Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 6:07 PM | 4 comments |
 

Medical Report, lineups
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A few injury updates:

Brad Lidge plans to throw a bullpen session during the day Friday, at which point he will determine if he can pitch in that night’s game. If not, he may have to go to the DL, though it would be retroactive to his last appearance April 25.
 
Cole Hamels was nowhere to be found this afternoon, but Rich Dubee and Ruben Amaro Jr. said they are still hopeful that Hamels could start Monday in St. Louis. Hamels will throe a bullpen either Friday or Saturday, and everyone will know more then.
 
Carlos Ruiz took batting practice with the big boys today, and will report to Lehigh Valley for rehab tomorrow, where he is scheduled to catch.
 
Here are the lineups:
Phils
Rollins SS
Victorino CF
Utley 2B
Howard 1B
Werth RF
Ibanez LF
Feliz 3B
Coste C
Myers RHP
 
Natty Nats:
Guzman SS
Johnson 1B
Zimmerman 3B
Dunn RF
Dukes CF
Willingham LF
Flores C
Hernandez 2B
Olson LHP
Posted by Andy Martino @ 6:07 PM  Permalink | 4 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:22 PM, 04/29/2009
    A Natty Nat is a target for DDT or a possible contestent on the Tyra Banks Show, but certainly not a ballplayer (unless, Tyra has a particular game in mind)
    — mick314
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:49 AM, 04/30/2009
    The radio guys said Hamels was out long-tossing before tonight's game and showed no signs of the ankle injury.
    — bobby
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:26 AM, 04/30/2009
    Last night's game was definitely a bit lack luster. Coste came oh-so-close to blowing the game wide open when the bases were loaded early in the game. Myers was a bit wishy-washy if you ask me.
    — KarenA
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:56 AM, 04/30/2009
    Myers pitched OK, but his fastball isn't what it used to be. He's got to improve his control. You can't walk the 8th and 9th batters, especially the pitcher.
    — Baci


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