Posted: Monday, March 30, 2009, 8:57 AM | 16 comments |
 

Carrasco, Mayberry optioned to minors
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The Phillies have optioned pitcher Carlos Carrasco and outfielder John Mayberry Jr. to the minor leagues.

Carrasco's demotion crystallizes the battle for the fifth starter spot between J.A. Happ and Chan Ho Park.

Second baseman Marcus Giles was released. Giles was attempting to make a comeback after spending last season out of baseball. The pace of Chase Utley's recovery likely made Giles expendable.

The Phillies also told reliever Mike Koplove, a South Philly native; outfielder Jason Ellison; and veteran infielder Pablo Ozuna they will not make the team, but the three will accompany the team north for the weekend exhibition series at Citizens Bank Park.
Posted by Paul Hagen @ 8:57 AM  Permalink | 16 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:13 AM, 03/30/2009
    Will Koplove/Majewski still go to Lehigh Valley? And if so, do you think we'll see them at any point this season??
    — Philth
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:47 AM, 03/30/2009
    Tough on Kop and Maj. They had good springs but fell victim to decision to hold onto the ragtag lefty from SF, I hope both go to LV and get a chance later on when the smoke clears. Ozuna is a keeper fo I hope he stays in the system just in case. Mayberry has returned to his headbobbing, overswinging style, which I though Milt had corrected. He has some speed and pop so lets hope he refines it in A-town.
    — mick314
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:03 AM, 03/30/2009
    Mayberry did not help himself yesterday with a very bad AB with men on second and third and nobody out. I agree Mick, he over swung big time and hit a lazy pop up to the first baseman. It was evident he was pressing a little bit. Let’s hope the hitting coach at AAA helps him become a better contact hitter. The kid has lots of talent.
    — EL Zorro
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:31 AM, 03/30/2009
    Mayberry needs consistent AB's and he won't get them as a bench player...it should be no surprise that he was optioned...
    — Discostu
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:51 AM, 03/30/2009
    Mayberry will be back if any of our Of go down, or if we manage to trade Jenkins.
    — jeff gross
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:04 AM, 03/30/2009
    Are there people still depending on Kendrick? He is a career minor leaguer.
    — scars73
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:14 AM, 03/30/2009
    I agree on Ozuno. I hope they keep him around. He had a really nice spring.
    — pattymac3
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:28 AM, 03/30/2009
    Am I missing where it says Majewski is out? I see Koplove....but maybe I can't read.
    — Captain
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:34 AM, 03/30/2009
    I certainly can post multiple times. That's for sure.
    — Captain
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:49 AM, 03/30/2009
    Majewski and Mosebach are the only ones left fighting for spots, they have not been moved yet... But obviously the Taschner trade wont help their chances of making the big club. They should end up in LV by Saturday.
    — PhilliesPhinest6
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:15 PM, 03/30/2009
    Well Condrey is older and not that much better if any better. Why not move him and keep Gary, Bob, or Mike?
    — KGKoons
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:49 PM, 03/30/2009
    I wish we had some speed off the bench like we had two years ago. But then again, that team didn't win a World Series Title! So maybe I'll just relax and cheer the team on to the next one.
    — TBear


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David Murphy joined the Daily News as its Phillies beat writer in February of 2008. Born in Upper Merion and raised in the Poconos, he attended college at La Salle University before taking jobs with the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Sun-News and the St. Petersburg ( Fla. ) Times. E-mail Dave at dmurphy@phillynews.com.

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