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| Top MLB stories of 2008 |
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12/30/2008 |
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| t is $423.5 million so far this offseason. 2) PHILLIES END CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE'S FRUSTRATION Cole Hamels, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, and even So Taguchi will likely never have to pay for another meal when dining in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Phillies captured the franchise's second-ever World Series title and gave the city its first major championship since 1983 with a relatively easy five-game win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Hamels solidified himself as an elite starter in the playoffs, while clos |
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| Pirates reach new deal with Doumit |
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12/22/2008 |
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| through the 2013 season," said Pirates general manager Neal Huntington. "Ryan had a breakout season in 2008 and has positioned himself to be a key piece for us as the organization moves forward." Earlier this month, the Pirates traded Paulino to the Philadelphia Phillies for catching prospect Jason Jaramillo. Over four seasons in the majors, all with Pittsburgh, Doumit has appeared in 335 games and is a career .278 hitter with 36 home runs and 153 RBI. The Pirates selected Doumit in the second round of the 1999 draf |
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| Ibanez signs with Philly |
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12/16/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies made it official Tuesday and signed free agent outfielder Raul Ibanez. The deal, which was reported by several media outlets last Friday, is for three years and $31.5 million. Ibanez played all 162 games last season for Seattle and batted .293 with 43 doubles, 23 home runs and 110 runs batted in. "Raul not only brings a big bat to our lineup, but also a terrific attitude to the clubhouse," said Philadelphia general manager Ruben Ama |
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| Phillies agree to terms with Park |
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12/15/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent pitcher Chan Ho Park. A story on the Philadelphia Inquirer's website said Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. confirmed the deal, which will become official once Park passes a physical. The Korea Times reported it is a one-year deal providing a guaranteed $2.5 million with performance-based bonuses up to $5 million. Park, 35, spent last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared in 54 games with |
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| Ibanez heading to Philly |
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12/12/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - The World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly filled a void in left field by agreeing to terms with Raul Ibanez. Philly.com and FOX Sports reported on its websites Friday that the deal for the former Seattle Mariner is worth $30 million for three years. Ibanez played all 162 games last season for Seattle and batted .293 with 43 doubles, 23 home runs and 110 runs batted in. The 36-year-old veteran spent the past five years with the Mariners, driving in at least 1 |
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| Twins lock up Punto for two more years |
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12/11/2008 |
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| 28 RBI in 99 games with Minnesota last season, splitting his time in the middle infield and third base. "Nick has been an important part of the Twins success for the past five years," Twins general manager Bill Smith said. "He provides great defense up the middle and brings leadership and energy to our lineup." In 611 career games with the Philadelphia Phillies and Twins, Punto has recorded a .252 batting average with 78 doubles, 11 home runs, 140 RBI and 69 stolen bases to go along with a .976 fielding percentage. |
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| Manuel to manage Phillies until at least 2011 |
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12/09/2008 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, fresh off the club's first world championship since 1980, was rewarded with a contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2011. General manager Ruben Amaro announced Tuesday that the team has picked up the 2010 option on Manuel's previous extension and added one more year to the contract for 2011. Under the fourth-year bench boss, the Phillies won their second consecutive NL East title in 2008 and went on an 11-3 run t |
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| Maddux announces retirement at winter meetings |
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12/08/2008 |
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| 3th in innings pitched (5,008 1/3). The Dodgers acquired the right-hander from the Padres late last season for a postseason stretch run, and Maddux helped LA earn a National League Championship Series berth against the eventual World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies. He combined to go 8-13 with a 4.22 earned run average over 33 starts for LA and San Diego in what was his final season. "I pretty much knew during spring training this was it," said Maddux. "I told some teammates, I don't know if they believed me, |
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| Maddux set to retire after 23 years |
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12/05/2008 |
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| (5,008 1/3). The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired the right-hander from the San Diego Padres late last season for a postseason stretch run, and Maddux helped LA earn a National League Championship Series berth against the eventual World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies. He combined to go 8-13 with a 4.22 earned run average over 33 starts for LA and San Diego in what was his final season. In 23 seasons with the Cubs, Braves, Padres and Dodgers, Maddux compiled a 355-227 record with a 3.16 ERA in 744 games -- includ |
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| Cards sign lefty reliever Miller |
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12/03/2008 |
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| a .209 average and struck out 30 of the 91 he faced. Tampa Bay chose Miller's $400,000 buyout earlier this month rather than pick up his $2 million option. Miller broke into the majors as a starter with the Detroit Tigers in 1996, but has spent the majority of his career coming out of the bullpen. In 519 games (five starts), Miller has amassed a 14-14 mark to go along with 10 saves and a 4.43 ERA, while pitching for the Tigers, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays and Rays. |
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