Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009, 12:42 AM | 75 comments |
 

Phils non-tender Condrey
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In a move that came as something of a surprise, the Phillies just announced that they would not offer arbitration to righthanded pitcher Clay Condrey, making him a free agent. 

Condrey, 34, was 6-2, with a 3.00 earned run average, in a 2009 season shortened by an injury to his oblique (side muscle). He was left off the postseason roster.  Condrey has been with the Phillies since 2006.

Earlier this week, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said that he expected to tender a contract to Condrey and fellow righthander Chad Durbin (along, of course, with Shane Victorino, Joe Blanton and Carlos Ruiz).  But minutes after last night's 11:59pm deadline to offer players arbitration, the team announced it had non-tendered Condrey.  We presume that the lack of announcement regarding the others means that they were all offered arbitration.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:47 AM, 12/13/2009
    Good luck, Clay, and thanks.
    — fizzbin
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:52 AM, 12/13/2009
    If it frees up room to sign Halladay for 4-5 yrs.,uuuuummmmm,YES!!!
    — GeorgeDumbyaBush
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:57 AM, 12/13/2009
    I always liked you work quietly here, condrey. thanks for everything and good luck!
    — illrhyme
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:11 AM, 12/13/2009
    good riddance to clay and his lack luster physical health, no more weaklings in the bullpen
    — BHite15
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:46 AM, 12/13/2009
    Clay was better than expected. Relief pitchers are up and down. Only pay for stars and roll the dice with potential.
    — hawk18
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:50 AM, 12/13/2009
    Amaro didn't want to give Condrey a raise. That's what it all boils down to. If Condrey doesn't get signed by anyone else (which I think he will) Amaro will try to resign him cheap. Condrey may not have been flashy for the Phillies but he was a good mop up man and in the end started pitching in critical game situations. Maybe Amaro isn't convinced that he's physically healthy. I guess we'll never know the real thinking behind this decision.
    — SteveS11
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:09 AM, 12/13/2009
    he did something mcnabb never did. he wont a championship. for that, maximum respect.
    — jb99
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:36 AM, 12/13/2009
    wont.... what is that
    — Seal Rock
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:01 AM, 12/13/2009
    The Phils are clearly going after Halladay and this is part of the effort. I hope it works out.
    — jtj06
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:53 AM, 12/13/2009
    Its all leading to the Phils getting Roy Holliday.
    — kristofor
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:26 AM, 12/13/2009
    What in the world does not signing Condrey have to do with Halladay? They still have to go out and replace that roster spot with someone. Halladay isn't gonna pitch every game. You gotta have more than 3 relievers, which is about all they have right now. Anyone linking the Condrey move to Halladay is a moron. You people have issues.
    — youpeoplehaveissues


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