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Phillies Set Opening Day Roster; Orr and Savery In

Found April 04, 2012 on Philly Sports World: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Pete Orr,  Ryan Howard,  Chase Utley,  Michael Martinez,  Hector Luna,  Joe Savery,  Antonio Bastardo,  Dontrelle Willis,  Scott Podsednik,  Raul Valdes,  Carlos Ruiz,  Brian Schneider,  Jim Thome,  Freddy Galvis,  Jimmy Rollins,  Placido Polanco,  Hunter Pence,  Shane Victorino,  John Mayberry,  Juan Pierre,  Laynce Nix,  Roy Halladay,  Cliff Lee,  Cole Hamels,  Vance Worley,  Joe Blanton,  Jonathan Papelbon,  Michael Stutes,  Chad Qualls,  Kyle Kendrick,  David Herndon,  Jose Contreras,  Justin De Fratus,  Erik Bedard
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Baltimore Orioles
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The Philadelphia Phillies set their Opening Day Roster yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s Opening Day matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With 23 spots basically locked down, the Phillies only had two spots remaining. The Phillies opted to keep utility infielder Pete Orr on their roster. It has been clear that the Phillies would carry an extra infielder given the rash of infield injuries. First baseman Ryan Howard, second baseman Chase Utley and utility infielder Michael Martinez will all open the season on the disabled list. Hector Luna, who had a very solid Spring was optioned to Triple A, as the Phillies instead chose a known commodity in Pete Orr. Orr helped the Phillies in the early part of last year as well, and brings some speed to the club. The other roster spot went to left hander Joe Savery. Savery will be the Phillies second left handed option out of the bullpen. Their primary option, Antonio Bastardo, struggled with velocity during the Spring, but appears to be rounding i...
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