Feb. 19 -- DAY 5: GETTING WARMER

We've moved from the window-less media room on the ground floor of Bright House Networks Field to the upstairs press box, where I was able to watch batting practice this morning. Everyone's in camp now, except INF Danny Sandoval, who is having visa problems in Venezuela. He's a long shot to make the team anyway. Other than Sandoval, the last player to officially arrive was SS Jimmy Rollins, who didn't participate in a voluntary workout. In past years, the last-to-arrive distinction has gone to Bobby Abreu. No word from across the bay in Tampa about whether Abreu has reported to Yankees camp.

A few other notes:

* OF Jayson Werth took live batting practice for the first time since 2005. Werth missed all of last season after two surgeries on his left wrist, but the Phillies are counting on him to be their fourth outfielder. For much more on Werth -- and the unique way in which he got a diagnosis for his wrist -- check out Tuesday's News Journal.

* Wes Helms and Abraham Nunez will both have a chance to be the Phillies' opening-day third baseman, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Nunez impressed Manuel with his defense last season, but his ability to play multiple infield positions may make him valuable off the bench.

* All along, RF Shane Victorino was hoping to switch from No. 18 to No. 8 this season, but he waited until Helms asked if he'd give up No. 18. As a thank-you, Helms bought Victorino a new Breitling watch. Not a bad deal, right?

* Bullpen coach Ramon Henderson looked to be in mid-season form. Henderson, known for being the pitcher for back-to-back home-run derby champs Abreu and Ryan Howard, threw one round of batting practice.

* Finally, for a few laughs and a witty perspective on sports and other topics, check out Comcast SportsNet's John Finger's blog .

Weather update: The temperature on the scoreboard reads 64 degrees, up from 50 when I arrived at 8 a.m. ... Time to write for tomorrow's paper.