Posted: Monday, August 31, 2009, 3:27 PM | 63 comments |
 

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The Phillies had a scout in Anaheim this weekend to take a look at Oakland's Nomar Garciappara, according to report in the San Francisco Chronicle.

The team had discussions with Garciaparra in the offseason. Garciappara, who did not play in the weekend series against the Angels, has cleared waivers, according to the report.

A team source told the Daily News today that the Phillies considered pusuing Garciappara but it is not likely to happen. Today is the last day that players can be added to rosters and still be eligible for the postseason.

Garciaparra has started once in the past 12 games. He is 0 for his past 14 pinch-hit at-bats. He has appeared in 55 games with 129 at-bats, and is hitting .264 with two home runs and 13 RBI.

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Also, the Phillies announced that they have selected the contract of righthander John Ennis from Triple A Lehigh Valley. Ennis, who had Tommy John surgery in April, will immediately be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

 

To make room for Ennis on the 40-man roster, infielder Brad Harman was designated for assignment.

 

 
Posted by Daily News staff @ 3:27 PM  Permalink | 63 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:49 PM, 08/31/2009
    Just kickin the tires... This would seem less interesting if Matt Stairs wasn't 0-for his last-3 months.
    — Philth
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:58 PM, 08/31/2009
    0-for-14. He'll fit in well with the Phillies pinch-hitters who are 6 for their last 67.
    — Mh225
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:00 PM, 08/31/2009
    Would rather see Garciaparra in a utility infield/pinch-hit situation than Cairo.
    — I. M. McLovin
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:11 PM, 08/31/2009
    Nomar isn't the answer. The bench is a weakness but Nomar can't help at this point. I can't take seeing one more 0 for their last such-n-such at bats. Once the playoffs start it's .. "2009 Phillies: R.I.S.P in Peace" It's one and done....
    — scootch
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:17 PM, 08/31/2009
    scootch, shut your stupid face ! WS repeat, if not we're surely not going down quickly.
    — Will.i.Am
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:18 PM, 08/31/2009
    keep bruntlett!
    — sendhelp
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:21 PM, 08/31/2009
    NO NO NO Nomar.........
    — JustaTXjock
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:29 PM, 08/31/2009
    Hey Scootch, if I do recall correctly the Phillies set a few RISP futility records in last years World Series and managed to win it all. And despite their struggles in that category this year they are well ahead in 1st place so I can't say I support your prediction on that basis.
    — BostonPhilsFan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:30 PM, 08/31/2009
    Nomar's gotta be better than Bruntlett. Doesn't he?
    — andrewfrombrooklyn
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:46 PM, 08/31/2009
    Nomar? For who, for what? The only thing he will do is make the game 1/2 hour longer by the time he fixes his wrist straps in the box.
    — DennyP
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:50 PM, 08/31/2009
    murphy is a tool.hahahahahahahahahahahhahahhahahaha
    — bdawkisgod
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:51 PM, 08/31/2009
    Eric Bruntlett is in the Hall of Fame. We don't need Nomar.
    — zman


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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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