Category Archives: Transactions

40-Man Roster Additions

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

According to Phils Media Relations, the team has added OF Zach Collier and RHPs Ethan Martin, Trevor May, and Jon Pettibone to the 40-man roster.  This protects them from the Rule 5 draft in December.  Mild surprise that neither Jiwan … Continue reading →

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Phillies hire Joe Jordan to replace Chuck LaMar

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Per the Inquirer. My first reaction to this is “okay”. And it will take a bit more time to digest. As I mentioned when LaMar left, we don’t really know what these guys are doing on a day to day … Continue reading →

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A retrospective look at the Phillies Trades

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

It is certainly time appropriate to review the Phillies trades over the last several years, looking at how players progressed (or didn’t) since they were traded. 2007 Mike Costanzo, Michael Bourn, Geoff Geary for Brad Lidge and Eric Bruntlett. As a … Continue reading →

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Aumont to the DL, Redding Released

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

Some news from Lehigh Valley as the second half of the IronPigs season begins this evening with a double header against Syracuse.  Starting Pitcher Tim Redding was released after several fairly brutal starts.  With Scott Mathieson’s return from Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley rotation … Continue reading →

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Worley Optioned

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

After a very strong performance against the Marlins (7 shutout innings), the Phils optioned Vance Worley to AAA Lehigh Valley. The move was made to keep Worley pitching on a regular five day schedule. He likely will start for Lehigh … Continue reading →

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Madson to DL; Carpenter Recalled

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Ryan Madson was placed on the 15-day DL retroactive to June 19 with the hand injury.  He’s eligible to return on July 4.  Andrew Carpenter was recalled.  After being DFA’ed during spring training, Carpenter has been reborn as a middle reliever, pitching to … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpenter, Drew, Transactions | 59 Comments

Juan Perez Called Up, Contreras back to the DL

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

The Phils placed RP Jose Contreras back on the DL with continued arm issues and have called up LHP Juan Perez from AAA Lehigh Valley.  Perez, 32,  is a lefty specialist that has good stuff, but often has little control. In … Continue reading →

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Call Ups

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Quickly adding to what James posted earlier(Defratus call up), it appears both Cody Overbeck and Phillipe Aumont have been called up to Lehigh Valley from Reading and are on their way to Pawtucket for the ‘Pigs four game series.  The … Continue reading →

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Mayberry Optioned

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

It seems that John Mayberry lost the coin toss, as he was optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley with the activation of Shane Victorino from the DL.  The Phillies options appeared to be A) Optioning Mayberry; B) Placing Gload on the DL with his hip … Continue reading →

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Bozied Activated, Frandsen on Restricted List for Drug Policy Violation

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

SOme late breaking news this afternoon out of Lehigh Valley, as Kevin Frandsen, who has been outstanding as of late, has been placed on the restricted list because of a violation of the Major League baseball drug policy. First baseman … Continue reading →

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