As the Phillies embark on the off-season, the first thing we have to look at is the status of the 25-man roster and then we can get around to talking about specific players.
Right now, it's safe to say that barring any trades, these players will be on the opening day 25-man roster:
Those are the definites in my opinion, but there are many other options in-house not set in stone.
There are 4 players who are ours if want them, either with contract options or arbitration...
Pedro Feliz
Chad Durbin
Clay Condrey
Eric Bruntlett
There are also 6 minor leaguers who will / should have a fair shot to make the team out of camp...
Kyle Drabek
Antonio Bastardo
Scott Mathieson
Sergio Escalona
Drew Carpenter
John Mayberry Jr.
Of the first four, I expect Condrey to be back and I'm pretty sure Durbin will be too. Of the bottom six, I expect (and will be angry if this isn't the case) that Bastardo and Mathieson, two young very live arms, will both make the squad.
One player I did ...
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