Phillies and Nomar, again?
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Phillies and Nomar, again?
Daily News staff
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.
Wait, why did the Phils make the move with that John Ennis guy, am I missing something?— Skwimua- Bruntlet,Stairs and Dobbs have not been as good as last year (thank you captain obvious right?)...but I've noticed Chollie giving these guys spot starts and a few reps.....they seem to respond well....if the Phils maintain this lead, that leaves them a weeks plus worth of games to rest the starters & give the bench guys some reps...that might prove valuable in the post season— LongtimeFan3
- Mia Hamm can kick it with Heather Mitts again!— Philly Fan in Kuwait
- Bring 'Nails' back at the league minimum - he could use the $$. If he's not available, get Willie Mays-Hays!— Hollywood Junkie
- Nomar's shot. Nomar also doesn't play the positions Bruntlett does. I agree the Phillies' pinch hitters, except for Dobbs, have been awful. I don't see why a AAA or AA infielder isn't worth a shot.— eman
- I'd take Nomar over Bruntlett any day.— Fozzie27
Comment removed.- Bruntlett Rules.— albanykey
- Average with RSIP is the most over-rated stat in baseball. Look at our RBI and runs scored numbers. This team scores runs and earns them. If they have 20 guys in scoring position and score 3 runs, and their opponent has 5 guys in scoring position and scores 2 runs, you're telling me you'd rather be the latter (aka "the loser"). Take your .400 with RISP and cuddle it while you watch the Phils in the WS.— kev
- STOP WITH THE LEFT-OVERS!— DDH1205
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- I just looked at his career stats, he's like locusts, every 6 years he aises from under the ground and has a good year. He's only 4 years into his present hibernation so don't count on him for several more years. Why waste the money?— atp2007
- I appreciate all of your unbridled optimism, but let's be realistic. The Phils are going to see pitchers this year that are FAR, FAR better than last year. Also, the teams they will face this are much more complete. Wait and see, but I'll expect apologies 6 weeks from now.— scootch
- whats going on with John Mayberry Jr? Why not bring him up....has to be better than Matt Stairs who had a big home run in the playoffs a year ago and has stunk since— Jonny U
- I hear Nomar's favorite meal is Hamm.— mike l
