Posted: Friday, November 28, 2008, 4:45 PM | 7 comments |
 

Koplove Accepts Minor-League Deal
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The Phillies have reached an agreement on a minor-league contract with Philadelphia native and free agent righthander Mike Koplove, a team source said.

Like most big-league teams, the Phillies aren't expected to announce Koplove or their other minor-league free agent signings until after the Rule 5 Draft next month in Las Vegas. Koplove, 32, hasn't pitched regularly in the majors since 2005 with Arizona. He will not be on the 40-man roster, which means he is a non-roster invitee to spring training. And that means he will have a chance to compete for a job in the Phillies' bullpen, although he is more likely to open the season in triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phillies already have Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson, J.C. Romero, Chad Durbin and Scott Eyre in their bullpen. Clay Condrey, who is eligible for salary arbitration, also could be back. And the Phillies could end up signing a free agent reliever like Juan Cruz or David Weathers. Depending on what happens in the coming weeks with Condrey, Cruz, Weathers, etc., it could leave Koplove with as many as two available bullpen jobs or as few as zero.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:59 PM, 11/28/2008
    His last solid year was 2004, and it wasnt even that great of a year. But hey, as long as he has a live arm, it cant hurt to give him a chance!
    — Clinton, NJ
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:51 PM, 11/28/2008
    Lou Marson must have given Koplove a tumbs up. They were teammates on the Olympic team in Beijing where Koplove pitched in 4 games and did not give up a hit or run and struck out 6 in 5.1 innings of relief.
    — Dull
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:49 AM, 11/29/2008
    I watched the main part of the Phillies DVD last night. Highlights of all the WS games and a little of the parade. Plus player and coaches interviews between highlights. Very nicely done. I haven't watched any of the *extras*, but it looks like it doesn't include any of the post-parade ceremony at "The Bank". A little bit of a disappointment. Glad I have it saved on my DVR.
    — Norma
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:27 PM, 11/29/2008
    Norma: Thanks for the critic of the Phillies DVD. I'm looking forward to the encore presentations of the playoff/World Series games in the coming weeks.
    — KarenA
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:14 PM, 11/29/2008
    Norma: I agree, was nicely done but not all that I expected. Narration (Terrance Howard) was a little flat, should have been somebody local who followed the team. But all in all, not sorry I bought it.
    — jimmymack
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:15 PM, 11/29/2008
    I saw a similar DVD advertised, that is only 90 minutes, and DOES include the ceremony after the parade. Think I'll call the Majestic, and see if they have it. My son found this video on YouTube.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7CI39brXvw.....Never gets old! And makes me VERY jealous that I wasn't there!!!
    — Norma
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:41 PM, 11/30/2008
    Norma: any way you can make a copy of the parade that you have saved on your DVR? I will pay for labor, shipping and the dvd of course! :) Tony
    — tonyphilsphan


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