BY SCOTT LAUBERCLEARWATER, Fla. -- Another day, still no decision on which pitcher will start the Phillies' season-opener. But we do have this update on Cole Hamels, courtesy of Rich Dubee:
Hamels threw a bullpen session (48 pitches) today and felt fine, free of any out-of-the-ordinary after-effects from his 48-pitch start in a minor-league game Tuesday. So, Hamels will start Sunday against the Red Sox, as scheduled. Dubee said he'll throw about 70 pitches.
What happens after that? Could Hamels still start the opener?
"If Chuck [Manuel] says he's good for 90 [pitches]," Dubee said with a smile. "He could go nine [innings] Sunday."
Don't hold your breath. Dubee later said Hamels remains a "long shot" to start the opener, but it's not likely the Phillies will have any decisions until after he pitches here Sunday.
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Chase Utley had a beautiful swing on a home run in the first inning. I just spoke to him for a few minutes, but I won't spoil the surprise (how's that for making you want to buy tomorrow's News Journal?). For now, let's just say that Charlie Manuel thinks Utley and Pedro Feliz will be ready to go on Opening Night, and he insists he knew all along that they would be.
More later.
2 comments:
Still no onme willing to bite on Jenkins, even if the Phils are buying? Who could get desperate next week when rosters have to be paired. Must be an AL team that can use him as a dh or platooner, no?
Still no onme willing to bite on Jenkins, even if the Phils are buying? Who could get desperate next week when rosters have to be paired. Must be an AL team that can use him as a dh or platooner, no?
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