Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2008, 1:43 PM | 4 comments |
 

Victorino should be OK
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A few odds and ends from the clubhouse before the game. . .

1) The Phillies were concerned about Shane Victorino yesterday, but the center fielder was in good spirits today and isn't in danger of missing any playoff games because of a bruised shin. Manager Charlie Manuel said today that he expects Victorino to be ready to go. Trainer Scott Sheridan said they X-Rayed the injury, which occurred when he and Jimmy Rollins collided in shallow center field during the eighth inning of the Phillies' division-clinching win over the Nationals Saturday. But the X-Rays were negative, and Victorino should be good to go.

2) As expected, Cole Hamels will start game one of the playoffs Wednesday. Beyond that, however, the Phillies are still undecided.

3) The Phillies will likely keep 11 pitchers on the playoff roster, which Manuel said is essentially set. Still, we probably won't know the identity of the squad until Monday or Tuesday.

4) The Phillies strength today? Their bench. Here's the starting line-up:

1. So Taguchi, LF

2. Eric Bruntlett, SS

3. Tadahito Iguchi, 2B

4. Geoff Jenkins, RF

5. Chris Coste, 1B

6. Mike Cervenak, 3B

7. Greg Golson, CF

8. Lou Marson, C

9. Kyle Kendrick, RHP
Posted by David Murphy @ 1:43 PM  Permalink | 4 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:36 PM, 09/28/2008
    God Bless our team. I wait each year to say that. At 70, I want a WS appearance. Even an appearance would be good for me. Victory would be a blessing from the Lord Jesus. And I mean that.
    — KGKoons
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:51 AM, 09/29/2008
    Dave Murphy I may have missed it some how but I didn't see what they did with Lou Marson. Could you clear up the mystery?
    — Wally 24
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:01 AM, 09/29/2008
    Hey KGKons, Ive been waiting along time too for a championship. At 58, this could be my last shot, however, don't you think Jesus has a little more to do then monito MLB. I think those people in Darfur have prayer priority.
    — SPBilly
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:03 AM, 09/29/2008
    Of course Shane was in good spirits. They probably got him on some good pain killers. They make you feel pretty good..
    — Leron


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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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