As the regular season approaches, the Phillies continue to pare down their roster. Pitchers Shane Youman and John Ennis are the next two to be reassigned to the minor league camp. There still haven't been any surprise cuts, neither of these players were expected to make the team. The only thing Youman had going for him was that he was a lefty, but like Ennis he is not a major league caliber pitcher.
The Phillies have made all of the obvious cuts, but the tough decisions are coming soon.
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March 17, 2008
A call-in from Phillie fan favorite Chris Coste was being hyped by the WIP Morning Show. They noted that the catcher "sniffs his own bat after a good hard hit."
He's either got himself an interesting on-field habit or he is a sick well-endowed freak.
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March 15, 2008
For the second time this spring I am in agreement with Charlie Manuel. Either he read some self help books or being a father has softened me. Either way, Manuel is starting off on the right foot with me this season as he posted a sign in the clubhouse reading- It's not like a light bulb, you don't turn it on and off. For someone known throughout the game as a "players...
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March 16, 2008
From an article posted by Phils new beat writer David Murphy:
Kris Benson thinks he's ready to face big league hitters. Charlie Manuel and Rich Dubee aren't sure yet.
One thing both sides would agree on: If Benson continues to improve at his current rate, he could be ready to join the rotation before the start of June.
"I don't know about May...
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March 17, 2008
The Phillies supposed safety valve for the rotation won't be ready to pitch anytime soon. Kris Benson, who had originally thought he could be ready to play by Opening Day, will miss his next scheduled start due to arm soreness. Benson doesn't seem too worried about the setback, saying that on a scale of 1-10, his level of concern is a 1. Benson will try to pitch again sometime next week.
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March 17, 2008
Bob Costas, Brett Myers, Spring Training, Kyle Lohse, NCAA brackets, and the greatest steeplechase fall ever.
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March 17, 2008
Should the phillies Wes Helmes? Your thoughts?
March 15, 2008
benson is better than eaton... so am i... his wife is crazier too
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March 17, 2008
Despite the proliferation of blogs, survey data suggest most Americans have yet to accept them as significant news sources. According to a winter 2007 Zogby Poll, blogs were the lowest on the list of "important" sources of news, coming in at 30%, well after Web sites (81%), television (78%), radio (73%), newspapers (69%) and magazines (38%). More Americans, 39%, chose friends...
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March 14, 2008
Entering the day, Francisco Rosario had been building momentum as a darkhorse 5th starter for the Phillies. After surrendering 6 runs in two innings against the Braves, Rosario may have blown his shot at even making the team.
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March 18, 2008
Wes Helms doesn't have a position on the Phillies this year. With the signing of Pedro Feliz, a right-handed third baseman, Helms has become redundant. Yes, he can play first base if Ryan Howard needs a rest, but so can a number of players already on the roster. Therefore, Helms has been the subject of quite a few trade rumors this spring.
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March 17, 2008
Phillies GM Pat Gillick said in a recent interview that the Phils are looking to add another lefty to their bullpen, and three names have surfaced as possible targets: Brian Fuentes, Jeremy Sowers and Aaron Laffey.
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