Comments on: Donald, Borkowski, Woods Sent To Minor-League Camp

By: Chuck P

Chuck P — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:01:46 +0000

Tim- that’s the best roster write-up that I’ve seen but it assumes that Charlie is only keeping 11 pitchers (or 10, which is crazy). Charlie has only hinted at the idea of keeping 11 pitchers. If he keeps 12, that would mean that Majewski or Koplove are in (feel bad for the homeboy but I give the nod to Majewski… rule 5) and we don’t get a RH bench bat (unless you can move Stairs or Jenkins, both lefties).

Dipsy- I’ve been thinking that might be a possibility for a while (an Oswalt trade). They would have to help us free up some cap space, otherwise I don’t think that it happens but in the end, they’re up against rebuilding a franchise and a top tier pitcher is not going to be happy in that situation.

Hate to see Donald go because he has done so well but it is necessary… he should be seeing a lot of time at 3B. I really hope that he develops the defensive tools to play that position. He has a lot of work to do to win that job, in my opinion.

It’s crazy to think that we can’t find a spot for talent…

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:49:21 +0000

I knew there wouldn’t be any room for Koplove on the roster, but man I would loved to see him make it. The hometown kid getting to play for his team story is always a good one. He’s had a great spring too, but between Happ and Majewski there really isn’t a spot open.

By: The Dipsy

The Dipsy — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:06:48 +0000

If the Phils are willing to eat almost all of Jenkins contract, someone will definitely take him. And he might start somewhere. Just have this crazy feeling that Ozuna is gonna be the righty. Lehigh Valley is gonna have a nice squad this year. Marson, Donald, Mayberry, Happ, Carrasco. I see Ed Wade going to the well one more time and giving us Oswalt at the deadline for Jeremy Slayden and Joe Savery.

The Dipsy

By: Dice

Dice — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:49:54 +0000

In the perfect world, Park would be in the rotation, Majewski will be in the pen, and Haap would be tradebait

By: Griffin

Griffin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:19:04 +0000

Apparently the Phils are willing to eat almost all of $8 million that Jenkins has left on his deal, but I don’t think there will be any takers.

By: Gavin

Gavin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:06:19 +0000

This is going to be the first time in memory that the Phillies are going to be letting go of some real quality players. We’d give our left nut for a Majewski, or Koplove in some years and the plethera of MI Amarao brought in is impressive. I’d like to see some wheeling and dealing in the next few days.

IMO, I think the Phils are going to find a way to trade Jenkins and keep Stairs. Just a gut feeling.

By: Manny

Manny — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:35:36 +0000

Oh, and I’d rather keep Coste over Paulino, at this point. Paulino has had a HUGE chance to put up some decent numbers while Coste was absent… and he didn’t. Coste, we all know what he can bring. He should be able to get some good ABs in the remaining days of ST.

By: Manny

Manny — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:33:23 +0000

Stairs and Ozuna have been great. And I don’t wanna give up on Jenkins just yet! Agh

And Mayberry should start in the minors, playing everyday and getting ready for a call-up anytime during the season (filling in for any of our 3 outfielders)

By: Bruce

Bruce — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:16:23 +0000

It was pretty obvious with the return of Utley and Felix, that Jason Donald would go to Lehigh Valley (AAA) so he can play regularly and get his everyday AB’s.

By: Chutley

Chutley — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:11:39 +0000

did you guys see Buster Olney saying Schilling won’t get into the hall? i thought he was a given. any thoughts?

By: DrewP

DrewP — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:52:48 +0000

Maybe the new Met killer will come in the form of a Korean pitcher.

By: DrewP

DrewP — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:52:08 +0000

I said it from the beginning and still believe its going to be Park as the 5th starter, and I hope he thrives.

By: Tim Malcolm

Tim Malcolm — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:44:08 +0000

Here, then, is what the MLB roster looks like:

Hitters (11)
Ruiz / Howard / Utley / Feliz / Rollins / Dobbs / Bruntlett / Ibanez / Victorino / Werth / Jenkins

Pitchers (9)
Hamels / Myers / Moyer / Blanton / Lidge / Madson / Durbin / Eyre / Condrey

Almost Locks (3)
Stairs / Park / Happ

Backup Catcher (1)
Coste vs. Paulino

Right-Handed Bench Bat (1)
Mayberry Jr. vs. Ozuna vs. Cairo vs. Giles

Bullpen (available if Happ or Park is sent to MiL camp)
Majewski vs. Koplove