Brian Schneider

Update, 12:48 pm: Andy Martino of the Philadelphia Inquirer says Brian Schneider signed a two-year, $3 million deal with the Phillies, which does not have an option for 2011. Original Post: Mandy Housenick, in a post to her blog for The Phillies Files, says Brian Schneider has signed with the Phillies. In two seasons with the Mets, Schneider appeared [...]  

As Schneider’s Tool Belt scrambles to set up cash-in tour dates. It’s what Brian Schneider has been waiting for. After passing a physical on Tuesday, the Northampton graduate signed a free agent contract with the Phillies, his uncle, Northampton athletic director Mike Schneider said. Schneider, drafted out of high school, will serve as the team’s backup catcher behind starter Carlos Ruiz. Schneider is known for being one of the game’s...  

According to Adam Rubin, in a report for the Daily News, the Mets off-season shopping list is as follows: Catcher to replace Brian Schneider. Power upgrade in left field. Second baseman if Luis Castillo can be traded. Rotation help. Eighth-inning reliever. Second lefthander in the bullpen to pair with Pedro Feliciano. Yes, I like the simple idea of getting 20 home runs [...]  

The Phillies have signed catcher Brian Schneider to a 2-year, $3 million dollar deal.Schneider, who is expected to serve as the backup to Carlos Ruiz, grew up as a Phillies fan and went to high school about an hour north of Philadelphia.Known for being one of the game's top defensive catchers, Schneider has made just 36 errors in 877 games behind the plate (.994 fielding percentage). He has also thrown out 183 would-be base stealers -- most...  

Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post believes Jerry Manuel and Dan Warthen had complaints last season about Brian Schneider and Omir Santos, and how each called a game and handled the team’s pitching staff. …i know most everyone involved was disappointed in the number of walks form the pitching staff and the lack of a [...]  

If Brian Schneider gets his wish and finds himself playing in late October next year, it won't be his first trip to a Phillies World Series game. That came in 1993, when, as a 16-year-old, he attended the legendary 15-14 shootout between the Phillies and the Blue Jays in Game 4. Growing up as a two-sport star at Northampton High in the Lehigh Valley, Schneider wasn't just a casual baseball fan: He lived and breathed the game.  

What Have You Learned is our very special off-season series that will outline what you've learned, what I've learned, and hopefully what the 2009 Mets have learned about themselves, others, and 2010. Today, we look at Brian Schnieder, and most likely jinx his very existence.I pretty much knew it was a lost cause when I led off my "Behind the Blow" series by writing about Scott Schoeneweis. There was a part of me hoping that Schoeneweis would...  

Kelly - Springfield. Schneider - Colorado Springs. Bracing for the potential loss of starter Yorvit Torrealba, the Rockies have expressed preliminary interest in free agent catcher Brian Schneider. Schneider suffered through a disappointing 2009 with the Mets, hitting .218 with three home runs and 24 RBIs in 59 games. The veteran profiles as a backup at this point his career, and is a left-handed hitter who could complement Chris Iannetta...  

Carlos Delgado, Brian Schneider, and Gary Sheffield have been categorized as Type B Free Agents by Elias. …in other words, if the Mets offer salary arbitration to any of these three players, and if they decline it and sign with a new team, the Mets will be rewarded one additional draft pick for each player in the ‘Sandwich [...]  

Mandy Housenick of The Morning Call is reporting that Northampton graduate Bran Schneider has signed a two-year free agent contract with the Phillies after passing a physical on Tuesday. Schneider, who grew up a Phillies fan, hit .218/.292/.335 with three home runs and 24 RBI in 170 at-bats with the New York Mets last season while being slowed down by back, calf and knee injuries. The 33-year-old left-handed hitting catcher is a career .251...  

While backup catcher is certainly not the most exciting of positions to fill during the offseason, there is excitement in knowing the 2010 Phillies team is beginning to take shape. According to the Allentown Morning Call, the Phillies have signed...  

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida man who claimed he sold anabolic steroid pills to professional athletes, including members of the Washington Nationals and Capitals, has pleaded guilty in a deal with prosecutors.  

Brian Schneider has caught on again in the NL East. The catcher, whom the Mets showed no interest in re-signing, inked a two-year, $2.75 million deal to back up Carlos Ruiz with the Phillies.  

We received the official press release form the Washington Nationals announcing their 2010 Coaching Staff.  Here they are: Manager:  Jim Riggleman First Base:  Dan Radison (NEW) Third Base:  Pat Listach (returning) Pitching:  Steve McCatty (returning) Batting:  Rick Eckstein (returning) Bench:  John McLaren (NEW) Bullpen:  Jim Lett (NEW)  

Former Mets catcher, Brian Schneider has signed a two-year contract with the Phillies, Senior Vice President & General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced Tuesday.