Off-Season Schedule

Can't Wait for the 2008 Season? Here's a rundown of the important dates for this off-season and the beginning of the 2008 Season...


Nov. 20, 2007: National League MVP Announced
Nov. 20, 2007: Day to file reserve lists for all Minor League levels and Major Leagues
Nov. 28, 2007: Phillies Unveil new Home Alternate Jersey!

Dec. 1, 2007: Last day for teams to offer salary arbitration to ranked free agents in order to be eligible for compensation
Dec. 3-6, 2007: Winter Meetings, Nashville, Tenn.
Dec. 6, 2007: Major League Rule 5 Draft
Dec. 7, 2007: Player deadline to accept salary arbitration
Dec. 12, 2007: Last date to tender contracts
Feb. 14, 2008: Spring Training Begins- first workout for pitchers & catchers
Feb. 19, 2008: First workout for infielders and outfielders
Feb. 26, 2008: Exhibition game vs. Florida State University
Feb. 27, 2008: Phillies' First Spring-Training game, at home against the Reds
Mar 25-26, 2008: Two Game MLB season opener in Japan, Red Sox vs. Athletics
Mar. 28-29, 2008: Phillies 2-Game Preseason Series, at home against the Blue Jays
Mar. 31, 2008: Phillies' Opening Day, at home against the Nationals