http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies The latest coverage of the Philadelphia Phillies. en-us Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:48:01 GMT 2010-02-10T12:48:01Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83995532&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100210_Rich_Hofmann__Phillies__new_ace_Halladay_is_hardest-working_man_in_throw_business.html CLEARWATER, Fla. - It is early afternoon, sun-splashed, all of that. Outside Bright House Field, the jets of the fountain dance and the statue of Steve Carlton keeps watch. The countdown to spring training can now be accomplished with fingers. The clubhouse will be open to reporters in a little more than a week. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:48:01 GMT 276ccb8c2aeb95811758b9fbdfb10e1d 2010-02-10T12:48:01Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83995582&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100210_Analyzing_the_Phillies_roster_with_spring_training_on_horizon.html TEN DAYS before pitchers and catchers hold their first workout in Clearwater, Fla., general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. is almost certainly done doling out guaranteed dollars. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:38:05 GMT 9c9ff375fe0d20c72956b052d8ffc6b3 2010-02-10T12:38:05Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83994957&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100210_Baseball_Notes__Lee_s_surgery_not_a_big_deal__Seattle_GM_says.html Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik said he does not believe that foot surgery will hamper Cliff Lee's preparation for the 2010 season. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:06:40 GMT 35e8e85d458e2b45bb917b1389d88f82 2010-02-10T09:06:40Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83995462&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100210_Bill_Conlin__Baseball_prospects__Depends_on_the_height_of_your_ceiling.html JUST AS YOU WERE starting to get over the Cliff Lee trade, you got a fresh knee to the groin. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:41:59 GMT 4bcb2551ba0f29ed3e1f192f9647b01c 2010-02-10T08:41:59Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83865362&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100209_Sports_in_Brief__Foot_surgery_for_Cliff_Lee.html Cliff Lee is recovering from minor surgery to his left foot, and the Seattle Mariners yesterday said the lefthander would be limited when pitchers and catchers report to spring training this month. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:23:51 GMT d28dcf93d3987d55fd82109748dded4a 2010-02-09T14:23:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83865792&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100209_Minor_foot_surgery_could_limit_Cliff_Lee_at_M_s_camp.html Cliff Lee's first spring training with the Seattle Mariners is off on the wrong foot. Lee is recovering from minor foot surgery and will be limited when pitchers and catchers report to Seattle's camp in Arizona this month. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:49:18 GMT accfcb69b01fa3854a2ae2d3e6cb2a5c 2010-02-09T13:49:18Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83784167&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100208_Bob_Ford__Now__pressure_s_on_Phillies_to_play_three.html Welcome to baseball season. Close enough, anyway. Now that the football season, with its standard helping of local frustration, has come to a finish at the annual NFL orgy of excess last night, it is time to look forward to something that might actually have a happy ending here. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:11:38 GMT 75d9d347973fa6aa2366c37da9815a94 2010-02-08T19:11:38Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83784687&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100208_Phillies_deny_signing_Japanese_relievers.html The Phillies are denying a report that they have signed two Japanese lefthanded relievers to minor league contracts. Japan's Daily Sports Online had reported that the Phillies announced the signings this week with Shigetoshi Yamakita and Naoyo Okamoto, and that they would report to spring training next month in Clearwater, Fla. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:47:58 GMT 78322dc507a22c1d1b793c0af275b031 2010-02-08T08:47:58Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83784242&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100208_Phillies__No_deals_reached_with_2_Japanese_pitchers.html Contrary to reports from Japan, the Phillies have not come to agreements with Japanese relievers Shigetoshi Yamakita and Naoyo Okamoto, a Phils spokesman said yesterday. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:33:38 GMT 6718a80bef55113f2781913de3d29f7e 2010-02-08T07:33:38Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83741837&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100207_Phils_sign_southpaws_from_Far_East.html Continuing to add depth in the minor leagues, the Phillies have come to terms with two Japanese lefthanded pitchers, according to a report. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:03:12 GMT 9568ce7e8ef8b1db28e1d9e0be892f83 2010-02-07T15:03:12Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83701717&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100206_Baseball_Notes__NL_Cy_Young_winner_expects_harsh_words.html Tim Lincecum is prepared to hear harsh criticism in an arbitration hearing with the San Francisco Giants - perhaps even delving into his off-season marijuana arrest. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:34:47 GMT bc55d47c9db6e8616c8f15e771225211 2010-02-06T07:34:47Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83702057&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100206_Record_arbitration_ruling_could_await_Lincecum_and_Giants.html Tim Lincecum is prepared to hear some harsh criticism in an arbitration hearing with the San Francisco Giants - perhaps even delving into his offseason pot bust. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:34:17 GMT b6df28836a790be9dba1a5f69ab2e9b6 2010-02-06T07:34:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83620542&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100205_Phillies_sign_Villarreal__Purdom_to_minor_league_deals.html The Phillies have signed veteran righthander Oscar Villarreal and catcher John Purdom to minor league contracts. Villarreal, 28, missed the 2009 season after having Tommy John surgery on his elbow. He isn't expected to report to spring training until the end of Feburary, his agent told MLB.com. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:07:55 GMT 0c9c3c4a32c8cee162e18524036d71ae 2010-02-05T14:07:55Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83620407&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100205_Hank_Steinbrenner_endorses_GM_s_offseason_moves.html Hank Steinbrenner thinks the New York Yankees are in a strong position to repeat as World Series champions due to the acquisition of pitcher Javier Vazquez and outfielder Curtis Granderson. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:05:05 GMT 876abeec226b2d9890e3bb4e1dbae4d7 2010-02-05T14:05:05Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83619897&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100205_Phillies_Notes__Phillies_sign_reliever_Villarreal_to_minor-league_deal.html The Phillies signed reliever Oscar Villarreal to a minor-league deal yesterday. Villarreal, who missed the entire 2009 season recovering from Tommy John surgery, will not be invited to spring training. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:31:52 GMT 21c4a5026bf49295616c3773592ea6ac 2010-02-05T13:31:52Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=83619797&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20100205_Baseball_Notes__Report__Mariners__Bedard_close_to_deal.html The Seattle Mariners and lefthander Erik Bedard are getting close to a one-year contract, pending a physical, a source told the Associated Press. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:36:26 GMT fce00447673ae83bd66d8254beb18eb3 2010-02-05T07:36:26Z