<?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 ace Hamels will be cashing in as arbitration begins today ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-ace-hamels-will-be-cashing-in-as-arbitration-begins-today-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The situation John Boggs and Cole Hamels currently face is one that makes Baseball's offseason such a unique beast.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1636.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel will never forget 2008, the year he led the Phillies to a World Series championship. 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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[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1639.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:35:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking back on 2008's oddest games]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/looking-back-on-2008-s-oddest-games.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What do Manny and Chase Utley have in common? Find out as we look back on baseball's strangest performances of 2008.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1631.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel will never forget 2008, the year he led the Phillies to a World Series championship. And though the calendar flipped to 2009, the good times don't have to end. Manuel, for one, believes the Phillies can repeat as champs. "With the type of c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1632.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard is eligible for arbitration for a second consecutive year, and yet again, the Phillies may discuss a long-term contract for the slugger. But GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said recently that a multiyear deal for Howard isn't high on the Phillies' age]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1633.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 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[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1634.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1624.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel will never forget 2008, the year he led the Phillies to a World Series championship. And though the calendar flipped to 2009, the good times don't have to end. 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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[Dodgers have plenty of room to make moves]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/dodgers-have-plenty-of-room-to-make-moves.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dodgers have money to spend, but Tracy Ringolsby says they will be in pretty good hands even if they stay thrifty.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1628.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Sheridan: Yankees do harm to sports  2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phil-sheridan-yankees-do-harm-to-sports--1629.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees represent the very worst of America.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting rid of Jones would leave more cash for Ramirez ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/getting-rid-of-jones-would-leave-more-cash-for-ramirez-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year -- indeed!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1618.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Howard is putting the Phillies before his country. Howard, the Phillies' slugging first baseman, has declined an invitation to play for the United States in the World Baseball Classic because he'd rather maximize his at-bats in spring training. Howar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1619.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 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. 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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. 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[When it comes to WBC, Americans don't care 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/when-it-comes-to-wbc-americans-don-t-care-1614.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Americans &#151; both players and fans &#151; the World Baseball Classic is anything but, Tracy Ringolsby says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Sheridan: Yankees do harm to sports  2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phil-sheridan-yankees-do-harm-to-sports--1615.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Yankees represent the very worst of America.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports  2008-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/index-sports--1616.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews (tayvz) appear to have their berths in the N-H-L all-star game booked. 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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-1606.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:36 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-1607.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:35:36 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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Howar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1600.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:35:08 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-1601.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 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. 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Howar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1594.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:35:08 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 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1595.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 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. 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Anaheim for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Victorino won't forget this one.]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/shane-victorino-won-t-forget-this-one-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - The memories brought such a big smile to Shane Victorino's face that he had to stop eating the Double-Double he had just ordered during a late-night trip to In-N-Out Burger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1577.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:08 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-1578.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 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 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1579.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez has heard the whispers. 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Anaheim for]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1581.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:35:08 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 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1572.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 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-1573.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 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-1574.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 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[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. 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[Little Things Mean a Lot ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/little-things-mean-a-lot-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seemingly trivial incidents led to the lasting memories of 2008]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angels standing pat on offense ... for now 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/angels-standing-pat-on-offense-for-now-1571.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 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[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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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-1555.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 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, 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. But no matter which group of cameras or recorders he spoke in front]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Anastasia: New life for Neal with Phils ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phil-anastasia-new-life-for-neal-with-phils-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Millions of long-suffering fans watched in wonder as the Phillies finally won the World Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phils' Howard opts out of World Baseball Classic 2008-12-20]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phils-howard-opts-out-of-world-baseball-classic-1560.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard has informed Team USA manager Davey Johnson that he will not play in the World Baseball Classic, The Inquirer reported Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1549.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez has heard the whispers. 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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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"Last year and this year, I think we did believe that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1523.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Jamie Moyer will return to the Phillies after agreeing a two-year, $13 million contract with the team. Moyer led the Phillies with 16 wins in 2008 and posted a 3.71 ERA in 33 starts despite being the oldest player in the majors. --RHP Chan Ho Park a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibanez and Phillies finalize $31.5M, 3-yr contract]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ibanez-and-phillies-finalize-31-5m-3-yr-contract.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez watched the World Series from his home in Florida and immediately liked what he saw in Philadelphia."You could feel the energy coming through the television," Ibanez said. "And as a professional, I can't remember the last time I watched someth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signing Teixeira would help Yanks derail BoSox]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/signing-teixeira-would-help-yanks-derail-bosox.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[... if the Yankees sign Mark Teixeira, they'd really stick it to the Red Sox. Ken Rosenthal says that's reason enough to get it done.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ibanez, Phillies finalize 3-year, $31.5M contract]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/ibanez-phillies-finalize-3-year-31-5m-contract.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raul Ibanez watched the World Series from his home in Florida and immediately liked what he saw in Philadelphia."You could feel the energy coming through the television," Ibanez said. "And as a professional, I can't remember the last time I watched someth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Rod is delusional, Phillies are team to beat]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/k-rod-is-delusional-phillies-are-team-to-beat.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[K-Rod is running his mouth and Dayn Perry can't believe his ears. Hey, Frankie, the defending champs play in your new division.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets upstaged Yanks with addition of two relievers  2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-upstaged-yanks-with-addition-of-two-relievers--1528.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice recession, huh? Guess that word didn't get toNewYork as theYankees and Mets were the biggest winners at last week's winter meetings. What happened in Vegas won't stay in Vegas, however, as it figures to have big impact on the standings next year and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mets upstaged Yanks with addition of two relievers ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mets-upstaged-yanks-with-addition-of-two-relievers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:30:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nice recession, huh? Guess that word didn't get toNewYork as theYankees and Mets were the biggest winners at last week's winter meetings. What happened in Vegas won't stay in Vegas, however, as it figures to have big impact on the standings next year and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-15]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1513.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 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 2008-12-15]]></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. But they also revealed their top of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1490.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Ronny Paulino, who lost his starting job with the Pirates this year, was dealt to the Phillies in exchange for C Jason Jaramillo. Paulino batted .310 as a rookie in 2006, but his average fell to .263 in 2007 and .212 this year. Jaramillo batted .266 f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1491.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 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, 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? 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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. 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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. 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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. 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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[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. 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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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I don't have that many tools. If you saw me walking down the street, you wouldn't think I'm a Baseball player."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillies' Utley has surgery on right hip]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/phillies-utley-has-surgery-on-right-hip.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has had arthroscopic hip surgery and is expected to need four to six months to recover.The three-time All Star had surgery Monday to trim the labrum and a bony lesion in his right hip at the Hospital for Special Surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOTALLY RANDOM]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/totally-random.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For 28 years, jockey Anthony Knott raced horses with the same winner: Not Anthony. 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. "Hey, what do you want to say to the cameras?" he asks impishly.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurturing may put Velodrome back on track]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/nurturing-may-put-velodrome-back-on-track.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Editor's note: This is the second part of a two-part story.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1407.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 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 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1408.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the All-Star break, as his power waned and his run production diminished, Chase Utley refused to confirm the worst-kept secret in the Phillies' clubhouse. His right hip, described as "balky" by general manager Pat Gillick, was bothering him. On Nov.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1409.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard finished second to St. Louis 1B Albert Pujols in the NL MVP balloting, a reversal of the result from 2006, when Howard edged Pujols for the award. Howard got 12 first-place votes and appeared on 31 of 32 ballots cast by members of the Bas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB notebook: Rangers, Phils swap ex-first-round picks ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/mlb-notebook-rangers-phils-swap-ex-first-round-picks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rangers, Phils swap ex-first-round picks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1398.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the All-Star break, as his power waned and his run production diminished, Chase Utley refused to confirm the worst-kept secret in the Phillies' clubhouse. His right hip, described as "balky" by general manager Pat Gillick, was bothering him. On Nov.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1399.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard finished second to St. Louis 1B Albert Pujols in the NL MVP balloting, a reversal of the result from 2006, when Howard edged Pujols for the award. Howard got 12 first-place votes and appeared on 31 of 32 ballots cast by members of the Bas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1400.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 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[ 2008-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-1401.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BasebALl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1388.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the All-Star break, as his power waned and his run production diminished, Chase Utley refused to confirm the worst-kept secret in the Phillies' clubhouse. His right hip, described as "balky" by general manager Pat Gillick, was bothering him. On Nov.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1389.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard finished second to St. Louis 1B Albert Pujols in the NL MVP balloting, a reversal of the result from 2006, when Howard edged Pujols for the award. Howard got 12 first-place votes and appeared on 31 of 32 ballots cast by members of the Bas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1390.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 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[The sports world in 60 seconds  Phillies' Utley, Feliz to have surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/the-sports-world-in-60-seconds-phillies-utley-feliz-to-have-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[YANKEES' 'BOSS' STEPS DOWN AFTER 35-YEAR BRONX REIGN ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/yankees-boss-steps-down-after-35-year-bronx-reign-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[George Steinbrenner is boss of theNewYorkYankees no more. The omnipresent owner's colorful 35-year reign of pronouncements, threats and firings ended yesterday when he passed control of BasebALl's most famous franchise to his youngest son, HAL.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-1393.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BasebALl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yanks' Mussina calls it quits ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/yanks-mussina-calls-it-quits-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina announced his retirement, even after coming off his first 20-win season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manuel hires Phillies bench coach ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/manuel-hires-phillies-bench-coach-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charlie Manuel has finalized his coaching staff for 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[sports in brief ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sports-in-brief-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:35:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BasebALl: RoyALs' Aviles earns Topps rookie ALl-star team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giants, A's leading Furcal sweepstakes]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/giants-a-s-leading-furcal-sweepstakes.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's looking more and more likely that Rafael Furcal is headed to the Bay Area to join either the Giants or A's, Ken Rosenthal says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/-1384.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Baseball]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPORTS DIGEST: Phillies' Utley may miss start of season with hip surgery ]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/sports-digest-phillies-utley-may-miss-start-of-season-with-hip-surgery-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nov. 21--PHILADELPHIA ? Threetime All- Star Chase Utley, who anchored the middle of the lineup for the World Series champion Phillies, will have surgery and may not be ready for the start of the 2009 regular season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1386.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the All-Star break, as his power waned and his run production diminished, Chase Utley refused to confirm the worst-kept secret in the Phillies' clubhouse. His right hip, described as "balky" by general manager Pat Gillick, was bothering him. On Nov.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1387.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--1B Ryan Howard finished second to St. Louis 1B Albert Pujols in the NL MVP balloting, a reversal of the result from 2006, when Howard edged Pujols for the award. Howard got 12 first-place votes and appeared on 31 of 32 ballots cast by members of the Bas]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Inside Pitch 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1377.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:35:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After the All-Star break, as his power waned and his run production diminished, Chase Utley refused to confirm the worst-kept secret in the Phillies' clubhouse. 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And every year, Tracy Ringolsby wonders why.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1369.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 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. They want to repeat. 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Ken Rosenthal details what's gone wrong.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1364.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 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. 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But he was leery of the tough reputation of Philadelphia and its notoriously demanding fans, so he signed a three-year, $11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1362.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 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 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-inside-pitch-1356.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Just as Barack Obama fills his Cabinet positions and prepares for the transition of power, the World Series champion Phillies have been re-organizing their front office and coaching staff under new general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. Amaro hired one assistant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-notes-quotes-1357.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:35:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--LHP Scott Eyre had a chance to sign with the Phillies before the 2006 season, even going to lunch with pitching coach Rich Dubee. But he was leery of the tough reputation of Philadelphia and its notoriously demanding fans, so he signed a three-year, $11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia Phillies Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-roster-report-1358.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 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. 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 raise ticket prices for 2009]]></title><link>http://www.phillieshome.com/news/philadelphia-phillies-raise-ticket-prices-for-2009.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:35:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia Phillies are raising ticket prices for next year after winning their first World Series title since 1980.Most tickets will increase by $2 or $3 in 2009 and top premium seats will cost $50, an increase of $6. Prices for se