Some random tidbits from paradise

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic -- A few things picked up at David Ortiz's charity golf tournament while contemplating why baseball's winter meetings ...

Offseason Notebook: Braves' new 'pen

Tristan H. Cockcroft mines recent offseason baseball activities for the fantasy implications of each move.

Breaking down market moves and chatter

...situations in which they might be well-served by a ground ball to the right side. Shane Victorino was the primary No. 2 hitter for the Phillies last year and struck out 71 times...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Polanco To Become Phillies' Next 3B

...left-leaning lineup. They envision Polanco hitting second behind Jimmy Rollins, a move which would drop Shane Victorino lower in the order. Polanco batted .337 at Citizens Bank Park as a Phillie, with more...

Phillies get new third baseman

Only a physical stands in the way of Placido Polanco becoming the Phillies' next third baseman.

The Yankees' case for Halladay

The Yankees, Mets and Red Sox have spent more money in free agency over the past decade than any other teams, as ESPN's esteemed Mark Simon notes: Bi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 03, 2009

Source: Phils pursue Polanco

The Phillies are targeting Placido Polanco to play third, according to a source.

Shane Victorino doesn't let a thrown cup ruin his concentration in a game against the Cubs

Early Top 200 rankings for 2010

Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a first shot at a top-200 fantasy rankings for the 2010 season.

NL Gold Gloves: 2 out of 9 ain't bad

Well, there's nothing truly offensive about the list of National League Gold Glove winners. Rather, it's just the usual laziness that you would expect...

Rollins, Victorino win NL Gold Gloves

Shortstop Jimmy Rollins has won his third consecutive NL Gold Glove and Philadelphia Phillies teammate Shane Victorino has won for the second straight time in the outfield.

Phillies pick up Lee's option for '10

The Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.

Postseason had many defining moments

While the Yankees returned to glory by winning the World Series, the inevitability of full-scale instant replay in baseball stood out as perhaps the most important aspect of the 2009 postseason.

What's next for Phillies?

...moves. One, get younger. Two, build a better bullpen. The Phillies' youngest every-day player is Shane Victorino, who turns 29 in a few weeks. The Phillies are not old. Only Feliz (34) and...