Ruiz hit .255/.355/.425 with nine home runs, 43 RBI and three stolen bases this season.

Spin: Ruiz set a career high in home runs this season and improved on his .219 batting average from last season. The Phillies traded away prospect Lou Marson this season and the team loves Ruiz's defense and game calling so it seems highly likely that he'll be the team's starter again next season.Thu, Nov 5

Ruiz went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's win over the Dodgers.

Spin:

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz hit a three-run home run in Game 1 of the NLCS Thursday, Oct. 15.

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies C Paul Hoover hit a walkoff single in the 10th inning Sunday, Oct. 4.

News: Philadelphia added C Paul Hoover to their roster way back as September opened and he only saw his first at bats on Friday against the Brewers. Hoover went 2 for 3 in the game with two singles.

Analysis: Hoover has been in the majors before and has a .247 career batting average without any homers and five RBI. Hoover is nothing more than a low-end reserve catcher for the Phillies and the deepest of NL-only leagues at this point in his career. Don't use him in the season's final week

Paul Hoover will start at catcher for the Phillies Friday. Playing time is readily available now that Carlos Ruiz is nursing an aching wrist. The illustrious tag-team of Paul Bako and Hoover will take the reins at backstop for the time being. Hoover was called up September 3 as an emergency third catcher.Related: Paul Bako

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies DH Matt Stairs, who was in a 4-for-51 slump entering Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, had an RBI single in a 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees.

Pedro Martinez kept the slumping New York Yankees off balance, and Matt Stairs hit a run-scoring single to help the Philadelphia Phillies take a 1-0 lead after three innings in Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night.

MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Matt Stairs is serving as the designated hitter for Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, and OF Raul Ibanez moves back to left field.

Usually on Friday I go over one player who can be looked at keeping in keeper leagues, but the other day in the comments I was asked for some general fantasy baseball keeper league strategy.  A request and dedication, if you will.  For illustration purposes, let’s look at last year’s Chase Utley keeper post.  Go [...]

Utley hit .282/.397/.508 with a 31 home runs, 93 RBI, 112 runs scored and 23 stolen bases this season.

Spin: There were some concerns about how Utley would perform after offseason hip surgery but he showed those concerns were unfounded. His 23 stolen bases were a career high and he was not caught stealing on any of his attempts.Thu, Nov 5

Ryan Howard finally found his home run stroke in Game 6 of the World Series, but it was too late as the Phillies fell to the Yankees 7-3. Howard was 1-for-4 on the evening with a home run, a run scored, and two RBI.

Our View: Other than Chase Utley, the Philly offense really struggled in this series. Howard was a strikeout machine after he killed the ball in the previous two series, and his homer tonight just wasn't enough to take this thing to Game 7.

Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez and IF Miguel Cairo have filed for free agency, according to The Sports Network.

Cairo was left off the Phillies' World Series roster, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Spin: The club went with added bullpen depth and Brett Myers instead of Cairo.Tue, Oct 27

Cairo has earned a spot on the Phillies' postseason roster, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Spin: Cairo hit .357 after being recalled from the minors in late August. He will take Eric Bruntlett's place as a righthanded bat and versatile defensive replacement off the bench.Wed, Oct 7

News: Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs, out since Game 2 of the World Series because of the flu, never did return to game action, missing the deciding Game 6 at New York on Wednesday.

Analysis: Dobbs hit .247 with five homers and 20 RBI in 154 at-bats this season. He might have the potential to make an impact in Fantasy with regular at-bats, but he doesn't figure to get them. Don't bother with him on Draft Day 2010

News: Phillies utility player Greg Dobbs, who was sent home before Game 2 with the flu, didn't appear in Game 5 of the World Series against the Yankees on Monday.

Analysis: Dobbs is 0 for 4 in the postseason. The infielder/outfielder hit .247 with five homers and 20 RBI in 154 at-bats this season. He might have the potential to make an impact in Fantasy with regular at-bats, but he doesn't figure to get them. Don't bother with him on Draft Day 2010

News: Phillies utility player Greg Dobbs, who was sent home before Game 2 with the flu, didn't appear in Game 4 of the World Series against the Yankees on Sunday.

Analysis: Dobbs is 0 for 4 in the postseason. The infielder/outfielder hit .247 with five homers and 20 RBI in 154 at-bats this season. He might have the potential to make an impact in Fantasy with regular at-bats, but he doesn't figure to get them. Don't bother with him on Draft Day 2010

Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Eric Bruntlett was added to the team's NLCS roster at the expense of SP Kyle Kendrick.

The Philadelphia Daily News reports that utility man Eric Bruntlett has been added to the NLCS roster.

Our View: Bruntlett is anemic offensively, so he'll likely be used as a late-inning defensive replacement. He hit just .171 with zero homers and seven RBI in limited time this season.

Eric Bruntlett has been added to the Phillies' NLCS roster. Bruntlett, a 31-year-old utilityman, hit .171/.224/.238 with no home runs, seven RBI and two stolen bases in 110 plate appearances this season. He can be used as a late-innings defensive replacement.Source: Philadelphia Daily News

Ben Francisco is starting in left field for Game 6 of the World Series. Francisco is 0-for-4 with a walk during the series. He'll bat eighth against Andy Pettitte. Just like in Game 1, Raul Ibanez will serve as the designated hitter.Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter Related: Raul Ibanez

MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino (hand) is starting in center field in Game 6 of the World Series Wednesday, Nov. 4, with OF Raul Ibanez serving as the designated hitter and OF Ben Francisco playing left field.

If Shane Victorino (hand) can't go on Wednesday night, Francisco would start in his place in center field, the Philly Inquirer reports.

Spin: Francisco has experience in center, having started a number of games there this year for Cleveland when Grady Sizemore was on the DL.Tue, Nov 3

News: The Phillies added outfielder John Mayberry to the roster Saturday.

Analysis: Mayberry has speed, power and long-term potential, but he is nothing more than reserve for the Phillies and the deepest of NL-only leagues down the stretch

Phillies recalled outfielder John Mayberry Jr. from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Mayberry, a 6-foot-6 outfielder, has hit .189/.232/.453 with four home runs during his time in the bigs this season. His value is limited by a lack of available playing time in the Phillies' outfield.

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports on his Twitter page that the Philadelphia Phillies have recalled OF John Mayberry Jr. from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies DH Matt Stairs, who was in a 4-for-51 slump entering Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, had an RBI single in a 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees.

Pedro Martinez kept the slumping New York Yankees off balance, and Matt Stairs hit a run-scoring single to help the Philadelphia Phillies take a 1-0 lead after three innings in Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday night.

MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Matt Stairs is serving as the designated hitter for Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, and OF Raul Ibanez moves back to left field.

The Philadelphia Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee’s $9 million option for 2010. The team announced the expected move on Friday, two days after losing the World Series to the Yankees. Lee’s contract expires after next season, though general manager ...

The Philadelphia Phillies have picked up Cliff Lee's $9 million option for 2010.The team announced the expected move on Friday, two days after losing the World Series to the New York Yankees. Lee's contract expires after next season, though general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said the team is open to signing the star left-hander to a long-term deal.Lee, 31, was acquired from the Cleveland Indians on July 29 for four minor leaguers, and quickly became Philadelphia's ace. Lee posted a 3.

Reuters - The Philadelphia Phillies exercised their $8 million club option on left-hander Cliff Lee on Friday, as the National League champions were quickly back to work just two days after losing the World Series.

Pedro Martinez's outing in Game 6 of the World Series was brief, as was his bizarre session with reporters after he tried to bolt the Phillies' clubhouse without speaking to the media.

News: Phillies SP Pedro Martinez, trying to extend the World Series to a seventh game, couldn't get the job done in Game 6 at the Yankees on Wednesday. He allowed four runs on three hits with two walks and five strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss to fall to 0-2 for the series.

Analysis: Martinez didn't sign with the Phillies until late in the year, but he posted a respectable 3.65 ERA and recorded 37 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings, showing he still has something to offer in Fantasy. If he latches on with a contender next year, he deserves a flier in Fantasy

Pedro Martinez allowed four runs over four innings as the Phillies lost the World Series to the Yankees in six games. Is this the way it ends for Martinez? Let's hope not. Though he was on regular rest, Martinez didn't have his patented command, throwing only 46 of 77 pitches for strikes. Hideki Matsui played his worst enemy again, driving in all four of the runs he was charged with. It would have been awful hard to take the ball from the future Hall of Famer, but Charlie Manuel is fair game to be second-guessed for letting Martinez pitch to Matsui in the third inning.

David Murphy, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jamie Moyer (infection) returned to the team Sunday, Oct. 18, for the first time since being hospitalized last week with a blood infection.

Moyer (groin, abdomen), hospitalized late last week with a blood infection, was discharged Saturday from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Spin: A team spokesman said Moyer felt better and was taking antibiotics. Moyer underwent season-ending surgery to repair tears in his groin and abdominal muscles on Oct. 2.Sun, Oct 11

News: Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer is recovering at a Philadelphia hospital from a blood infection. Moyer's wife, Karen, said in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Saturday that her 46-year-old husband is fine now after an infection following abdominal surgery. Moyer was expected to stay another night at the hospital. He had surgery last week on tendons in his left groin and lower abdomen.

Analysis: Moyer went 12-10 with a 4.94 ERA in 30 appearances this season. He lost his spot in the starting rotation to Pedro Martinez in August and probably wasn't going to be on the team's postseason roster. Moyer may not be back in baseball next season. Until we're sure he's coming back, he's probably not a player to target in 2010

Brad Lidge will have surgery on Wednesday to remove a loose body from his right elbow. He will also have his right flexor tendon evaluated. Lidge's elbow caused him some pain during the season, but he insists that the condition never affected his performance. His 7.21 ERA suggests otherwise. Lidge's agent Rex Gary expects him to be ready for the start of spring training, but his rehab could be longer if treatment is required on his flexor tendon.Source: Scott Lauber on Twitter

Updating a previous report, Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brad Lidge (elbow) will undergo surgery Wednesday, Nov. 11, to remove a loose body in his right elbow. He will also have his right flexor/pronator tendon evaluated during the surgery. If the tendon needs to be repaired, he likely would not be ready for the start of spring training but should be ready a short time after. He should be ready for spring training if his tendon does not be repaired.

According to the Twitter page of Phillies' beat writer Scott Lauber, closer Brad Lidge will have surgery on Wednesday to remove a loose body from his right elbow. Lidge will also have his right flexor tendon evaluated at that time.

Our View: The Phillies aren't too concerned about this procedure, as it is a fairly minor operation. The flexor tendon could be the bigger worry here, but overall this doesn't figure to be a huge deal.

Brett Myers has declared for free agency, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.

Our View: He isn't likely to be back in Philadelphia, as the Phillies are set in the rotation and wouldn't be willing to pay Myers the money he will likely seek just to be a reliever.

Jim Salisbury, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brett Myers said he will not be back with the team in 2010. Myers has been told that the team will not try to negotiate a new deal with him in the offseason. He said he will be filing for free agency Friday, Nov. 6. Myers is open to working as a starter or reliever with a new team.

Philadelphia will not try to re-sign Myers, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Spin: He missed much of the season with a hip injury, but could be a rebound candidate next season.Fri, Nov 6

Scott Eyre underwent surgery today to remove floating bodies in his left elbow, according to the Associated Press.

Our View: The 37-year-old reliever pitched with the injury over the final month of the season. He will resume his career with the Phillies or will hang up his cleats.

Scott Eyre underwent surgery Friday on his left elbow. The procedure removed lose bodies from his throwing elbow. He posted a 1.50 ERA in 30 innings out of the bullpen this season, and plans to either pitch for the Phillies in 2010 or hang up his cleats.Source: Associated Press

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Scott Eyre (elbow) underwent surgery to remove "floating bodies" in his left elbow Friday, Nov. 6. Eyre said he will either pitch for the team next year or retire.

Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Antonio Bastardo's career could be in the bullpen, according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. The team said Bastardo could be used to face left-handed hitters in the sixth inning or earlier in the playoffs this year.

Phillies.MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies IF Miguel Cairo, P Kyle Kendrick and P Antonio Bastardo are on the NLDS roster.

Bastardo has earned a spot on the Phillies' postseason roster, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Spin: Bastardo will provide a much-needed lefthanded arm in the Phillies' bullpen against a Rockies team that features a number of solid lefthanded hitters.Wed, Oct 7

Kendrick will not have a spot on the Phillies' NLCS roster, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Spin: Eric Bruntlett will take Kendrick's roster spot. He gives the team another option for late-inning defense and pinch-running.Thu, Oct 15

David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News suggests Kyle Kendrick or Brett Myers could be left off the NLCS roster if Chan Ho Park (hamstring) returns. Park threw a successful bullpen session on Monday and is already with the team in Los Angeles, so it appears he'll make the cut for the NLCS roster. That means someone has to be left off. Kendrick was not used during the Phillies' first-round matchup with the Rockies, and Myers has struggled mightily dating back to the end of the regular season. Final rosters for the best-of-seven series must be set on Wednesday.Source: Philadelphia Daily News Related: Chan Ho Park, Brett Myers

David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News suggests Kyle Kendrick or Brett Myers could be left off the NLCS roster if Chan Ho Park (hamstring) returns. Park threw a successful bullpen session on Monday and is already with the team in Los Angeles, so it appears he'll make the cut for the NLCS roster. That means someone has to be left off. Kendrick was not used during the Phillies' first-round matchup with the Rockies and Myers has struggled mightily dating back to the end of the regular season. Final rosters for the best-of-seven series must be set on Wednesday.Source: Philadelphia Daily News Related: Chan Ho Park, Brett Myers

CBSSports.com reports the Philadelphia Phillies removed P John Ennis (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 5.

CBSSports.com reports the Philadelphia Phillies recalled P John Ennis (elbow) from the minors and placed him on the 15-day disabled list Monday, Aug. 31.

The Phillies purchased Ennis' (elbow) contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley Monday and placed him on the 15-day disabled list, the team's official site reports.

Spin: The Phillies made this move for added roster flexibility. Any player who is on the active 25-man roster or disabled list on Aug. 31 is eligible for the postseason. Ennis is recovering from Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery on April 21. He won't be healthy. But his presence on the DL allows the Phillies to add any player that is in the organization on Aug. 31 to the postseason roster.Mon, Aug 31