CLEARWATER, Fla. -- So, upon further review, Cole Hamels will start a minor-league game here today, while Joe Blanton will face the Red Sox at Bright House. Hamels said last week he'd likely start against the Sawx. Still trying to get a reason for the switch, if in fact there was a switch.
Meanwhile, here's today's lineup against Boston:SS Jimmy Rollins
CF Shane Victorino
2B Chase Utley
1B Ryan Howard
RF Jayson Werth
LF Raul Ibanez
3B Pedro Feliz
DH John Mayberry Jr.
C Chris Coste
Joe Blanton will start for the Phillies. Red Sox are bringing CF Jacoby Ellsbury, SS Jed Lowrie, RF J.D. Drew and C Jason Varitek. (Also, for one of Philled In's loyal readers, Gil Velazquez is starting at second base.) Jon Lester will pitch for the Red Sox.
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Newly acquired reliever Jack Taschner joined the team today. It's been a whirlwind last 48 hours for him. His wife, Miriam, is eight months pregnant. Make no mistake, though, Taschner is happy to be with the Phils. Check back later for more from him.
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