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The Philadelphia Phillies left-fielder Raul Ibanez may be on the trading block.  At the finish of the general managers meetings, Ruben Amaro Jr. has not made any significant moves.  There are no good signs for Philadelphia fans related to Jayson Werth and the team has yet to add a proven left-handed reliever.  However, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com is reporting that Amaro may be attempting to trade Raul Ibanez.  The Philadelphia general manager was talking up Ibanez and compared his numbers to those of Werth's.  Is Ruben trying to downplay the potential loss of Werth?  Or is he attempting to make Raul look more appealing to other MLB teams?  "He was still a pretty productive player and when you look at his numbers, they’re not all that different from Jayson’s last year. What did he have, 83 RBI? Jayson had 85. He didn’t have as many opportunities as Jayson did to drive in runs. Clearly Jayson ...

Multiple sources are reporting that the Arizona Diamondbacks are willing to trade right fielder Justin Upton for the right price.  The best free agent outfielders are Jayson Werth and Carl Crawford, and an Upton trade would seriously affect where they may end up.  Some of the teams that may be interested in trading for the former No. 1 pick are the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, and Atlanta Braves.    The 23-year-old outfielder was the first pick of the 2005 amateur draft.   For his career, his 162-game average includes 23 home runs, 80 RBI, and a .272 batting average.  His best season came in 2009, where he had a .300 BA, hit 26 home runs, 86 RBI, and recorded 20 stolen bases.  Reportedly, the Diamondbacks' GM Kevin Towers would have to be blown away by a deal in order to trade Upton.  The Cardinals would be able to ...

New York Yankees stars Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Andy Pettitte are all free agents that will most likely stay in New York. However, there is always a chance that each of these players could end up in a different uniform next season.  Hal Steinbrenner was quoted as saying that negotiations with Jeter "could get messy."  However, most sources are now saying that New York is willing to overpay for the shortstop. There is probably less chance of Mariano River changing uniforms.  If Mariano suddenly decides he wants a longer contract than two or three years, though, the Yankees may be willing to let the iconic relief pitcher go. Andy Pettitte is in a different situation.  The 38-year-old pitcher is likely to either stay with New York or retire.  On the other hand, there are plenty of teams that need to add a veteran starter to their rotation and may offer Andy an ...

The Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Jayson Werth becomes a free agent at 12:01 AM ET this Sunday.   While there is still a chance that Werth may remain in Philadelphia, many doubt that the Phillies will give him the contract that him and his agent Scott Boras are looking for.Philadelphia's talented outfielders currently include Raul Ibanez, Shane Victorino and the young Dominic Brown.  The problem is that Werth provided a right-handed bat to a lineup that is lefty heavy.  Brown, his likely replacement, bats left-handed as well. Ibanez is not getting any younger and it is hard to predict his production next year.   If the Phillies lose Werth, they need to sign or trade for another right-handed outfielder because Ben Francisco is not the answer.Here are the best five possible fits for the Philadelphia Phillies if Jayson Werth signs with another team.  Begin Slideshow

The New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies avoided elimination by winning Game 5, as both teams trailed 3-1 in their respective series. The New York Yankees down travel down south to play the Texas Rangers in Game 6 of ALCS Friday night.  If the Yankees can stay alive, Game 7 will take place on Saturday night. The San Francisco Giants must head back east to play the Philadelphia Phillies in Citizens Bank Park in Game 6 of the NLCS.  The game will either be played on Saturday afternoon or night, depending on the outcome of Game 6 of the ALCS. In order for there to be a rematch of the 2009 World Series, New York and Philadelphia must win three games in a row (two now).  Both teams have a pretty good shot to force a Game 7, but the Phillies have a better chance of advancing to the 2010 World Series. Here are ...

The New York Yankees are now trailing 3-1 in the 2010 ALCS against the Texas Rangers. C.C. Sabathia will start against C.J. Wilson in Game 5 at 4:07 p.m. in New York. Anytime time that Sabathia is on the mound, especially at home, the Yankees have a great shot to win the game. However, it's just one game. The New York Yankees have to win Game 5 at home, then win both Games 6 and 7 in Texas.  Do they have a shot to win the series? Absolutely. It is the New York Yankees that we are talking about. At this point, though, it would be one of the greatest comebacks in baseball history, requiring tremendous play and a bit of luck.   Here is how the rest of the 2010 ALCS may play out.  Begin Slideshow

Due to timely hitting and a dominating pitching performance by Roy Oswalt, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-1 in Game 2 of the 2010 NLCS.  Cole Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies now need to focus on how to defeat the Giants in San Francisco in Game 3.   Matt Cain will get the start for the home team, as he will try and lead the Giants to a 2-1 series lead. With the series tied 1-1, Game 3 may determine the winner of the series.  The losing team will face some daunting questions.  If the Phillies lose, will Roy Halladay get the start in Game 4?  If the Giants lose, will Tim Lincecum get the start in Game 4? If the San Francisco Giants can defeat another member of "H2O", the series may take a turn for the worst for the Phillies.  Here are five keys for victory for the ...

At 1:00 PM on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will host the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field.  At 8:00 PM that same day, the Philadelphia Phillies will play the San Francisco Giants in Game 2 of the NLCS.  The city of Philadelphia is growing accustomed to these Fall double-headers, featuring the Eagles and Phillies.  Twice during Philadelphia's World Series runs in 2008 and 2009, the Eagles and Phillies have played on the same day at their home fields.  This Sunday should bring back memories to Philadelphia fans.  Both good and bad.   Will the history of these double-headers in Philadelphia repeat itself this Sunday?    Double-Header 2009 On November 1st, 2009, a war between New York City and Philadelphia took place. Last year, the Eagles hosted the New York Giants in an early afternoon game, the same day of Game 4 of the 2009 World Series between the Yankees and the Phillies.    The Eagles, many would say, upset ...

The Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants split their season series this year, 3-3.In order to better preview the NLCS, it is important to look at each of those six games. Which pitchers dominated?  Were the Phillies able to hit Lincecum? Were the Giants able to hit Halladay? Game 1: Lincecum vs. Halladay.  It is a matchup that baseball enthusiasts dream of.   Game 2: Sanchez vs. Oswalt.  Sanchez has earned two wins against the Phillies this year, but how well did he actually pitch? Here is a breakdown of the six regular season games between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants.  It should give us a better picture of how the NLCS will play out.  Begin Slideshow

The Philadelphia Phillies are the favorite to win the 2010 World Series.   Oddsmakers in Las Vegas have called for a rematch of the 2009 World Series since the beginning of the season.   Bodog.com has the Philadelphia Phillies as 21/10 favorites.  The New York Yankees are 7/2 and the Tampa Bay Rays are not far behind at 9/2.     Let me preface this article by saying that I DO believe that the Phillies will win the World Series.  Philadelphia is not only the best team in baseball, but also the hottest team.  No team wants to play in Citizens Bank Park.   No team wants to pitch to Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Jayson Werth.  Not to mention Carlos Ruiz, a .302 number EIGHT hitter.   No team wants to start a series by facing Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, and Cole Hamels.  Charlie Manuel's team should win their second championship in the last ...