MILWAUKEE -- OK, just came upstairs from the clubhouse, and we have two newsy items to report.1. Ryan Howard, mired in a 3-for-27 slump that has dropped his average to .181, isn't in the lineup today against Brewers RHP Jeff Suppan, and Charlie Manuel said Howard won't play tomorrow night in Pittsburgh against Pirates LHP Zach Duke, either. Consider these "mental health days" for Howard, whose body language over the past few days has reflected his poor performance at the plate.
2. Athletic trainer Scott Sheridan said Jimmy Rollins is taking batting practice today at the Phillies' spring-training facility in Clearwater, Fla., as he continues to recover from a sprained left ankle. No timetable yet on when Rollins may begin a minor-league rehab assignment. Obviously, a lot of that depends on how he feels after taking BP.
The rest of today's lineup: CF Jayson Werth (.300/3/8), 1B Greg Dobbs (.379/2/8), 2B Chase Utley (.368/10/21), LF Pat Burrell (.351/8/23), RF Geoff Jenkins (.239/1/3), 3B Pedro Feliz (.225/3/8), SS Eric Bruntlett (.185/1/1), C Carlos Ruiz (.203/0/6), LHP Jamie Moyer (1-1, 4.79 ERA).
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