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Clearwater Update: Contreras Making Real Progress

Found February 27, 2012 on Phillies Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jose Contreras,  Chad Qualls,  Antonio Bastardo,  Michael Stutes,  Michael Schwimer,  Phillippe Aumont,  Joel Pineiro,  David Herndon,  Justin De Fratus
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies
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Jose Contreras may be ready for Opening Day after season-ending elbow surgery in 2011.It seemed that every time Jose Contreras’s name was mentioned last summer, it preceded the word “setback.” That he arrived in Clearwater last week feeling good and has taken legitimate steps toward recovering from a balky elbow has been an extremely pleasant surprise for the Phillies, who suddenly have a wealth of late-inning relief options.Contreras threw again Monday after two days of rest and signs were positive enough that there is now a chance he could be ready for Opening Day. When asked about Big Truck, Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee said “He’s where we hoped he’d be at, that’s always good to see.”What does a healthy Contreras mean?Well, should Contreras make the Phils’ Opening Day 25-man roster, he, Chad Qualls and Antonio Bastardo figure to fight for a setup role that would probably be best served going to the hottest hand or the best matchup.A side effect of Contreras being ready for ...
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