Phillies Moves: Blanco Moves On, Phillies Add Infielder
The Phillies added infielder Adam Rosales on a minor league deal while infielder Andres Blanco signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.
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Phillies Mailbag: Ex-Phils in Playoffs, Rollins and Victorino, Ruf
Once again it is time for the Phillies mailbag. Each week we take your questions and post them to 973espn.com and to sportstalkphilly.com. Send a question at any time to @FrankKlose on Twitter or our Sports Talk Philly Facebook page...
Chase Utley Placed on DL
Phillies placed second baseman Chase Utley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a mild oblique strain.
Phillies GM Ruben Amaro is hopeful that Utley will be ready when his two weeks are up, but it's possible he could be out as long as four weeks...
Phillies Invite Nine to Camp
With word that the Phillies have invited nine players with minor league contracts to spring training in Clearwater comes plenty of familiar names -- and production.
You know the bunch: Michael Martinez, Pete Orr, and Steven Lerud.
One newcomer, though, should be a source of mild optimism...
Galvis To Disabled List With Lower Back Strain
Phillies placed 2B Freddy Galvis on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out; Mike Fontenot replaced Galvis at second base on Wednesday and figures to see some playing time there now with Pete Orr sent back to Lehigh...
Phillies Call-Up Mike Fontenot
The Phillies purchased the contract of infielder Mike Fontenot from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.