CHICAGO -- Lots of work to do for tomorrow's News Journal after the Phillies' 5-3 victory and an impressive four-game series split with the majors-leading Cubs at Wrigley. But I want to pass this along first: Center fielder Greg Golson, catcher Lou Marson and pitchers J.A. Happ and Adam Eaton have been called up and will join the team tomorrow in D.C.
Happ and Eaton were expected to join the team on Sept. 1. Golson and Marson weren't assured of being added to the roster, but they will be the most interesting guys to watch. Charlie Manuel said Golson will be used primarily as a pinch-runner and defensive replacement. Consider him, for now, the new Michael Bourn. It's unclear how much Marson will play. Carlos Ruiz and Chris Coste are still the primary catchers, but Marson will give Manuel the flexibility to use either of them in a pinch-hitting role late in a game without having to worry about burning his backup catcher.
FYI: Tom Gordon and Francisco Rosario have been transferred to the 60-day disabled list to open 40-man roster spots for Golson and Marson.
More later.
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