Polanco appears ready to return
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Polanco appears ready to return
Bob Brookover, Inquirer Baseball Columnist
All signs point to third baseman Placido Polanco coming off the disabled list and rejoining the Phillies in time for Saturday afternoon's game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Polanco carried out his plan of playing for single-A Clearwater Thursday and the Phillies' rookie Gulf Coast League team Friday. He played five innings and went 1-for-4 with a run scored against Bradenton Thursday night, then went 3-for-3 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored Friday morning for the GCL Phils.
GM Ruben Amaro would only say "maybe" when asked if Polanco would come off the disabled list in time for Saturday's game, but don't be surprised if that move is definite by the end of the day.
Since Polanco (strained left elbow) and second baseman Chase Utley (torn ligaments in his right thumb) simultaneously went on the disabled list, the Phillies are 7-7 and have scored three runs or fewer in six of their 14 games.
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good news. we need him- The Phillies suck. pathetic how they lost today. blanton walks the bases loaded intentionally and then walks the PITCHER and walks in a run. then madson gives up a homer to a guy batting .210 on the year when all he has to do is pitch him away. PATHETIC.— djacobs5582
- He better get back asap. Can't take much more of "double play" Valdez & "no-hit" Castro.— delennis
- Another no-show by the disgrace-Phils. Why do I continue to watch? Why is Jayson Werth still in the lineup if he refuses to swing the bat? Why did Raul Ibanez not hit for Ben Francisco in the ninth inning representing the tying run against a tough righty? Why does Shane Victorino continue to bat second, leaving the bottom half of the lineup entirely barren? Why has jimmy rollins not been put before the firing squad for sheer stupidity? Why do I continue to care, when they clearly do not? A team once defined by hustle, and grit, and relentlessness, now defined by LETHARGY, APATHY, and just plain QUIT. So do I, finally. Enough is enough.— acerulli
- The Phillies play id frustrating and relief pitching is PATHETIC. I'm really annoyed that they have LOST so many games after the first two batters are retired. Madsen can't get that 3rd out before some damage. This is not a World Series team right now. They are playing against a lousy team and can't win.— GOLDY2007
- Polanco has missed so much of the season that the 3rd base combo has failed to match the production that we used to get from Feliz. Given that we let Park go also and kept Madson (blew another one today continuing his two season flop) and Halladay doesn't do more than match Lee, the off season moves don't look that good at all.— atp2007
- I think it may be time to retool for next year. If the Phillies are swept this weekend, it's time to get all we can get for Werth. I realize the Phils don't want to rush Brown, but come on, he may provide a spark. It just isn't our year. We need a good young pitcher from Boston's or Tampa Bay's high minor leagues. I think we rebuild around our infield, Victorino, Brown, and Ruiz. The bullpen annoys me. Right now Atlanta has set up a terrific pen we can't match. Too many injuries and inconsistencies. I think today was the final straw! Madsen SHOULDN'T make that pitch.— GOLDY2007
- If Amaro is unwilling to alter the roster, it's time for Ruben to be fired. This team is in desperate need of help. No production from LF, RF, 3B, 2B, SS, and the P spot in the lineup; couple that with extremely sporadic, if any, production from the CF and C, and you've got a ballclub with major, major holes to fill and a lethargic attitude that needs to be dealt with. If Amaro is not up to the task, let's re-hire someone who is: Pat Gillick.
- Well put Goldy. This team is PATHETIC to watch right now. On so many levels. The Braves are set up nicely and the Reds have a really easy schedule. At best the Phils can hope for a wild card berth. But I'm all for dumping Werth (who clearly just doesnt give a damn right now) and even trying to offload Blanton and/or Moyer. Bring up Brown (even for just a spark) and start to re-tool for next year.— thomaspfoolery
- I had a chance to go to this game. I was glad I said no.— Flatlander
- 2 games into the second half and people are calling it quits. Hilarious.— phils11
- You just knew when he took the ball today the odds of Blanton coming away with a victory were not good. Not a agressive shut down starter bone in his flotation body. Career middle of the road innings eater. He needs to be out of the rotation pronto. To go far you need four great starters in your rotation. The Phils are working with basically the equivalent of two most of the time. That won't get it done. Blanton, Kendrick, and Werth to either the Astros for Oswalt, the Diamondbacks for Haren, or the Cubs for Zambrano.— dross
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- so the yanks have never cheated?? lmao, can you answer with a straight face? arod, canseco, pettite, clemens, the list is endless. plus, they bought all their championships. the mets are going to the ws? keep dreaming the chokers are actually going anywhere!— liberty_bell
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