5/1Billy-Ball.com: The Indians go seven deep: Ryan Raburn homered twice for the second straight game and the Indians hit seven home runs beating up Roy Halladay and the Philadelphia...
2/14Dropped Strike Three: Opportunity Cost: You can never have too much pitching... Except when you do.One of the biggest achilles heels facing the Phillies this past season...
2/6Crashburn Alley: Trimming the Fat: Instead of making that one big, impact move Ruben Amaro had come to make his trademark each offseason, the Phillies have turned...
1/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin agrees: The Philadelphia Phillies agreed with free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Braves) on a one-year, $1.1 million deal with a club option for...[+] 2014. He can earn $350,000 in incentives. The deal is pending a physical.
1/28MLBTradeRumors: Phillies To Sign Chad Durbin: 9:50am: Durbin's deal includes a base salary of $1.1MM and $350K in incentives, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports (on Twitter).
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1/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Interested in Chad Durbin The Miami Marlins have had contract negotiations with free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Braves)....[+]The Miami Marlins have had contract negotiations with free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Braves).
12/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Chad Durbin to meet with multiple teamsFree-agent RP Chad Durbin (Braves) is traveling to California Saturday, Dec. 15, to meet with several unnamed teams....[+]Free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Braves) is traveling to California Saturday, Dec. 15, to meet with several unnamed teams.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Talking to Chad DurbinThe Atlanta Braves are interested in re-signing free-agent RP Chad Durbin....[+]The Atlanta Braves are interested in re-signing free-agent RP Chad Durbin.
10/6Redbird Dugout: A wild Cards game: As my Dad told me last night, “I was expecting a Wild Card Game, not a wild Cards’ game.” Major League Baseball’s first...
9/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Craig Kimbrel, Eric O'Flaherty likely unavailable Saturday: Atlanta Braves RPs Craig Kimbrel and Eric O'Flaherty are unlikely to pitch against the New York Mets Saturday, Sept. 8. RP Jonny...[+] Venters may be used in a save situation or the club could turn to RP Chad Durbin or RP Luis Avilan based on matchups.
News -- August 2012
8/30Braves Journal: Padres 8, Braves 2: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres – Box Score – August 29, 2012 So there are two horrible things you could use to...
8/26Tomahawk Take: Daily Notes 8-26: As expected, it took a tough lefty for the Braves to break into the win column this weekend, beating Madison Bumgarner 7-3 Saturday....
8/26Braves Journal: Braves 7, Giants 3: Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants – Box Score – August 25, 2012 Today maybe wasn’t a great day to be a...
8/16Braves Journal: Braves 6, Padres 1: San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – August 15, 2012 – ESPN. Another strong start for Paul Maholm,...
7/15Braves Journal: Braves 8, Mets 7: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – July 14, 2012 – ESPN. Like I keep on saying, the Braves are an offense-first...
7/7Braves Journal: Braves 5, Phillies 0: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies – Box Score – July 6, 2012 – ESPN. Time of game: two hours, 33 minutes. Pretty...
7/1Royally Speaking: Dangerous: This isn't a post analyzing the body language, dedication or want of Jonathan Sanchez. I don't know what makes him tick. I don't...
6/24Braves Journal: Red Sox 9, Braves 4: Atlanta Braves vs. Boston Red Sox – Box Score – June 24, 2012 – ESPN. First off, sorry for no recap of yesterday’s...
6/20Braves Journal: Braves 4, Yankees 3: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees – Box Score – June 19, 2012 – ESPN. Hey, the Braves beat the Yankees. At...
6/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Chad Durbin records victory Friday: Atlanta Braves RP Chad Durbin (3-0) struck out both batters he faced in a victory against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, June 15....[+]
6/12Braves Journal: Yankees 3, Braves 0: New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – June 11, 2012 – ESPN. You know, you expect to get some runs...
6/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | More changes may be coming for bullpen: Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said the backend of his bullpen has become too predictable, and the team may mix in RP Chad...[+] Durbin to help break up the pattern. RPs Eric O'Flaherty and Jonny Venters have been the primary setup men for RP Craig Kimbrel. 'Everybody in America knows our back end is lefty-lefty-righty,' Gonzalez said. 'You could see the way they use their bench through the course of the game they are anticipating that. There is a little gamesmanship in me that wants to go lefty-righty-lefty. You notice during the course of the game other managers using their left-handed pinch-hitters earlier because they know we are going with back-to-back lefties in the seventh and eighth.'
5/15Braves Journal: Reds 3, Braves 1: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – May 14, 2012 – ESPN. What is with this team? When was the last...
5/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Chad Durbin credited with victory Friday: Atlanta Braves RP Chad Durbin (1-0) allowed two walks in one scoreless inning in a victory over the Colorado Rockies Friday, May...[+] 4.
5/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Two starters available in pen: Atlanta Braves SPs Mike Minor and Brandon Beachy won't throw scheduled bullpen sessions Thursday, May 3, and will be available...[+] in the bullpen. RPs Jonny Venters, Kris Medlen and Chad Durbin are likely unavailable.
4/21Braves Journal: Braves 9, D-Backs 1: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks – Box Score – April 20, 2012 – ESPN. Another day, another blowout. I...
4/18Braves Journal: Braves 14, Mets 6: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 18, 2012 – ESPN. Tim Tebow was unable to lead a game-tying...
4/17Braves Journal: Mets 6, Braves 1: New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 16, 2012 – ESPN. What is the deal with the Mets? Against...
4/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Braves | Chad Durbin not getting it done: Atlanta Braves RP Chad Durbin allowed three earned runs and three hits in his inning of work Sunday, April 15, against the Milwaukee...[+] Brewers. Durbin has allowed homers in each of his three appearances this season.
4/15Braves Journal: Braves 7, Brewers 4: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves – Box Score – April 15, 2012 – ESPN. Nothing comes easy. Fredi Gonzalez...
4/10Braves Journal: Astros 8, Braves 3: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros – Box Score – April 09, 2012 – ESPN. This team does not seem to be very good....
4/4Braves Journal: Chad Durbin: The decision to sign Durbin (sending Yohan Flande to the minors a day after he was told he had made the Show for the first time,...
4/4MLBTradeRumors: Braves Sign Chad Durbin: The Braves announced that they signed right-hander Chad Durbin to a Major League contract. The Nationals, had signed the 34-year-old...
3/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Chad Durbin changed arm slot: Washington Nationals RP Chad Durbin has pitched with his an older, higher arm slot this spring after tinkering with a lower arm...[+] slot over the winter. 'My stuff has been better this spring than it has been at any point last year or probably half of 2010,' Durbin said. He has an opt-out clause in his contract, which means he can refuse a minor league assignment he if he doesn't make the roster out of spring training.
2/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Several get first side sessions in: Washington Nationals Ps Chad Durbin, Jeff Fulchino, Rafael Martin, Yunesky Maya, Atahualpa Severino and Craig Stammen all threw...[+] side sessions Tuesday, Feb. 21. Manager Davey Johnson limited their pitch selection to fastball and changeups on Day One.
2/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Chad Durbin inkedThe Washington Nationals signed free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Indians) to a minor league deal Wednesday, Feb. 1....[+]The Washington Nationals signed free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Indians) to a minor league deal Wednesday, Feb. 1.
1/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Chad Durbin does not have deal yetContrary to a previous post, team sources have indicated the Miami Marlins have not signed RP Chad Durbin (Indians) yet....[+]Contrary to a previous post, team sources have indicated the Miami Marlins have not signed RP Chad Durbin (Indians) yet.
1/7MLBTradeRumors: Marlins Sign Chad Durbin: The Marlins have signed right-hander Chad Durbin to a minor league deal, according to Juan C. Rodriguez of the Sun Sentinel (Twitter...
1/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Marlins | Chad Durbin signedThe Miami Marlins have signed free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Indians). Terms of the deal were not disclosed....[+]The Miami Marlins have signed free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Indians). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
4/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Team says it is too early to pass judgment on Chad Durbin: Cleveland Indians RP Chad Durbin had surrendered two runs on four hits with two walks in just two innings of work through Monday,...[+] April 11, but MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports manager Manny Acta said it's too soon to tell how Durbin will do the whole year. 'Durbin got the biggest strikeout that this team needed last week,' Acta said on Monday. 'Any time you can strike out Kevin Youkilis on three pitches with runners in scoring position is big.'
3/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Team finalizes deal with Chad Durbin: The Cleveland Indians finalized a one-year contract with free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies) Tuesday, March 1, reports Jordan...[+] Bastian, of MLB.com. 'I knew there was a way to make a little bit of a splash or impact here,' Durbin said. The team is expected to announce a corresponding move Wednesday, March 2, as they need to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. General manager Chris Antonetti said it would likely be at least a week before Durbin makes his Cactus League debut.
3/1MLBTradeRumors: Indians Sign Chad Durbin: After spending three years in Philadelphia, Chad Durbin is headed back to the American League. The Indians announced that they...
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Chad Durbin details: Updating previous reports, the Cleveland Indians will officially sign free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies) to a one-year, $800,000...[+] deal with a potential $1 million in incentives Tuesday, March 1, The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Paul Hoynes reports.
3/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Chad Durbin signing appears imminent: The Cleveland Indians still have not yet announced the signing of free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies), but an official announcement...[+] might come as early as Tuesday, March 1, reports Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com. The team needs to make a move to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
2/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Chad Durbin to undergo physical Monday: Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians RP Chad Durbin will undergo a physical Monday, Feb. 28, according to Ken Rosenthal...[+] of FOXSports.com.
2/26Philly Phanatics: Phillies Notebook: Could the Phillies-Yankees weekend series be a World Series preview? Josh Landsburg examines this question, as well as how long...
2/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Chad Durbin terms: Updating a previous item, RP Chad Durbin has reached agreement on a one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians, a baseball source...[+] told ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. Durbin receives a guaranteed base salary of $800,000 and can make an additional $1 million in reachable incentives, the source said. The deal is pending completion of a physical exam.
2/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Chad Durbin close to signing: Updating previous reports, the Cleveland Indians are close to signing free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies), FOXSports.com's Jon...[+] Paul Morosi reports.
2/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Indians | Have offer out to Chad DurbinThe Cleveland Indians have made an offer to free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies), according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick....[+]The Cleveland Indians have made an offer to free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies), according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.
2/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Chad Durbin to choose team soon: Free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies) is expected to sign with a team soon, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman. Durbin is choosing...[+] between the Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners.
2/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Red Sox | Interested in Chad Durbin: The Boston Red Sox are interested in signing free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies) and have already made him an offer, according...[+] to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo.
2/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Interested in Chad Durbin: The Texas Rangers are interested in signing free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies), according to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo....[+]
2/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin could return: Updating previous reports, the Philadelphia Phillies could re-sign RP Chad Durbin to a minor league deal after he has received...[+] no offers on the open market, the Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Gelb reports. A source said Durbin hopes to decide his destination in the next two days.
2/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Mariners | Interested in Chad Durbin: The Seattle Mariners are reportedly interested in free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies), according to Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal...[+] of FOXSports.com. Baseball sources also claim that the Tampa Bay Rays may be interested but the Minnesota Twins are not pursuing him.
2/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | Chad Durbin has received some offers: Free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies) has some offers from teams that are not projected to make the playoffs but he is hoping to...[+] play for a contending team, sources told Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com.
1/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin not likely to return: Updating a previous report, free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies) is not likely to re-sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, according...[+] to Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com. 'I would say that we're probably not going to re-sign him,' general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. Durbin is reportedly seeking a two-year contract.
1/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin wants two-year deal: Free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies) is reportedly looking for a two-year deal at more money than the Philadelphia Phillies are...[+] willing to offer him, according to ESPN.com's Jayson Stark.
1/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Exchanging offers with Chad Durbin: The Philadelphia Phillies have exchanged contract offers with free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Phillies), according to MLB.com's Tim...[+] Britton.
12/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Nationals | Interested in many relievers: The Washington Nationals have expressed interest in free-agent RPs J.J. Putz (White Sox), Pedro Feliciano (Mets), Chad Durbin...[+] (Phillies) and Kevin Gregg (Blue Jays), according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. The Nationals are not interested in free-agent RPs Rafael Soriano (Rays) or Scott Downs (Blue Jays).
12/5Philly Phanatics: Free agent feast: With the deadline for Major League Baseball clubs to offer arbitration to their players having recently passed, the free agency...
News -- November 2010
11/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Jayson Werth offered arbitration: Updating previous reports, the Philadelphia Phillies offered OF Jayson Werth arbitration but didn't offer RP Chad Durbin arbitration,...[+] ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports.
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | No arbitration for Chad DurbinThe Philadelphia Phillies will not offer free-agent RP Chad Durbin salary arbitration, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. ...[+]The Philadelphia Phillies will not offer free-agent RP Chad Durbin salary arbitration, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.
11/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Three declare free agency: Philadelphia Phillies 1B Mike Sweeney, RP Jose Contreras and RP Chad Durbin have declared free agency, according to CBSSports.com....[+]
11/1MLBTradeRumors: Recent Non-Tenders: About a month from now, a new class of non-tenders will hit the free agent market. We've been breaking down the cases for and...
News -- October 2010
10/28PaulLebowitz.com: Time To Strut---For Now: Pimpin' : I'm a "throw the bomb early"; "deep strike"; "what's the point of having power if you don't use it?" type of guy.With...
10/21Crashburn Alley: Rolls of the Die: I’ve been reading a lot of reactions and analysis of Game Four of the NLCS. The Phillies, of course, lost on a sacrifice...
10/20Baseball Musings: Leadoff Walk: Chad Durbin comes in to pitch after the Phillies go quietly in the sixth. He walks Pat Burrell to start the bottom of the inning...
10/5MLBTradeRumors: Type A and B Free Agents: Based on Eddie Bajek's reverse-engineered Elias rankings, 82 free agents will be ranked Type A or B for the 2010-11 offseason. ...
9/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin wants to return: Philadelphia Phillies RP Chad Durbin said he would like to re-sign with the Phillies, the Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Gelb reports....[+]
News -- August 2010
8/13Crashburn Alley: Broxton ****: Jonathan Broxton is an elite closer, averaging 12 strikeouts per nine innings with a 2.92 ERA. Asking him to get three outs in...
8/5Crashburn Alley: Phillies kwERA: Mike Fast put up a great article at The Hardball Times, highlighting the leaders in kwERA. What is kwERA? Fast explains: A few...
7/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin activated: The Philadelphia Phillies activated RP Chad Durbin (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, July 15, according to CBSSports.com....[+]
7/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin update: Philadelphia Phillies RP Chad Durbin (hamstring) threw two scoreless innings at Single-A Clearwater Monday, July 12, the Philadelphia...[+] Inquirer's Matt Gelb reports.
7/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin rehabs over the weekend: Philadelphia Phillies RP Chad Durbin (hamstring) threw a perfect inning and struck out two with Single-A Clearwater Saturday,...[+] July 10, and was scheduled to pitch again Monday, July 12, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Bob Brookover.
7/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin to begin rehab assignment Saturday: Philadelphia Phillies RP Chad Durbin (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater Saturday, July 10, according...[+] to ESPN's Jayson Stark.
7/2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin could start rehab assignment soon: Philadelphia Phillies RP Chad Durbin (hamstring) could throw some bullpen sessions and make some rehab appearances in the next...[+] seven to 10 days, reports Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com. There is a chance Durbin could return before the All Star break but likely will return after the break.
6/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin to DL: Philadelphia Phillies RP Chad Durbin (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day disabled list, the Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Gelb...[+] reports.
6/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin likely headed for DL: Philadelphia Phillies RP Chad Durbin (hamstring) is likely headed for the disabled list after straining his right hamstring Wednesday,...[+] June 23, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. However, a team doctor said it is likely just a Grade 1 strain. Durbin said the typical recovery time is 10 to 14 days, although his recovery could take three weeks.
6/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Phillies | Chad Durbin, Jose Contreras the setup men: Philadelphia Phillies RPs Chad Durbin and Jose Contreras are expected to fill the seventh- and eighth-inning roles, respectively,...[+] with RP Brad Lidge as the closer, according to MLB.com's Zach Schonbrun.