Feb. 26 -- PHILS SIGN OLMEDO

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Two hours before Joe Savery's first pitch here, and the tarp is on the field. It has been raining intermittently through the afternoon, and there's some question about whether this game will be played. We'll keep you updated, so in the absence of radio and TV, keep it here.

One quick note before I start some pre-game writing: The Phillies have claimed switch-hitting infielder Ray Olmedo off waivers from the Pirates. Olmedo, 26, batted .216 in 27 games for Toronto last season. In 97 games for triple-A Syracuse, he batted .290 with one homer and 26 RBIs. In 198 career games for Cincinnati (2003-06) and Toronto (2007), he's a .228 hitter with two homers and 26 RBIs. My guess is Olmedo will open the season with triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, pitcher John Ennis was designated for assignment.

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Funny scene a few hours ago: As part of the agreement with Florida State, the Phillies' clubhouse was opened to the FSU players, most of whom were wide-eyed as they came in and saw Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins and others. If you're wondering: FSU is 2-7 all-time against major-league teams, facing the Orioles, Yankees, Braves, Royals, Marlins, Rays and Phillies.

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Tonight's lineup: SS Jimmy Rollins, CF Shane Victorino, 2B Chase Utley, 1B Ryan Howard, LF Pat Burrell (a Miami grad), RF Geoff Jenkins, 3B Pedro Feliz, DH Wes Helms, C Carlos Ruiz. Remember, starters will get two at-bats before leaving the game.

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A few of you have asked about the TV schedule for this weekend. Chris Wheeler just informed me that Saturday's game against the Yankees is on the CW Philly. Sunday's game won't be televised.