Phillies Sign Six Pitchers to Minor-League Contracts
“As Major League Baseball’s hibernation enters a third week, teams continue to address minor-league needs. The Phillies on Tuesday announced the signings of six pitchers to minor-league contracts. All six have been invited to big-league spring training camp, which is scheduled to begin in,” reports Jim Salisbury in Sports Philadelphia.
“Owners ordered a lockout when the labor agreement between the two sides expired on December 1. Teams are prohibited from doing any major-league business signings, trades, etc. during the lockout. The Phils were able to sign reliever Corey Knebel to a one-year, $10 million contract before the lockout was called. He is expected.”