Marson To Join Team In Denver
Posted by Amanda Orr, Fri, April 10, 2009 09:08 PM | Comments: 11
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UPDATE (9:36 p.m.): Scott Lauber reports (via Twitter) that Lou Marson is en route to Denver in case of a Ruiz DL stint.
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Carlos Ruiz left Friday’s game after he strained his right oblique while catching a high pop in foul territory.
The Phillies will know more about the injury on Saturday, but as of now Ruiz is said to be day to day. However, Lou Marson was scratched from the IronPigs lineup fifteen minutes before their game, indicating the Phillies are concerned about Ruiz’s injury and do not want Marson to suffer an injury in case he needs to be called up.
Posts: 0 Jeff
I think they ought to just stick him on a jet to Denver and let him stick around awhile.
Posted: 09:27 PM on April 10, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
Hey, I was the update before there was an update.
Posted: 09:41 PM on April 10, 2009
Posts: 0 therookie300
Just reading about this in the local paper. If Ruiz hits the DL they were saying Marson would become the everyday catcher. My local paper, the Morning Call, doesn’t always have the best facts though. It would make an interesting scenario though.
Posted: 09:56 PM on April 10, 2009
Posts: 0 Greg V.
It would be awesome if Marson got out there and flat out stold Ruiz’s job!
Posted: 10:07 PM on April 10, 2009
Posts: 0 Philsphan
If anything, he’d probably steal Coste’s job if he performed really well.
Posted: 10:18 PM on April 10, 2009
Posts: 0 Jeff
They would have to call him Wally Pipp Ruiz.
Posted: 10:52 PM on April 10, 2009
Posts: 0 Geoff
Like I said, WELCOME TO THE SHOW KIDDO!!! (even though hes only like 2-3 years younger than me at the most)…
they might actually let him start, you never know, if he does and he does well…when ruiz gets back coste could be moved for a relief pitching prospect…
Posted: 11:34 PM on April 10, 2009
Posts: 0 Bruce
Usually with a rib cage injury (strain), especially for a catcher, means an extended time for recovery. The Phillies obviously are concerned and as precaution have apparently decided to call up Marson to fill in as temporary backup relief. Coste will get the lion’s share of the work as needed.
Interesting comment made by Manual regarding Hamel’s poor outing:
“Remember, he didn’t throw a lot in spring training,” Manuel said. “He still needs work and he’s not real strong at the moment.”
Manuel hinted that Hamels might even miss his next start.
“We will find out in five days,” Manuel said. “He’s not right. He’s not there. I’ll talk to (pitching coach Rich) Dubee and I’ll talk to Cole.”
As I posted yesterday, I felt Hamels would not have a solid performance for the same obvious reasons Manuel commented. I kept my expectations yesterday within reason in hopes he could go at least five innings and minimize any damage from ineffectiveness and keep the team in the game. Unfortunately, that didn’t happened.
Posted: 01:13 AM on April 11, 2009
Posts: 0 Chase Mutley
As excited as I would me for Marson should he get the call up, I’m bummed because my wife and I are going to Coca-Cola Park tomorrow for the Iron Pigs game.
Posted: 02:48 AM on April 11, 2009
Posts: 0 mike
every year they start out slow. I wish that I still bet on games it’s a sure thing.
Posted: 06:47 AM on April 11, 2009
Posts: 0 BurrGundy
My gut tells me that Lou Marson is here to stay. He will be just what the doctor ordered.
Posted: 03:19 PM on April 11, 2009