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.
It is about time. He is suited to throw pitches for the home run hitting contest at the all star game. Maybe a call up for his hitting prowess in September will be in order.— Troy Winston
Comment removed.- KEEP HIM THERE!!— traugdog420
- It's not mentioned but we're assuming that he was sent to the instructional league. Right?— delravio
- this should've happened 2 months ago. this guy is the definition of a bust.— snakeplissken
- It's not mentioned but we're assuming that he was sent to the instructional league. Right?— delravio
- The most expensive pitcher in the minor leagues, but when your name is Adam Eaton, you definitely belong there! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!— Philly Jinx
- What a relief. Happ may not be the second coming of Cy Young but all he has to do is not be the second coming of Adam Eaton.— xfactor
Good move, should have happenned weeks ago. Haap looked good to me when he as up. A starting rotation with 3 lefties is a rare thing these days.- Happ isnt going to start. Look for 3-4 more weeks of Blanton before that is even considered.— Master Dreamz
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- SO, as has already been said, where do you put Happ, in the bullpen? he';s a starter and we have 5 of those already. unless, of course, there is a deal pending with one of our starters— jeff gross
- Does Eaton ever look like he cares? Maybe we wouldn't, either, if we knew we still had another $12 or so mill coming to us guaranteed. Makes stinkin' a whole lot more fun.— PhillySubsMac
- Who is Adam Eaton?— go
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