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Ball scribe. @PHLY_Sports contributor. @ThePhilliesShow Podcast. Alum: NBC Sports Philly, Philly Inquirer, NY Post.

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Jim Salisbury
2 years
One guy stars in big hits, the other gets ‘em
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2 years
Kyle Schwarber will not face a suspension after his ejection Sunday night.
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4 years
Can confirm: Phillies and JT Realmuto have an agreement on five year deal at $115.5 million. Record AAV for catcher
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
I’m hearing the Phillies will remove Rob Thomson’s interim tag sometime in the short term. He will manage team beyond this season. Not a surprise. Earned it.
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2 years
A thank you …
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Phillies are hiring Joe Girardi, source confirms. Announcement could come today
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Phillies have an agreement with Kyle Schwarber, pending all the usual stuff
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Brandy Halladay said Roy will go into Hall with no team logo on cap. It is out of respect for Toronto and Philly, two cities he loved
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5 years
The Phillies have dismissed Gabe Kapler
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6 years
Bryce Harper to Phillies, according to source. Phillies get him
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2 years
Confirming multiple reports -- Phillies get Trea Turner, $300 million over 11 years
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4 years
Complete embarrassment for Phillies organization today. Both games.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Person close to HArper says player did not want opt out. Wants to be in one city rest of career. So that kills the did not want to be in Phila crap
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Bryce Harper will be activated tomorrow by Phillies
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
A source in Las Vegas tells me that Phillies owner John Middleton’s plane is on the ground in that city. Vegas is Bryce Harper’s home town. No other details, but talks clearly ongoing.
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
Phillies announce Matt Klentak has stepped down as GM
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Confirming multiple reports, including @JonHeyman . Phillies get Nick Castellanos. Five years. 100 mill pending physical. Phils are over tax
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Phillies got HR ball for Harper. Hit Braves fan from Tennessee in chest.
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
I just asked Mike Trout for his Eagles forecast. He smiled and said, “Going to the Super Bowl, baby.”
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Bryce Harper said Washington fans crossed the line with their heckling in eighth inning. He was not happy. Said he was eager to get back to Philly and the great fans there
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Confirming @jaysonst report. Phillies are on Nick Castellanos. Phillies owner John Middleton has consistently said team would go over tax for right opportunity. This might be it. Stay tuned
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Big Stick Nick. Three hits, three RBIs
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Phillies have named Jimmy Rollins special advisor to the president of baseball operations
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, Bryce Harper had Tommy John surgery today and it went "very well." Could be back hitting competitively by mid-May.
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Braves lose at San Francisco. Phillies are 1 game out in NL East with 14 to play.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Manny arrives in Philly. Poses for pic w construction worker who shouts “get that money”. Enters front door, greeted by Matt Klentak, “Hey, Manny.”
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5 years
Phillies lose 19-11 in a four-hour, 10-minute insult to baseball
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Philllies managing partner John Middleton sent a private plane to bring Halladay family from Fla to NYC this morning.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Another day on the Harper beat
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Game 1 will be played at 2:07 ET on Friday Game 2 8:37 ET Sat Phillies vs Cardinals
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Harper says Roy Halladay should be last Phillie to wear No. 34. Took 3 because brother and dad wore in high school.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Since agreement w/ Bryce Harper on Thursday, Phillies have sold 180,000 tickets - 80,000 yesterday.
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5 years
A moment of silent respect from the Royals
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Hearing much buzz that Phillies could make change at manager today.
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Jim Salisbury
7 years
Phillies have agreement in principle with Jake Arrieta. Deal pending physical. It will be multi year deal.
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
According to source, Phillies full-time employees were told today that there would be no furloughs or layoffs due to the coronavirus shutdown through the end of the fiscal year (end of Oct). Hope is still that BB returns in coming weeks.
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
Thinking Kruk might go all the way and drop an F bomb.
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Joe Girardi is out as Phillies manager. Rob Thomson interim
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Phillies are wearing their power blue uniforms tonight. Rhys Hoskins is sporting some cool looking power blue spikes. Them jawns are fly.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
All X rays on Bryce Harper are negative. He will not play today as precaution. He is day to day.
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Hearing Phillies are working on a trade for reliever Gregory Soto. Would be nice addition to bullpen if completed.
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Source: MLB will suspend Odubel Herrera for the rest of this season and part of next.
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
Aaron Nola's last three starts: 21 IP 8 hits 2 runs 3 BB 30 K
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Phillies announce they will retire No. 34 in honor of Roy Halladay on May 29 -- the 10 year anniversary of his perfect game
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
As we get ready for Phillies Game 60, a salute to a great man, great friend and total pro. Talkin’ bout you @GmurphNBCS
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
MLB announces: Mets reliever Jacob Rhame suspended two games for throwing at Rhys Hoskins' head.
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5 years
Jimmy Rollins shows off the only two Philadelphia championship rings in last 36 years.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Twitter is buzzing about Patrick Corbin being in Philadelphia and at Citizens Bank Park today. Well, it is true. He is high on Phillies' wish list
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Rhys Hoskins and the Phillies avoid arbitration. He gets $7.7 million
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Two at-bats, two homers for Bryce Harper today
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Phillies have DFA’d reliever Jeurys Familia. Odubel Herrera also DFA. Mickey Moniak and Francisco Morales will be active tonight.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Bryce Harper just lined a first pitch homer to right. Killed it. Broke the ball. The fans are happy
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Bryce Harper will require surgery to stabilize break. There is optimism he will play again this season after recovery of six weeks, give or take.
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Wow. This place is shaking. Hoskins breaks out in style with a three-run homer
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Gabe Kapler announces Aaron Nola as opening day starter for second yr in a row.
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Phillies make Charlie Manuel hitting coach for remainder of season and let John Mallee go. More changes to staff still being discussed
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Jim Salisbury
4 months
Cole Hamels’ No. 35 is not being retired during tomorrow night’s ceremony. David Dahl stepped up on his own and asked to switch from 35 out of respect for Hamels. They are friends and spent time rehabbing injuries with San Diego last year. Respect move by Dahl, who will wear 31.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Maikel Franco is an early arrival in Phillies camp. He is noticeably trimmer and looks strong. Scott Kingery has apparently been in weight room too.
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
BREAKING: Coronavirus outbreak at Phillies camp -- 8 positive tests. Story here
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Confirming @Joelsherman1 Phillies have signed Didi Gregorius for 1 year, $14 million
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Jay Bruce has retired. Spent a couple of seasons with the Phillies. Total pro. Hat tip on a great career.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Confirming: Nola gets four years and a club option from Phillies. Guarantee is $45 million.
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Phillies loose on workout day. Sang happy birthday to Bryson Stott
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
Phillies and Rhys Hoskins avoid arb, agree at $4.8 mill for 2021
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Phillies released DIdi Gregorius.
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Phillies are calling up Darick Hall from Triple A. He hit his 20th HR last night at AAA. He is a lefty bat and the team could use one
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Big Eagles chant in concourse at Fenway as fans exit. Most important Phillies win of season.
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
JT Realmuto will make his spring debut today as Phillies DH.
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Phillies tonight Schwarber 7 Hoskins 3 Bohm 5 Harper dh Realmuto c Catelllanos 9 Stott 6 Segura 4 Vierling 8 Falter p
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
The Phillies are in active talks with Red Sox to acquire closer Brandon Workman. Not final. But I hear multiple players are involved in proposed deal.
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Wow. Phillies optioned Maikel Franco to AAA
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
Don't know if it will translate to the game, but Bryce Harper just had a chair-breaking round of BP at CBP. Literally hit a one-hop scorcher in the open Tony Luke's concession window in Ashburn Alley. Ordered wit to go.
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Heard Gregorius chose Phillies over Giants and Brewers. Playing for Girardi again was big factor in decision. Segura has played second base before. That is likely landing spot for him with Kingery at third, but Phils will consider all options in spring training.
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
New Phillies Wall of Famer Ron Reed just pointed out that both of the franchise's World Series titles have come with a Notre Dame man on the roster -- himself in '80 and Brad Lidge in '08. And now Matt Vierling hits a three-run homer. Vierling is also a Notre Dame grad.
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Harper single, Castellanos homer, crowd happy
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Phillies down 7-0 early, make 4 errors, win it on grand slam by Brad Miller in the eighth
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Gabe gets booted by umpire. He is fired up. He has big biceps. The crowd loves it
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Game is called. Phillies win, 5-4
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen says he will not take a knee during Anthem, but he remains committed to societal change and will take action to be part of that change. "I'm not just about talking about it. I'm about staying involved and making the world a better place."
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Rob Thomson announces Nola game 1. Wheeler game 2.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Phillies sweep Braves. They hit 8 HRs in the series. They are only unbeaten team at 3-0.
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Down 11-0 and you get a home run hat? Really? Bad form
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Bryce Harper runs the bases like a mad man, legs out his 200th career double, drives in two
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
The late great David Montgomery designed that wall for excitement and we just saw some -- inside the park HR by JT Realmuto
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Bryce Harper with a hard hit single up middle in minor league game. He jokingly asks for ball as souvenir
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Drew Smyly's debut with Phillies: 6 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, 2 BB, 8 K
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Confirming ESPN report: Phillies hiring Anirudh Kilambi from Tampa Bay Rays. He'll be assistant GM overseeing research and development. Influential member of the Rays' machine
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
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6 years
Jake Arrieta described himself as furious, said Phillies defensive shifts are worst in the league. "We need to change that. Copy the best. That's not my job." Said needs to be accountability check "top to bottom," after "horse-bleep" series.
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Hearing the Jay Bruce deal is complete. Not out of question he is in Dodger Stadium for series finale today. Phillies need win to avoid sweep.
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Phillies have blown 30 saves this season, most in the majors and a single-season team record. Bullpen has given up 78 homers, fifth-most in majors at the moment
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Bryce Harper on Odubel Herrera: "He's been good, playing the game hard, playing it right. He's one of us. He's a Phillie."
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Jim Salisbury
3 years
Another vomit-inducing loss for Phillies.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
Phillies announce Jimmy Rollins is returning to org as a special adviser.
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Jim Salisbury
6 years
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Kyle Schwarber responded well to treatment today. He hit in cage. Phillies believe he will avoid IL. Spoke briefly w Schwarber and he was upbeat
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Jim Salisbury
4 years
According to sources, Phillies will name Sam Fuld general manager. Former big leaguer has been in front office for several years with Phillies.
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Jim Salisbury
1 year
Praying for my buddy. Big Chuck. An all time great.
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Jim Salisbury
2 years
Schwarber said there is no clubhouse resentment for those not going to Toronto. “We have each other’s backs. Just because we’re headed to Toronto doesn’t mean someone’s being bad teammate because they didn’t get it”
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Jim Salisbury
5 years
Confirming: Chris Young is out as Phillies pitching coach. No word on future role.
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