Rain Delay Should Give Phillies an Idea

The Phillies were looking for a spot to use Jamie Moyer and they found one. The problem is that the opportunity to use him has been staring them in the face all along.   Full Story

If J.A. Happ, Pedro Martinez or Jamie Moyer were waiting to be named Pope, fans would be gathered around Citizens Bank Park looking for a white plume of smoke to signify that a decision had been made. Instead, reporters simply keep asking Charlie Manuel and Ruben Amaro Jr. about how the pitching situation is going to shake out.   Full Story

The Phillies went out and added two starting pitchers in Pedro Martinez and Cliff Lee. Now, they have to figure out a way to get the best out of all those arms.   Full Story

Joel Sherman of the New York Post is proposing an NBA-style mulligan for teams that have handed out bad contracts. If teams were allowed to dump one contract, the Phillies wouldn't have as easy of a decision as some teams would.   Full Story

Good teams can generally cover the hole when one player is struggling. Very good teams may be able to win even with a couple of players struggling. But few teams can win when there are a number of key regulars struggling and that's where the Phillies are at right now.   Full Story

No matter how you look at it, Jamie Moyer is a good guy. He does his job without complaining, doesn't seek the limelight and makes fans proud that he's on their side. What he does to help other players and those less fortunate is the true measure of his greatness.   Full Story

The Phillies and Jamie Moyer took longer than expected, but in the end, they reached an agreement on a two-year deal. The signing brings back the Phillies leader in wins from the 2008 season.   Full Story

If Wednesday is anything like Tuesday was in Vegas, it's going to be a fun time. The Phillies are in the thick of things among both free agency and trade talk. Here's a look at what could happen on Wednesday.   Full Story

Re-signing Pat Burrell was always a long shot, but Jamie Moyer seemed like a sure bet. Now, both appear to have one foot out of Philadelphia and it's looking less and less likely that they'll take a step back to town.   Full Story

The Phillies front office is preparing for a trip to Las Vegas for the Winter Meetings. They're hoping that they'll be able to do something in Vegas that they can bring along home to Philadelphia.   Full Story

The Phillies remain interested in re-signing Jamie Moyer, and possibly in re-signing Pat Burrell. The problem is making the numbers work, so let's dig into those numbers that will shape the 2009 Phillies.   Full Story

The Phillies put the risk of offering arbitration to Pat Burrell and Jamie Moyer at a higher level than they wanted to handle. Neither free agent was offered arbitration, meaning that if they sign elsewhere, the Phillies will receive no compensation.   Full Story

By midnight tonight, the Phillies must issue offers for arbitration to their free agents. The dilemma is whether they'll wind up with a "Millwood Scenario" that they're not prepared to pay for.   Full Story

One of the more frequently asked questions surrounding the Phillies these days is why hasn't Jamie Moyer re-signed yet? It was expected that he would sign quickly after the World Series, but here we are headed into December and he's still not signed. We've got the inside scoop on Moyer and more in this edition of What We're Hearing...   Full Story

Daniel Webster defines it as "that pleasant remembrance of a past experience or glory." He also calls it the "glow seen in the sky after sunset." Is there any definition that so truly touches just what long suffering Phillie phans are experiencing this off season, possibly the first time an entire city and its phan base have basked in the scenic post championship... afterglow.   Full Story

There's plenty of news surrounding free agents, trades and other pieces of interest to Phillies fans. We've gathered them all, knocked off the ones that were pure fantasy, and put all the rest together for you in our latest segment of What We're Hearing...   Full Story

With the official opening of free agency, you're going to be hearing a lot of rumors. We've got a look at which ones you can believe, which ones you can't, and why.   Full Story

This is the Atlantic 10 Conference's latest preseason men's basketball notebook. Massachusetts was the first league team on a regular season court yesterday and Tuesday in the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer.   Full Story

There were temptations to change the starting rotation slightly for the World Series, but Charlie Manuel stayed with the status quot. Was it ultimately the right move for him to have made?   Full Story

Chuck Hixson, who covers the Phillies on the Scout.com network, offers his perspective on the upcoming World Series in a Q & A.   Full Story

The Magic seized control of their playoff series with the Toronto Raptors, as they won north of the border, 106-94 to take a commanding 3-1 advantage. Here’s what went right for the Magic:    Full Story

The Orlando Magic won their first playoff game in five years as they defeated the Toronto Raptors, 114-100 in front of a raucous Amway Arena crowd. Orlando lit up the nets for much of the first half, and never trailed in the game.    Full Story

The Magic play their fourth straight home game of the second half of the season as they take on the Philadelphia 76ers. This is the second meeting between the two clubs in Orlando, as the Magic won the first meeting 115-99, just four weeks ago. The Magic hold a 48-26 edge in the all time series.   Full Story

The Magic raced off to an early double-digit lead Saturday night against the Indiana Pacers, and despite some questionable defense and their best player in foul trouble, the Magic held on for a 122-111 victory.    Full Story

The Magic scored a 103-94 victory Friday night. Little else went right for the visitors from central Florida, but here’ what we could find.    Full Story