Tough Day For Eaton, Phils
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sun, March 02, 2008 10:06 AM | Comments: 19
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It looks like Adam Eaton is still Adam Eaton. The righty gave up three runs in his first inning of work (a home run by Shelley Duncan), going just two frames while giving up five hits in a 9-3 loss to the Yankees. Eaton struck out two.
So it was only a home run, but you can’t be happy with five hits. Here’s what Eaton had to say:
“Three pitches in a row — single, single, homer. Only one of those was where I wanted it, and it wasn’t the home run pitch. I thought I was going out there for the third inning, but (pitching coach Rich Dubee) said it was enough, and I came in to work out.”
One good pitch out of three? Yikes.
Meanwhile, Chad Durbin didn’t make a great case to unseat Eaton, giving up two runs on three hits in two innings. He struck out three.
And just as disheartening was Tom Gordon’s performance in the ninth inning. The closer ad interim gave up a Wilson Betemit home run before giving way to John Ennis, who finished the game with a strikeout. Clay Condrey gave up a homer to Alex Rodriguez.
Ryan Madson was the only arm who came out clean, but surrendered two hits in his inning of work. Vic Darensbourg also pitched for the Phils, and gave up a home run to Yankees prospect Jesus Montero.
Offensively, a light day for the Phils, as they failed to make noise off starter Chien Ming-Wang. Ryan Howard managed a 2-2 day, including a double off Wang. And Greg Golson registered a home run in his only at bat, a promising little sign for the AA-level five-tool outfielder.
Next up for the Phils: Another game with the Yankees. Cole Hamels makes his Spring debut against Andy Pettite. Cheeky.
Going for the Phils after Hamels will be Carlos Carrasco, Fabio Castro and Lincoln Holdzkom. It’s a big situation for the Rule V draft pick, who needs to recover from a tough first outing. Carrasco, meanwhile, doesn’t need to be especially good, but was nice in a scoreless inning against the Reds. Castro is likely going up against Shane Youman, Darensbourg and Blackley for the LOOGY role, so it’ll be fun to see how he performs his first time out. Game time is 1:15 p.m. Watch it on MLB.tv. I, however, will be watching it from the comfort of my own couch — New England residents: The game is on the YES network.
What we got out of this game:
- Eaton didn’t make a good first impression; Travis Blackley looks better everyday.
- Give Greg Golson another chance before taking him out of the Spring Rolodex.
- Chad Durbin did himself no favors.
- We have to remember — it’s achingly early.
Posts: 0 brian
While I agree that it is very, very early, I think the first sentence says it all. Although I probably would have added: “…and always will be Adam Eaton.” I mean, the guys ERA was 6 something with a terrible walk/k ratio. It’ll take a lot to turn him into a solid starter who eats innings, which we need.
Posted: 10:32 AM on March 2, 2008
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Fantastic: Valentino Pascucci is at DH today for the Phils.
Michael Kay: “Valentino Pascucci is at DH, and he’ll be singing in the opera tonight.”
Posted: 01:16 PM on March 2, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike
Anyone know anything about Brennan King and Pascucci?
Posted: 01:17 PM on March 2, 2008
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Jesus, pascucci hit 34 HR in AAA last year!
Posted: 01:19 PM on March 2, 2008
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Wow. Giambi hit a three-run bomb off Hamels. Well, he ain’t no Juan Gonzalez.
Posted: 01:31 PM on March 2, 2008
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BTW: Brennan King is 27 and is slated to play in Allentown. He’s got moderate power and average numbers (.270-.280, 10-13 HR); he won’t unseat Howard, nor will he come up as a third baseman or anything. He could be dealt, if anything.
Posted: 01:55 PM on March 2, 2008
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haha the lil phillins cant handel the yankees lineup w/ their #1!!!!! im going to laugh wen the mets out out out out pitch them and knock them up in the first frame.
Posted: 01:59 PM on March 2, 2008
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Dude, Santana gave up a homer to Juan Gonzalez. Go back to Mets land.
Posted: 02:01 PM on March 2, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike
What kind of loser is commenting on another team’s message board on a Sunday afternoon? Nice life.
Posted: 02:25 PM on March 2, 2008
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Carrasco looked awesome. Hope they give him a 2nd inning.
Posted: 02:46 PM on March 2, 2008
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And he looked very good in his second frame. A strikeout, two grounders (one a double play, the other a throwing error). He and Blackley get first week headlines.
Posted: 03:05 PM on March 2, 2008
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Carrasco out for a third inning. First batter: Fly out to shallow left.
Posted: 03:18 PM on March 2, 2008
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Ending his third inning with 2 Ks…can we just give him Eaton’s job right now please?
Posted: 03:25 PM on March 2, 2008
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And very good – gave up two singles (one up the middle, one liner into right), but struck out two very nicely.
Posted: 03:25 PM on March 2, 2008
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Well he needs more work against seasoned hitters, but Carrasco did show today why he’s our No. 1 prospect.
Posted: 03:26 PM on March 2, 2008
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Brandon Watson and Greg Golson deliver RBI singles to make it 7-6 Phils. Carrasco is in line for the win.
Posted: 03:40 PM on March 2, 2008
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Golson just made an awesome diving catch! Gotta love it.
Posted: 03:43 PM on March 2, 2008
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They say that Golson would be one of the best CF in MLB right now. When he eventually makes the show, it’ll shift Victo back to RF.
Posted: 03:44 PM on March 2, 2008
Posts: 0 dan
Looks like our outfield is going to handle the blow of losing Rowand just fine. Burrell, Victorino, Jenkins, Werth, Taguchi, Snelling, and now this Golson kid. How many will we carry?
Posted: 05:41 PM on March 2, 2008