The wireless Internet connection in the press box here at RFK Stadium is spotty, at best, so while I'm still online, I wanted to provide a short update.
Wondering who's going to take Jon Lieber's turn during the next trip through the starting rotation? So are the Phillies.
Here are some options:
a) Eude Brito: He admits he hasn't pitched well in two starts since coming up from Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and the numbers (10 runs, 14 hits, 10.38 ERA in 8-2/3 innings) support that claim. But he was having success in the minors, and he did well for the Phillies in limited duty last year.
b) Gavin Floyd: His first outing back in Class AAA was a complete-game victory in which he allowed one run and struck out nine. But it's doubtful the Phillies would call him back so soon. Not after he left with a National League-worst 7.29 ERA in 11 starts.
c) Adam Bernero: The Phillies signed him earlier this week, and in his first start for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, he allowed one run on four hits and struck out eight in eight innings. He's a major-league veteran, having pitched for Detroit, Colorado and Atlanta since 2000, and may be a viable option. More on Bernero in Saturday's paper.
d) Nobody: With an off-day Monday, the Phillies could skip one starter in their next trip through the rotation. Manager Charlie Manuel is thinking of doing just that.
Stay tuned for more tomorrow.
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