Posted: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 5:35 PM | 42 comments |
 

Mathieson to DL; Robertson designated
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Righthander Scott Mathieson was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a muscle strain in his back, the Phillies said.

Mathieson, 26, appeared in two games for the Phillies this year with his last appearance coming Sept. 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Phillies claimed righthander Cesar Carrillo off waivers from the San Diego Padres. To make room for Carrillo on the 40-man roster, lefthander Nate Robertson was designated for assignment.

Robertson allowed six runs last night against the Marlins in a game the Phillies led, 10-0.

Carrillo, 26, went 5-14 with a 5.60 ERA in 27 starts for Triple A Portland this season. He also appeared in four games for Olmecas de Tabasco, of the Mexican League.
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:42 PM, 09/09/2010
    I give Charley a WORLD of credit for what he DIDN'T do last night. What he didn't do was bash Nate Robertson's head off his shoulders with a baseball bat. I'm not sure I could have been so understanding.
    — TBear
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:42 PM, 09/09/2010
    Robertson was designated? What a surprise. (that was sarcasm)
    — phillyphan11
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:43 PM, 09/09/2010
    Why do the Phillies bother to get these guys? Nate Robertson? Cesar Carrillo? 5-14 with a 5.60 ERA in AAA! That Cesar the Dog Whisperer guy could probably do as well.
    — dasher
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:45 PM, 09/09/2010
    Why do they need some stiff with a 5.60 ERA in Triple A? They'd be better off calling up someone from LHV if they just need an extra bullpen arm. Robertson's fate was sealed by his meltdown last night. Charlie must have almost had a heart attack watching that.
    — SteveS11
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:46 PM, 09/09/2010
    trash in, trash out.
    — stormrider
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:47 PM, 09/09/2010
    do you people realize that robertson is making - get ready for this - ten mill this year!?! nice acquisition, rube.
    — kiwi
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:58 PM, 09/09/2010
    The Cesar Carrillo that pitched 4 games in the Mexican League (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=carril002ces) is not the one we got. We got this one (http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=carril001ces)
    — jdrushton
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:03 PM, 09/09/2010
    @kiwi...how much of that salary are the Phillies paying? None. That would be the answer.
    — ESFjellin
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:04 PM, 09/09/2010
    Well, if Robertson is making $10 million at least its not the Phillies who are paying it. I imagine that some combination of Detroit and Florida is paying the bulk of his salary, with the Phillies just responsible for the minimum.
    — SteveS11
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:15 PM, 09/09/2010
    Nate Robertson wakes up laughing
    — chrisc4499
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:16 PM, 09/09/2010
    Robertson was lights out....on is career
    — hipdaddy
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:23 PM, 09/09/2010
    According to Baseball America, Carrillo was the Number 1 prospect in the Padres organization a few years back. He had Tommy John Surgery and this is his year to year and a half after surgery. Considering he was signed off waivers and the Phils released Robertson, I say he is worth the risk.
    — EricSpin301
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:31 PM, 09/09/2010
    I'd actually like to know why the Charlie didn't use Romero in the 8th inning last night...just to let him try to get some sharpness back. If he's going to help us down the stretch he's got to do better than he has been lately, walking the one lefty hitter he's brought in to face.
    — SteveS11
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:34 PM, 09/09/2010
    Plus, you have to realize that pitchers' stats are always going to be higher in the Pacific Coast League - just like the hitters' stats are inflated...
    — jdrushton
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:45 PM, 09/09/2010
    When they signed Robertson I said he shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the pitching rubber at Citizens Bank. Thanks for proving me right, Nate
    — stikolaboloni


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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. E-mail Dave at dmurphy@phillynews.com.

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