Monday, May 05, 2008

May 5 -- ROLLINS UPDATE & LINEUPS

PHOENIX -- So, before we get to tonight's game here at retractable-roofed Chase Field (named for the bank, not the Phillies' second baseman), let's talk about someone who isn't here. Jimmy Rollins played four innings of an extended spring training game today in Clearwater, Fla., and went 4-for-4. He ran sprints after the game and didn't report any problems with his sprained left ankle.

Next up: Rollins will play in another extended spring game tomorrow. There's still a chance he could rejoin the Phillies for Thursday's game here. Otherwise, I think it's likely we'll see him in San Francisco.

West Coast deadlines mean I have to get going on writing for The Paper, but for now, here's tonight's lineup against flame-throwing D-Backs rookie RHP Max Scherzer: CF Shane Victorino (.231/0/2), SS Eric Bruntlett (.222/1/4), 2B Chase Utley (.357/13/26), 1B Ryan Howard (.167/6/14), LF Pat Burrell (.330/9/30), RF Geoff Jenkins (.250/2/6), 3B Pedro Feliz (.214/4/12), C Carlos Ruiz (.203/1/9), LHP Jamie Moyer (1-2, 4.50).

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