June 27, 2008 Chad Durbin continues to be one of Philadelphia's best offseason pickups, according to The Sports Network. The right-hander hasn't allowed an earned run over his last 13.2 innings, covering 11 appearances, and he's allowed runs in just five of his 30 trips to the mound this year.
March 23, 2008 Chad Durbin, who was conditioned this spring as a starter, and in a battle for the final slot in the rotation, was told today he would begin the season in long relief, this according to the Philadelphia Daily News. The right-hander is scheduled to pitch in a Grapefruit League game Tuesday and an exhibition against Toronto at Citizens Bank Park Friday. Obviously, that means he will be pitching on two days rest. Which appears to put him on track for the bullpen once the season starts. Durbin has no fantasy value in traditional formats.
March 17, 2008 Chad Durbin earned his first win of the spring on Monday as he allowed three runs on four hits over five innings of work against Cleveland, with one strikeout and two walks. Durbin is fighting for the fifth spot in the Phillies' rotation, and today's win will help his chances.
December 20, 2007 Chad Durbin signed a one-year contract with the Phillies Thursday. Durbin, who posted a 4.72 ERA in 36 games (19 starts) last year, could compete for a rotation spot in the spring.
December 20, 2007 The Phillies are nearing a deal with free agent pitcher Chad Durbin, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Durbin would compete for a job in the rotation.
