Chase Utley will get to play in Yankee Stadium for the first time in his life in the park’s final season. Utley is joined by teammate Brad Lidge on the National League All-Star team.
Utley, who got the most votes by any player in the National League, will start the Mid Summer Classic at second base. [...]
July 6, 2008
Utley, Lidge All-Stars; Phils Lose Sabathia
July 6, 2008
Phillies Re-Sign Lidge
Todd Zolecki of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the Phillies have resigned Brad Lidge. Lidge signed a 3 year – $37.5 million deal to remain with the Phillies.
Lidge is 2-0 with a 0.77 ERA this year. Additionally, he has 19 saves in 19 opportunities. Lidge should join Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, and possibly Pat Burrell on the [...]
July 6, 2008
Phillies have Second Best Chance for Sabathia
According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Phillies may have the second best chanceat landing former Cy Young winner C.C. Sabathia.
The Milwaukee Brewers appear to have the edge, yet may be losing interest in the deal if it means sending their top prospect, Mark LaPorta, to Cleveland.
Stay tuned…