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===Departures=== |
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On November 4, the Phillies released third base coach [[Steve Smith]].<ref name="returning coaches">{{cite web|title=Phillies let third-base coach go|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081104&content_id=3664393&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi|author=Ken Mendel|accessdate=2008-11-05|date=2008-11-04}}</ref> Smith had been with the Phillies for two years. The Phillies were expected to have the remaining coaches to return for the 2009 season.<ref name="returning coaches"/> However, bench coach [[Jimy Williams]] opted not to return to the Phillies for the 2009 season, notifying the team on November 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081110&content_id=3673979&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi|title=Williams not returning to Phillies|date=2008-11-10|author=Ken Mandel|accessdate=2008-11-11}}</ref> [[Charlie Manuel]] had expected Williams to return for the 2009 season, and was surprised that Williams declined. However, Williams leaves the Phillies on good terms, and Manuel has stated that Williams is welcome to come back to the Phillies if he changes his mind.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.delawareonline.com/blogs/2008/11/nov-11-jimy-williams-leaves.html|title=Jimy Williams Leaves|date=2008-11-10|author=Scott Lauber|accessdate=2008-11-11}}</ref> |
On November 4, the Phillies released third base coach [[Steve Smith]].<ref name="returning coaches">{{cite web|title=Phillies let third-base coach go|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081104&content_id=3664393&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi|author=Ken Mendel|accessdate=2008-11-05|date=2008-11-04}}</ref> Smith had been with the Phillies for two years. The Phillies were expected to have the remaining coaches to return for the 2009 season.<ref name="returning coaches"/> However, bench coach [[Jimy Williams]] opted not to return to the Phillies for the 2009 season, notifying the team on November 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081110&content_id=3673979&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi|title=Williams not returning to Phillies|date=2008-11-10|author=Ken Mandel|accessdate=2008-11-11}}</ref> [[Charlie Manuel]] had expected Williams to return for the 2009 season, and was surprised that Williams declined. However, Williams leaves the Phillies on good terms, and Manuel has stated that Williams is welcome to come back to the Phillies if he changes his mind.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.delawareonline.com/blogs/2008/11/nov-11-jimy-williams-leaves.html|title=Jimy Williams Leaves|date=2008-11-10|author=Scott Lauber|accessdate=2008-11-11}}</ref> |
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The biggest departure among players is [[Pat Burrell]]. After eight temultuous seasons, the Phillies decided not to tender any offers whatsoever, and was made even clearer on [[December 12]] when the team agreed in prinicple to a three-year deal with [[Raul Ibanez]], pending a physical. |
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The Phillies also released outfielder [[So Taguchi]] on November 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081105&content_id=3664630&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi|title=Phillies part ways with Taguchi|accessdate=2008-11-05|date=2008-11-05|author=Ken Mandel}}</ref> Taguchi had served as a pinch-hitter for the Phillies in 2008, and also replaced Burrell in left field some games. [[Eric Bruntlett]] replaced Taguchi for the later half of the 2008 season. Relief pitcher [[Tom Gordon]] also filed for free agency. |
The Phillies also released outfielder [[So Taguchi]] on November 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081105&content_id=3664630&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi|title=Phillies part ways with Taguchi|accessdate=2008-11-05|date=2008-11-05|author=Ken Mandel}}</ref> Taguchi had served as a pinch-hitter for the Phillies in 2008, and also replaced Burrell in left field some games. [[Eric Bruntlett]] replaced Taguchi for the later half of the 2008 season. Relief pitcher [[Tom Gordon]] also filed for free agency. |
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====Players==== |
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On November 28, the Phillies signed [[Mike Koplove]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081128&content_id=3695159&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi|author=Robert Falkoff|date=2008-11-28|accessdate=2008-12-01|title=Phillies add Koplove to bullpen}}</ref> Koplove, a right-handed relief pitcher, is expected to play with the [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]], but will play with the Phillies during spring training and will be available during the season. |
On November 28, the Phillies signed [[Mike Koplove]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081128&content_id=3695159&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi|author=Robert Falkoff|date=2008-11-28|accessdate=2008-12-01|title=Phillies add Koplove to bullpen}}</ref> Koplove, a right-handed relief pitcher, is expected to play with the [[Lehigh Valley IronPigs]], but will play with the Phillies during spring training and will be available during the season. |
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Also coming to Philadelphia will be veteran [[South Korea|Korean]] pitcher [[Chan Ho Park]], who signed a one-year deal on [[December 15]]. |
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===Retentions=== |
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===Injuries=== |
===Injuries=== |
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[[Chase Utley]] had hip surgery and may be out for four to six months, possibly missing Opening Day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081120&content_id=3686087&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi|title=Utley to undergo hip surgery next week|last=Mandel|first=Ken|date=2008-11-20|publisher=Philadelphia Phillies|accessdate=2008-11-21}}</ref> |
[[Chase Utley]] had hip surgery and may be out for four to six months, possibly missing Opening Day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081120&content_id=3686087&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi|title=Utley to undergo hip surgery next week|last=Mandel|first=Ken|date=2008-11-20|publisher=Philadelphia Phillies|accessdate=2008-11-21}}</ref> However, on December 15, utley said in a press conference that he could be ready for Opening Night. |
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== Spring Training == |
== Spring Training == |
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Revision as of 13:34, 16 December 2008
| 2009 Philadelphia Phillies | ||
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| Division | NL East | |
| Ballpark | Citizens Bank Park | |
| City | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Owners | Bill Giles, David Montgomery, et al. | |
| Managers | Charlie Manuel | |
| Television | CSN Philadelphia, Comcast Network, WPHL-TV (My PHL 17) | |
| Radio | WPHT 1210 AM (English), WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish) | |
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The 2009 Philadelphia Phillies season will be the 126th consecutive season of National League baseball played in Philadelphia since its inception in 1883. The team, to be managed by Charlie Manuel, will begin their sixth season at Citizens Bank Park and defense of their 2008 World Series championship on April 5th. The Phillies will attempt to win a second consecutive World Series championship, which has never been accomplished in team history, as well as their second consecutive National League championship and their third straight Eastern Division championship for the first time since 1976 to 1978.
Offseason
Following the win in Game 5 of the 2008 World Series, the Phillies began preparations for the 2009 season.
Departures
On November 4, the Phillies released third base coach Steve Smith.[1] Smith had been with the Phillies for two years. The Phillies were expected to have the remaining coaches to return for the 2009 season.[1] However, bench coach Jimy Williams opted not to return to the Phillies for the 2009 season, notifying the team on November 10.[2] Charlie Manuel had expected Williams to return for the 2009 season, and was surprised that Williams declined. However, Williams leaves the Phillies on good terms, and Manuel has stated that Williams is welcome to come back to the Phillies if he changes his mind.[3]
The biggest departure among players is Pat Burrell. After eight temultuous seasons, the Phillies decided not to tender any offers whatsoever, and was made even clearer on December 12 when the team agreed in prinicple to a three-year deal with Raul Ibanez, pending a physical.
The Phillies also released outfielder So Taguchi on November 5.[4] Taguchi had served as a pinch-hitter for the Phillies in 2008, and also replaced Burrell in left field some games. Eric Bruntlett replaced Taguchi for the later half of the 2008 season. Relief pitcher Tom Gordon also filed for free agency.
Arrivals
New general manager
On November 3, the Phillies named Rubén Amaro, Jr. to be the general manager after Pat Gillick retired at the end of a three year contract.[5] Amaro has had a long history with the Phillies, serving as a bat boy in the early 80s, a player in the 90s, and as assistant general manager for the Phillies from 1998 until his appointment as general manager. Gillick remains with the Phillies as an advisor.[6]
Coaches
On November 13, Sam Perlozzo joined the Phillies as third base coach after spending last season in a similar position for the Seattle Mariners.[7] Perlozzo has also been the third base coach for the Mets, the Reds, and has also served as the third base coach, as bench coach, and as a manager for the Orioles. Perlozzo is also expected to work with the infield as a fielding coach.[7]
Another former manager, Pete Mackanin was named on November 21st as the team's new bench coach; he had been interim manager for the Reds when Jerry Narron was fired in Cincinnati in 2007.
Players
On November 28, the Phillies signed Mike Koplove.[8] Koplove, a right-handed relief pitcher, is expected to play with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, but will play with the Phillies during spring training and will be available during the season.
Also coming to Philadelphia will be veteran Korean pitcher Chan Ho Park, who signed a one-year deal on December 15.
Retentions
Left-handed reliever Scott Eyre re-signed with the Phillies after becoming a vital part of the bullpen during the stretch run.[9]
Injuries
Chase Utley had hip surgery and may be out for four to six months, possibly missing Opening Day.[10] However, on December 15, utley said in a press conference that he could be ready for Opening Night.
Spring Training
On November 13, the Phillies announced their Spring Training schedule.[11] The Phillies will play 18 games in Clearwater before playing the Tampa Bay Rays in two pre-season games on April 3 and 4.
2009 Opening Night
The Phillies will begin their 2009 season in front of a sell-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park on April 5 with a ESPN Sunday Night Baseball season opener against the Atlanta Braves.[12] The Phillies were originally scheduled to play in the afternoon of April 6; but after winning the 2008 World Series, they earned the distinction of playing the opening game of the entire 2009 Major League Baseball season.[13] The game will be telecast on ESPN2 due to the primary network telecasting the NCAA Women's Final Four.
TV/Radio
Over-the-air television returns to WPHL-TV (My PHL 17) for a three-year contract signed on November 19, 2008 after a ten-year stint at WPSG-TV (CW 57) as the Phillies and the Tribune Broadcasting station agreed on a three-year deal. It's the third time the station has become the terrestrial flagship station, first running from 1971 until 1982, then from 1993 until 1998. In between those dates, WTXF-TV (then known as WTAF-TV from 1983 through 1987 and prior to becoming a Fox owned and operated station) telecast games.
References
- ^ a b Ken Mendel (2008-11-04). "Phillies let third-base coach go". Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ^ Ken Mandel (2008-11-10). "Williams not returning to Phillies". Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ Scott Lauber (2008-11-10). "Jimy Williams Leaves". Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ Ken Mandel (2008-11-05). "Phillies part ways with Taguchi". Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ^ Ken Mandel (2008-11-03). "Amaro Jr. takes over reins for Phillies - Longtime assistant GM, former player replaces mentor Gillick". Retrieved 2008-11-03.
- ^ Ken Mandel (2008-11-03). "Gillick to remain with Phils as advisor". Retrieved 2008-11-04.
- ^ a b Ken Mandel (2008-11-13). "Perlozzo joins Phillies' coaching staff". Retrieved 2008-11-14.
- ^ Robert Falkoff (2008-11-28). "Phillies add Koplove to bullpen". Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ Mandel, Ken (2008-11-10). "Phils re-sign lefty reliever Eyre". Philadelphia Phillies. Retrieved 2008-11-11.
- ^ Mandel, Ken (2008-11-20). "Utley to undergo hip surgery next week". Philadelphia Phillies. Retrieved 2008-11-21.
- ^ Ken Mandel (2008-11-13). "Phillies announce 2009 spring schedule". Retrieved 2008-11-14.
- ^ "2009 Phillies Schedule". Retrieved 2008-10-21.
- ^ Ken Mandel (2008-11-10). "Phils to kick off '09 on national stage". Retrieved 2008-11-11.
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