Phillies Notes: Mike Schmidt staying at camp as a guest instructor

Phillies Notes: Mike Schmidt staying at camp as a guest instructor: CLEARWATER, Fla. - In 1983, Mike Schmidt finished third in National League MVP voting despite a .255 batting average and league-leading 148 strikeouts. Three years later, Schmidt won the MVP at age 36 with a .290 batting average and five more walks (89) than strikeouts (84).

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Utley Said He Isn’t Finished Yet

Utley Said He Isn’t Finished Yet:

Chase Utley spoke to reporters earlier this afternoon at Bright House Field, where he talked about his health and bouncing back from the worst season of his career.

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Phillies sign Kendrick to two-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)

Phillies sign Kendrick to two-year deal (Yahoo! Sports): The Philadelphia Phillies signed pitcher Kyle Kendrick to a two-year, $7.5 million contract on Sunday. At the moment, Kendrick, 27, looks like the sixth starter in a five-man starting rotation. But when pitching coach Rich Dubee was asked whether he thought Kendrick could start 25... Continue reading

Phillies Confident In Hamels Talks

Phillies Confident In Hamels Talks:

With an ever-increasing payroll, it would seem difficult for the Phillies to find room to sign Cole Hamels to a lucrative new deal. However, team president David Montgomery told Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer that he is confident that a deal can be reached...

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Broadcast news: Phillies games to air on 94 WIP and 1210 WPHT

Broadcast news: Phillies games to air on 94 WIP and 1210 WPHT: Howard Eskin let the cat out of the bag back in November during his induction into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall Of Fame, but the official announcement was made today: CBS Radio and the...

Ex-Phillie Burrell to retire

Ex-Phillie Burrell to retire: Former Phillies leftfielder Pat Burrell, the first overall pick in the 1998 draft, is going to retire, according to a report on MLBTradeRumors.com.