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Roy Halladay - #34 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Halladay left Sunday's game with right shoulder soreness, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: The Phillies are calling Halladay's departure precautionary. He left after just two innings of work. Roy Halladay - #34 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Halladay left his start against the Cardinals after two innings, matching the second-shortest outing of his career. The team had not revealed why Halladay, a two-time NL Cy Young winner, was replaced.
Impact: Halladay's shortest outing was two-thirds of an inning Sept. 10, 2006, at Anaheim when he was with Toronto. He worked two-plus innings May 9, 1999, against Texas, giving up four runs and eight hits and was knocked out by four consecutive hits to start the third. It was 90 degrees at game time, which may have been a contributing factor. Hector Luna - #29 - Third Base - 6'1" - 223lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Luna will start at first base and bat sixth against the Cardinals on Sunday, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.
Impact: Luna will make his first start since May 22 with Ty Wigginton out of the lineup. The 32-year-old Luna is 6-for-16 on the year. Ty Wigginton - #24 - Third Base - 6'0" - 230lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Wigginton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.
Impact: Wigginton had been at first base for the team's last four games, but Hector Luna will take over Sunday against Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Ruiz is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.
Impact: Ruiz sat out Saturday's contest, but it looks like that had little-to-nothing to do with the wrist injury he suffered Wednesday. He'll be in the cleanup spot Sunday against right-hander Adam Wainwright, who Ruiz is 2-for-7 against in his career. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Polanco is not in Sunday's starting lineup, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.
Impact: Polanco has been in the lineup every day since his May 21 return from an ankle injury. The 36-year-old has been hot this month, going 26-for-84 and raising his average on the year to .282. Mike Fontenot will take over third base and bat eighth against right-hander Adam Wainwright, but look for Polanco to be back in the lineup Monday against the Mets. Kyle Kendrick - #38 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Manager Charlie Manuel indicated Kendrick could stay in the Phillies' rotation even after Vance Worley is able to come off the disabled list, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: "Right now, he stays in the rotation," Manuel said. "There's no sense in me sending a message that just as soon as Worley comes back he's coming out of the rotation. I ain't sending him that kind of message. Right now, he's in our rotation." No one on the Phillies' staff is deserving of losing a rotation spot at this point, so this comment from Manuel could end up being nothing of significance. Worley has yet to throw a bullpen session, so it looks like Kendrick should have at least a couple more starts before any decision on his role will have to be made. Chase Utley - #26 - Second Base - 6'1" - 192lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Utley (knee) took more than 20 ground balls at second base before Saturday's game, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Utley also made throws to first base. Assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said Utley is scheduled to remain with the team when the Phillies open a three-game series against the Mets in New York on Monday. There remains no timetable for his return. Kyle Kendrick - #38 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Kendrick tossed a complete game shutout in Saturday's win over the Cardinals.
Impact: He gave up seven hits while walking none and striking out four. This was a very impressive road start against a very good Cardinals' offense, as Kendrick earned his first win of the season. His last three outings have all been starts, and each start has been great (just three earned runs over 22 innings of work). His season ERA now stands at 4.10 to go along with 24 strikeouts and 11 walks. Cliff Lee - #33 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Lee, who's 0-2 despite a 2.82 ERA, left after striking out seven in seven innings in Friday's 5-3, 10-inning win over the Cardinals.
Impact: Lee, a 17-game winner last season, is still seeking his first win of 2012. Hunter Pence - #3 - Right Field - 6'4" - 218lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Pence hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning as the Phillies, after thwarting the St. Louis Cardinals for three straight innings Friday night, won 5-3 for their third consecutive victory.
Impact: Pence had been hitless in nine at-bats before lining the St. Louis closer's first pitch over the right field wall for his team-leading 11th homer. Juan Pierre - #10 - Left Field - 5'11" - 175lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Pierre is out of the lineup Saturday, the Phillies' official site reports.
Impact: Pierre was left out of the lineup with the Cardinals throwing lefty starter Jaime Garcia. Michael Martinez - #7 - Third Base - 5'9" - 145lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Martinez (foot) played in a simulated game Friday, the Wilmington News Journal reports.
Impact: Martinez is likely getting close to starting a rehab assignment. He could return to a bench role with the Phillies when he is ready to come off the disabled list, or the team could choose to option him to the minors. Justin De Fratus - #79 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: De Fratus (elbow) started a throwing program Friday, the Wilmington News Journal reports.
Impact: De Fratus is working his way back from an elbow injury. He will be sent to the minors once he is deemed ready to come off the disabled list. Raul Valdes - #46 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 190lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Valdes picked up his second win of the season with a scoreless inning of work Friday night.
Impact: Valdes has been solid in relief for the Phillies since joining the club in early May. He has not allowed a run in 6.1 innings and his K:BB ratio is a very solid 9:1. Jim Thome - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 250lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Thome (back) played in his third straight extended spring training game Friday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Thome has been sidelined since Apr. 29 with a strained lower back. He could be ready to start a minor league rehab assignment soon. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Worley (elbow) played catch at 90 feet Friday, CSNPhilly.com reports.
Impact: Worley could throw a bullpen session early next week if he continues to progress. There is no timetable for his return yet. Chase Utley - #26 - Second Base - 6'1" - 192lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Utley (knee) took 25 ground balls during batting practice Friday, CSNPhilly.com reports.
Impact: Utley also spent time tracking and fielding balls during batting practice. This could be a sign that he is getting closer to a rehab assignment as fielding is the last major hurdle for Utley. David Herndon - #57 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 230lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Phillies have placed Herndon on the 15-day DL with right elbow inflammation.
Impact: Herndon is 0-1 with a 4.70 ERA in five relief appearances. Ryan Howard - #6 - First Base - 6'4" - 255lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Howard was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to March 26, as he recovers from a left Achilles tendon injury.
Impact: The Phillies got some good news before Saturday's game against the Cubs as Howard will be heading to Clearwater on Sunday. Jim Thome - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 250lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Philadelphia Phillies have placed Thome on the 15-day disabled list.
Impact: Thome has not played since leaving Saturday night's game with tightness on the left side of his lower back. The move was made retroactive to Sunday. Justin De Fratus - #79 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: De Fratus will begin the season on the disabled list with a right elbow sprain.
Impact: It's unclear how much time De Fratus will miss. Michael Martinez - #7 - Third Base - 5'9" - 145lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Martinez is on the 15-day DL with a fractured right foot.
Impact: Martinez, a Rule 5 pick two winters ago, suffered the injury in spring training. Laynce Nix - #19 - First Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Philadelphia Phillies put Nix on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a strained left calf.
Impact: Nix is batting .326 with two homers and 11 RBIs. Hunter Pence - #3 - Right Field - 6'4" - 218lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Pence went 1-for-5 with the game-winning home run off Jason Motte as the Phillies beat the Cardinals, 5-3, on Friday.
Impact: Pence, like most of the Phillies, was held silent for most of the night, but made the most of his one hit, snapping a 3-3 tie and bringing home the win for Philadelphia. He may only be hitting .253 on the year, but his 11 home runs and 30 RBI make him one of the most productive players on the team. Jonathan Papelbon - #58 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Papelbon pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to notch his 14th save of the season as the Phillies beat the Cardinals, 5-3, on Friday.
Impact: Papelbon made quick work of the Cardinals as he needed just 12 pitches to close out the game. He is now 14-for-14 in save chances and remains a top closing option in both NL-only and mixed leagues. Cliff Lee - #33 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Lee allowed three runs off eight hits and three walks while striking out seven against the Cardinals on Friday.
Impact: Another tough no-decision for the Phillies' hurler as he continues to get poor run support. While this was a nice bounce-back from his last outing, there are still some things about his game that seem out of character for him, primarily the three walks issued. It took Lee 111 pitches to make it through the seven innings and he seemed to labor at times against hitters. Look for him to work out the kinks before his next start against the Mets. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Polanco is in the starting lineup Friday against the Cardinals, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia's Jim Salisbury reports.
Impact: Polanco has a career .357 average (10-for-28) against Friday's starter Kyle Lohse. He'll bat seventh and play third base. Laynce Nix - #19 - First Base - 6'1" - 220lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Nix said his calf strain is improving, but he is not close to returning to action, CSNPhilly.com reports.
Impact: Nix has been sidelined since early May with the calf injury. Jimmy Rollins - #11 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 170lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Rollins has been reinstated from the Paternity Leave List Thursday as expected, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Rollins is available for Thursday's game and should be in the lineup. Even with a .578 OPS on the season, he should be an upgrade over Pete Orr in the lineup. Shane Victorino - #8 - Center Field - 5'9" - 190lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Victorino hit a home run and a double in a win over Washington on Wednesday.
Impact: He drove in two runs and boosted his batting average to .267. He has four doubles and a homer among his nine hits the last five games. Cole Hamels - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 192lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Hamels won his seventh straight decision, defeating the Nationals on Wednesday.
Impact: Hamels gave up four hits in eight scoreless innings. He's won his last four starts to improve to 7-1 and lower his ERA to 2.17. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Ruiz (wrist) had three hits with a run scored in Thursday's win over the Cardinals.
Impact: Ruiz suffered a bruised wrist Wednesday, but appears to be fine moving forward. Jonathan Papelbon - #58 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Papelbon pitched a scoreless ninth inning Thursday to register his 13th save of the season.
Impact: Papelbon is a perfect 13-for-13 in save opportunities this season. Joe Blanton - #56 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 244lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Blanton lasted just 4.1 innings Thursday, yielding seven runs and 10 hits. He did manage to strike out five batters.
Impact: Philadelphia handed Blanton an early six-run lead, but he could not take advantage, departing with the score tied at seven apiece. After opening the season in impressive fashion, Blanton has been hammered in his last two starts, giving up 14 runs and 19 hits over 8.2 innings. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Ruiz (wrist) is back in the lineup for Thursday's game.
Impact: Ruiz suffered a bruised wrist during Wednesday's game. He is hitting cleanup for the second straight game. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Worley (elbow) made 50 throws at 60 feet off flat ground Thursday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Worley felt fine afterward according to Phillies assistant GM Scott Proefrock. There is no specific timetable for Worley's return at this time. Chase Utley - #26 - Second Base - 6'1" - 192lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Utley (knee) had two hitting sessions Thursday, but only briefly fielded ground balls, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Utley won't be ready to begin a rehab assignment until he is comfortable in the field. "I think it's a matter of him feeling like he's ready to go play in a game," manager Charlie Manuel said. "I think it's a matter of him being healthy enough and thinking that he's ready. I think we've been through what we went through with him last year and we definitely want to make sure that he's ready to play and that he can endure some of the pain or (have) no pain if possible." Jim Thome - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 250lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Thome (back) hit in an extended spring-training game Thursday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Thome has been sidelined since April 29 with a strained lower back. The Phillies are hoping he can be ready to come of the disabled list to DH when they visit American League parks during interleague play for a nine-game stretch June 8-17. Ryan Howard - #6 - First Base - 6'4" - 255lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Howard (Achilles) participated in a simulated game Thursday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Howard faced pitchers that are playing in extended spring training. "It's a chance for him to see some pitches with some velocity rather than just having a coach throw to him," Phillies assistant GM Scott Proefrock said. The Phillies have not yet provided a timetable for Howard's return. Jimmy Rollins - #11 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 170lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Rollins (paternity leave) is in the Phillies' lineup for Thursday's game, Jim Salisbury of Comcast Sports Philadelphia reports.
Impact: Rollins will jump right back into the leadoff role for the Phillies. Even with his struggles (.578 OPS) he has 22 runs scored on the season and should be a constant source of runs as long as he is atop the Phillies' order. Roy Halladay - #34 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee said Halladay hasn't been consistently executing his pitches this season, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. "There might be a tick difference in his velocity, but it's the consistent execution of the pitches," Dubee said. "He is just not completing his delivery as he has in the past for whatever reason."
Impact: Halladay is 4-4 with a 3.58 ERA in 70.3 innings thus far. He hasn't posted an ERA above 3.00 since the 2007 season. His velocity is down about one mile per hour from last season, and his K/9 has dipped from 8.47 last season to 7.17 this season. Despite those numbers, Halladay's FIP is 3.17, which indicates his real ERA might be a little inflated. Jimmy Rollins - #11 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 170lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Rollins (personal) will rejoin the Phillies on Thursday, the team's official site reports.
Impact: Rollins has missed the last three games following the birth of his first child. Cole Hamels - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 192lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Hamels threw eight shutout innings Wednesday, allowing four hits and three walks to go with eight strikeouts in Philadelphia's win over Washington.
Impact: In doing so, Hamels improved to 7-1 on the season as he put up his eighth quality start in a row. If he keeps up his ridiculous 2.17 ERA, 1.011 WHIP, and 9.53 K/9IP, he could be heading the Cy Young race and be a candidate for the pitching Triple Crown at season's end. Shane Victorino - #8 - Center Field - 5'9" - 190lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Victorino homered and doubled Wednesday, driving in two runs as Philadelphia outlasted Washington.
Impact: In his last five games, Victorino has batted a robust 9-for-18 with five extra-base hits, raising his season splits to .267/.330/.439. Meanwhile, he's only nabbed two bases over the last 10 games, but remains tied for second in Major League Baseball with 13 steals on the year. Jimmy Rollins - #11 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 170lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Rollins (personal) is not in the lineup Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: As expected, manager Charlie Manuel has granted Rollins the day off as Rollins remains on paternity leave. Expect him back on the field for the Phillies on Thursday. Erik Kratz - #31 - Catcher - 6'4" - 255lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Kratz was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday night, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Kratz had a two-game stint with Jimmy Rollins out due to paternity leave. In his absence, Kratz managed to pick up a milestone hit Tuesday, hitting his first career homer. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Ruiz suffered a bruised right wrist during Wednesday's win over Washington, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: X-rays performed on his wrist came back negative, but he is considered day-to-day with the injury. With a four-game series upcoming in St. Louis, look for Ruiz to try to play Thursday in the series opener after he went 3-for-4 with a run Wednesday. Roy Halladay - #34 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Halladay (4-4) continued his indifferent season with his second-worst start of the season, going six innings and allowing five runs and nine hits with six strikeouts and one walk in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Washington.
Impact: Halladay is 1-4 with a 4.75 ERA since winning his first three starts. Chase Utley - #26 - Second Base - 6'1" - 192lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Utley will be in Arizona rehabilitating his injured knees when the Phillies open the regular season on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Impact: The five-time All-Star is starting his second straight season on the on the disabled list. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Tuesday Utley will work with physical therapist Brett Fischer and other medical personnel. Amaro said before the Phillies' exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates that Utley is progressing but there is no timetable for his return. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Worley's (elbow) second opinion confirmed the original diagnosis of bone chips and he will avoid Tommy John surgery, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: He'll return to the Phillies in the coming weeks and try to pitch through the ailment, just as Cole Hamels did last season. There's no specific timetable for Worley's return at this time. Ty Wigginton - #24 - Third Base - 6'0" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Wigginton is not in the starting lineup Monday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Hector Luna is starting at first base for the Phillies on Tuesday night while Wigginton gets a breather. John Mayberry - #15 - Left Field - 6'6" - 234lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Mayberry is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Nationals, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: Mayberry, who is 1-for-7 with four whiffs over his last two games, will give way to Hector Luna at first base on Tuesday. Roy Halladay - #34 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Halladay was hit around by the Nationals on Tuesday, allowing five runs on nine hits over six innings in his fourth loss of the season.
Impact: Even though Halladay's been solid overall this season -- he still has a 3.58 ERA and 1.109 WHIP -- he's looking human compared to the last four years, in which he's recorded ERAs below 3.00 each campaign. Still, Halladay has a sterling 56:13 K:BB and a 2.93 FIP suggests he can get back to his previous level. Justin De Fratus - #79 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said De Fratus (elbow) has been cleared to start a throwing program, the Phillies' official website reports.
Impact: De Fratus is set to begin his program this Friday. He'll be sent to Triple-A once he is deemed healthy enough to return to game action. Michael Stutes - #40 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Stutes (shoulder) will be shut down for another 10 days to two weeks, the Phillies' official website reports.
Impact: Stutes will then be re-evaluated to see if he can begin a throwing program. He is on the disabled list with a mild right rotator cuff strain. David Herndon - #57 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Herndon (elbow) received a platelet rich plasma injection in his right elbow Tuesday, the Phillies' official website reports.
Impact: Herndon will be re-evaluated again in two weeks. He has been sidelined since the beginning of May with a flexor pronator strain. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Ruiz was ejected from Tuesday's game for arguing about a Roy Halladay pitch that was called a ball, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.
Impact: Brian Schneider came on to replace Ruiz. Jimmy Rollins - #11 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 170lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Manager Charlie Manuel said he does not expect to have Rollins (personal) available for Wednesday's game, CSNPhilly.com reports.
Impact: Rollins was placed on paternity leave Tuesday. Major League rules allow him 72 hours away from the team. He should rejoin the Phillies for their game Thursday. Shane Victorino - #8 - Center Field - 5'9" - 190lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Victorino had two hits Monday in a 2-1 loss to the Nats.
Impact: Victorino is 6 for 11 in his last three games. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Polanco had two hits Monday in a 2-1 loss to the Nats.
Impact: Polanco is 6 for 18 in the season series. Kyle Kendrick - #38 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Kendrick allowed two runs and five hits while striking out four and walking two in six solid innings Monday in a 2-1 loss to the Nats.
Impact: Kendrick, now 0-4, making his second start in replace of injured right-hander Vance Worley. He retired his final 11 batters. Erik Kratz - #31 - Catcher - 6'4" - 255lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Kratz was recalled Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Kratz gets the call with Jimmy Rollins out on paternity leave. The 31-year-old catcher has 43 career major league at-bats under his belt, and just six hits in those attempts. Rollins isn't expected to miss much time, so Kratz may be sent back down in a matter of days. Jimmy Rollins - #11 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 170lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Rollins was placed on the Paternity Leave List on Tuesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: The team recalled catcher Erik Kratz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Rollins' place on the roster for the time being. The 33-year-old missed Monday's contest following the birth of his child, and it's looking possible that he'll miss the rest of the series against Washington. The team travels to St. Louis on Thursday, and it would be somewhat surprising if Rollins didn't join them. Michael Stutes - #40 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: The Phillies placed Stutes on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation after their 8-5 win at Arizona on Tuesday.
Impact: Michael Schwimer has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Palanco left Wednesday's game in Chicago with a left knee contusion.
Impact: It's uncertain when he'll return. Kyle Kendrick - #38 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Kendrick lost Monday as the Phillies fell to the Nationals, 2-1. He pitched seven innings and allowed two runs, five hits and two walks to go along with four strikeouts.
Impact: Kendrick didn't get much run support Monday and still doesn't have a win this season. He has struggled overall to the tune of a 5.23 ERA and 1.53 WHIP. While Monday's start was a step in the right direction, he'll need to string together a couple of more solid starts to become a reliable fantasy option. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Polanco (ankle) went 2-for-4 Monday as the Phillies lost to the Nationals, 2-1.
Impact: Polanco has been injury prone as a member of the Phillies, but he's been productive when healthy. He may not put up big numbers in any one category, but he does hold value in many formats based on his overall production. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Ruiz is back in the lineup on Monday, reports Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.
Impact: Ruiz had the day off Sunday with Philadelphia playing a day game after a night game. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Polanco (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Monday for the Phillies, reports MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.
Impact: Ty Wigginton has started the last four games at third base for Philadelphia. Polanco will see most of the playing time at the hot corner when healthy, however. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Worley visited Dr. James Andrews on Monday for a second opinion on his sore right elbow, MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports.
Impact: The current plan for Worley is to pitch through the pain and undergo offseason surgery to fix his elbow, but apparently the team would like a second evaluation from the noted doctor. It's not clear when Worley will return from the disabled list, but as long as Monday's visit does not significantly alter his return timetable, he should resume throwing shortly. Jimmy Rollins - #11 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 170lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Rollins will not be available Monday night following the birth of his child Sunday evening, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: It's not clear if Rollins will be placed on the paternity leave list, but he will miss at least one game after he and his wife welcomed their first child into the world the night before. With Rollins out, Freddy Galvis will man shortstop for the Phillies on Monday night. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Polanco, who was previously believed to be battling a sore knee, has actually been sidelined by a mild left ankle sprain, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Polanco said he feels the injury when he tries to run and that it's getting better, but he remains day-to-day with the hope of getting back into the lineup Monday night against the Nationals after missing Sunday's game against the Red Sox. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Worley (elbow) has a bone chip in his throwing arm that will likely require offseason surgery, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Worley said he first felt symptoms of the bone chip after a 110-pitch start against Arizona on April 24. When activated from the disabled list, the bone chip wouldn't prevent Worley from pitching, but could cause pain in his elbow as he pitches. "Man up," said Worley. "That's the only thing I can do. I'll just grit and grind out there." Joe Blanton - #56 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 244lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Blanton allowed seven runs in Saturday's 7-5 loss to Boston.
Impact: Five of the six homers Blanton's allowed this season have come in his last two starts. Shane Victorino - #8 - Center Field - 5'9" - 190lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Victorino had three hits and an RBI in Saturday's 7-5 loss to Boston.
Impact: Victorino was 1 for 15 in his previous four games. John Mayberry - #15 - Left Field - 6'6" - 234lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Mayberry had three hits in Saturday's 7-5 loss to Boston.
Impact: Mayberry is batting .257 with a homer and seven RBIs. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Polanco (ankle) hopes to return to the starting lineup Monday against Washington, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: Polanco has been out of the starting lineup for four consecutive days, but he was able to pinch hit Saturday. Apparently his ankle is still sore after fouling a ball off it Wednesday, but it's looking like his return is around the corner. Hector Luna - #29 - Third Base - 6'1" - 223lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Luna is not in Sunday's lineup, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: Luna was used at first base in two of the team's last three games, but John Mayberry is back there Sunday. The 32-year-old Luna had a nice game Saturday, going 3-for-5, and is now 5-for-12 on the year. John Mayberry - #15 - Left Field - 6'6" - 234lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Mayberry will be back at first base for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: Mayberry went over to left field for Saturday's contest with Juan Pierre out of the lineup. Hector Luna will sit while Mayberry plays first for the fifth time in the last seven days. Juan Pierre - #10 - Left Field - 5'11" - 175lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Pierre is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: Pierre took a seat against lefty Jon Lester on Saturday, but he's back in left field and batting second Sunday against right-hander Josh Beckett. It should come as little surprise that he sat against a lefty, as he's just 3-for-20 this year against southpaws. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Ruiz is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: Ruiz has caught four straight so he'll take a seat and let Brian Schneider take over Sunday. Ty Wigginton will be the fifth spot in the order with Ruiz out. Chase Utley - #26 - Second Base - 6'1" - 192lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Utley (knee) took grounders prior to the game Saturday for the third time in four days, the Phillies' official site reports.
Impact: Infield work was the big element that was missing for Utley a couple of weeks ago, so he appears to be making his way closer to the beginning of a minor league rehab assignment. As per usual, the Phillies haven't provided an updated timetable for Utley's return. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Polanco (knee) appeared as a pinch hitter Saturday and remains day-to-day, the Phillies' official site reports.
Impact: Manager Charlie Manuel said that Polanco was still sore Saturday, but is improving and that he might be able to play Sunday as the Phillies wrap up a three-game series with the Red Sox. Hector Luna - #29 - Third Base - 6'1" - 223lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Luna will start at first and bat seventh for the Phillies, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.
Impact: First base is somewhat unfamiliar territory for Luna, who is typically used at second or third in the few starts that he receives. The Phillies evidently wanted to maximize the amount of right-handed batters in their lineup with Jon Lester on the hill for Boston. John Mayberry - #15 - Left Field - 6'6" - 234lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Mayberry will start in left field on Saturday and bat second, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.
Impact: Lefty Jon Lester is on the hill for the Red Sox, meaning the suddenly surging Mayberry takes Juan Pierre's place in left field. Mayberry has now started 11 of the last 12 games. Juan Pierre - #10 - Left Field - 5'11" - 175lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Pierre is not in the lineup Saturday, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.
Impact: Lefty Jon Lester is on the hill for the Red Sox, meaning the suddenly surging John Mayberry takes Pierre's place in left field. Freddy Galvis - #13 - Second Base - 5'10" - 170lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Galvis went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Phillies' loss to the Red Sox on Saturday.
Impact: Mark down home runs in back-to-back games for Galvis, who entered this series with just one home run on the season. Galvis has gone 14-for-38 (.368) with eight extra-base hits over his last 10 games. Chase Utley could return from the DL by the end of June, but the Phillies could keep Galvis around if the former is less than 100-percent. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Polanco (knee) is not in the lineup Saturday against Boston, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.
Impact: Polanco hasn't played since fouling a ball off his knee on Wednesday. The injury doesn't appear to be anything more than day-to-day, and with lefty Jon Lester on the mound for Boston, manager Charlie Manuel may have elected to rest Polanco anyway. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Polanco (knee) is not in the lineup Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Ty Wigginton is making the start at third base, while Polanco remains day-to-day after fouling a few pitches off his leg earlier in the week. Hunter Pence - #3 - Right Field - 6'4" - 218lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pence was 2-for-3 with a walk, scoring two runs and adding one RBI in the Phillies' 6-4 win over Boston on Friday night.
Impact: He and Carlos Ruiz have tried hard to provide the Phillies with some offense while they wait for the return of Ryan Howard and Chase Utley, but it's been tough. Pence should benefit greatly from their return as opposing pitchers will be less able to avoid his bat with other significant threats in the lineup around him. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Ruiz was 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI on Friday night.
Impact: He was also hit by Boston starter Daniel Bard, and just for good measure, the white-hot receiver collected his second stolen base of the year. His average is now up to an awe-inspiring .371 and he has driven in 29 as one of the most prolific hitters of the 2012 early season. Jonathan Papelbon - #58 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Papelbon notched his 12th save Friday with a scoreless ninth inning against his old team, the Red Sox. He allowed one hit and recorded one strikeout.
Impact: He has been one of the more reliable closers in the game so far this season, and Friday's save had to be especially satisfying coming against Boston. Cole Hamels - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 192lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hamels was solid again Friday night, allowing three runs on six hits while walking one and striking out nine over seven innings on his way to his sixth win of the season.
Impact: Now 6-1 with a 2.48 ERA he has arguably been the Phillies' top starting pitcher this year, quite a statement with a rotation that includes Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee. He is in a groove and will try to stay there when he takes the hill at home against the Nationals in his next outing. Roy Halladay - #34 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Halladay pitched eight solid innings Thursday against the Cubs to earn his fourth win of the season. He gave up three runs and seven hits with four strikeouts.
Impact: Halladay has been his usual effective self since surrendering eight runs in an outing on May 2, as he's allowed just seven runs over his last 22 innings. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Ruiz went 4-for-5 with three RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Cubs.
Impact: Ruiz has been raking all season, and he's been great in May, entering Thursday's game with a slash line of .386/.451/.727 in 44 at-bats during the month. He's even added some pop to his game this year, hitting seven homers -- already just two short of his career high. Hector Luna - #29 - Third Base - 6'1" - 223lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Luna smacked a pinch-hit grand slam in his first at-bat of the season in Wednesday's win over the Chicago Cubs.
Impact: Luna has five total hits since Aug. 20, 2010 - three homers and a double. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Polanco (knee) is out of the lineup Thursday against the Cubs, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Polanco fouled a ball off his knee and was removed from Wednesday's game as a result. He remains day-to-day. Michael Martinez - #7 - Third Base - 5'9" - 145lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Martinez (foot) has resumed taking live batting practice, the Phillies' official site reports.
Impact: He's still at least a couple of weeks away from being activated, however, as the Phillies placed Martinez on the 60-day DL recently to make room on their 40-man roster. Don't be surprised if a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment precedes his activation. Jim Thome - #25 - First Base - 6'3" - 250lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Thome (back) is taking live batting practice in Clearwater, the Phillies' official site reports.
Impact: Although he is making progress, the Phillies have not indicated if Thome will be available for their weekend series against Boston. Assuming that he's healthy, Thome's playing time should pick up when the Phillies visit American League parks during Interleague Play for a nine-game stretch June 8-17. Ryan Howard - #6 - First Base - 6'4" - 255lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Howard (Achilles) has increased the amount of activity in his workouts in Clearwater, the Phillies' official site reports.
Impact: "He's done well," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "Ryan has been fielding, throwing to all the bases, covering first, hitting, he's doing some running now. He's doing a lot of things. He's basically doing everything. He's not doing everything full speed yet or 100 percent, but a lot of it right now is about getting his strength back in his calf. He's done well. He's progressing pretty good." Amaro did not offer up a timetable for Howard's return, but his time in Clearwater is essentially a personal spring training, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him take another four-plus weeks to prepare for his return. As a result, he could remain sidelined until late June or even early July. Kyle Kendrick - #38 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Kendrick came out of the bullpen in place of Vance Worley (arm) on Wednesday night to make the start and pitched solidly in the Phillies win.
Impact: Kendrick went six innings, allowed two runs, one earned run and hung up four. The severity of Vance Worley's (arm) injury remains to be seen. Therefore, Kendrick's rotation spot is in limbo for the time being. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Polanco left Wednesday's matchup against the Cubs with a left knee bruise, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Polanco fouled a ball off his knee in the top of the sixth inning, which caused him to limp openly. He was able to start the bottom half of the inning at third, but did not enter the game when the Phillies took the field in the seventh. Mike Fontenot entered the game for Polanco, and will likely man the hot corner if the injury keeps him on the bench. Chase Utley - #26 - Second Base - 6'1" - 192lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Utley (knee) has resumed infield work, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Utley has said in the past that infield work is the toughest on his balky knees. Getting comfortable in the infield will be the last step for Utley before he heads to Florida for a rehab assignment. Last season, he took 11 days in the minors before making his return to the majors, so it sounds like he's getting pretty close to a return -- within the next month is a definite possibility. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Worley will be shut down for a week, but the Phillies have found no structural or other extensive damage to his elbow, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Enquirer reports.
Impact: The injury is just elbow inflammation, the best possible case in this situation. He should be off the DL near the end of May. Brian Schneider - #23 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Schneider hit his first homer and had two hits Tuesday in a 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Astros.
Impact: Schneider last went deep April 21, 2011. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Polanco had two hits Tuesday in a 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Astros.
Impact: Polanco is 13 for 33 in his last nine games. Jimmy Rollins - #11 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 170lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Rollins had two hits Tuesday in a 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Astros.
Impact: Rollins continues to fail to produce with a .231 average. Hunter Pence - #3 - Right Field - 6'4" - 218lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Pence homered twice Tuesday in a 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Astros.
Impact: Pence had no RBIs over his previous four games before these solo jacks. He also committed an error. Cliff Lee - #33 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Lee saw the bullpen blew his first win Tuesday in a 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Astros.
Impact: Lee allowed one run and struck out 10 over eight strong innings. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Worley has landed on the disabled list with right elbow inflammation for the Phils.
Impact: Worley went 3-1 with a 2.81 ERA in his last five outings. Kyle Kendrick will take his place Wednesday at Wrigley Field vs. the Cubbies. Joe Savery - #55 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Savery was recalled by the Phillies on Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: He'll replace Vance Worley (elbow, 15-day DL) on the roster while providing another bullpen arm for manager Charlie Manuel while Kyle Kendrick is temporarily in the rotation. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Worley has been placed on the 15-day DL with elbow inflammation, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact: It's unclear if further tests failed to detect anything more serious, or if the Phillies are simply taking a cautious approach while awaiting the results. Kyle Kendrick is starting in Worley's place Wednesday and may be evaluated on a start-by-start basis as his replacement for the next couple of weeks. Chad Qualls - #50 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Qualls gave up two runs on four hits and failed to convert a save opportunity against the Astros on Tuesday.
Impact: The blown save cost Cliff Lee a win after a dominant start, and may assure that any future save opportunities that Jonathan Papelbon is unavailable for go to Antonio Bastardo or one of the Phillies' other bullpen arms. Cliff Lee - #33 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Lee struck out 10 and walked one while giving up one run on five hits over eight innings in a no-decision Tuesday.
Impact: Unfortunately for Lee, Jonathan Papelbon was unavailable Tuesday and Chad Qualls was tagged for two runs on four hits in the ninth which ultimately cost him in the win. Lee has a 1.95 ERA and 0.76 WHIP over 37 innings this season (five starts), but is still winless as the Phillies' offense has struggled to score runs in many of his outings thus far. Hunter Pence - #3 - Right Field - 6'4" - 218lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pence hit a pair of homers -- including a walk-off solo blast -- in Tuesday's win over the Astros.
Impact: He finished the game 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI, singlehandedly supplying half of the Phillies' offense Tuesday. Once Ryan Howard and Chase Utley re-enter the picture, Pence should see an uptick in his RBI chances as the Phillies' tablesetters have struggled for the better part of the season through the first month-and-a-half. Kyle Kendrick - #38 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 213lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Kendrick will start in place of Vance Worley (arm) on Wednesday, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: He'll match up against the Cubs, while it's unclear how long Worley will be sidelined by the arm soreness that led the Phillies to make the adjustment to their rotation Tuesday afternoon. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Worley will miss his scheduled start Wednesday with arm soreness, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: He'll undergo further examination, but the Phillies haven't revealed a replacement for him in the rotation yet. Kyle Kendrick may be the most logical option as he hasn't pitched since May 9 and would be the most stretched out of the team's bullpen members. Cliff Lee - #33 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Manager Charlie Manuel says Lee will be given a longer leash when he faces the Astros on Tuesday, the Phillies' official site reports.
Impact: Although he pitched well in his first start since returning from the 15-day DL, Manuel kept a close eye on Lee's pitch count, pulling him after he tossed 84 pitches over six innings. Manuel said that Lee will probably be able to throw between 85 and 100 pitches Tuesday. Brian Schneider - #23 - Catcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Schneider is in Tuesday's starting lineup, the Phillies' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Carlos Ruiz is out of the lineup for Tuesday's matinee against the Astros, with Schneider catching Cliff Lee. Schneider has gone 8-for-29 with no homers and just two RBI in his 11 games this season. He'll be in when Ruiz needs a break, but it he doesn't appear to be a threat to steal significant playing time. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Ruiz is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros, the Phillies' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Brian Schneider will be behind the plate for the second time in three days to catch lefty Cliff Lee. Ruiz is putting up impressive numbers; he's sporting a .340 average (.269 career average) with six home runs and 23 RBI. The 33-year-old jammed his hand last week, but it looks like he's just getting the day game off after catching Monday night's game. Jimmy Rollins - #11 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 170lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Rollins went 0-for-3 with a strikeout and a walk Monday against Houston.
Impact: Entering Monday, Rolling had collected a hit in four straight games and was coming off his first home run of the season Sunday. Although his OBP remains more than 50 points below his career mark, Rollins is 7-for-8 on the basepaths through 36 games this season. Joe Blanton - #56 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 244lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Blanton struck out seven and walked one while giving up one run on six hits over seven innings against the Astros on Monday.
Impact: He improved to 4-3 with the victory, and now has a 35:7 K:BB in 48 innings for the season. Blanton has maintained an elite walk rate over his last 15 starts and his posted an improved K/BB mark since tweaking his arsenal back in 2010. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Polanco is back in the lineup Monday against the Astros, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Polanco was given the day off Sunday, but he's back in his normal spot at third base for Monday's tilt. Deploy him as you normally. Freddy Galvis - #13 - Second Base - 5'10" - 170lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Galvis is in the starting lineup for Monday's tilt against Houston, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Other than an occasional day off, Galvis has been holding down the fort at second base in Chase Utley's absence. The 22-year-old infielder is hitting .212/.248/.346 in 104 at-bats. John Mayberry - #15 - Left Field - 6'6" - 234lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Mayberry will start at first base and hit seventh Monday against the Astros, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Mayberry will make his seventh consecutive start while splitting time between left field and first base. He's hitting .235 with one homer and six RBI in 81 at-bats. Juan Pierre - #10 - Left Field - 5'11" - 175lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pierre is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Astros, Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact: Pierre will once again get a start in left field with a righty on the mound. The speedy veteran is hitting .351 with five steals in 94 at-bats. Cole Hamels - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 192lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
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News: Hamels has been suspended five games for intentionally throwing at Washington rookie Bryce Harper. Major League Baseball announced the penalty Monday. Hamels also was fined.
Impact: Hamels plunked Harper in the small of the back with a fastball in the first inning Sunday night. The Phillies won 9-3 and Hamels admitted that he deliberately threw at Harper. Hamels said the purpose pitch was his old-school way of welcoming the 19-year-old Nationals phenom to the big leagues. Jonathan Papelbon - #58 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Papelbon saved his 10th game of the season Sunday against the Padres.
Impact: Outside of one rough outing May 7 against the Mets in a non-save situation, Papelbon has been pristine, converting all 10 of his save opportunities with just one other run allowed in his 13 other innings. Cole Hamels - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 192lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hamels, returning from suspension, earned his fifth win of the season Sunday against San Diego, allowing one run on five hits over seven innings.
Impact: Hamels struck out five and walked three -- it wasn't his sharpest performance ever -- but he managed to work around the Padres' less-than-impressive lineup for a solid win. He owns a 2.28 ERA and could be in the Cy Young discussion at the end of the year at this rate. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Polanco is out of Sunday's lineup, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: Polanco has started in nine straight games and will take a day off with Ty Wigginton getting the start at third base. Juan Pierre - #10 - Left Field - 5'11" - 175lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Pierre is back in the starting lineup Sunday, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
Impact: Pierre has been getting a start in the majority of games against right-handed pitchers and has five steals in 30 games. He might not get enough playing time for his steals to warrant a roster spot in shallower leagues, but if you can handle the off days and low power (zero homers, five RBI), he remains a reliable source of speed. Cole Hamels - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 192lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Hamels completed his five-game suspension Saturday and is ready to start against the Padres on Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Impact: The suspension was a minor inconvenience to the Phillies, who simply pushed Hamels' scheduled start back from Saturday to Sunday. Roy Halladay - #34 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Halladay held the Padres to two runs on seven hits over seven innings Saturday, but he still suffered his third loss of the season.
Impact: He has gone without a win for nearly a month (April 16 was his last) despite posting a 22:2 K:BB ratio over his last three outings. Halladay has not had a Halladay-esque start to the season this year, but his 3-3 start is more attributable to the Phillies' offense than his arm. John Mayberry - #15 - Left Field - 6'6" - 234lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Mayberry homered and drove in three runs to lead Philadelphia to a 7-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Impact: The Phils need some pop and Mayberry hasn't provided it as he finally went deep with his first jack. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Polanco had two hits in Friday's 7-3 win over the Padres.
Impact: Polanco is 9 for 21 during a modest five-game run. Carlos Ruiz - #51 - Catcher - 5'10" - 216lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Ruiz went 3-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs in Friday's 7-3 win over the Padres.
Impact: Ruiz was a fantasy stud on this night. He's hitting .422 over his last 13 games. Vance Worley - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 230lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Worley allowed three runs on six hits, striking out nine, in six innings in Friday's 7-3 win over the Padres.
Impact: Worley improved to 3-2. ``It's a good start for us to get back on the right foot and get a `W' in our belts,'' Worley said. Cliff Lee - #33 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 190lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
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News: The Philadelphia Phillies have placed Cliff Lee on the 15-day disabled list after he strained a muscle in his left side in the 10th inning of his gem Wednesday night at San Francisco. To take Lee's spot on the roster, the Phillies recalled lefty Joe Savery from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Impact: General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says Lee was sore on Friday and the team wants to be cautious with the injury. Amaro says the team hopes Lee misses only a couple starts. Lee threw 10 scoreless innings at San Francisco but got a no-decision. The Giants won 1-0 in 11 innings. The lefty had been scheduled to pitch Monday night at Arizona. Right-hander Kyle Kendrick is now scheduled to make that start. Cole Hamels - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 192lbs
Wed. May 9, 2012 |
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News: Hamels has been suspended five games for intentionally throwing at Washington rookie Bryce Harper. Major League Baseball announced the penalty Monday. Hamels also was fined.
Impact: Hamels plunked Harper in the small of the back with a fastball in the first inning Sunday night. The Phillies won 9-3 and Hamels admitted that he deliberately threw at Harper. Hamels said the purpose pitch was his old-school way of welcoming the 19-year-old Nationals phenom to the big leagues. Placido Polanco - #27 - Third Base - 5'10" - 189lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
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News: Polanco had three hits Sunday in a 9-3 win over Washington.
Impact: Polanco is batting .366 (15 for 41) in his last 10 games. Hunter Pence - #3 - Right Field - 6'4" - 218lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
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News: Pence hit a pair of two-run homers in Sunday's 9-3 win to help the Phillies snap a seven-game losing streak against Washington.
Impact: Pence is batting .316 (12 for 38) during a nine-game hitting streak. Cole Hamels - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 192lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
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News: Hamels admits it: He plunked rookie phenom Bryce Harper on purpose. That startling bit of honesty came after Hamels nailed the Washington teen with a fastball in the small of the back his first time up during the Phillies' 9-3 win Sunday night. The candid remark is also certain to cost Hamels a suspension from Major League Baseball.
Impact: Harper came up with two outs in the first inning and Hamels promptly drilled the 19-year-old. In other words, Hamels said, "It's just, 'Welcome to the big leagues.'" Harper quickly evened the score with Hamels. After taking third on a single, Harper broke for the plate when Hamels made a pickoff throw to first. Harper stole home, sliding in safely for the first swipe of his eight-game big league career. |
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