March 29 -- WHAT'S THE SETUP?

BRADENTON, Fla. -- Here's a look at McKechnie Field, spring home of the Pirates. We're about an hour south of Clearwater, having left Bright House Networks Field in our rear-view mirror this morning, not to return until next February. This is an older ballpark (the Pirates have trained here for 39 years), but it's well-maintained. Long hike to the press box, though.

The only news to report from a pregame talk with Charlie Manuel is that RHP Ryan Madson likely will be the Phillies' first choice to be the setup man. He's pitched well this spring, posting a 1.86 ERA in eight appearances. But Manuel hasn't made any final decision, and I'm certain Geoff Geary (4.32 ERA) and Antonio Alfonseca (6.14) will have plenty of opportunities to pitch the eighth inning.

Today's lineup includes Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, though I'm sure they'll only get an at-bat or two. Jimmy Rollins, Wes Helms and Aaron Rowand aren't in the starting lineup.

More later.