Orr optioned, Halladay "absolutely" will make next start
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Orr optioned, Halladay "absolutely" will make next start
David Murphy, Daily News Staff Writer
Not sure how the weather is in the rest of the country, but here in Chicago it feels like somebody turned on the sink and the shower and then shut the bathroom door. Humidity does not do the conditions justice. You could throw some peas and ham into the air and make soup. Roy Halladay was never himself last night, looking weak and shaky for most of the four-plus innings he spent on the mound. The Phillies replaced him after he allowed a leadoff single in the fifth. Manager Charlie Manuel said there was some concern that Halladay was dehydrated.
Of course, both teams had to play in the conditions, and the Cubs played better, even though they sent career journeyman Rodrigo Lopez to the mound to face Halladay, whose last action came in last week's All-Star Game.
Halladay said through a Phillies spokesman that he "absolutely" will make his next start. The Phillies have an off day on Thursday, so they could do some things with their rotation. But there is no indication that Halladay is suffering from anything worse than heat exhaustion or dehydration.
The other post-game tid-bit: the Phillies have optioned utilityman Pete Orr back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to make room for center fielder Shane Victorino, who was activated from the 15-day disabled list.
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Nobody seems to be writing about the whopping one run scored...— Philly Fan in Kuwait- Roy looked human.Phils looked average but were playing in a sauna.— HO HUM
- @Ho-Hum..The Cubs were playing in the same sauna. The Phils still can't hit, and Ryan Howard is a joke— FlyerFan21
- @flyerfan21 - ur team the joke kid— bkid2424
- POrr racking up those FF miles.— NewMick314
- FlyerFan21 speaks the truth three times— shawnmac
- The Phillies hitting is like watching plants grow......BORING! They make a mediocre pitcher look like a Cy Young award winner. Their world series ambitions depends on them finally getting the bats going. It doesn't look too promising right now.— fanup
- I cringe everytime Rollins hits a HR, knowing that we are sure to see three more fly ball outs the rest of the game. How someone can be so stupid and stubborn not to try and get on base is beyond me. He'll look good in another uniform next season. Good riddance!— Irishup
- Jimmy is hitting 271 and his obp is the best it has been since 08. Just how bad is Jimmy? Get a grip. Next year you will really be cursing if we get rid of Jimmy. You will be looking at a worse defender and a guy hitting 230-250. Be careful what you wish for. Jimmy has almost as many walks this year then he did all last season. If you dislike a player that's fine but don't let stats get in your way of your hate for someone — pattymac3
- Ryan Howard is an RBI machine, don't blame him. Blame Utley and Jimmy, their bats have been nonexistent all year. And they are still the best team in baseball by several games. One freak loss in a sauna does not a crummy team make— HitsLikeAGurlBurrel
- While the Cubs made Doc throw pitches, the Phillies O swings at first pitches for outs. Absolutely killer: Raul swings at the first pitch for the third out after Doc throws 30. Hey Raul, try taking a couple pitches.— palmyra21
- Halladay caught the flu from Beltran during the All-Star break?— Seegs
- Roy Halladay = Kevin Millwood— lonewolf100
