Posted: Sunday, August 9, 2009, 12:35 PM | 7 comments |
 

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Phillies lefthanded reliever J.C. Romero has returned to Philadelphia and will have an MRI exam Monday on his strained left forearm.

Romero, on the DL since July 23, never got through his scheduled inning Friday night during a rehab appearance at Class A Clearwater when the rains hit. He threw just 10 pitches, walking one and striking out one.

Romero appeared to pull himself out of the game after throwing a strike to the third hitter he faced just before the umpires suspended play. He was not available for comment.
 

Clay Condrey and Brett Myers are both continuing their rehab work in Clearwater.

Chad Durbin, who pitched two innings for Clearwater on Friday, is scheduled to pitch Monday for Triple A Lehigh Valley in what could be his final rehab appearance.

Durbin allowed two hits while striking out two. He threw 21 pitches, 16 for strikes.

Because of the forecasted rain, Durbin started the game instead of came in as a reliever, which is what the plan called for. He presumably will work in relief for Lehigh Valley.
Posted by Daily News staff @ 12:35 PM  Permalink | 7 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:54 PM, 08/09/2009
    too many injuries and inconsistencies to win it all this year...or mayeb even make the playoffs for that matter. yep, i said it.
    — gulls3012
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:56 PM, 08/09/2009
    Sounds like some sort of tear to inflict the kind of pain he must have suffered to take himself out. I hope that there is clear evidence so that a course of therapy, medication or surgery can be taken. I am hopeful of his return, but maybe he and the team would be better served if he returns in top health for next year.I remember what he meant to the bullpen last year, but I hope that can be covered this year, and be that much stronger for next season. Best wishes to a guy that got messed over by MLB this season.
    — TBear
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:36 PM, 08/09/2009
    Another pitcher that Rich Dubee has ruined. Fire Dubee now!
    — Dr. Michael
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:37 PM, 08/09/2009
    Nothing is every a lock... just ask the muts... but even with all the ups and downs, I don't see the Phillies missing the playoffs. However, if they keep playing the way they are, they won't last long in the playoffs.
    — joeolive
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:53 PM, 08/09/2009
    I doubt if Phils brass reads our blog comments, but I for one have noticed a flaw in Hamels' delivery. Windup is more hurried than in past and he is a second slow in turning head/eyes toward target. I think this is why his stuff has tended to come in higher. If someone were to watch last year's delivery vs recent outing in slo-mo they may see the flaw.
    — mick314
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:01 PM, 08/09/2009
    Might be time for the Phils to try to pick up Arthur Rhodes on a waiver deal with the Reds before someone else grabs him. The Reds are dealing. Weathers already went to the Brewers.
    — yardbyrd
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About David Murphy
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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