HOUSTON -- So, Charlie Manuel, the entire coaching staff and GM Pat Gillick met for quite a while this afternoon in Manuel's office. One of the things they discussed is putting Jayson Werth on the disabled list, but for now, no decision has been reached. Werth, if you missed it, strained the oblique muscle in his right torso on a 2-1 swing in the eighth inning last night. And although Werth said it feels "better than expected," Manuel said Werth is having trouble swinging a bat and throwing. If anything, he can only be used as a pinch-runner tonight. It's possible a move could be made after the game. The most likely scenario would be a return engagement for T.J. Bohn, but if the Phillies feel comfortable with Eric Bruntlett's ability to play the outfield (they do), they also could opt to bring back Brad Harman.
Regardless, you'll know when I know.
For now, I know the lineup against Astros RHP Brandon Backe (3-5, 4.58 ERA): SS Jimmy Rollins (.320/3/14), CF Shane Victorino (.263/2/9), 2B Chase Utley (.312/14/33), 1B Ryan Howard (.207/13/31), LF Pat Burrell (.276/11/33), RF Geoff Jenkins (.286/2/8), 3B Pedro Feliz (.252/7/20), C Carlos Ruiz (.239/1/14), RHP Adam Eaton (0-2, 5.59).
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