Eagles sign Samuel to six-year contract

In what I think is a surprising move the Eagles have signed Asante Samuel today on the opening of free agency. I'm not really sold on liking Samuel, he is a good player, but he's also caused a lot of trouble and will probably get his fair share of fines. Whether or not Lito Sheppard actually wants out of Philly is yet to be determined, but this move looks to protect the Eagles in case that happens. It seems like the Eagles were one of the contenders for Samuel before free agency began and the fact that Eagles made a strong offer really swayed his decision. The secondary right now is made up of Lito Sheppard, Sheldon Brown, Samuel, Brian Dawkins, and Quintin Mikell. Apparently many believe either Sheppard or Brown will make a move to safety, but we will have to see what happens. This move definitely improves the defense. Samuel is 27 and the contract is 6 years for $60 million.

Other Eagles news:
-Eagles released Jevon Kearse.
-Mike Patterson had got arrested on marijuana possession (<50grams).
-New York Giants safety Gibril Wilson is also possibly going to be signed by the Eagles, but I guess that rumor will die now that Samuel is signed.


ESPN - Eagles sign Samuel to six-year contract - NFL: "Samuel, an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection this past season, spent the last five seasons with the New England Patriots and had 16 interceptions the last two seasons. The Eagles wasted little time making an offer, reportedly worth up to $60 million, on the first day of free agency."

ESPN Page 2 - Pros and cons of Bonds

ESPN Page 2 - Page 2: Pros and cons of Bonds

So what team should sign Barry Bonds, Page 2 breaks it down and here's what the say about the Phillies:

Pro: Would give the home fans a player they could all feel comfortable booing.
Con: No con.

The Phillies are the only team listed with no cons, interesting; but I guess that is because of the Pro listed. Another good line, "Might be mistaken for Mr. Met."
Page 2 has a lot of funny articles. Most of them are too long, but this one is short and funny. So take 2 minutes and enjoy it.

Phillies and Mets 2008 Matchups

Mets Fans Have Begun Their CBP Takeover Plot [700 Level]

In case you didn't see that little bit saying how Mets fans plan to come down and take over CBP, then you need to check it out. I don't know if I'll be able to make it up to Shea to take over there but I will make it to every Phillies-Mets game at CBP that I can. So here is the list of all the matchups between the two teams this summer. The Phillies play 162 games, but these might be the 18 most important games. They will at least be some of the most exciting and most passionate games.


Tue, 4/8 at Mets 1:10p
Wed, 4/9 at Mets 7:10p
Thu, 4/10 at Mets 7:10p

Fri, 4/18 Mets 7:05p
Sat, 4/19 Mets 3:55p FOX
Sun, 4/20 Mets 8:05p ESPN

Fri, 7/4 Mets 7:05p
Sat, 7/5 Mets 7:05p
Sun, 7/6 Mets 1:35p
Mon, 7/7 Mets 7:05p

Tue, 7/22 at Mets 7:10p
Wed, 7/23 at Mets 7:10p
Thu, 7/24 at Mets 12:10p

Tue, 8/26 Mets 7:05p
Wed, 8/27 Mets 7:05p

Fri, 9/5 at Mets 7:10p
Sat, 9/6 at Mets 3:55p FOX
Sun, 9/7 at Mets 1:10p

Anna and Kris Benson are coming to Philadelphia

It's time for pitchers and catchers to report for Spring Training. I am excited for Phillies baseball. The Phils are apparently about sign Kris Benson. What's that mean, well it means his hot milf wife, Anna Benson, will be coming to Philadelphia. I'll let the other better bloggers analyze and report the signing. I know you just want to know what she looks like so I'll give you the pictures.
Got rid of the pictures, just google her name and you'll be happy.

Phillies Sign Geoff Jenkins

The Phillies signed the 33 year old to a 2 year deal for $13 million with an option for a 3rd described below.

They also signed 30 year old pitcher Chad Durbin."Durbin, 30, has a 25-37 career record in parts of eight seasons with Kansas City, Cleveland, Arizona and Detroit. He went 8-7 with a 4.72 ERA for the Tigers last season."

So the Phillies added some pitching depth and outfield depth, I like it. The only thing I don't like is the fact that Jenkins is basically an older, crappier Pat Burrell. O well, good luck to him, don't suck at the beginning or else Philly will hate you.

Merry Christmas everyone.

ESPN - Former Brewers outfielder Jenkins agrees with Phils - MLB: "If Jenkins makes a total of 925 plate appearances in the 2008-2009 seasons or 525 plate appearances in 2009, it would trigger a $7.5 million vesting option for 2010. If the agreement fails to vest, he and the Phillies have a mutual option for the third year."

Phillies Offer Arbitration to CF Aaron Rowand

The Official Site of Philadelphia Phillies: News: Philadelphia Phillies News: "The procedural move guarantees Philadelphia the first-round Draft pick of the team that signs him, plus a supplemental pick between the first and second rounds. If Rowand signs with a team that finished with one of the 15 worst records last season, the Phillies will receive that team's sandwich pick."
"If Rowand accepts arbitration by Dec. 7, his 2008 salary would be determined by an arbitrator. He and the Phillies could still work out a multiyear deal by the hearing date -- which would occur in early February -- but his return to Philadelphia would be assured. The team wouldn't mind if Rowand accepted, though that is unlikely given the five-year, $90 million deal Torii Hunter signed and the high demand for Rowand."

This is a good move by the Phillies because well if he accepts then the Phillies are spending their money on him. I like him and its not my money being spent. If he goes elsewhere then they get some nice draft picks in return and god knows we need those. I wonder why the waited until the last second to offer it to him though, that seems unnecessary.

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Brad Lidge to the Phillies

It is way too late at night for me to comment on this, but the Phillies have acquired Brad Lidge from the Astros. The two players that you know that they gave up were Michael Bourn and Geoff Geary.

So I guess Brett Myers is back in the rotation? Or is Lidge going to set up?

More to come later.

The Official Site of Philadelphia Phillies: News: Philadelphia Phillies News