Last weekend, athletic trainer Scott Sheridan said the Phillies had received positive reports from Clearwater, Fla., about the progress of Jimmy Rollins' sprained left ankle. But when he was asked if there was a timetable for when Rollins may begin a minor-league rehab assignment, Sheridan said that hadn't been decided. Sheridan wanted to wait for Rollins to work out early this week before making any judgments."Seeing is believing," he said.
Well, a few moments ago, I saw Rollins running in right field -- and looking fairly nimble, too. It's possible Rollins could begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Class A Lakewood, and if he doesn't suffer any setbacks over the weekend, he could be activated before Monday night's game in Arizona. Right now, though, that's merely speculation from me. I'll try to get an update when the clubhouse opens in about 40 minutes.
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According to the Elias Sports Bureau, the Phillies have 15 wins in six straight months for the first time since July 1963 to August 1964 when they did it in seven straight months. So, there's that.
Also, got an e-mail this morning from Wilmington resident Larry Shenk, the Phillies' recently retired PR honcho, who points out that tomorrow is the 125th anniversary of the Phillies' first game. To commemorate the occasion, Maje McDonnell, the longest-tenured Phillies employee, will throw out the first ball. McDonnell joined the organization as a batting practice pitcher in 1947.
More later.
Also, got an e-mail this morning from Wilmington resident Larry Shenk, the Phillies' recently retired PR honcho, who points out that tomorrow is the 125th anniversary of the Phillies' first game. To commemorate the occasion, Maje McDonnell, the longest-tenured Phillies employee, will throw out the first ball. McDonnell joined the organization as a batting practice pitcher in 1947.
More later.
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Does that count the no wins in March???? :)
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