Giles sent packing as Phils make significant cuts

Marcus Giles’ comeback attempt reaches the end of the line, along with John Mayberry and Carlos Carrasco’s bid to make the Opening Day roster. Both were optioned down. Giles was outright released. In addition, righthander Mike Koplove, outfielder Jason Ellison and utilityman Pablo Ozuna have been told they will not make the team, but will stay on for the remaining exhibition schedule, according to Phillies.com. For those keeping score, that leaves infielder Miguel Cairo and righthanders Bobby Mosebach and Gary...