Friday, July 04, 2008

July 4 -- LINEUP CHANGES

Charlie Manuel has broken out the following lineup for tonight's opener against the Mets:

RF Jayson Werth
2B Chase Utley
SS Jimmy Rollins
1B Ryan Howard
LF Pat Burrell
3B Pedro Feliz
CF Shane Victorino
C Chris Coste
P J.A. Happ (wearing Randy Wolf's old No. 43)

Consider it the Phillies' left-handed lineup. The Mets have Johan Santana on the mound tonight and three lefties in their bullpen (Pedro Feliciano, Scott Schoeneweis, Billy Wagner). Manuel thought it was a good idea to split his big left-handed hitters.

Oh, about those strange-looking caps you'll be seeing the Phillies and Mets wearing? Those are special Independence Day hats.

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