Marlon Byrd

The Phillies hit the 55-game mark Monday as they were beaten handily by the Mets 11-2. The Phils find themselves at 24-31 and now sit six games back in the National League east race despite significant injuries to some of the teams who sit above them.

So a few moves by the Phillies following back-to-back extra inning games.

According to a report by ESPN's Buster Olney, the Phillies have indicated to teams that they are "ready and willing" to discuss Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels in trades. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports also hears that both Philadelphia lefties could be moved, but the Phillies won't eat any of the remaining money on either contract...

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It's easy to poke holes in the Phillies' reported free agent deal with outfielder Marlon Byrd, worth $16 million over two years. After a career year last year, Byrd, 36, is a prime candidate for decline. His .291 batting average was fueled by his ...

The Phillies made public this month plans to let catcher Carloz Ruiz test free agency. The 34-year-old is apparently hitting Philadelphia up on its offer. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that Ruiz has an offer of $20 million over two years on the table...

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Phillies are finalizing a two-year deal with Marlon Byrd. Adam Rubin of ESPN New York hears from a source that Byrd's two-year contract with the Phillies is worth $16 million. The deal also includes an $8 million club/vesting option for 2016, which vests if he gets to 600 plate appearances in 2015, or if he totals 1,100 in 2014-15 and has at least 55