The 2002 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 120th season in the history of the franchise. The team failed to improve upon their 86-76 record from the previous season. However, this would be their last losing season until 2013. On June 2, 2002, starting pitcher Robert Person hit two home runs, a grand slam and a 3-run home run in an 18–3 victory over the Montreal Expos. Offseason November 9, 2001: Omar Daal was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Eric Junge and Jesus Cordero (minors). January 28, 2002: John Mabry was signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies. January 29, 2002: Ricky Ledée signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Phillies. Regular season Opening Day starters Jimmy Rollins – SS Doug Glanville – CF Bobby Abreu – RF Scott Rolen – 3B Mike Lieberthal – C Travis Lee – 1B Pat Burrell – LF Marlon Anderson – 2B Robert Person – SP Season standings National League East Record vs. opponents Notable transactions May 22, 2002: John Mabry was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies to the Oakland Athletics for Jeremy Giambi. May 26, 2002: Dan Plesac was traded by the Toronto Blue Jays to the Philadelphia Phillies for Cliff Politte. June 25, 2002: Bruce Aven was traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Philadelphia Phillies for Jeff D'Amico. July 29, 2002: Scott Rolen was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies with Doug Nickle and cash to the St. Louis Cardinals for Plácido Polanco, Mike Timlin, and Bud Smith. Draft picks June 4, 2002: Cole Hamels was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1st round (17th pick) of the 2002 amateur draft. Player signed August 28, 2002. 2002 Game Log |- style="background:#fbb" | 1 || April 1 || @ Braves || 2–7 || Tom Glavine (1–0) || Robert Person (0–1) || None || 51,638 || 0–1 |- style="background:#bfb" | 2 || April 3 || @ Braves || 3–1 || Vicente Padilla (1–0) || Kevin Millwood (0–1) || José Mesa (1) || 23,865 || 1–1 |- style="background:#fbb" | 3 || April 4 || @ Braves || 2–11 || Jason Marquis (1–0) || Terry Adams (0–1) || None || 24,640 || 1–2 |- style="background:#bfb" | 4 || April 5 || Marlins || 6–2 || Brandon Duckworth (1–0) || Julián Tavárez (0–1) || José Mesa (2) || 50,958 || 2–2 |- style="background:#fbb" | 5 || April 6