Jimmy Rollins was ruled out again for Tuesday night's game as his left ankle continues to heal - although he could pinch hit, if needed.

After the shortstop took brief infield practice, Charlie Manuel said the ankle was still bothering Rollins when he moved to his left. He's still listed as day-to-day and the Phillies are not thinking of placing him in the 15-day DL, according the Manuel.

Here's tonight's lineup:

1. Jayson Werth
2. Carlos Ruiz
3. Chase Utley
4. Ryan Howard
5. Pat Burrell
6. Geoff Jenkins
7. Pedro Feliz
8. Eric Bruntlett
9. Adam Eaton

It might sound surprising to see a catcher bat second, but Ruiz isn't slow and he does a lot of his hitting to the opposite side (he can move runners), so I think that was a pretty good choice given the options.



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It was handshakes and hugs all over the field four hours before the Phillies and Astros are scheduled to do battle at Citizens Bank Park Tuesday.

Kyle Kendrick shared a hug with Michael Bourn, the former Phillies outfield prospect traded to Houston in November.

Geoff Geary, who also went to Houston in the Bourn-Brad Lidge trade, jogged along familiar ground along the outfield's warning track.

And somewhere, although no one saw it, Tomas Perez was putting together a shaving cream pie.

Yep, Tomas is back.... new Houston general manager (and former Phils GM) Ed Wade found a spot for the versatile, outgoing Perez.

Bourn will probably be the only new Astro/former Phillie who will impact today's game. He leads all of baseball with six stolen bases in six attempts and will likely lead off tonight.

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The Archive Files

Who would have guessed this before the season started -- the Phillies have moved Adam Eaton up in the rotation for tonight's start against the Astros.