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Philadelphia Phillies 2012 Roster

Found December 21, 2011 on We Should Be GM's:
PLAYERS: Jimmy Rollins,  Shane Victorino,  Chase Utley,  Ryan Howard,  Hunter Pence,  John Mayberry,  Placido Polanco,  Carlos Ruiz,  Brian Schneider,  Ty Wigginton,  Laynce Nix,  Jim Thome,  Wilson Valdez,  Roy Halladay,  Cliff Lee,  Cole Hamels,  Vance Worley,  Joe Blanton,  Jonathan Papelbon,  Antonio Bastardo,  Jose Contreras,  Michael Stutes,  Dontrelle Willis,  Kyle Kendrick,  Michael Schwimer,  Pete Orr,  Scott Podsednik,  Michael Martinez,  Justin De Fratus,  David Herndon,  Brian Sanches,  Joe Savery
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Aside from some possible minor league signings or a bullpen arm, the Philadelphia Phillies 2012 roster seems to be complete.Lineup:1. Jimmy Rollins/SS2. Shane Victorino/CF3. Chase Utley/2B4. Ryan Howard/1B5. Hunter Pence/RF6. John Mayberry/LF7. Placido Polanco/3B8. Carlos RuizBench:Brian Schneider/C, Ty Wigginton 3B/1B/OF, Laynce Nix/OF, Jim Thome/1B/PH, and Wilson Valdez/UTL.Rotation:1. Roy Halladay2. Cliff Lee3. Cole Hamels4. Vance Worley5. Joe BlantonBullpen:1. Jonathan Papelbon2. Antonio Bastardo3. Jose Contreras4. Michael Stutes5. Dontrelle Willis6. Kyle Kendrick7. Michael SchwimerOther Scenarios:Pete Orr/UTL, Scott Podsednik/OF, or Michael Martinez/UTL are likely candidates to start the season on the 25-man roster should Howard be placed on the DL.Justin DeFratus, David Herndon, Brian Sanches, and Joe Savery are relief pitchers vying for the final spot in the bullpen.
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