myers will have a lot of outings this season like the one he had Tuesday."We need about 35 out of him," Dubee said.Myers struck out seven in 5 2-3 shutout innings to lead Philadelphia to an 8-1 victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor: Hamels has no damage in pitching elbow]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/doctor-hamels-has-no-damage-in-pitching-elbow.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies ace Cole Hamels will return to camp after a team physician found no damage in his sore left elbow.General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says Dr. Michael Ciccotti reported no structural damage to the joint after looking at the left-hander's pitching elb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Tosses 4 2/3 Scoreless Innings ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/park-tosses-4-2/3-scoreless-innings-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:29:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff Reporter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 2, Cardinals 1 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-2-cardinals-1-2020.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley sees no reason why he won't be able to play for the Philadelphia Phillies on opening day.The All-Star second baseman went 0-for-2 in his first spring training game since offseason hip surgery and Philadelphia beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2021.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Kendrick won 21 of his first 50 major league starts because of his signature sinker. 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But he is losing the battle, just as he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2011.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley recently performed sliding drills, the last stage of his rehabilitation from Nov. 24 hip surgery, and he expects to play in spring training games as soon as March 17. "I just need to do baseball movements at game speed, and it's hard to r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2012.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates 6, Phillies 5]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/pirates-6-phillies-5.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Blanton bases his progress in spring training on more than just the scoreline.Blanton gave up gave up two runs on five hits in 4 2-3 innings of the Philadelphia Phillies' 6-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, but was pleased with the outing."I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox Sports announces 2009 MLB on FOX schedule]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/fox-sports-announces-2009-mlb-on-fox-schedule.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Game of the Week Begins Saturday, April 11 at New Time: 4 p.m. ET]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pat the Bat' thanks Philly fans in newspaper ads]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-pat-the-bat-thanks-philly-fans-in-newspaper-ads.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:35:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pat Burrell isn't with the Phillies anymore, yet the City of Brotherly Love is still close to his heart.The former Philadelphia slugger took out large ads in two of the city's largest newspapers Friday to thank the fans for their support during his nine s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young John Mayberry hopes to make Phillies roster]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/young-john-mayberry-hopes-to-make-phillies-roster.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[John Mayberry Jr. is creating a name for himself in his first spring training with the Philadelphia Phillies.Mayberry, the son of former Kansas City Royals first baseman John Mayberry, has gone from possible Triple-A project to a player on the cusp of lan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2005.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last month, pitching coach Rich Dubee declared right-hander Kyle Kendrick a slight favorite to win the four-way competition to be the Phillies' fifth starter. And while that may still be the case, Dubee wants to see more before giving Kendrick the job. Sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-2006.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley, coming off November hip surgery, believes he'll be ready to participate in spring games by mid-March. He began taking batting and fielding practice last month. --3B Pedro Feliz, recovering from November back surgery, started swinging a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2007.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays 3, Phillies 2]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/rays-3-phillies-2.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Troy Percival pitched a hitless inning in his first action of spring training, and the Tampa Rays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Thursday.The 39-year-old closer is coming back from an injury plagued season. He made three trips to the disabled list bec]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decisions that must be made this spring]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/decisions-that-must-be-made-this-spring.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Make David Price a starter? Sign Pudge or Pedro? Spring training is about decisions and Tracy Ringolsby has found some critical ones.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1999.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley, coming off November hip surgery, believes he'll be ready to participate in spring games by mid-March. He began taking batting and fielding practice last month. --3B Pedro Feliz, recovering from November back surgery, started swinging a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-2000.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-2001.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last month, pitching coach Rich Dubee declared right-hander Kyle Kendrick a slight favorite to win the four-way competition to be the Phillies' fifth starter. And while that may still be the case, Dubee wants to see more before giving Kendrick the job. Sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 12, Phillies 10]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/braves-12-phillies-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Kendrick's bid to win a spot in the Philadelphia Phillies was set back with an awful outing against the Atlanta Braves.The 24-year-old right-hander was pounded for eight runs and 10 hits in three-plus innings Wednesday during a 12-10 loss to Atlanta,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Spend-some-money-ball]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/under-the-bleachers-spend-some-money-ball.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best MLB writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1994.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last month, pitching coach Rich Dubee declared right-hander Kyle Kendrick a slight favorite to win the four-way competition to be the Phillies' fifth starter. And while that may still be the case, Dubee wants to see more before giving Kendrick the job. Sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1995.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley, coming off November hip surgery, believes he'll be ready to participate in spring games by mid-March. He began taking batting and fielding practice last month. --3B Pedro Feliz, recovering from November back surgery, started swinging a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1996.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No excuse for Dominican performance in WBC]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/no-excuse-for-dominican-performance-in-wbc.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Netherlands stunned the Dominican Republic again and sent them packing. 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Sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1989.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley, coming off November hip surgery, believes he'll be ready to participate in spring games by mid-March. He began taking batting and fielding practice last month. --3B Pedro Feliz, recovering from November back surgery, started swinging a b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1990.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 8, Phillies 4]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/reds-8-phillies-4.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels is right where he wants to be as he prepares to make his first opening-day start.Hamels pitched 2 2-3 innings in his Grapefruit League debut Monday, allowing two runs and two hits in the Philadelphia Phillies' 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Why Yanks can't win]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/under-the-bleachers-why-yanks-can-t-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best MLB writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Chan-ho Continues Sharp Display in Exhibition ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/park-chan-ho-continues-sharp-display-in-exhibition-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff Reporter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves 7, Phillies 2]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/braves-7-phillies-2.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Blanton pitched four good innings for Philadelphia before retreating to the bullpen to get in some more work.After a slow start last season led to a July trade to the Phillies, Blanton wants to be sharp when he makes his first regular-season start nex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanton works 4 solid innings in Phillies' loss]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/blanton-works-4-solid-innings-in-phillies-loss.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joe Blanton pitched four good innings for Philadelphia before retreating to the bullpen to get in some more work.After a slow start last season led to a July trade to the Phillies, Blanton wants to be sharp when he makes his first regular-season start nex]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies C Ruiz back in Panama lineup after injury]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-c-ruiz-back-in-panama-lineup-after-injury.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was back in the lineup for Panama on Sunday, a day after an injury scare.Ruiz was taken out of Panama's first game at the World Baseball Classic on Saturday for precautionary reasons due to a neck strain. But afte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1984.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last month, pitching coach Rich Dubee declared right-hander Kyle Kendrick a slight favorite to win the four-way competition to be the Phillies' fifth starter. And while that may still be the case, Dubee wants to see more before giving Kendrick the job. Sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1985.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley, coming off November hip surgery, believes he'll be ready to participate in spring games by mid-March. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 2B Utley should be ready to play soon 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-2b-utley-should-be-ready-to-play-soon-1987.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:35:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley's recovery from offseason hip surgery is nearly complete.The Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star second baseman continued his daily routine Friday and, barring a setback, should see action in his first Grapefruit League game in the next two weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1976.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last month, pitching coach Rich Dubee declared right-hander Kyle Kendrick a slight favorite to win the four-way competition to be the Phillies' fifth starter. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 2B Utley should be ready to play soon 2009-03-08]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-2b-utley-should-be-ready-to-play-soon-1979.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley's recovery from offseason hip surgery is nearly complete.The Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star second baseman continued his daily routine Friday and, barring a setback, should see action in his first Grapefruit League game in the next two weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 8, Tigers 2]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-8-tigers-2.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard and John Mayberry Jr. hit three-run home runs to power the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-2 win over the Detroit Tigers in Grapefruit League play on Saturday.Mayberry launched his long ball off Detroit starter Edwin Jackson with two outs in the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan still work in progress]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ryan-still-work-in-progress.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching Phillies centre fielder Chris Walker foul off two straight pitches, B.J. Ryan delivered his next one inside and found himself in yet another spring training predicament - two runners on and a full count against a once-promising prospect wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1970.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last month, pitching coach Rich Dubee declared right-hander Kyle Kendrick a slight favorite to win the four-way competition to be the Phillies' fifth starter. And while that may still be the case, Dubee wants to see more before giving Kendrick the job. Sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1971.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF John Mayberry Jr. continues to impress the Phillies. Mayberry, who has a chance to make the team as a right-handed pinch hitter, belted a home run against Team Canada in an exhibition last week. Through March 5, Mayberry was 6-for-17 (.353) with one ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1972.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Jays 4, Phillies 3]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/blue-jays-4-phillies-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roy Halladay looks ready to start the season.The ace right-hander struck out four in three shutout innings and Wayne Lydon's single snapped an eighth-inning tie to lift the Toronto Blue Jays over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 on Friday night."I'm starting]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 2B Utley should be ready to play soon]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-2b-utley-should-be-ready-to-play-soon.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley's recovery from offseason hip surgery is nearly complete.The Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star second baseman continued his daily routine Friday and, barring a setback, should see action in his first Grapefruit League game in the next two weeks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets have Madoff to thank for no Manny]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-have-madoff-to-thank-for-no-manny.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hey Mets fans, want to know why you missed out on Manny Ramirez? Bob Klapisch blames one of history's biggest con men.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[This could be the beginning of A-Rod's breakdown]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-a-rod-s-breakdown.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget about mental pressure, the Yanks have another type of A-Rod breakdown to sweat. It's time to worry, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1965.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Eaton is eager to move on from his two-year disappointment in Philadelphia, but he expressed regret that he wasn't able to pitch more effectively. He was released by the Phillies on Feb. 27, and he signed a minor league deal with Baltimore on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1966.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1967.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For weeks, Shane Victorino has insisted he's focused more on preparing to play for the Phillies this season than possibly being named to the United States' team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. That doesn't mean, though, that he isn't interested i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chipper Jones has three-run homer for USA]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/chipper-jones-has-three-run-homer-for-usa.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chipper Jones helped give the United States a win over the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies, hitting a three-run homer in a 9-6 victory Thursday.Jones' homer was the fourth straight hit off Philadelphia right-hander Kyle Kendrick and turned a 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1958.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Eaton is eager to move on from his two-year disappointment in Philadelphia, but he expressed regret that he wasn't able to pitch more effectively. He was released by the Phillies on Feb. 27, and he signed a minor league deal with Baltimore on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1959.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1960.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For weeks, Shane Victorino has insisted he's focused more on preparing to play for the Phillies this season than possibly being named to the United States' team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. That doesn't mean, though, that he isn't interested i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels throws 2 scoreless innings for Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hamels-throws-2-scoreless-innings-for-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels returned to the mound for the first time since helping the Philadelphia Phillies win the World Series and pitched two scoreless innings in a 9-2 win over Canada on Wednesday."It was nice to get out there against a team that's competitive," sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did McCourts beat the mighty Boras?]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/how-did-mccourts-beat-the-mighty-boras-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Early in this saga, Manny Ramirez compared the market for his services to the price of gas. Turns out he was right, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise, A-Rod's done it again]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/surprise-a-rod-s-done-it-again.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think that last month would have taught A-Rod to zip his lips. Nope. Mike Vaccaro says now he's zinged his captain.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA has time dilemma for its SS combo]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/team-usa-has-time-dilemma-for-its-ss-combo.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team USA has a problem: Dividing time for Jimmy Rollins and Derek Jeter. Ken Rosenthal says it's up to another star SS to solve it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1953.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For weeks, Shane Victorino has insisted he's focused more on preparing to play for the Phillies this season than possibly being named to the United States' team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. That doesn't mean, though, that he isn't interested i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1954.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Eaton is eager to move on from his two-year disappointment in Philadelphia, but he expressed regret that he wasn't able to pitch more effectively. He was released by the Phillies on Feb. 27, and he signed a minor league deal with Baltimore on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1955.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corey Koskie thrilled Team Canada called ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/corey-koskie-thrilled-team-canada-called-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Koskie has repeatedly walked into door frames over the past 2 1/2 years. He's gotten dizzy strolling through the mall. He's felt nauseous watching hockey or 24 on TV. He's gotten excruciating headaches while playing with his three boys.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team USA out to prove '06 flop was a fluke]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/team-usa-out-to-prove-06-flop-was-a-fluke.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Embarrassing. Sorry. Weak. They all describe Team USA's WBC flop in '06. Gerry Fraley says a new group is bent on a different result.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koskie can't wait to play for Canada ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/koskie-can-t-wait-to-play-for-canada-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Corey Koskie has repeatedly walked into door frames over the past 2 1/2 years. He's gotten dizzy strolling through the mall. He's felt nauseous watching hockey or 24 on TV. He's gotten excruciating headaches while playing with his three boys.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1946.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Eaton is eager to move on from his two-year disappointment in Philadelphia, but he expressed regret that he wasn't able to pitch more effectively. He was released by the Phillies on Feb. 27, and he signed a minor league deal with Baltimore on M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1947.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1948.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For weeks, Shane Victorino has insisted he's focused more on preparing to play for the Phillies this season than possibly being named to the United States' team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. That doesn't mean, though, that he isn't interested i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 12, Blue Jays 7]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-12-blue-jays-7.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez is starting to show the Phillies what he is capable of doing with a bat.Ibanez hit two doubles, Ryan Howard drove a two-run homer off the light tower beyond the right-center field fence and Philadelphia beat the Toronto Blue Jays 12-7 Monday."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibanez a hit for Philadelphia]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ibanez-a-hit-for-philadelphia.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez is starting to show the Phillies what he is capable of doing with a bat.Ibanez hit two doubles, Ryan Howard drove a two-run homer off the light tower beyond the right-center field fence and Philadelphia beat the Toronto Blue Jays 12-7 Monday."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 7, Braves 3 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-7-braves-3-1951.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Myers reported to spring training about 35 pounds lighter than he weighed when the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series last year.His secret? Hard work and a few changes to his routine.I'll make smarter choices drinking beer," he said. "Instea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 7, Braves 3 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-7-braves-3-1940.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brett Myers reported to spring training about 35 pounds lighter than he weighed when the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series last year.His secret? Hard work and a few changes to his routine.I'll make smarter choices drinking beer," he said. "Instea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1941.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Eaton is eager to move on from his two-year disappointment in Philadelphia, but he expressed regret that he wasn't able to pitch more effectively. He was released by the Phillies on Feb. 27. Eaton went 10-10 with a 6.29 ERA in 2007, and from th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1942.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1943.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For weeks, Shane Victorino has insisted he's focused more on preparing to play for the Phillies this season than possibly being named to the United States' team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. That doesn't mean, though, that he isn't interested i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher Eaton released by Phillies 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/pitcher-eaton-released-by-phillies-1944.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Adam Eaton was released Friday by the Philadelphia Phillies, who owe the right-hander $9 million.The 31-year-old was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA and a .310 opponents' batting average in 19 starts and two relief appearances last year. During a demotion to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1935.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Adam Eaton is eager to move on from his two-year disappointment in Philadelphia, but he expressed regret that he wasn't able to pitch more effectively. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1937.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For weeks, Shane Victorino has insisted he's focused more on preparing to play for the Phillies this season than possibly being named to the United States' team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. That doesn't mean, though, that he isn't interested i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies 12, Rays 5]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-12-rays-5.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one game, at least, Philadelphia Phillies fans got to cheer Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell again.Howard hit his first home run of the spring, Burrell got a warm reception in his first game against Philadelphia and the Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher Eaton released by Phillies 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/pitcher-eaton-released-by-phillies-1939.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Adam Eaton was released Friday by the Philadelphia Phillies, who owe the right-hander $9 million.The 31-year-old was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA and a .310 opponents' batting average in 19 starts and two relief appearances last year. During a demotion to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reds 10, Phillies 3]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/reds-10-phillies-3.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Joey Votto homered and hit an RBI single Friday as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-3.The World Series champion Phillies are 0-3 in spring training and have scored a total of seven runs.Reds starter Bronson Arroyo gave up a run in two]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right-hander Adam Eaton released by Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/right-hander-adam-eaton-released-by-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Eaton's stay with the Phillies ended Friday when the team released the right-hander, who is owed $9 million by Philadelphia."I don't think upset is the right word," Eaton said. "Underachieve? Yeah. The expectations for both sides coming in were unrea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitcher Eaton released by Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/pitcher-eaton-released-by-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pitcher Adam Eaton was released Friday by the Philadelphia Phillies, who owe the right-hander $9 million.The 31-year-old was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA and a .310 opponents' batting average in 19 starts and two relief appearances last year. During a demotion to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1932.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Jimmy Rollins wasn't going to get involved. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond looks sharp as Jays beat Phillies ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/richmond-looks-sharp-as-jays-beat-phillies-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pre-game festivities began with four U.S. Special Forces members parachuting into Bright House Field and ended with the Phillie Phanatic getting a little too grabby with a Hooters waitress who had just thrown out one of the ceremonial first pitches.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spectacle didn't distract Richmond against Phillies ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/spectacle-didn-t-distract-richmond-against-phillies-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pre-game festivities began with four U.S. Special Forces members parachuting into Bright House Field, and ended with the Phillie Phanatic getting a little too grabby with a Hooters waitress who had just thrown out one of the ceremonial first pitches.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1924.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Jimmy Rollins wasn't going to get involved. 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Happ each tossed two shutout innings for the Philadelphia Phillies in their 6-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday."These are two kids that want to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rays make the most sense in the East]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/rays-make-the-most-sense-in-the-east.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks got CC, Tex and A.J. The Sox are still formidable. So why does Ken Rosenthal say Tampa is the safe bet in the East?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1913.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley continues to express optimism he'll be ready to play in the April season-opener after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery Nov. 24. 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Rather, it's a history of recent flops down the stretchaccording to Joel Sherman.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing arms race]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/losing-arms-race.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stellar pitching staff that might have been was long ago pushed out of the equation for the Canadian national team, leaving manager Ernie Whitt to squeeze all he can from the unsung staff that is at the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-1909.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:36:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Philadelphia Phillies ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 5 Atlanta, 8:05 p.m.April 7 Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.April 8 Atlanta, 3:05 p.m.April 10 at Colorado, 4:10 p.m.April 11 at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.April 12 at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.April 13 at Washington, 3:05 p.m.Apr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1910.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:36:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. 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But he just couldn't help himself.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1907.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley continues to express optimism he'll be ready to play in the April season-opener after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery Nov. 24. Utley has progressed to hitting underhanded soft tosses in the batting cage and expects to be ready to face]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' offense has room for improvement]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-offense-has-room-for-improvement.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel earned his reputation in baseball as a hitting coach, so it's no wonder the Philadelphia manager takes it personally when his offense struggles.Despite a star-studded lineup that featured Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Pat Burr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1902.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1903.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley continues to express optimism he'll be ready to play in the April season-opener after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery Nov. 24. Utley has progressed to hitting underhanded soft tosses in the batting cage and expects to be ready to face]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1904.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:36:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Jimmy Rollins wasn't going to get involved. In the latest oral volley with the New York Mets, Rollins was content to sit back, smile and let the Phillies' World Series championship do the talking. But he just couldn't help himself.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1899.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1900.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley continues to express optimism he'll be ready to play in the April season-opener after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery Nov. 24. Utley has progressed to hitting underhanded soft tosses in the batting cage and expects to be ready to face]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1901.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Jimmy Rollins wasn't going to get involved. In the latest oral volley with the New York Mets, Rollins was content to sit back, smile and let the Phillies' World Series championship do the talking. But he just couldn't help himself.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1895.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1896.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley continues to express optimism he'll be ready to play in the April season-opener after undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery Nov. 24. Utley has progressed to hitting underhanded soft tosses in the batting cage and expects to be ready to face]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1897.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Jimmy Rollins wasn't going to get involved. In the latest oral volley with the New York Mets, Rollins was content to sit back, smile and let the Phillies' World Series championship do the talking. But he just couldn't help himself.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidge has tough task following perfect season]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/lidge-has-tough-task-following-perfect-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Join a new team. Convert every save. Strike out the final batter in the World Series.Brad Lidge's first season with the Philadelphia Phillies played out better than anyone could've imagined. What can Mr. Perfect do for a sequel?"This is baseball," Lidge s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils' Utley may return for Opening Day]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-utley-may-return-for-opening-day.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley rattled off a list of postseason memories without mentioning his defensive gem in the World Series clincher.No surprise there. The three-time All-Star second baseman is one of the most unassuming star athletes in any sport.Utley played a major]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1892.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In October, as the Phillies were rolling to the World Series championship, right-hander Adam Eaton was persona non grata at Citizens Bank Park. This spring, he's the elephant in the clubhouse at Bright House Field. Eaton, who was excluded from the Phillie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1893.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Miguel Cairo signed a minor league deal with the Phillies, and he will compete will fellow non-roster invitees Marcus Giles and Pablo Ozuna for a reserve role. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1887.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In October, as the Phillies were rolling to the World Series championship, right-hander Adam Eaton was persona non grata at Citizens Bank Park. This spring, he's the elephant in the clubhouse at Bright House Field. Eaton, who was excluded from the Phillie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1888.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Miguel Cairo signed a minor league deal with the Phillies, and he will compete will fellow non-roster invitees Marcus Giles and Pablo Ozuna for a reserve role. 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He opened with a joke and ad-libbed the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1884.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In October, as the Phillies were rolling to the World Series championship, right-hander Adam Eaton was persona non grata at Citizens Bank Park. This spring, he's the elephant in the clubhouse at Bright House Field. Eaton, who was excluded from the Phillie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1885.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Miguel Cairo signed a minor league deal with the Phillies, and he will compete will fellow non-roster invitees Marcus Giles and Pablo Ozuna for a reserve role. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1877.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In October, as the Phillies were rolling to the World Series championship, right-hander Adam Eaton was persona non grata at Citizens Bank Park. This spring, he's the elephant in the clubhouse at Bright House Field. Eaton, who was excluded from the Phillie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1878.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Miguel Cairo signed a minor league deal with the Phillies, and he will compete will fellow non-roster invitees Marcus Giles and Pablo Ozuna for a reserve role. 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Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibanez excited to be with Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ibanez-excited-to-be-with-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez put on his new Phillies uniform for the first time and thought about some of the star players who wore the red pinstripes in the past."Growing up as a kid, I watched this team with Mike Schmidt, Larry Bowa, (Garry) Maddox, Pete Rose," Ibanez s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New and improved Howard just got better]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/new-and-improved-howard-just-got-better.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard will make $54 million in 3 years for one reason: home runs. Ken Rosenthal says the slugger is working on reason No. 2.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick leads in race for spot in Phils' rotation]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/kendrick-leads-in-race-for-spot-in-phils-rotation.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kyle Kendrick isn't the same gullible guy who thought the Philadelphia Phillies traded him to a Japanese team last year.The 24-year-old pitcher has more legitimate concerns this spring than worrying about pranks. 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Howard said he has dropped about 20 pounds since the World Series, slimming down to about 250. He has been in the Tampa area since Jan. 5, training at the exclusive Saddle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1875.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1876.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In October, as the Phillies were rolling to the World Series championship, right-hander Adam Eaton was persona non grata at Citizens Bank Park. This spring, he's the elephant in the clubhouse at Bright House Field. Eaton, who was excluded from the Phillie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romero having tough time accepting 50-game ban]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/romero-having-tough-time-accepting-50-game-ban.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When J.C. Romero returns to the mound after serving a 50-game suspension, the Philadelphia Phillies reliever surely will hear some boos, steroid chants and other derisive insults.The 32-year-old lefty is ready, but wants it known he does not consider hims]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1869.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard was noticeably leaner when he reported to spring training Feb. 13. Howard said he has dropped about 20 pounds since the World Series, slimming down to about 250. He has been in the Tampa area since Jan. 5, training at the exclusive Saddle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1870.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1871.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In October, as the Phillies were rolling to the World Series championship, right-hander Adam Eaton was persona non grata at Citizens Bank Park. This spring, he's the elephant in the clubhouse at Bright House Field. Eaton, who was excluded from the Phillie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1864.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard was noticeably leaner when he reported to spring training Feb. 13. Howard said he has dropped about 20 pounds since the World Series, slimming down to about 250. He has been in the Tampa area since Jan. 5, training at the exclusive Saddle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1865.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-14]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1866.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In October, as the Phillies were rolling to the World Series championship, right-hander Adam Eaton was persona non grata at Citizens Bank Park. 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Eaton, who was excluded from the Phillie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lighter and richer, Phillies' Howard ready to rip]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/lighter-and-richer-phillies-howard-ready-to-rip.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The man with arguably the most lethal power stroke in baseball wielded a wide smile and a lighter frame on Friday.A noticeably trimmer Ryan Howard worked out at the Philadelphia Phillies' spring training facilities at Bright House Field, five days after a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defending champion Phillies face few questions]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/defending-champion-phillies-face-few-questions.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It didn't take long after the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series for players to start talking about doing it again.Their eyes were still stinging from the champagne and their championship T-shirts were drenched from the bubbly when the word "repea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1861.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies hoisted the World Series trophy and were hailed in a long-awaited parade down Broad Street. 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Howard ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1863.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1857.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies hoisted the World Series trophy and were hailed in a long-awaited parade down Broad Street. A repeat performance won't be easy. Winning back-to-back championships has not been done since the New York Yankees captured three straight titles fro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1858.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard no longer has to worry about contentious arbitration hearings after the slugger and the Phillies agreed to a three-year, $54,000 deal. When the new contract expires, Howard will be eligible for free agency after the 2011 season. Howard ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1859.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manuel helped the Phillies stay loose ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/manuel-helped-the-phillies-stay-loose-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second of three partsWINTER HAVEN, Fla. - When he's sitting in the dugout wearing red pinstripes, Charlie Manuel insists on living in the now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Donnellon: Baseball politics in Clearwater ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sam-donnellon-baseball-politics-in-clearwater-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - The mayor's breakfast is tomorrow here at Lenny's, the popular diner that, unlike many others, never wavered when its allegiances were put to the test last October.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manuel looking for an encore ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/manuel-looking-for-an-encore-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Third of three parts]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies keep relief options open ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-keep-relief-options-open-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that Ryan Howard is signed to a three-year deal and the team's payroll is above $130 million, the Phillies are done dealing, right? Not necessarily.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1854.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard no longer has to worry about contentious arbitration hearings after the slugger and the Phillies agreed to a three-year, $54,000 deal. When the new contract expires, Howard will be eligible for free agency after the 2011 season. Howard ha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1855.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1856.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies hoisted the World Series trophy and were hailed in a long-awaited parade down Broad Street. A repeat performance won't be easy. Winning back-to-back championships has not been done since the New York Yankees captured three straight titles fro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1847.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard no longer has to worry about contentious arbitration hearings after the slugger and the Phillies agreed to a three-year, $54,000 deal. When the new contract expires, Howard will be eligible for free agency after the 2011 season. 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Winning back-to-back championships has not been done since the New York Yankees captured three straight titles fro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies, Howard avoid arbitration with 3-year, $54 million deal ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-howard-avoid-arbitration-with-3-year-54-million-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - Ryan Howard was never going anywhere, so you don't have to apologize if the speculation about his future was beginning to wear on you. Despite the Phillies' inability to avoid the arbitration table last season, the slugging first basema]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Howard, Phillies agree on 3-year contract]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ryan-howard-phillies-agree-on-3-year-contract.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard just wanted to concentrate on baseball this spring. No squabbles over his contract. No daily questions about his future.The big slugger got his wish - and a hefty raise, too.Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a $54 million, three-y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING  NL Central ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/spring-training-nl-central-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO Cubs (Mesa, Ariz.)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard, Phils agree on 3-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/howard-phils-agree-on-3-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard has agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies - avoiding a potentially contentious arbitration hearing.Howard, the 2006 NL MVP, led the majors with 48 homers and 146 RBIs last season while helping the Phillies]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1844.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kyle Kendrick won 21 games for the Phillies over the past two seasons, although that can be easy to forget. Last September, Kendrick fumbled his spot in the rotation, and he will have to win it back in a four-pitcher competition during spring traini]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1845.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1846.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies hoisted the World Series trophy and were hailed in a long-awaited parade down Broad Street. A repeat performance won't be easy. Winning back-to-back championships has not been done since the New York Yankees captured three straight titles fro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A portrait of Charlie Manuel ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/a-portrait-of-charlie-manuel-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The temperature hovered around the freezing point in central Florida on Thursday morning. It was cold enough to threaten local strawberry crops. Cold enough to see your breath. Cold enough to cancel Charlie Manuel's round of golf.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1836.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kyle Kendrick won 21 games for the Phillies over the past two seasons, although that can be easy to forget. Last September, Kendrick fumbled his spot in the rotation, and he will have to win it back in a four-pitcher competition during spring traini]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1837.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1838.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies hoisted the World Series trophy and were hailed in a long-awaited parade down Broad Street. A repeat performance won't be easy. Winning back-to-back championships has not been done since the New York Yankees captured three straight titles fro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-1839.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 Philadelphia Phillies ScheduleAll Times EDTApril 5 Atlanta, 8:05 p.m.April 7 Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.April 8 Atlanta, 3:05 p.m.April 10 at Colorado, 4:10 p.m.April 11 at Colorado, 8:10 p.m.April 12 at Colorado, 3:10 p.m.April 13 at Washington, 3:05 p.m.Apr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1830.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Kyle Kendrick won 21 games for the Phillies over the past two seasons, although that can be easy to forget. Last September, Kendrick fumbled his spot in the rotation, and he will have to win it back in a four-pitcher competition during spring traini]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1831.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But as they enter spring training, the Phillies still have questions. Who will be their No. 5 starter? Who will be their]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1832.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies hoisted the World Series trophy and were hailed in a long-awaited parade down Broad Street. A repeat performance won't be easy. Winning back-to-back championships has not been done since the New York Yankees captured three straight titles fro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hapless Texas Rangers Turn to their Farm System ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/the-hapless-texas-rangers-turn-to-their-farm-system-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a cold Thursday night in mid-January, and two police SUVs pull up in front of an Academy Sports and Outdoors store in North Richland Hills, an otherwise peaceful community between Dallas and Fort Worth. 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They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1827.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Eaton spent more than a month in the minors last season. He watched the playoffs and World Series from his suburban Seattle home. He wasn't even invited to the Phillies' victory parade down Broad Street. And now, despite his hefty salary, he isn't a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1828.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Carlos Ruiz has changed his mind (again) and will play for his native Panama in the World Baseball Classic, a decision confirmed by his agent, Marc Kligman. After initially telling Team Panama officials that he would play in the March tournament, Ruiz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NL Hot Stove: Cubs still have work to do]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/nl-hot-stove-cubs-still-have-work-to-do.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GM Jim Hendry has the Cubs looking strong in a deflated National League. Tracy Ringolsby says Chicago is still missing one key piece.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARDS, RAYS GIVE HOPE TO SEATTLE ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cards-rays-give-hope-to-seattle-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IF KURT WARNER were half the tackler that he was a thrower, we'd still be washing guacamole dip off ceilings and rugs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies shortstop Rollins preparing to play for USA in World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-shortstop-rollins-preparing-to-play-for-usa-in-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - Anybody hoping for "Jimmy Rollins vs. the Mets Part III" left the conference call to promote the World Baseball Classic disappointed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Manny's agent, Dodgers' GM still talking]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sources-manny-s-agent-dodgers-gm-still-talking.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers' one-year, $25 million offer to free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez included an unspecified amount of deferred money, according to major-league sources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1822.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1823.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Eaton spent more than a month in the minors last season. He watched the playoffs and World Series from his suburban Seattle home. He wasn't even invited to the Phillies' victory parade down Broad Street. And now, despite his hefty salary, he isn't a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1824.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Carlos Ruiz has changed his mind (again) and will play for his native Panama in the World Baseball Classic, a decision confirmed by his agent, Marc Kligman. After initially telling Team Panama officials that he would play in the March tournament, Ruiz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite new ownership, Pads still likely to deal ace]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/despite-new-ownership-pads-still-likely-to-deal-ace.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, Padres fans. 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And now, despite his hefty salary, he isn't a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1817.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Carlos Ruiz has changed his mind (again) and will play for his native Panama in the World Baseball Classic, a decision confirmed by his agent, Marc Kligman. After initially telling Team Panama officials that he would play in the March tournament, Ruiz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1818.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies looking at lefthander Ohman ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-looking-at-lefthander-ohman-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You can add Will Ohman to the list of names that the Phillies have explored in recent weeks as they attempt to fortify both their bullpen and their bench. But there are no indications that the Phillies are close to a deal with the free-agent lefthander, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1811.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Eaton spent more than a month in the minors last season. 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After initially telling Team Panama officials that he would play in the March tournament, Ruiz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1813.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny-1814.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1805.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Eaton spent more than a month in the minors last season. He watched the playoffs and World Series from his suburban Seattle home. He wasn't even invited to the Phillies' victory parade down Broad Street. And now, despite his hefty salary, he isn't a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1806.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Carlos Ruiz has changed his mind (again) and will play for his native Panama in the World Baseball Classic, a decision confirmed by his agent, Marc Kligman. After initially telling Team Panama officials that he would play in the March tournament, Ruiz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1807.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny-1808.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs over country? Dempster's difficult choice 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cubs-over-country-dempster-s-difficult-choice-1809.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ken Rosenthal says that's not fair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1800.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Eaton spent more than a month in the minors last season. He watched the playoffs and World Series from his suburban Seattle home. He wasn't even invited to the Phillies' victory parade down Broad Street. And now, despite his hefty salary, he isn't a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1801.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Carlos Ruiz has changed his mind (again) and will play for his native Panama in the World Baseball Classic, a decision confirmed by his agent, Marc Kligman. After initially telling Team Panama officials that he would play in the March tournament, Ruiz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1802.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny-1803.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs over country? Dempster's difficult choice 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cubs-over-country-dempster-s-difficult-choice-1804.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ken Rosenthal says that's not fair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1795.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Carlos Ruiz has changed his mind (again) and will play for his native Panama in the World Baseball Classic, a decision confirmed by his agent, Marc Kligman. After initially telling Team Panama officials that he would play in the March tournament, Ruiz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1796.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1797.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Adam Eaton spent more than a month in the minors last season. He watched the playoffs and World Series from his suburban Seattle home. He wasn't even invited to the Phillies' victory parade down Broad Street. And now, despite his hefty salary, he isn't a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny-1798.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs over country? Dempster's difficult choice 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cubs-over-country-dempster-s-difficult-choice-1799.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ken Rosenthal says that's not fair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reliever Gordon may be going to Diamondbacks ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/reliever-gordon-may-be-going-to-diamondbacks-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Former Phillies reliever Tom Gordon appears to be close to a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks that would officially seal his departure from the world champs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1790.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1791.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked last week for his reaction to Ryan Howard's whopping $18 million salary arbitration request, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro cleared his throat. "It's a very high number," Amaro said. No kidding. Howard, the slugging first baseman, submitted the third-highe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1792.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels' nickname is Hollywood, but he dreads drama. So, given the opportunity to achieve short-term financial security with the Phillies while maintaining his maximum long-range earning power through free agency, Hamels authorized his agent to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny-1793.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs over country? Dempster's difficult choice 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cubs-over-country-dempster-s-difficult-choice-1794.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ken Rosenthal says that's not fair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abreu too good to last this long on free-agent market]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/abreu-too-good-to-last-this-long-on-free-agent-market.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bobby Abreu is way too good to be dangling on the free-agent market. Ken Rosenthal explores why that is, and where he might go.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1784.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1785.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked last week for his reaction to Ryan Howard's whopping $18 million salary arbitration request, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro cleared his throat. "It's a very high number," Amaro said. No kidding. Howard, the slugging first baseman, submitted the third-highe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1786.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels' nickname is Hollywood, but he dreads drama. So, given the opportunity to achieve short-term financial security with the Phillies while maintaining his maximum long-range earning power through free agency, Hamels authorized his agent to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny-1787.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs over country? Dempster's difficult choice 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cubs-over-country-dempster-s-difficult-choice-1788.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ken Rosenthal says that's not fair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny-1778.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1779.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked last week for his reaction to Ryan Howard's whopping $18 million salary arbitration request, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro cleared his throat. "It's a very high number," Amaro said. No kidding. Howard, the slugging first baseman, submitted the third-highe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1780.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels' nickname is Hollywood, but he dreads drama. So, given the opportunity to achieve short-term financial security with the Phillies while maintaining his maximum long-range earning power through free agency, Hamels authorized his agent to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1781.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs over country? Dempster's difficult choice 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cubs-over-country-dempster-s-difficult-choice-1782.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ken Rosenthal says that's not fair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers still look like best fit for Manny]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-still-look-like-best-fit-for-manny.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are reasons why playing for the Giants wouldn't appeal to Manny. That has Ken Rosenthal thinking all roads lead back to L.A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1774.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked last week for his reaction to Ryan Howard's whopping $18 million salary arbitration request, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro cleared his throat. "It's a very high number," Amaro said. No kidding. Howard, the slugging first baseman, submitted the third-highe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1775.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels' nickname is Hollywood, but he dreads drama. So, given the opportunity to achieve short-term financial security with the Phillies while maintaining his maximum long-range earning power through free agency, Hamels authorized his agent to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-27]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1776.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs over country? Dempster's difficult choice]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cubs-over-country-dempster-s-difficult-choice.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:35:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Dempster's getting flak in his country for declining to play in the World Baseball Classic. Ken Rosenthal says that's not fair.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Conlin: The early line on candidates for fifth spot in Phillies rotation ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bill-conlin-the-early-line-on-candidates-for-fifth-spot-in-phillies-rotation-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IF IT COMPETES ON two or four legs, runs for office, coaches, manages or stirs an even remote wagering interest, odds are excellent there will be odds posted somewhere.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Phils' sweet spring home]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/the-phils-sweet-spring-home.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEARWATER, Fla. - The old wooden bridge that connected Sand Key and Clearwater Beach was so rickety that cars were limited to 5 m.p.h.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1768.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1769.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked last week for his reaction to Ryan Howard's whopping $18 million salary arbitration request, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro cleared his throat. "It's a very high number," Amaro said. No kidding. Howard, the slugging first baseman, submitted the third-highe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1770.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels' nickname is Hollywood, but he dreads drama. So, given the opportunity to achieve short-term financial security with the Phillies while maintaining his maximum long-range earning power through free agency, Hamels authorized his agent to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Werth, Phils finalize $10M, 2-year deal 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/werth-phils-finalize-10m-2-year-deal-1771.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jayson Werth finalized a $10 million, two-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration.Werth set career highs in nine offensive categories last season as he helped the Phillies win their first World Serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure-1772.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1760.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:36:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked last week for his reaction to Ryan Howard's whopping $18 million salary arbitration request, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro cleared his throat. "It's a very high number," Amaro said. No kidding. Howard, the slugging first baseman, submitted the third-highe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1761.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:36:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels' nickname is Hollywood, but he dreads drama. So, given the opportunity to achieve short-term financial security with the Phillies while maintaining his maximum long-range earning power through free agency, Hamels authorized his agent to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' Utley hopes to be ready by opening day]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-utley-hopes-to-be-ready-by-opening-day.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:36:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley says his rehab from hip surgery is on schedule, and the Philadelphia Phillies second baseman expects to be ready by opening day.Utley, who underwent right hip surgery Nov. 24, said Saturday he is just weeks away from starting to swing a bat."I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rehab going well, Utley eyes opening day]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/rehab-going-well-utley-eyes-opening-day.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:36:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chase Utley says his rehab from hip surgery is on schedule, and the Philadelphia Phillies second baseman expects to be ready by opening day.Utley, who underwent right hip surgery Nov. 24, said Saturday he is just weeks away from starting to swing a bat."I]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure-1764.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:36:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/index-sports--1765.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:36:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's the first day of the NHL's mid-season break with many of the league's top stars making their way to Montreal for Sunday's all-star game. Canadiens winger Alex Kovalev and San Jose Sharks centre Joe Thornton have been selected the Eastern and Western ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1752.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Asked last week for his reaction to Ryan Howard's whopping $18 million salary arbitration request, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro cleared his throat. "It's a very high number," Amaro said. No kidding. Howard, the slugging first baseman, submitted the third-highe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1753.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels' nickname is Hollywood, but he dreads drama. So, given the opportunity to achieve short-term financial security with the Phillies while maintaining his maximum long-range earning power through free agency, Hamels authorized his agent to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1754.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Werth, Phils finalize $10M, 2-year deal 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/werth-phils-finalize-10m-2-year-deal-1755.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Outfielder Jayson Werth finalized a $10 million, two-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration.Werth set career highs in nine offensive categories last season as he helped the Phillies win their first World Serie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure-1756.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/index-sports--1757.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's the first day of the NHL's mid-season break with many of the league's top stars making their way to Montreal for Sunday's all-star game. Canadiens winger Alex Kovalev and San Jose Sharks centre Joe Thornton have been selected the Eastern and Western ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia in a no-win situation 2009-01-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sabathia-in-a-no-win-situation-1758.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yanks fans will bash him if he struggles. Haters will call him a sellout if he succeeds. CC Sabathia just can't win, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet-1759.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1745.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1746.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.C. Romero maintains that he did nothing wrong by taking an over-the-counter supplement that triggered a positive drug test and led to a 50-game suspension. The company that manufactures the supplement agrees with the Phillies reliever. 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Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Market for Perez remains hard to figure]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/market-for-perez-remains-hard-to-figure.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just like one of his starts, the market for lefty Oliver Perez is hard to figure. Ken Rosenthal takes a stab at the possibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREWERS  In the ballpark  Team, Fielder work to avoid arbitration ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/brewers-in-the-ballpark-team-fielder-work-to-avoid-arbitration-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A $2 million gap is nothing to laugh about in salary arbitration but both sides seemed encouraged Tuesday about reaching an agreement withMilwaukeeBrewers first baseman Prince Fielder without going to a hearing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1740.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.C. Romero maintains that he did nothing wrong by taking an over-the-counter supplement that triggered a positive drug test and led to a 50-game suspension. The company that manufactures the supplement agrees with the Phillies reliever. In a statement, P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1741.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard is seeking $18 million in arbitration, the third-highest request ever. The Phillies are offering $14 million. Howard made $10 million last year, when he hit 48 homers and collected 146 RBIs. --OF Shane Victorino ($3,125,000) and RHP Joe B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1742.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet-1743.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/index-sports--1744.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[-- Ales Hemsky scored game winner in the final minute as the Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3. Edmonton enters the all-star break on a three-game winning streak.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1730.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.C. Romero maintains that he did nothing wrong by taking an over-the-counter supplement that triggered a positive drug test and led to a 50-game suspension. The company that manufactures the supplement agrees with the Phillies reliever. In a statement, P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1731.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard is seeking $18 million in arbitration, the third-highest request ever. The Phillies are offering $14 million. Howard made $10 million last year, when he hit 48 homers and collected 146 RBIs. --OF Shane Victorino ($3,125,000) and RHP Joe B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1732.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be foolish, the Yankees aren't done yet]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/don-t-be-foolish-the-yankees-aren-t-done-yet.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Yanks have had a nice offseason haul, and they're not finished. Ken Rosenthal reveals what New York could be up to next.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Howard asks for $18 million in arbitration]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ryan-howard-asks-for-18-million-in-arbitration.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard and the Philadelphia Phillies could be headed toward another messy arbitration hearing.The 2006 NL MVP asked for $18 million in salary arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974. Philadelphia offere]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madson, Phils strike $12M, 3-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/madson-phils-strike-12m-3-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Ryan Madson and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration by reaching a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a $12 million, three-year contract.Madson was 4-2 with a 3.05 ERA in 76 games in 2008. The right-hander played a key role in a strong bul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madson, Phils strike $12M, 3-year deal 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/madson-phils-strike-12m-3-year-deal-1736.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Ryan Madson and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration by reaching a preliminary agreement Tuesday on a $12 million, three-year contract.Madson was 4-2 with a 3.05 ERA in 76 games in 2008. The right-hander played a key role in a strong bul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's not too late to land big, free-agent stars]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/it-s-not-too-late-to-land-big-free-agent-stars.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's late January and there's still plenty of talent on the free-agent market. Here's a look at the best fits for some of the biggest names.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.C. Romero eligible for World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/j-c-romero-eligible-for-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 50-game suspension that J.C. Romero incurred for violating Major League Baseball's policy against performance-enhancing substances will not keep the Phillies reliever out of the World Baseball Classic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP source: Madson, Phils strike $12M, 3-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ap-source-madson-phils-strike-12m-3-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Ryan Madson and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration by reaching a preliminary agreement on a $12 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1724.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.C. Romero maintains that he did nothing wrong by taking an over-the-counter supplement that triggered a positive drug test and led to a 50-game suspension. The company that manufactures the supplement agrees with the Phillies reliever. In a statement, P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1725.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Ryan Madson and the Phillies have agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal, according to multiple media reports. Madson, who had been eligible for arbitration, was a key reliever for the Phillies in their World Series run last year, posting a 2.13 E]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1726.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Phils, Madson agree to 3-year, $12M deal]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/report-phils-madson-agree-to-3-year-12m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reliever Ryan Madson and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration by reaching a preliminary agreement on a $12 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations said Monday.The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels, Phillies agree on 3-year deal, $20.5M deal]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hamels-phillies-agree-on-3-year-deal-20-5m-deal.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels has about everything an ace pitcher could want after only three years in the major leagues.The Phillies left-hander was the MVP of the World Series, he's earned a reputation as a big-game pitcher, he's been an All-Star and he's married to a fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adding Giambi could be a coup for A's]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/adding-giambi-could-be-a-coup-for-a-s.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Compared to other similar players, the A's signing of Jason Giambi for a bargain basement price is starting to look like a steal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels a Phil for 3 years - and counting]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hamels-a-phil-for-3-years-and-counting.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:30:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels sounded yesterday like a man who would like to be in Philadelphia for a very long time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels, Phils agree to 3-year, $20.5M deal ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hamels-phils-agree-to-3-year-20-5m-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time Cole Hamels stood at a microphone at Citizens Bank Park was two days after the Phillies won the World Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LENNON'S SHORT HOPS]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/lennon-s-short-hops.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How about the socks? They OK?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1716.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.C. Romero maintains that he did nothing wrong by taking an over-the-counter supplement that triggered a positive drug test and led to a 50-game suspension. The company that manufactures the supplement agrees with the Phillies reliever. In a statement, P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1717.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Cole Hamels, fresh off winning the MVP award in the NL Championship Series and World Series, agreed to a three-year, $20.5 million deal with the Phillies, multiple media outlets reported. Hamels had been eligible for arbitration. INF/OF Greg Dobbs a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-18]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1718.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AP sources: Hamels, Phils agree on 3-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ap-sources-hamels-phils-agree-on-3-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cole Hamels can afford the finest mantel for his World Series MVP award.The 25-year-old left-hander has agreed to a three-year, $20.5 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, three people familiar with the negotiations said Saturday.Hamels and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Phils give ace Hamels 3-year deal]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/source-phils-give-ace-hamels-3-year-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:35:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies have reached a three-year, $20.5 million contract with their ace, Cole Hamels, a major-league source has confirmed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagles Notes: Reid says he and Manuel have talked ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/eagles-notes-reid-says-he-and-manuel-have-talked-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eagles Notes Eagles coachAndy Reid acknowledged yesterday that he and Phillies managerCharlie Manuel have been exchanging text messages, with Manuel wishing him luck and pledging his support in tomorrow's NFC championship game against Arizona.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies reach $2.5 million deal with Dobbs, avoid arbitration ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-reach-2-5-million-deal-with-dobbs-avoid-arbitration-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phillies' first official announcement of the arbitration season was perhaps their most appropriate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils, Dobbs, agree to two-year, $2.5 million pact ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-dobbs-agree-to-two-year-2-5-million-pact-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Good pinch-hitters are of great value to National League teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1709.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[J.C. Romero maintains that he did nothing wrong by taking an over-the-counter supplement that triggered a positive drug test and led to a 50-game suspension. The company that manufactures the supplement agrees with the Phillies reliever. In a statement, P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1710.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Chan Ho Park so badly wants to win the No. 5 spot in the Phillies' starting rotation that he has passed up a chance to pitch for his native South Korea in the World Baseball Classic. Park, 35, held an emotional press conference in Seoul last week du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1711.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PH Dobbs gets $2.5M, 2-yr deal from Phils]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ph-dobbs-gets-2-5m-2-yr-deal-from-phils.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Greg Dobbs and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Friday to a $2.5 million, two-year contract that avoided arbitration for the pinch-hitting specialist.Dobbs hit .301 with nine home runs and 40 RBIs in 128 games for the World Series champions. He batted .35]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter-1713.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' King to receive lifetime award for scouting ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-king-to-receive-lifetime-award-for-scouting-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Most folks go a lifetime without catching a foul ball at a Major League Baseball game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tight on money, Braves slow search for a hitter]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/tight-on-money-braves-slow-search-for-a-hitter.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Braves have rebuilt their pitching staff, but what about a hitter? Ken Rosenthal says the money may not be there to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1702.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--INF Pablo Ozuna, INF Jorge Velandia and LHP Jake Woods signed minor league deals with the Phillies and were invited to the team's big-league camp. Ozuna, who played for the White Sox and the Dodgers last year, might get a shot at filling in for 2B Chase]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1703.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1704.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park realizes the Phillies have an unexpected vacancy in their bullpen. But he'd rather see someone else fill it. Park, a 35-year-old right-hander, badly wants to be a starter again, even though he resurrected his career last season by pitching in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2009-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/index-sports--1705.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO - Citing declining sales, the CBC has pulled out as a carrier ofTorontoBlueJays telecasts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Phillies' Utley making progress after hip surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-phillies-utley-making-progress-after-hip-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news, or lack thereof, continues to be positive for Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, who is rehabbing from his late-November hip surgery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2009-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/index-sports--1696.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TORONTO - Citing declining sales, the CBC has pulled out as a carrier ofTorontoBlueJays telecasts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1697.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP J.C. Romero will lose about $1.25 million in wages and isn't eligible to pitch for the Phillies until June 1 after receiving a 50-game suspension from Major League Baseball. The penalty was related to an over-the-counter supplement he bought and ing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1698.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1699.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park realizes the Phillies have an unexpected vacancy in their bullpen. But he'd rather see someone else fill it. Park, a 35-year-old right-hander, badly wants to be a starter again, even though he resurrected his career last season by pitching in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BILL PLASCHKE]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/bill-plaschke.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So, in his final two games, he gave up 11 runs in five innings, ripped by Philadelphia Phillies hitters at the plate, ripped by teammates in the clubhouse, booed by fans everywhere.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lackey could be next year's offseason gem]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/lackey-could-be-next-year-s-offseason-gem.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for next year's prized free-agent arm? Ken Rosenthal says it's going to be John Lackey unless the Angels get busy soon.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1692.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP J.C. Romero will lose about $1.25 million in wages and isn't eligible to pitch for the Phillies until June 1 after receiving a 50-game suspension from Major League Baseball. The penalty was related to an over-the-counter supplement he bought and ing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1693.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1694.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park realizes the Phillies have an unexpected vacancy in their bullpen. But he'd rather see someone else fill it. Park, a 35-year-old right-hander, badly wants to be a starter again, even though he resurrected his career last season by pitching in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies pitcher Park resigns from SKorean team]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-pitcher-park-resigns-from-skorean-team.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chan Ho Park will miss the World Baseball Classic after quitting South Korea's national team.Park, who finalized a $2.5 million, one-year contract with the Phillies last week, said Tuesday he needed to focus on trying to beco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1686.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP J.C. Romero will lose about $1.25 million in wages and isn't eligible to pitch for the Phillies until June 1 after receiving a 50-game suspension from Major League Baseball. The penalty was related to an over-the-counter supplement he bought and ing]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1687.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1688.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park realizes the Phillies have an unexpected vacancy in their bullpen. But he'd rather see someone else fill it. Park, a 35-year-old right-hander, badly wants to be a starter again, even though he resurrected his career last season by pitching in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trading Fielder could help Brewers acquire pitching 2009-01-09]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/trading-fielder-could-help-brewers-acquire-pitching-1689.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After signing Trevor Hoffman, the Brewers are looking for another arm. Ken Rosenthal thinks trading Prince Fielder is a possibility.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sox retain financial flexibility]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/red-sox-retain-financial-flexibility.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By going for low-cost quantity in their offseason signings, the Red Sox have maintained financial flexibility, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-10]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1681.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chan Ho Park realizes the Phillies have an unexpected vacancy in their bullpen. But he'd rather see someone else fill it. 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Howar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1612.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--RHP Gary Majewski has agreed to a minor league contract with the Phillies and will attempt to win a spot in the bullpen during spring training. Majewski, 28, registered a 6.53 ERA in 40 innings with the Cincinnati Reds last season and has a 4.61 career ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1613.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. 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Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Sheridan: Yankees do harm to sports ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phil-sheridan-yankees-do-harm-to-sports-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees represent the very worst of America.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1567.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer wanted to keep pitching for the Phillies. The Phils wanted Moyer to stay in their starting rotation. So, what took so long? A negotiation that wasn't expected to drag beyond Thanksgiving finally reached a conclusion Dec. 15, when the Phi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1568.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1569.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez has heard the whispers. 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Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You'd think the Halos have to do something now that Mark Teixeira won't be back, right? Wrong. Ken Rosenthal says it's not happening.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1562.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer wanted to keep pitching for the Phillies. The Phils wanted Moyer to stay in their starting rotation. So, what took so long? A negotiation that wasn't expected to drag beyond Thanksgiving finally reached a conclusion Dec. 15, when the Phi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1563.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1564.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez has heard the whispers. 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But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1556.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez has heard the whispers. Ibanez is 36 years old (he'll turn 37 in June), yet the Phillies recently signed him to a three-year, $31.5 million contract to be their new left fielder, replacing nine-year veteran Pat Burrell. Ibanez has averaged 113]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardinals spring training in Jupiter, FLA ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cardinals-spring-training-in-jupiter-fla-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SPRING TRAINING TRIPS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-rod's pumped]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/k-rod-s-pumped.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Rodriguez was shuttled from stage to stage, podium to cellphone and finally almost dropped in Santa's lap ? actually Mike Pelfrey with a Santa suit befitting his 6-foot-7 frame. 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A negotiation that wasn't expected to drag beyond Thanksgiving finally reached a conclusion Dec. 15, when the Phi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1551.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. 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A negotiation that wasn't expected to drag beyond Thanksgiving finally reached a conclusion Dec. 15, when the Phi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils' Lidge, Hamels won't play in tourney ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-lidge-hamels-won-t-play-in-tourney-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brad Lidge and Cole Hamels won't be participating in the World Baseball Classic, but Team USA will still have significant Phillies representation during the March tournament.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZDURIENCIK'S M'S BEGIN TO TAKE SHAPE\ SO FAR, THE TEAM'S SHORT ON OFFENSE, STRONG ON DEFENSE ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/zduriencik-s-m-s-begin-to-take-shape-so-far-the-team-s-short-on-offense-strong-on-defense-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Say one thing for Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik - he hasn't been shy about remaking the roster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1540.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. 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A negotiation that wasn't expected to drag beyond Thanksgiving finally reached a conclusion Dec. 15, when the Phi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAINE DEALS PHILS BRUSHBACK PITCH ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/maine-deals-phils-brushback-pitch-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MET NOTES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCC gets complaints on Utley's on-air F-bomb ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/fcc-gets-complaints-on-utley-s-on-air-f-bomb-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was the F-bomb heard round the world . . . or at least the Philadelphia area.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[METS: Year Christmas came early]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-year-christmas-came-early.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A Mets executive called yesterday a "great day for Mets fans," which it certainly appeared to be. Francisco Rodriguez was in the house, and the grins of Mets personnel seemed to stretch from Long Island City - where K-Rod's "Welcome to New York" news conf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibanez relishes going to winner]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ibanez-relishes-going-to-winner.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his Philadelphia introduction on Tuesday, Raul Ibanez spoke of how he watched the Phillies' World Series games at Citizens Bank Park last October with something akin to jealousy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RED SOX NOTEBOOK]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/red-sox-notebook.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They've been teammates on the right side of the Red Sox infield the past two seasons and finished first and third in the American League MVP voting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FRANK STATEMENT]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/frank-statement.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Rodriguez didn't waste any time jumping into the middle of the Mets-Phillies rivalry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Chan-ho Signs With Phillies ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/park-chan-ho-signs-with-phillies-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Staff Reporter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1535.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. 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But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1514.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As baseball's annual winter meetings were concluding in Las Vegas, Phillies ace Cole Hamels was making headlines in New York. In a radio interview on WFAN, Hamels called the rival Mets "choke artists." "Last year and this year, I think we did believe that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1515.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--OF Raul Ibanez agreed to terms on a deal that reportedly will pay him $30 million over three years. Ibanez would take over in left field for Pat Burrell, who is on the free agent market. The move represents an upgrade for Philadelphia, as Ibanez is a co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Rod confident Mets will reign ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/k-rod-confident-mets-will-reign-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NOTEBOOK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[METS: Opening salvo from the new closer]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-opening-salvo-from-the-new-closer.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Francisco Rodriguez didn't even wait for his first save to jump into the war of words between the Mets and Phillies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOT STOVE RUMOR MILL ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hot-stove-rumor-mill-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fighting words]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting jackpots in Vegas]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hitting-jackpots-in-vegas.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS ? There are few Baseball axioms as irrefutable as this: when the Yankees and Mets start revving the dollar engines, take cover. It?s limitless wealth against an industry-wide recession ? matter versus anti-matter ? which is great news for Octobe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zduriencik's mission still not complete ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/zduriencik-s-mission-still-not-complete-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - As most of the staffers filed out of Thursday's Rule 5 draft - the unofficial signal of the end of Baseball's winter meetings - Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik wore a small look of satisfaction, if not total contentment.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs, Bradley look to deal]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cubs-bradley-look-to-deal.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cubs signed arbitration-eligible pitchers Chad Gaudin and Neal Cotts and center fielder Reed Johnson to one-year deals Friday while stepping up their pursuit of free agent outfielder Milton Bradley.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARINERS LOOK TO BOLSTER OFFENSE ZDURIENCIK ADDS NINE, SAYS HE ISN'T FINISHED ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mariners-look-to-bolster-offense-zduriencik-adds-nine-says-he-isn-t-finished-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OK, now what?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves Blog]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/braves-blog.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thursday, December 11, 2008, 11:37 AM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Ibanez reaches deal with Phillies 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sources-ibanez-reaches-deal-with-phillies-1511.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The World Series champion Phillies have found their replacement for departing left fielder Pat Burrell.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1512.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ronny Paulino is a .278 hitter in 304 major league games, and in 2007, he belted 11 home runs for the Pirates. But his work ethic has come under criticism, and last season, he lost his job to Ryan Doumit. On Dec. 10, the Pirates dealt Paulino to the P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies reach preliminary deal with Raul Ibanez]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-reach-preliminary-deal-with-raul-ibanez.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies reached a preliminary agreement with outfielder Raul Ibanez on a $31.5 million, three-year contract.The agreement is subject to Ibanez passing a physical, two people familiar with negotiations said Friday, speaking to The Associa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Ibanez reaches deal with Phillies 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sources-ibanez-reaches-deal-with-phillies-1502.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The World Series champion Phillies have found their replacement for departing left fielder Pat Burrell.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1503.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ronny Paulino is a .278 hitter in 304 major league games, and in 2007, he belted 11 home runs for the Pirates. But his work ethic has come under criticism, and last season, he lost his job to Ryan Doumit. On Dec. 10, the Pirates dealt Paulino to the P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1504.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1505.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As baseball's annual winter meetings were concluding in Las Vegas, Phillies ace Cole Hamels was making headlines in New York. In a radio interview on WFAN, Hamels called the rival Mets "choke artists." "Last year and this year, I think we did believe that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils' Hamels takes swipe at Mets in radio interview 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-hamels-takes-swipe-at-mets-in-radio-interview-1506.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies ace Cole Hamels called the New York Mets "choke artists" in an interview on the Mets' flagship radio station Thursday, becoming the latest star to stoke the rivalry between the NL East powers.Philadelphia has rallied past the Mets to win the divi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paulino gets his wish, is traded]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/paulino-gets-his-wish-is-traded.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Ronny Paulino wanted out of Pittsburgh and, once he performed well enough to impress other teams, the Pirates obliged him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Without DeRosa deal, Phillies consider Ibanez ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/without-derosa-deal-phillies-consider-ibanez-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - The much-discussed trade that would have brought infielder/outfielder Mark DeRosa to the Phillies fell apart as the winter meetings broke up yesterday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Ibanez reaches deal with Phillies]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sources-ibanez-reaches-deal-with-phillies.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The World Series champion Phillies have found their replacement for departing left fielder Pat Burrell.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1496.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ronny Paulino is a .278 hitter in 304 major league games, and in 2007, he belted 11 home runs for the Pirates. But his work ethic has come under criticism, and last season, he lost his job to Ryan Doumit. On Dec. 10, the Pirates dealt Paulino to the P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1497.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1498.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As baseball's annual winter meetings were concluding in Las Vegas, Phillies ace Cole Hamels was making headlines in New York. In a radio interview on WFAN, Hamels called the rival Mets "choke artists." "Last year and this year, I think we did believe that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamels takes swipe at Mets in radio interview]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hamels-takes-swipe-at-mets-in-radio-interview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies ace Cole Hamels called the New York Mets "choke artists" in an interview on the Mets' flagship radio station Thursday, becoming the latest star to stoke the rivalry between the NL East powers.Philadelphia has rallied past the Mets to win the divi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils' Hamels takes swipe at Mets in radio interview]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-hamels-takes-swipe-at-mets-in-radio-interview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies ace Cole Hamels called the New York Mets "choke artists" in an interview on the Mets' flagship radio station Thursday, becoming the latest star to stoke the rivalry between the NL East powers.Philadelphia has rallied past the Mets to win the divi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paulino]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/paulino.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Ronny Paulino wanted out of Pittsburgh and, once he performed well enough to impress other teams, the Pirates obliged him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Baseball Classic to feature Phillies ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/world-baseball-classic-to-feature-phillies-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Fans heading to Clearwater, Fla., to check out the World Series champion Phillies this spring might not see all of their favorite players.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Several Phillies could be part of World Baseball Classic ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-several-phillies-could-be-part-of-world-baseball-classic-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - This time, there seem to be more answers than questions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets acquire Putz from Mariners as setup man for Rodriguez ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-acquire-putz-from-mariners-as-setup-man-for-rodriguez-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - They don't keep standings for the offseason. That's probably just as well for the Phillies. In one dizzying day yesterday, their National League East archrivals, the New York Mets, finalized the signing of closer Francisco Rodriguez to a 3-yea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1489.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not offering salary arbitration to free agents Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell before the Dec. 1 deadline, the Phillies forfeited a chance to collect two compensatory draft picks if either player signs with another team. 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But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies, Pirates exchange backup catchers]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-pirates-exchange-backup-catchers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies acquired catcher Ronny Paulino from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday for minor-league catcher Jason Jaramillo.Paulino hit .212 with two home runs and 18 RBIs in 40 games for the Pirates. He threw out 26 percent (8-of-31) of ba]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood to Indians, K-Rod signs with Mets  ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/wood-to-indians-k-rod-signs-with-mets-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two teams to pick from in the American League Central, Kerry Wood appears to have rejected overtures from Detroit to take a deal with Cleveland.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Phillies GM Amaro not concerned about Mets getting Rodriguez ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-phillies-gm-amaro-not-concerned-about-mets-getting-rodriguez-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - Now that the Phillies are busy designing their World Series rings, it's easy to forget that they didn't exactly dominate the National League East last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates release 35-game Grapefruit League schedule ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/pirates-release-35-game-grapefruit-league-schedule-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Because of the World Baseball Classic, spring training will be a week longer in 2009. The Pirates today released their 35-game Grapefruit League schedule, which includes 19 home games (three more than last year).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1481.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not offering salary arbitration to free agents Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell before the Dec. 1 deadline, the Phillies forfeited a chance to collect two compensatory draft picks if either player signs with another team. But they also revealed their top of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1482.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Manager Charlie Manuel's contract option for 2010 was picked up by the Phillies, and the team added a guaranteed year for 2011 as well. --LHP Jamie Moyer has expressed a desire to return to the Phillies, who are eager to bring him back. But a deal hasn']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1483.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies extend Manuel through 2011]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-extend-manuel-through-2011.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Winning the World Series was enough for the Philadelphia Phillies to want manager Charlie Manuel around a few more years.Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro rewarded Manuel on Tuesday and picked up the option for 2010 on his contract and added a guarante]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubs, Phils approach Pads about Peavy]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cubs-phils-approach-pads-about-peavy.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At least two teams have expressed interest in Jake Peavy at the winter meetings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Phils in pictures: A revealing look ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/the-phils-in-pictures-a-revealing-look-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An innocent-looking Dick Allen, his thick-lidded eyes peering warily from behind nerdy spectacles, more closely resembles Steve Urkel than the troubled ballplayer Allen had become by 1968.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notebook: Infielder Donald is the top target among Phillies' prospects ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notebook-infielder-donald-is-the-top-target-among-phillies-prospects-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - The Phillies traded onetime hot centerfield prospect Greg Golson to the Rangers for John Mayberry Jr. last month. They traded Adrian Cardenas and Josh Outman to the Athletics to get righthander Joe Blanton in July.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outfielder for pitcher is likely Redbirds can dip into their surplus of lefthanded hitters to make a deal. ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/outfielder-for-pitcher-is-likely-redbirds-can-dip-into-their-surplus-of-lefthanded-hitters-to-make-a-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - The Cardinals are determined but picky buyers for pitching.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sources-cardinals-serious-about-burnett-1476.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins have room for one in infield ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/minnesota-twins-have-room-for-one-in-infield-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS -- Now that the winter meetings have opened and the Twins have priced a few free agents and floated a few trades, their shopping list is much more clear. Turns out, they don't need a third baseman and a shortstop after all.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cardinals serious about Burnett]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sources-cardinals-serious-about-burnett.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A.J. Burnett finished the 2008 season in Toronto, but sources tell Ken Rosenthal the Cardinals are seeking the righty's services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard to imagine Teixeira in D.C., no matter the price]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/hard-to-imagine-teixeira-in-d-c-no-matter-the-price.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's about money, not wins and losses, for Scott Boras' clients. But Ken Rosenthal still can't see Mark Teixeira signing with the Nats.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched-1469.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1470.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not offering salary arbitration to free agents Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell before the Dec. 1 deadline, the Phillies forfeited a chance to collect two compensatory draft picks if either player signs with another team. But they also revealed their top of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1471.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer has expressed a desire to return to the Phillies, who are eager to bring him back. But a deal hasn't been reached, and the sluggish negotiations have caused the Phillies to begin making contingency plans. They have contacted the agents f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabathia to Red Sox isn't far-fetched]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sabathia-to-red-sox-isn-t-far-fetched.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The BoSox always try to stick it to the Yanks. Why not sign CC Sabathia then? Ken Rosenthal says he'd be a nice fit in Boston.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Several top FAs likely to reject arbitration]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sources-several-top-fas-likely-to-reject-arbitration.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So much for the idea of certain top free agents panicking and accepting their clubs' offers of salary arbitration.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1463.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not offering salary arbitration to free agents Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell before the Dec. 1 deadline, the Phillies forfeited a chance to collect two compensatory draft picks if either player signs with another team. But they also revealed their top of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1464.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer has expressed a desire to return to the Phillies, who are eager to bring him back. But a deal hasn't been reached, and the sluggish negotiations have caused the Phillies to begin making contingency plans. They have contacted the agents f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1465.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions-1466.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1456.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not offering salary arbitration to free agents Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell before the Dec. 1 deadline, the Phillies forfeited a chance to collect two compensatory draft picks if either player signs with another team. But they also revealed their top of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1457.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer has expressed a desire to return to the Phillies, who are eager to bring him back. 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Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/a-s-still-after-furcal-but-may-chase-big-unit-too-1460.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1450.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By not offering salary arbitration to free agents Jamie Moyer and Pat Burrell before the Dec. 1 deadline, the Phillies forfeited a chance to collect two compensatory draft picks if either player signs with another team. But they also revealed their top of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1451.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer has expressed a desire to return to the Phillies, who are eager to bring him back. But a deal hasn't been reached, and the sluggish negotiations have caused the Phillies to begin making contingency plans. They have contacted the agents f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1452.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CC, Burnett in no hurry to make decisions]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/cc-burnett-in-no-hurry-to-make-decisions.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett are accepting all offers. But when will they actually sign? Ken Rosenthal has the difficult answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies head to meetings with new man in charge (Amaro), same need as always (pitching) ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-head-to-meetings-with-new-man-in-charge-amaro-same-need-as-always-pitching-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[RUBEN AMARO JR. said it the day he was promoted to Phillies general manager. He has said it consistently since. And he said it again yesterday, on the verge of his first winter meetings running the team's Baseball operations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A's still after Furcal, but may chase Big Unit too]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/a-s-still-after-furcal-but-may-chase-big-unit-too.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The A's going after Randy Johnson sounds bizarre, at least until Ken Rosenthal explains why it makes so much sense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1442.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It hasn't happened yet, but the Phillies remain hopeful that it will. 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But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-1445.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) - A full World Series share was worth $351,504 for the Philadelphia Phillies, below the record $362,173 set by the St. Louis Cardinals two years ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIGEST ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/digest-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball - TheChicagoWhiteSox gained youth and erased $23 million from their payroll Tuesday when they tentatively agreed to trade veteran pitcher Javier Vazquez, 12-16 with a 4.67 ERA in 33 starts this season, and lefthanded reliever Boone Logan to Atlan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One perfect pitch sums up Series, season, success Phillies closer Lidge overcame battery of obstacles to reach mountaintop ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/one-perfect-pitch-sums-up-series-season-success-phillies-closer-lidge-overcame-battery-of-obstacles-to-reach-mountaintop-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One month later, Brad Lidge has seen only one of the 16 pitches he threw in the bottom of the ninth. When a snippet segues to ecstasy, why bother with the preliminaries?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies leaving options open with Burrell, Moyer ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-leaving-options-open-with-burrell-moyer-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Flexibility.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies Notes: Phils' Series win pays a pretty penny ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-notes-phils-series-win-pays-a-pretty-penny-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It pays to win the World Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stan Hochman: Phillies GM Amaro always will have his mother in his corner ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/stan-hochman-phillies-gm-amaro-always-will-have-his-mother-in-his-corner-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GROWING UP, the Amaro boys were fire and ice. Tennis, Wiffle ball, hoops in the driveway, the result was almost always the same.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1439.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It hasn't happened yet, but the Phillies remain hopeful that it will. Even if they have to dole out a multiyear contract, they're optimistic that Jamie Moyer, who celebrated his 46th birthday Nov. 20, will return to their rotation next season. Just in cas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1440.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:35:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley underwent surgery Nov. 24 on his right hip. 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But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1431.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It hasn't happened yet, but the Phillies remain hopeful that it will. Even if they have to dole out a multiyear contract, they're optimistic that Jamie Moyer, who celebrated his 46th birthday Nov. 20, will return to their rotation next season. Just in cas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1432.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley underwent surgery Nov. 24 on his right hip. The procedure, performed by Dr. Bryan Kelly at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, involved an arthroscopic debridement of the labrum and a bony lesion, and the Phillies' medical and t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1433.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Television Week In Review ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/the-television-week-in-review-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WGAL-TV News 8 journalist Dick Hoxworth announced Tuesday that he will retire before the end of the year. During his 40-year career at WGAL, Hoxworth has reported from the state Capitol, the White House and everywhere in between. 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But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday gift for Baylor]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/holiday-gift-for-baylor.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving week was a slow one around Baseball, but the trickle of transactions contained some really good news.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A holiday gift: Baylor back]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/a-holiday-gift-baylor-back.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thanksgiving week was a slow one around Baseball, but the trickle of transactions contained some really good news.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies likely to arbitrate with Moyers ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-likely-to-arbitrate-with-moyers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been a relatively quiet month as the Phillies try to tweak their World Series championship roster.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-1430.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Golf]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The stove has been working overtime in recent years]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/the-stove-has-been-working-overtime-in-recent-years.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Edinson Volquez-for-Josh Hamilton proved, the offseason was made for trading. Jeff Moore looks back on some recent dandies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1421.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they finally have won their first World Series championship since 1980, the Phillies are getting greedy. They want to repeat. But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1422.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:35:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It hasn't happened yet, but the Phillies remain hopeful that it will. 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But, in trying to position the Phillies for another title, new GM Ruben Amaro Jr. will face several critical offseason d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1417.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It hasn't happened yet, but the Phillies remain hopeful that it will. Even if they have to dole out a multiyear contract, they're optimistic that Jamie Moyer, who celebrated his 46th birthday Nov. 20, will return to their rotation next season. Just in cas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-11-29]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1418.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--2B Chase Utley underwent surgery Nov. 24 on his right hip. 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Twenty-eight years without a victory -- it was enough to make sure the English dairy farmer kept his day job.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Hagen: World Series DVD packed with hits ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/paul-hagen-world-series-dvd-packed-with-hits-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[STANDING BEHIND the batting cage before Game 1 of the World Series, Chase Utley turns to Ryan Howard and Jayson Werth. 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