Found March 31, 2009 on Hot Stove Philly: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Today was a big cut day for the Phillies.  Aside from giving second baseman Marcus Giles his release, the Phillies sent pitcher Carlos Carrasco and outfielder John Mayberry Jr. to minor league camp.  Although a log shot, Carrasco was in the mix for the Phillies fifth starter and went 2-2 with a 5.95 ERA.  The [...]
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