Ed Wade rejoins Phillies' front office

Ed Wade rejoins Phillies' front office: ED WADE certainly has heard the jokes. Brad Lidge. Roy Oswalt. Hunter Pence. At times, it seemed as if he was helping his former team more than his current one while the general manager of the Astros.

Phils make it official, Rollins signs new deal

Phils make it official, Rollins signs new deal: Jimmy Rollins is staying where he feels he belongs, and he'll be doing so for the long haul. The 33-year-old shortstop agreed over the weekend to a three-year, $33 million contract, and the Phillies officially announced the deal Monday.

Phils, Rollins agree to three-year deal

Phils, Rollins agree to three-year deal: The Phillies and shortstop Jimmy Rollins have agreed to a three-year deal worth approximately 33 million.

Rollins to Tigers? They don't have the money

Rollins to Tigers? They don't have the money: Is the "mystery team" suddenly interested in Jimmy Rollins legit? Or is it just a hoax designed by his agent to try to win back leverage?

Seeking closer job, Madson leaving Philly

Seeking closer job, Madson leaving Philly: Ryan Madson wants to be a closer, so he declined salary arbitration from the Phillies before Wednesday's midnight deadline.

Phillies and Rollins look to be near deal

Phillies and Rollins look to be near deal: DALLAS - The Phillies came to Texas with the stated goal of re-signing their longtime shortstop to a contract on their terms. For much of the winter meetings, they were content to be idle because Jimmy Rollins is their priority and, with an advantage in negotiations, waiting is just fine.

Brewers Hear Rollins Is Staying in Philly

Brewers Hear Rollins Is Staying in Philly:

Tom Haudricourt from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports the Brewers are hearing Jimmy Rollins is staying in Philadelphia.

There are no indications an agreement is imminent, but like I wrote previously, everybody believes Rollins is staying in Philly. I could see a three-year contract with a fourth-year option, although others are reporting they might jump to four years to make it happen. That wouldn’t surprise me. Rollins has a close relationship with Phillies president David Montgomery, so Montgomery might give the front office the go-ahead to add an extra year to make this happen sooner rather than later.

Amid rumors of Aramis Ramirez, Phillies' talks with Rollins go slowly

Amid rumors of Aramis Ramirez, Phillies' talks with Rollins go slowly: DALLAS - Ruben Amaro Jr. lounged on the couch Monday evening in the Phillies' sixth-floor suite at the Anatole Hilton that doubles as the team's headquarters in this week of baseball's winter meetings. He already has signed three players and traded for another this offseason. But for a general manager who prefers to work quickly, this is an uncomfortable position.

Source: Nix agrees to deal with Phillies

Source: Nix agrees to deal with Phillies: DALLAS - As the baseball world flocked to Texas for this week's winter meetings, the Phillies may have decided how to fill left field in 2012.

Three developments to Rollins' free agency

Three developments to Rollins' free agency: After weeks of apparent nothingness, there have been three key developments in the opening days of December to Jimmy Rollins' quest for a multi-year.

Jamie Moyer: ageless wonder, author

Jamie Moyer: ageless wonder, author: Right now, 49-year-old Jamie Moyer is focusing on returning to the big leagues after Tommy John surgery sidelined him for the entire 2011 season. He threw for teams in San Diego (where he currently ....

Phillies sign 8 minor-league free agents

Phillies sign 8 minor-league free agents: The Phillies announced Wednesday that they have signed eight minor-league free agents who will be invited to spring training in February.