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.
One of Gillick's best signings of all time. Eat his contract already.— StevenT- No ... he sucks. End of story. NOw if only Charlie Manuel can lose some weight. He's starting to make Andy Reid look thin. Go Phillies!— Big Ragu
- We have season tickets for the IronPigs, Happ is very deserving of taking Eaton's spot in the rotation. In my opinion, Eaton isn't deserving of a Minor League spot. The Minor League pitchers are way better than this guy and alot less Money. What were the Phils thinking when they signed him!— ksbracing
- What took so long. Even though he has had a couple good games, he has not pitched well for some time. The phils should have made better moves with their pitching staff.— phillyclint
Comment removed.- This is a great move. I saw Happ pitch a rain-shorted no hitter and he looked great. I am really surprised that Eaton accepted a trip to the minors at all, but I'm glad he did.— MattPSU
- Whats the difference? They brought in Blanton to take his place.— GANick
- ksbracing. My condolences on having season tickets to the pigs. What place in the starting rotation did Eaton have, though? That was taken away last week when we got teh Eaton-look-a-like from the A's— jeff gross
- If Myers has a so-so or bad outing tomorrow night look for him to be sent to the bullpen and Happ take his place in the rotation.— Russ
- Surprised? .... No, he sux.— Big Game
- Ugh... they are going to stick Happ in the pen, you know it, and mess with the kid's head just like they did with Ryan Madson and Gavin Floyd when they first came up. All because they don't want to admit that moving Myers back to the rotation was a MISTAKE, and anyone should've been able to see it coming.— acerulli
- They finally listened to me. Wow...this comment stuff really works. I hope Gillick calls me about the JRoll situation.— mick314
- I only hope they did not make Eaton any guarantees about coming back to the Phillies any time soon. He has proven time and again he cannot pitch effectively consistently at the major league level.— raulfromvineland
- I like others wonder what Happ's role will be in the bigs. I don't like the idea of him coming out of the pen...— stormcominin
- Trade Kendrick and Happ NOW (plus 2 minor leaguers) For Roy Halladay!
