PHILADELPHIA -- Thought I'd share a light moment from this morning, when the Phillies hosted five athletes from Special Olympics Delaware at Citizens Bank Park.Chris Coste (pictured with 9-year-old Danny Howell of Wilmington) and pitcher Adam Eaton were giving a tour of the Phillies' clubhouse when the jovial Eaton asked the kids, "Where do you think my locker should be?" Coste answered, "The guaranteed contract guys usually are on that side."
A little nervous humor from Coste, perhaps?
Eaton, of course, signed a three-year, $24.5 million contract with the Phillies in November. Coste, who finally reached the majors last season after 11 years in the minors, still finds himself having to fight for a job in spring training even after batting .328 in 2006.
Coste and Eaton did a nice job today, and I'm certain the kids won't forget this experience any time soon. You can read my full story in Thursday's News Journal and see more of Jennifer Corbett's fantastic photos by clicking here. Also, check out Thursday's AM webcast on www.delawareonline.com for a video report on the Delaware Special Olympics' day with the Phillies.
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