Shane Victorino

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently occupying last place in the NL East. Yesterday General Manager, Ruben Amaro Jr. said they could become sellers at the July Trade Deadline (via Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com). “July is so far ahead,” Amaro said. “We just have to get on track. But if July comes and we’re playing like [...]

Phillies’ second baseman, Chase Utley, has been battling a knee injury this Spring. Right now, young prospect Freddy Galvis is expected to be the Phillies’ second baseman on Opening Day. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com says that Utley could be out “indefinitely,” but the team has no plans to look for a replacement outside the organization, [...]

Here are your 2010 National League Gold Glove winners with bonus payments if applicable: Name Bonus P – Bronson Arroyo (Reds) none C – Yadier Molina (Cardinals) $50,000 1B – Albert Pujols (Cardinals) $50,000 2B – Brandon Phillips (Reds) unknown bonus 3B – Scott Rolen (Reds) $50,000 SS – Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) $25,000 OF – Shane Victorino (Phillies) (likely $25,000 – TBD) OF – Michael Bourn (Astros) none OF – Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) none Information for [...]

Here’s a little fun Friday news. Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino broke up a fight outside of the Rittenhouse Square bistro Rouge Thursday night, according to The Inquirer’s Michael Klein. A bystander said two groups – regulars and folks unfamiliar to the Rouge staff — were exchanging “nasty words” inside the restaurant, nearby a table [...]

Here’s a story from the funny files: So late last month, Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies had a “Trading Spaces” promotion with Southwest Airlines. Victorino showed up at Philadelphia International Airport, grabbed the mic, signed autographs and posed for pictures. You can see more about it from the Southwest Airlines blog. What they didn’t mention was [...]

Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe highlights the winners and losers of this year’s MLB Trade Deadline. Here’s the skinny: Texas Rangers (winner): “go bankrupt and you can make your dreams come true.” Philadelphia Phillies (winner): “Once the Phillies get Shane Victorino back, their lineup should be cranking again, and the only issue will be the bullpen.” Toronto [...]

Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia hears that the Phillies are promoting top prospect Domonic Brown to the big league club. Brown will take Shane Victorino’s spot on the active roster since Victorino is likely being placed on the disabled list for an oblique strain. Brown, 22, is hitting .327/.391/.589 between Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley [...]

According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, the Philadelphia Phillies and catcher Carlos Ruiz have agreed to a three-year, $8.85 million extension with an option for a fourth year at $5 million. Ruiz is the third Phillie to sign a long-term deal this month. They signed pitcher Joe Blanton to a three-year, $24 million extension and Shane [...]

Update 18:44: MLB.com reports that the extension buys out Victorino’s final two years of salary arbitration and his first year of free agency. The official announcement is expected to occur on Friday. According to Craig Calcaterra of of NBC Sports, the Philadelphia Phillies and Shane Victorino have agreed to a three-year, $22 million contract. If this deal [...]

Here’s some information from Wednesday that you may find useful: Preston Wilson is trying to make a comeback and is willing to take a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training. Alyson Footer Tweets that the Houston Astros signed OF Cory Sullivan to a Minor League contract. Jason Bourgeois has cleared waivers. The Phillies are trying [...]