October All Over Again In Clearwater
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sat, February 28, 2009 12:00 PM | Comments: 102
Posts, Spring Gameday
UPDATE (12:31 p.m.): Jayson Werth is a scratch because he tweaked his shoulder, according to Todd Zolecki. John Mayberry Jr. will take his place. Werth still hasn’t played a moment in the Grapefruit League.
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Two familiar faces reunite at Bright House Networks Field today.
It’s the first of seven meetings between the Phillies and Rays, the two teams who vied for the world championship last season. This season the Rays have a new weapon — one Phillies fans know extremely well. Pat Burrell will make a start at designated hitter today. The Rays will start Mitch Talbot. Meanwhile, the Phillies will start Kyle Kendrick, who is part of the Fight For Fifth. Drew Naylor, Clay Condrey, Scott Eyre and Brad Lidge alre also scheduled to pitch. For Naylor it’s a tune up for the World Baseball Classic. For the rest? Getting work in.
Your lineup: Rollins (SS) / Victorino (CF) / Ibanez (LF) / Howard (1B) / Mayberry (RF) / Dobbs (DH) / Cairo (2B) / Donald (3B) / Paulino (C).
You can watch this one on Comcast SportsNet and MLB Network.
Posts: 0 Don M
yet another start for Jason Donald… Dobbs getting a ton of playing time too in the early going. I’m excited to watch these guys on the tube in a little!
Posted: 12:12 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Very interested to see how Kendrick responds after Carrasco and Happ pitched Thursday.
Posted: 12:14 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in TN
I still have no MLB Network and no way to watch Spring Training Games.
Gentlemen and the Mets fan, I am beside myself in abject consternation. This is most disconcerting how Dish Network mistreats all of the Phillies fans who happen to live in TN near Knoxville.
Posted: 12:16 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
Tim,
According to the Zo Zone Werth is a late scratch. He tweaked his shoulder.
Posted: 12:17 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 NEPA
Damn, great game to miss today. I’ll be at the UConn/ND game, taking back the top spot. Good luck to Burrell.
Posted: 12:18 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 NEPA
That better be a lie Fran, Werth was one of my big concerns for this season. Bad start.
Posted: 12:20 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
That should also be a great game
Posted: 12:20 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Chutley
is tis game on any local channel?
Posted: 12:44 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Can’t wait for this game to start!!
Posted: 12:46 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Oh wow, I think MLBNetwork is showing a CSN feed! I think it’s on CSN in Philly.
Posted: 12:54 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Watching Pat the Bat walk wearing his new Rays jersey makes me very sad.
Posted: 12:57 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
yeah its also on CSN. I’ve been waiting for this all week!
Posted: 12:58 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Ouch, Miguel Cairo just messed up big time
Posted: 01:02 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
Pat looked good in blue. Kyle’s change up seemed to improve. Good hustle by Jimmy.
Posted: 01:10 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Nice hit by Shane! Brings in Jimmy… 1-0 Phils
Posted: 01:11 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Boy, a perfect 1-2 there to start the game.
Posted: 01:12 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
Ibanez has good mechanics. Great batting stance and a good swing.
Posted: 01:13 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Yea, Phil… I was about to say the same thing. He looks very solid at the plate.
Posted: 01:14 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Hey! The bats are in town!
Posted: 01:14 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
Do that all regular season and earn your money.
Posted: 01:14 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Opposite field homer by HOWARD!
Posted: 01:14 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
I had a feeling we were gonna get out to a hot start. A righty pitcher vs all our lefties. I think it might be like this alll season long
Posted: 01:15 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
Johnny Mayberry! Hey!
Posted: 01:15 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Home run Mayberry! Holy shit this game is awesome! Makes me very optimistic!
Posted: 01:15 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
Mayberry doin work. He’s gonna be good by next year
Posted: 01:16 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 1650 Tim Malcolm
I’m twittering this game: twitter.com/philliesnation if anyone wants quick comments.
Posted: 01:17 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Home run Cairo!.
Ok that pitcher sucks.
Posted: 01:17 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
that was a BOMB
Posted: 01:17 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
I think Mayberry is going to be our RH bat off the bench. That kid has potential.
Posted: 01:18 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
When Cairo connected it had that Bo Jackson crack/pop sound to it.
Posted: 01:20 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
If he keeps it up throughout Spring, then I wouldn’t be surprised, Phil.
Posted: 01:20 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
WHAT A CATCH! EARN YOUR SPOT!
Posted: 01:21 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
What a play by Donald!
Posted: 01:21 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
hell of a catch
Posted: 01:22 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Chutley
hahah dont think the dive was needed
Posted: 01:23 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
I give my condolences to Sarge’s mom.
Posted: 01:23 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
thats not good
Posted: 01:23 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
Keep the ball down, Kendrick…
Posted: 01:23 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
That was a poor pitch by Kendrick….
Posted: 01:24 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
So far the 5th starter spot is shaping up like this(I know it’s too early to tell)
Carrasco>Happ>Kendrick
Posted: 01:24 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Fran
Yeah that’s a shame to hear about Sarges mom.
Posted: 01:24 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 christopher
i’ve missed this way too much. can’t wait to see what naylor can do, especially on a day with dangerous wind like this. i’ve been optimistic about him based on scouting reports.
Posted: 01:25 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Phil, I would say
Happ=Carrasco>Kendrick
I’m so excited watching the Phils again !
Posted: 01:29 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Sarah
SWEET SWEET SWEET start!
Posted: 01:30 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
Carrasco>Happ because Carrasco had 2 more strike outs.
Posted: 01:31 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
I’m glad Donald, Mayberry, and company have been getting at bats. When Ruiz goes to the WBC, I’m excited to see what Marson can do. It’ll be a good catchers competition.
Posted: 01:32 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Manny
Cairo’s fielding makes me miss Utley
Posted: 01:34 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phil
I agree with you Manny.
Posted: 01:35 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 Phan in TN
i hate that i can’t watch this fricken game.
Posted: 01:36 PM on February 28, 2009
Posts: 0 SJ Mike
I don’t see Cairo making the opening day roster anyway.
Posted: 01:36 PM on February 28, 2009