Phillies Increase Young Relievers’ Competition with Signing of Chad Durbin

The Phillies added Chad Durbin today, inking him to a one-year, $1.1M contract.  Durbin can earn up to $350k in incentives, and the contract includes a club option for 2014. What does this mean for the Phillies in 2013? First, the Durbin signing gives the Phillies a durable, middle relief workhorse, capable of pitching multiple … Continue reading →

Philadelphia Phillies 2013 Preview: Bullpen

This is the second of a series of posts previewing the 2013 Philadelphia Phillies prior to the start of Spring Training.   Last December, Ruben Amaro, Jr. made a big splash early in free agency, landing the top closer on the market in Jonathan Papelbon with the intent of shortening games to eight innings.  It … Continue reading →