B.J. Upton

Consider what the Phillies have sought this offseason (three-year averages): Josh Hamilton - .313 BA, 33 home runs, 107 RBIs B.J. Upton - .242 BA, 23 home runs, 74 RBIs Ichiro Suzuki - .282 BA, six home runs, 36.7 RBIs Cody Ross - ...

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Phillies have talked to the Rockies about a trade for Dexter Fowler.  It would be interesting to see what the Rockies would be asking for in return for Fowler - Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reported that the Rockies' asking price for him is "sky high" and the outfielder is unlikely to be traded about a week ago...

For the second straight day, a center fielder figured to be at the top of the Phillies wish list has landed elsewhere. For the second straight day, feel free to shrug. Denard Span, who was plucked from the Twins by the Nationals in exchange for top relief prospect Alex Meyer, isn't a loss to be mourned...

If you're struggling to find a sense of loss at the news that free agent center fielder B.J. Upton signed a five-year, $75 million pact with the division-rival Braves Wednesday night, as conventional wisdom says you should, stop straining yourself...

That Carlos Ruiz will miss the first 25 games of 2013 isn't what's most troubling about the announcement Tuesday that he was suspended for using amphetamines. Of those, 16 will be against non-2012 playoff qualifiers. Erik Kratz, the fastest catcher ever to hit eight home runs, is a more than capable spell for the meantime...

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Phillies met with free agent outfielder B.J. Upton earlier this week.  Upton seemed to enjoy his stop in Philly, he tweeted that he is "really blown away by the love other cities are showing me right now...

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reports that the Philadelphia Phillies are viewed as the favorites for Upton's services.  Keep in mind Upton received a qualifying offer from the Rays and therefore will require giving up a pick should the Phillies sign him...