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Monday, July 28, 2008
Eaton optioned to minors

Another interesting roster turn just popped across the wire.

Adam Eaton has been optioned to the minor leagues, paving the way for what should be the promotion of lefthander J.A. Happ from Triple A Lehigh Valley. Eaton has not been assigned to a specific classification because his schedule has not been announced.

Eaton, like Brett Myers before him, had the right to refuse the assignment. Eaton, 31, was 4-8 with a 5.80 ERA in 21 games (19 starts) for the Phillies this season.  His last two appearances came in relief. He allowed three runs yesterday in the Phillies' 12-10 win over the Braves.

Yesterday in Richmond, Happ was lifted from the game by manager Dave Huppert after just 2 2/3 innings and 41 pitches against the Triple A Braves. He hadn’t allowed a run, giving up two hits and a walk while striking out three. There were reports that he received high fives from his teammates when he came back to the dugout.


“I’m physically fine,” Happ coyly told a reporter who reached him by phone last night. “They haven’t made a move yet, so I don’t feel it’s appropriate to comment. I’m still waiting for the phone call.” 

The Phillies said a roster move would be made before tomorrow's game in Washington against the Nationals. 

Posted by David Murphy @ 11:40 AM  Permalink | 84 comments
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Posted 11:22 AM, 07/28/2008
Troy Winston
It is about time. He is suited to throw pitches for the home run hitting contest at the all star game. Maybe a call up for his hitting prowess in September will be in order.
Posted 11:24 AM, 07/28/2008
Gibba Mang
Gillick finally got some sense.
Posted 11:28 AM, 07/28/2008
traugdog420
KEEP HIM THERE!!
Posted 11:34 AM, 07/28/2008
delravio
It's not mentioned but we're assuming that he was sent to the instructional league. Right?
Posted 11:34 AM, 07/28/2008
snakeplissken
this should've happened 2 months ago. this guy is the definition of a bust.
Posted 11:35 AM, 07/28/2008
delravio
It's not mentioned but we're assuming that he was sent to the instructional league. Right?
Posted 11:41 AM, 07/28/2008
Philly Jinx
The most expensive pitcher in the minor leagues, but when your name is Adam Eaton, you definitely belong there! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!
Posted 11:42 AM, 07/28/2008
xfactor
What a relief. Happ may not be the second coming of Cy Young but all he has to do is not be the second coming of Adam Eaton.
Posted 11:45 AM, 07/28/2008
phillyceltic
Good move, should have happenned weeks ago. Haap looked good to me when he as up. A starting rotation with 3 lefties is a rare thing these days.
Posted 11:47 AM, 07/28/2008
Master Dreamz
Happ isnt going to start. Look for 3-4 more weeks of Blanton before that is even considered.
Posted 11:48 AM, 07/28/2008
himills
Now watch the stupid management make Happ relieve for a bit and than try to start him later. That's going to mess up his groove. They need to shift Myers to the 'pen now and put Happ in Myers' spot.
Posted 11:48 AM, 07/28/2008
jeff gross
SO, as has already been said, where do you put Happ, in the bullpen? he';s a starter and we have 5 of those already. unless, of course, there is a deal pending with one of our starters
Posted 11:50 AM, 07/28/2008
PhillySubsMac
Does Eaton ever look like he cares? Maybe we wouldn't, either, if we knew we still had another $12 or so mill coming to us guaranteed. Makes stinkin' a whole lot more fun.
Posted 11:52 AM, 07/28/2008
go
Who is Adam Eaton?
Posted 11:54 AM, 07/28/2008
himills
They better start Happ now and shift Myers to the bullpen. I will be very upset if they don't.
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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.

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