Donald batting seventh tomorrow
The line-up for tomorrow Grapefruit League opener in Bradenton against the Pirates has been announced.
Donald batting seventh tomorrow
David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer
The line-up for tomorrow Grapefruit League opener in Bradenton against the Pirates has been announced.
Prospect Jason Donald will play second base and bat seventh, joining a host of veterans from last year's squad.
- Jimmy Rollins SS
- Shane Victorino CF
- Raul Ibanez LF
- Ryan Howard 1B
- Geoff Jenkins RF
- Matt Stairs DH
- Jason Donald 2B
- Eric Bruntlett 3B
- Chris Coste C
The Pirates will throw nine relievers tomorrow, each of whom will pitch an inning. The nine, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, are: Chris Bootcheck, Matt Capps, Donnie Veal, Romulo Sanchez, Ron Uviedo, Juan Mateo, Craig Hansen, Evan Meek and Jesse Chavez.
When the Pirates throw a righthander, the Phillies have the ability to go lefty-lefty-lefty-lefty-lefty-lefty against them.
Lefthander Jamie Moyer and righthander Joe Blanton will each throw roughly 40 pitches.
Jayson Werth, Pedro Feliz and Chase Utley are the only position players from the postseason roster that won't be making the trip.
^
Former Phillies pitching coach Joe Kerrigan is now the pitching coach for the Pirates.
^
Former Phils prospect Mike Costanzo will play for the Italian team in the World Baseball Classic. The final rosters will be announced at 6 p.m. Mike Schmidt has been campaigning for Shane Victorino to make the U.S. team. I expect him to be on the roster. Phillies prospect Carlos Carrasco will not pitch for Venezuela in the WBC, he said yesterday. Carrasco is on the country's provisional roster, but will remain with the Phillies while competing for the fifth spot in the rotation.
Murph, still waiting for update on Harry the K— mick314- Mick - Everyone I've talked to says H.K. is doing fine and that he should be down in Clearwater by mid-March.
- Murp - how bout some updates on some the lower minor league guys like Hewitt and Savery. any info on them— jgreenberg7709
- Why no Werth tomorrow?— Potus415
- how about mayberry jr? intriguing prospect, wondering how he's looking so far— jazztafari
- Anything on Drabek, Savery?— LCVET
Harry called into to Sports Talk radio over the weekend. He said he's doing great nad expects to be in Clearwater sometime next month.— RAS- Murph your doing great work down there, keep it up. I too am curious about Mayberry, havent heard much, whats the word?— philsfan in the atx
Murph - Matt Stairs DH? Is this typical in pre-season games with two NL teams playing each other because the rules are "relaxed" for those "exhibition" games or what?— Telstar- The object is to allow as many guys to be seen and play as possible. DH is perfect for that. We don't need to see Stairs chase fly balls, only hit them. Where does Carpenter fit into this years planning dave?— jeff gross
Comment removed.- To answer some questions: 1) The Phillies like Mayberry's tools, and he'll get a chance to prove what he can do, though I think he is likely to start the season at Triple A. Huge guy with a basketball-player's frame and really good power, but he'll have to prove he can make contact at the big league level. 2) Guys like Savery and Drabek aren't in camp yet. The minor leaguers don't arrive for another week or two. Drabek pitched well in the instructional leagues and in winter ball in Hawaii. He has rebounded well from Tommy John surgery. Savery had some struggles during his minor league season. Will be interested to see how he looks in minor league camp. 3) The teams use the DH early in spring. Pitchers will hit a little later. 4) I'm not the most photogenic person in the world.
- Murph: Stay positive. don't be like the other dismal writers.— wiseoldowl
- GOOD ANSWERS MURPH.— Phillies08
- Salisbury's writing individual items about every player's favorite moment from 2008. If you consider that dismal.— Nutburgers
- Murph - Any idea when the guys competing for the 5th spot in the rotation start to pitch live? Any indication on who looks good so far?— sage2153
- Comment removed.
