Four Minor Signings Not huge news, but the Phillies have issued four non-roster invites to spring training: outfielder DeWayne Wise, infielders Wilson Valdez and Andy Tracy, and catcher Paul Hoover. Tracy and Hoover briefly played for the Phils in...

Jamie Moyer hospitalized Recurring complications from his groin surgery earlier this fall. Hopefully it's not too serious. Get better, Jamie.

Phillies Sign IF Juan Castro Not very exciting I know, but it's the first real nibble of the offseason. He'd replace Bruntlett as the utility infielder.

Albert Pujols was named the 2009 National League Most Valuable Player today.  And it wasn't really even a mild surprise that the vote was unanimous. Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard finished 3rd; Chase Utley 8th; Jayson Werth 17th; Shane Victorino...

More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Someday, you'll get your MVP award, Chase. Someday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ...