...yes, we're getting spoiled in Clearwater this week.

Following the one and only off-day, two straight night games. It's a beautiful thing.

As I'm sure you've seen by now, the Phillies lost once again last night. They'll take on the Reds again tonight, in Sarasota.

The team hasn't won since last Wednesday and the manager showed he may me getting fed up with all the losing last night. For the first time all spring, Charlie Manuel left Jimmy Rolllins, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Pat Burrell and Co. in for the duration.

Not one bench move. It's like he was saying, "Boys, it's time to hit; it's time to play like this is 2 weeks before the season opener and not play like it's 'only spring training.'"

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Kris Benson throws today in a minor league game - in Dunedin against Double and Triple-A Blue Jays players.

My guess is, barring any setbacks, this is your fifth starter in 4-5 weeks.

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The Archive Files

In today's Daily Times, the Phillies top hitting prospect isn't Chase Utley. But Adrian Cardenas may be on a similar path with his approach to the game.

Also, Ryan Madson threw the Phillies first effective start yesterday and hinted of his affinity for starting, even if he is happy and content with his current role, too. Madson and more - including the rundown on this year's broadcast team's schedule - in today's notebook.