Chris Coste had his tastiest breakfast of the season this morning. Yeah, the clubhouse catering is a little better in the majors.Coste, who had to be one of the only players with a career .328 major-league average to begin the season in the minors, rejoined the Phillies today at Citizens Bank Park, having been recalled from Triple-A Ottawa last night after Ryan Howard was placed on the disabled list. After speaking with Coste this morning, I got the sense that he's less happy than he is relieved. In the back of his mind, he began doubting if he'd ever get back here. And, while replacing Howard on the roster isn't the circumstance he was hoping for to make his return, Coste is just looking forward to the opportunity, however long it may last.
"I will realize every day I'm here that every day could me my last," Coste said.
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A few words about Brett Myers, since Matt In Philadelphia posed an interesting question on the last post: I don't have a problem with Charlie Manuel using Myers for two innings in a non-save situation last night. After watching Geoff Geary and Antonio Alfonseca struggle, and having seen Fabio Castro, Yoel Hernandez and Francisco Rosario get rocked last weekend in San Francisco, I don't think Manuel had a choice. Besides, in his brief tenure as a reliever, Myers has shown a knack for bouncing back well from a heavy workload.
That said, going to Myers in the eighth inning last night shows how thin the Phillies' bullpen really is. Whenever possible, they need at least seven innings from their starting pitchers. Jon Lieber needs to give them that kind of performance today as they go for a sweep of the Cubs.
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In the Sunday baseball column in the 50-cent edition, Kevin Mench weighs in on the Brewers' fast start. Should be fun when the Brew Crew comes to town tomorrow.
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Don't adjust your television sets today. Several Phillies will be swinging pink bats in honor of Mother's Day and breast cancer awareness. Speaking of which, don't forget to call your mother!
2 comments:
It'll be interesting to see if Coste can hit that .329 that everyone loves to talk about or if he'll hit his minor league form of .250.
At least this way, we won't have to listen to Coste whine and moan about he got shafted when the team signed Barajas and Werth. It's time for Coste to back up all of his complaining and produce on the field.
Time will tell.
My thoughts exactly Matt. Time for Coste to put up or shut up.
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