... suited lower in the order, and signing Figgins would allow the Phillies to do it without losing any kind of a spark at the top of the lineup. ... ;t make sense. When Rollins scores a run, the Phillies usually win. He's the heart-and-soul of the lineup ... 's agent already. DeRosa, 34, has enamored the Phillies for a couple of years now. Last winter, they tried to acquire him from the Chicago ...

... » by John Froschauer - AP Could the Philadelphia Phillies be pointing to Fernando Rodney this offseason? And might Rodney point ... removed this week), along with a sprained knee, it appears that the Phillies want to insure themselves against their closer having another troublesome season.  ...

Yesterday, the story was about the Phillies going “hard” after Chone Figgins to replace Pedro Feliz at 3B. Today’s rumor du jour? We’ve contacted ... are probably even for me in this group (with the assumption that Beltre will demand more money). Related posts:Phillies Rumors: Lee Back, Myers Out, Feliz… Maybe?What Are The Phillies’ 3B Options?Phillies Rumors: ...

The Phillies have Placido Polanco, Mark DeRosa, and Adrian Beltre on their third base wish list, according to sources speaking to Jim Salisbury ... s Jayson Stark finds Figgins an unrealistic fit for the Phillies for a variety of reasons. In other Phillies news, Salisbury notes Korean reports ... Park's agent.  Starting was a big factor in Park's decision to sign with the Phillies a year ago.

Jim Salisbury of the Philadelphia Inquirer has an update on the Phillies' search for a third baseman (Remember there was reported interest ... on Nov 9): People who have spoken about the subject with the Phillies general manager believe his wish list is headed, in some order, ... includes Chone Figgins and Miguel Tejada. All interest the Phillies. Polanco already screwed up in Philly once (Ed Wade ...

... are the Philadelphia Phillies from 2009 that have filed for free agency. Of the 15, only Cliff Lee has been retained by the team so far ... list worthy of consideration for a major league contract from the Phillies. Paul Bako, Miguel Cairo, and Matt Stairs ... additional players should look for opportunities outside of the Philadelphia organization. 2009 Phillies Filing For Free Agency as of 11/12/2009: ...