Eaton optioned to minors
Adam Eaton has been optioned to the minor leagues, paving the way for what should be the promotion of lefthander J.A. Happ from Triple A Lehigh Valley.
Eaton optioned to minors
David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer
Another interesting roster turn just popped across the wire.
Adam Eaton has been optioned to the minor leagues, paving the way for what should be the promotion of lefthander J.A. Happ from Triple A Lehigh Valley. Eaton has not been assigned to a specific classification because his schedule has not been announced.
Eaton, like Brett Myers before him, had the right to refuse the assignment. Eaton, 31, was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA in 21 games (19 starts) for the Phillies this season. His last two appearances came in relief. He allowed three runs yesterday in the Phillies' 12-10 win over the Braves.
Yesterday in Richmond, Happ was lifted from the game by manager Dave Huppert after just 2 2/3 innings and 41 pitches against the Triple A Braves. He hadn’t allowed a run, giving up two hits and a walk while striking out three. There were reports that he received high fives from his teammates when he came back to the dugout.
“I’m physically fine,” Happ coyly told a reporter who reached him by phone last night. “They haven’t made a move yet, so I don’t feel it’s appropriate to comment. I’m still waiting for the phone call.”
The Phillies said a roster move would be made before tomorrow's game in Washington against the Nationals.
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Is he taking Myers with him? He's a donkey.— manning18
The only way this makes sense is if the Phillies have someone willing to trade for Myers. That way they move Myers out of the rotation, move Happ in and wash their hands of Eaton. That creates a decent-but-not-great starting five of Hamels-Moyer-Blanton-Kendrick-Happ. So who would be crazy enough to swap for Myers? Would Francona take a chance on him? Or maybe a wild-card contender that needs a closer.— jpk- Send Uncle Charlie Manuel to keep Eaton company.— samwell
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- Oh Adam ......We will miss you in the Big Leagues.. Have a nice life in the minors. YOUR A LOSER LLLLLLLL OOOOOOO SSSSSS EEEEE RRRR A STINKIN LOSER !!— jclemas
- HOW MANY GAME BLOWING IGNORANT DECISIONS WILL MANUEL MAKE BEFORE OWNERSHIP UNDERSTANDS HE HAS NO CLUE?— samwell
- If putting Happ in the rotation doesn't work, Gillick says there will be roving tryouts at little league games for the rest of the year.— TBear
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- I think they just need to move myers to the back end of the bullpen to set up for lidge, put happ in the rotation. Very solid back end with a dominating lidge and a happy myers— dc4183
- Myers should have stayed in the minor leagues for the rest of the season. A few weeks there wasn't going to change a thing and didn't send a strong enough message. He has absolutely murdered them this year and they have themselves to blame for trusting him. But since Montgomery and his hypocritical staff have saved his sorry rear end once again (for pure dollars and cents) he should be put in middle relief and Happ should get the starts. I'm in that large group of fans in this region who wonder what (besides the long-term nature of his contract) allows Myers so many chances.— Bob1
- I don't think Gillick is that foolish. He didn't turn dumb all of a sudden. When he was first hired he all but said outright that he was working within certain boundaries. Take it to mean that Montgomery controls the money and therefore has the final word on running this team, which means signing premier pitching for long term deals is not going to happen. Which is why we are suffering with the Myers/Eaton/Garcia et al issue, and why we don't have a stud #1 or 2 with Hamels. And it's why the current manager is still here.— Bob1
- Bring Mannie Ramirez into town now! We win the whole enchilada with him!— wcgiles
- Dump Myers in a trade, if anybody would want him. He's given up more tatters than Eaton and his era isn't any better. Send Blanton back, please!— brinkmang
- Eaton is the definition of a stiff.— gallen024
