Grand List: 2008 Roster
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Fri, March 21, 2008 09:45 AM | Comments: 22
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So you can all keep track on your favorite Phillies, here is the Grand List for 2008. I’ll make changes as they happen and as I see fit. Those numbered are, in my opinion, on the Major League roster.
UPDATE: March 21 – Third cuts
Spots filled: 22
Spots remaining: 3
Fifth Starter; Left-Handed Relief; Right-Handed Relief
Close to securing spot: Adam Eaton
Catcher
1. Carlos Ruiz – 11/27, 10 R, 7 RBI
2. Chris Coste – 5/24, R, HR, 3 RBI
Jason Jaramillo – 2/17, R, 2 RBI
Pete LaForest – 0/4
Infield
3. Ryan Howard – 16/49, 7 R, 5 HR, 10 RBI
4. Chase Utley – 10/43, 4 R, HR, 7 RBI
5. Jimmy Rollins – 9/46, 4 R, 3 RBI
6. Pedro Feliz – 11/51, 7 R, 3 HR, 5 RBI
7. Greg Dobbs – 10/38, 5 R, 2 HR, 7 RBI
8. Eric Bruntlett – 9/38, 2 R, 3 RBI
Wes Helms – 9/32, 5 R
Casey Smith – 7/23, 5 R, 2 HR, 6 RBI
Ray Olmedo – 5/27, 5 R, RBI
Brennan King – 4/13, 2 R, 3 RBI
Brad Harman – 0/6
Outfield
9. Pat Burrell – 10/40, 3 R, 2 HR, 5 RBI
10. Shane Victorino – 11/46, 5 R, 5 RBI
11. Geoff Jenkins – 11/51, 6 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI
12. Jayson Werth – 7/40, 5 R, RBI
13. So Taguchi – 9/28, 8 R, 3 RBI
Chris Snelling – 8/30, 5 RBI
Greg Golson – 6/14, 3 R, HR, 4 RBI
Brandon Watson – 3/10, R, RBI
TJ Bohn – 1/10
Starting Pitcher
14. Cole Hamels – 11 IP, 10 H, 8 ER, 3 BB, 11 K
15. Brett Myers – 11 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 4 K
16. Jamie Moyer – 13.2 IP, 11 H, 7 ER, 6 BB, 9 K
17. Kyle Kendrick – 12.2 IP, 21 H, 14 ER, 5 BB, 5 K
Adam Eaton – 7 IP, 15 H, 7 ER, 4 K
Kris Benson – N/A
Chad Durbin – 10 IP, 10 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
JD Durbin – 14.1 IP, 22 H, 15 ER, 7 BB, 8 K
James Happ – 4 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, K
Josh Outman – 8.2 IP, 12 H, 9 ER, 6 BB, 6 K
Joe Bisenius – 3.1 IP, 2 H, 2 BB
Relief Pitcher
18. Brad Lidge – N/A
19. JC Romero – 4.1 IP, 4 H, ER, 3 BB, 3 K
20. Tom Gordon – 5.2 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
21. Ryan Madson – 9 IP, 10 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
22. Chad Durbin – 10 IP, 10 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Clay Condrey – 10.1 IP, 12 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Travis Blackley – 8.2 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 8 BB, 9 K
Francisco Rosario – 10.2 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 5 BB, 8 K
Vic Darensbourg – 6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
INJ – Kris Benson – N/A
JD Durbin – 14.1 IP, 22 H, 15 ER, 7 BB, 8 K
Gary Knotts – 5 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
INJ – Scott Mathieson – N/A
Fabio Castro – 10 IP, 14 H, 7 ER, 3 BB, 3 K
Shane Youman – 7.2 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 8 BB, K
James Happ – 4 IP, 3 H, ER, BB, K
Joe Bisenius – 3.1 IP, 2 H, 2 BB
INJ – Mike Zagurski – N/A
Josh Outman – 6.2 IP, 9 H, 7 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
Zach Segovia – 2 IP
John Ennis – 3.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Posts: 0 Gavin
So Taguci is a lock to be on the roster.
Posted: 01:13 PM on February 15, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
My bad…….Starters are #’d. Got it.
Posted: 01:15 PM on February 15, 2008
Posts: 0 ken
Kyle Kendrick is not a lock since he has options left. I’m rooting for him, but if he has a bad spring training while at least 2 other starting pitchers among Eaton, Benson, Blackley, JD Durbin, and a few others have good springs then it will be a numbers game that Kendrick will lose. In my opinion, only Hammels, Myers, and Moyer have starting pitching roles assured regardless of how they pitch in spring training.
Posted: 09:28 AM on February 19, 2008
Posts: 0 Gavin
What about Savery’s stats? I know he’s not going to be on the roster…..but…..
I’ve been impressed with Outman, Savery, Blackley, Happ, and Rosario. Who do you think will end up in the pen?
Posted: 01:19 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Giuliano
Eaton…shelled again, in the 1st!!!
When are they going to realize that this guy just isn’t going to cut it!
Posted: 01:29 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
I was being realistic about Savery, knowing he wouldn’t be on the roster. But his numbers are: 3 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 3 K.
My bullpen, at the moment:
Lidge, Romero, Gordon, Madson, Rosario, Youman, Blackley
My rotation:
Hamels, Myers, Kendrick, Moyer, Chad Durbin
Eaton just gave up a fourth run. Christ. I don’t know if it’s physical, mental, leg, spiritual, psychological or a heart attack, I want him out.
Posted: 01:43 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 dan
Chad Durbin winning that spot doesn’t comfort me much more than having Eaton in there. I know this is all at the moment, but where is Benson going to fit in there when he’s good to go?
Posted: 02:03 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Alworth
Coste & Golson will be on the team.
Posted: 02:03 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Paul
Eaton is trying his best to lose the 5th spot in the rotation. At this point, ANYONE is looking better than him…
Posted: 02:04 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 dan
Plus, you listed 12 pitchers there. Added to the 12 position players you had on the roster, that’s 24.
Posted: 02:04 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike
Let’s get Blackley 1 more good start, then he’s gotta have the inside track now. This is just a joke.
Posted: 02:38 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Ahh, I contradicted myself in my comment, thanks dan.
Going by my grand list, the Phils would carry 14 position players and 11 pitchers. That’s unusual; it will likely be 13 and 12, meaning all that’s needed now is a back-up catcher and four pitching spots (fifth starter, long man, lefty, righty). That would correspond with my comment.
And Benson would probably take out one of the position players (Golson, Bruntlett, Taguchi) or the last pitcher (Durbin or Youman).
Posted: 02:59 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 Rob (the Phils fan)
I see Benson in extended Spring Training and also give Blackley the slightest of an edge in the 5th spot, with Chad Durbin nipping at his heels.
Posted: 03:43 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 VA Steve
ABA baby for # starter (aka Anybody but Adam). Really, time to pass on him. I realize he is due a ton of $, but come on, Philadelphia DESERVES a parade, and Eaton ain’t getting us there!
Posted: 06:35 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 xfactor
Your list rings true for the most part. 12 Pitchers for sure.
Eaton should open the season on the DL. Chad will probably win the Durbin Duel, leaving JD dangling on waivers.
Blackley will make the bullpen and start games when a hole opens in the rotation. Chad will be the first of many 5th starters.
Rosario will make it in the pen and may also start games. Condrey may or may not slip through waivers into AAA.
It will be a tight race for the last lefty in the pen. Unless Darensbourg impresses, either Youman, Happ or Castro should make the team. Probably Youman, since the others can be starters at AAA and prepare for a call-up.
Posted: 09:17 PM on March 6, 2008
Posts: 0 chris.I
I think Ryan Madson might get another shot this year as a starting pitcher unless we sign a definite starter like re-signing Loshe. I know Madson didn’t work out in the past, but this is a whole new year, and hes proved before he can go atleast 5 innings. It would just make much more sense.
Posted: 12:14 AM on March 10, 2008
Posts: 0 Lewisauce
Madsen is possibly the most underrated long relief guy in the NL. Don’t make him a starter. He’s a great kid with an explosive arm and a shaky psyche. If he’s comfy and effective where he is, leave him there. He fills a need. Why play with it?
Posted: 04:40 AM on March 10, 2008
Posts: 0 chris.I
Exactly my point…Brett Myers was comfortable as a starter, and got moved to the bullpen where we needed him. If he’s cappable, and fits the spot better than most, why not go with it? I’m just hypothetically speaking however. Hopefully we grab a reliable starter with-in the next 2 weeks, and we don’t need to discuss any other possibilities.
Posted: 09:18 AM on March 10, 2008
Posts: 0 Mike H.
Tim, I wanted to commend you on this list. It’s solid. With Coste as the presumed backup catcher, there’s a rotation spot and three releivers left. Those, of course, could be anybody. Anybody but Eaton, that is…
Posted: 06:34 PM on March 10, 2008
Posts: 0 Porter
What is the deal w/ Greg Golson, he seemed to be off to a good start this spring but then fell off the radar. I looked all over and cant find any indication that he left camp for a minor league team?? Any word?
Posted: 02:56 PM on March 19, 2008
Posts: 0 typhoon
^Golson is in minor league camp and will most likely start at AA this season. He has to work on striking out less and walking more before he gets to the majors.
Posted: 05:25 PM on March 21, 2008
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
He wasn’t making the team just yet – if his plate discipline improves, he’ll be highly sought.
Posted: 05:33 PM on March 21, 2008