The News Room: 12/4/08

- According to the Boston Globe, the Phillies have made an offer to Derek Lowe.

Personally, I'd love to have Derek Lowe, but I am sure the Phillies are just putting an offer in hoping they can go in a little cheaper and live off their recent success to grab Lowe's attention. He has received one or the offer and it is said to not be from the Yankees or Red Sox. Amaro, Jr. has not denied the deal and he is reluctant to go past 3 years on a pitcher. Watch out though, he is a Boras Client.

- Elton Brand will miss the Sixers match-up with the Pistons tomorrow due to a strained hamstring. He is listed as day-to-day. [CSN Philly]

The Sixers cannot win with their full lineup, so it is hard to see them win without Brand.

- Utley is progressing well and he is on track for a mid-April return. [Delaware Online]