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Dobbs now a free agent

POSTED: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 3:06 PM

David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer

Quick update here:

The Phillies have made a few moves involving their 40-man roster.

The headliner is probably Greg Dobbs becoming a free agent. The Phillies had the option of offering him arbitration, but instead removed him from the 40-man roster, at which point the veteran infielder elected to become a free agent.

Jamie Moyer also elected free agency, although that was more of a procedural move, with the Phillies clearing his spot on the 40-man roster. Moyer's contract expired at the end of the season. Five days after the World Series, he will be free to sign with any team.

The Phillies also outrighted catcher Paul Hoover to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Hoover then elected free agency.

They now have 38 players on the 40-man roster.

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Comments (64)

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:04 PM, 10/28/2010

Werth is as good as gone and Ibanez is going nowhere unless the Phils are willing to eat $9 million of his salary which isn't happening either. They should sign Manny to a one year deal and platoon him with Ibanez in left. As much as I cringe at the thought of Manny in the club house, he would certainly provide a ton of protection to Ryan Howard. Additionally, Charlie was Manny's first manager and if anyone can keep him in line, its Uncle Charlie. This team sore needs a productive right handed bat.

— downthemiddle

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 6:22 PM, 10/28/2010

does everyone notice how happy people are to get rid of payroll bec of expiring contracts? if the phils sign werth to anything more than 4 yrs i can picture ppl getting upset about the length of his contract if injuries and decline in production happen.

— liberty_bell

1 like this / 1 don't • Posted 7:06 PM, 10/28/2010

Looks like they don't want to play for a losing team after what happened. Good for them! Hope they go to a real team and not play for a bunch of losers!

— MRD

0 like this / 1 don't • Posted 1:20 PM, 10/29/2010

Dear MRD:Two points to consider: 1)These players didn't choose to leave...the team CUT them from the roster. 2)Those "losers" lead the majors over the last three years in most wins in both the regular season and postseason!!! I am wondering where you managed to develop such advanced skills of logic and analysis.

— stan the man too

1 like this / 0 don't • Posted 7:11 PM, 10/28/2010

Rollins is shot-- his body type-- short muscle profile and weight gain portend increasing probability of sprains and pulls.......there is minimal loss playing Valdez. The other question mark in my mind is Victorino-- like Rollins a poor leadoff hitter who does not understand his role or is unable to execute it. I would move both and move immediately to resigning your only RH power - Jason - is a MUST.

— Northcountry

1 like this / 1 don't • Posted 8:25 PM, 10/28/2010

Here's an idea. Trade all these Moronic so-called Phillie fans to Cleveland. The rest of the country's right about you all. Losers losers losers.

— Phillyexp

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 8:50 PM, 10/28/2010

need to be smart this off season. still have 3 top pitchers in baseball

— bill poore

1 like this / 0 don't • Posted 9:35 PM, 10/28/2010

Would Boras even bother to take a call from Moyer or Dobbs? Didn't think so.

— KurtNimphius

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 10:15 PM, 10/28/2010

Rubin....Resign Jason Werth!!! Will pay huge dividends

— dogman5

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 10:52 PM, 10/28/2010

Best of luck and happiness to both Jaime and Greg where ever they land. It would have been nice to see Jamie join the Phillies organization as a coach, he really inspires the other players. The 2008 WS Champions, they breaking up that old gang of ours.

— cahris

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 11:16 PM, 10/28/2010

Werth = Rowland.

— paolibulldog

0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 1:52 AM, 10/29/2010

Come on guys..most of you are still hung over from out ousting by the Giants. Reality folks..reality. Rollins is and will always be a better option than Valdez. Valdez gets kudos for an outstanding 2010, but come on...why is his career what it is? As for Dobbs, injury and lack of AB's lead to low BA's. Moyer gets credit for holding the fort until he got hurt. Two complete games wasn't too bad. Hope he heals and gets to pitch in 2011. Let all the injuries heal properly (Howard's ankle, Rollin's legs, Utley's thumb, Polanco's elbow, Victorino's abdominals, Ibanez' two offseason surgeries, etc... This team accomplished alot w/o consistant health. Look out for 2011. As for Werth, reality check. Boris is his agent..he wants years/dollars. The Phillies will not out bid against themselves. If Werth want to play in Philly, he can. If he wants the years/dollars to max out, he'll play in Anaheim/Boston. Thanks for a great 4 year ride Phighten's. Year 5 is but 3 1/2 months away.

— drhoffman