'Tis the season (again)

For those who need a little holiday cheer tonight, the official Phillies DVD on the 2008 season is coming out soon.

Paul Byrd and Jason Varitek were offered jobs for next season (if they accept arbitration); we're still waiting for word on Pat Burrell and Jaimie Moyer.

And will this be the year Jim Rice no longer gets coal in his Hall of Fame stocking? The ballot is out, and SoxandPhils newcomers include Rickey Henderson, Mo Vaughn, David Cone, Ron Gant and Dan Plesac.