The Phillies have made like the swallows, only instead of heading to Capistrano, they have returned to South Philly.
Unfortunately, they didn’t bring that glorious South Florida weather with them. They did, however, bring their injury woes. And they got worse even before the Phils could take the field at Citizens Bank Park for the first of two “On Deck” games vs. the Pirates.
General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. informed the media that the “biceps tendinitis” that had been plaguing closer Brad Lidge is actually a rotator cuff problem. He’ll be on the shelf for three to six weeks. And that’s before he even thinks about throwing.
Manager Charlie Manuel indicated yesterday he will give Jose Contreras a shot at the closer role, keeping Ryan Madson in the setup spot.
Here’s today’s Phillies trivia question, while wondering if Friday’s opening day will be snowed out.
Who do you think we see on the field first for the Phils, Lidge or hobbled second baseman Chase Utley? Post a comment on this blog with your answer.
Unfortunately, they didn’t bring that glorious South Florida weather with them. They did, however, bring their injury woes. And they got worse even before the Phils could take the field at Citizens Bank Park for the first of two “On Deck” games vs. the Pirates.
General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. informed the media that the “biceps tendinitis” that had been plaguing closer Brad Lidge is actually a rotator cuff problem. He’ll be on the shelf for three to six weeks. And that’s before he even thinks about throwing.
Manager Charlie Manuel indicated yesterday he will give Jose Contreras a shot at the closer role, keeping Ryan Madson in the setup spot.
Here’s today’s Phillies trivia question, while wondering if Friday’s opening day will be snowed out.
Who do you think we see on the field first for the Phils, Lidge or hobbled second baseman Chase Utley? Post a comment on this blog with your answer.
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