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Saturday, August 30, 2008
Benson Released

The Phillies have released triple-A Lehigh Valley righthander Kris Benson.

The Phillies signed Benson to a minor-league contract in Februrary with the idea that he could plug into the rotation sometime before June 1. But because of injuries, Benson progressed much more slowly than they had hoped. So the Phillies moved forward and acquired Joe Blanton before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, which eliminated the possibility that Benson would pitch in the Phillies rotation this season.

Even if there were an injury to a starting pitcher at this point, J.A. Happ would be the likley replacement.

We're not sure the exact reason why the Phillies released Benson, who was 1-4 with a 5.52 ERA in 11 starts in Lehigh Valley, but I'll pass it along once I do.

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Posted by yahmpy 05:14 PM, 08/30/2008
you're not sure? The guy was 1-4 with a 5.52 ERA. How about he sucked, and everyone was tired of waiting?
Posted by Big Ragu 05:18 PM, 08/30/2008
he sucked...
Posted by joker1 05:26 PM, 08/30/2008
I am going to miss them. Of course I am referring to Anna's assets, they never even got to the bigs.
Posted by mikemike 05:40 PM, 08/30/2008
The reason that the phillies release him is that,If he is on the roster Sept.1.Then they owe him ten dollars and that put them over budject.
Posted by mikemike 05:58 PM, 08/30/2008
Cheap bast*** Another retread goes down. How long do we have to put up with this owners. The general manager can't make moves because of budject. They won't spend money in the latin market.And they keep selling out how do you figure . Why are we so loyal when they don't care.
Posted by mikemike 05:58 PM, 08/30/2008
Cheap bast*** Another retread goes down. How long do we have to put up with this owners. The general manager can't make moves because of budject. They won't spend money in the latin market.And they keep selling out how do you figure . Why are we so loyal when they don't care.
Posted by mikemike 05:59 PM, 08/30/2008
Cheap bast*** Another retread goes down. How long do we have to put up with this owners. The general manager can't make moves because of budject. They won't spend money in the latin market.And they keep selling out how do you figure . Why are we so loyal when they don't care.
Posted by mikemike 06:04 PM, 08/30/2008
cheap skates had to pay him a roster bonus tomorrow.I don't care about him but wanted to see ann.
Posted by AllDawk_AllTheTime 06:25 PM, 08/30/2008
wow - another hope thru spending as little as possible didn't work out... imagine that?
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Posted by cg 07:21 PM, 08/30/2008
My god yahmpy, you hit it right on the nose. Those were the exact words that entered my head when I finished reading the blog.
Posted by Norma 07:56 PM, 08/30/2008
OK! Can we talk about the GAME? Good WIN guys! Small ball AND Long ball got it done. Against a very good pitcher! And only one blown call by the umps. LOL!
Posted by phigglesfan75 08:13 PM, 08/30/2008
Yahmpy said it best...It was a project that didn't work out. At least he didn't cost much...
Posted by Wally 24 08:23 PM, 08/30/2008
Down 0-2 Victorino took one for the team in the 6th resulting in bases loaded and bringing up Werth who singled in 2 go ahead runs. Great job guys. Myers pitched great but used 50 pitches to get through the 2nd, 3rd, & 4th innings which is probably why he wasn't effective in the 8th. Overall a good outing once again for Brett. The top 5 had 7 hits, 5 Ks, 2HBP, and 3 runs scored. Lately Howard has been more patient making them pitch to him. Thank God for Jason Werth great day at the plate.
Posted by Wally 24 08:30 PM, 08/30/2008
As some of you may know Burrell is in a prolonged slump. While any number of mechanical problems can contribute to this I have noticed on predominant one. PAT THE BAT! YOU ARE PULLING YOUR HEAD OFF AT THE LAST SECOND MAN. With 4 weeks left DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT NOW!!! We need your bat down the stretch.
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