Since I switched coasts today and I'm currently under a crazy deadline given the game time out here, this will be the briefest blog entry every.

Here goes:


- In extending spring training in Clearwater, Fla. today, Jimmy Rollins went 4-for-4. He's scheduled to play at the Carpenter Complex again Tuesday.

If all goes well in the next two days, don't be shocked to see the shortstop back with the big league club this weekend.

- Also in Clearwater, things aren't looking as good for reliever Scott Mathieson. The hard-throwing right-hander, who missed the majority of last year with injuries, had an MRI last week and the team is awaiting for three doctors to consult to discuss the results/next step.

Phillies assistant general manager Ruben Amaro said he's "not particularly optimistic" on Mathieson's ability to get back on the field in the near future.

- Kris Benson, a third rehabbing Phillie in Florida, is rebounding from a groin injury he suffered two Saturdays ago in his first start in extended spring training.

Benson is working out to strengthen his groin and is also throwing long toss. There's no timetable on when he'll return to the mound.

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Had a second to wind down... so here's the updated Archive Files:

In the Sunday notes column, Pat Gillick is right: long-term contracts for pitchers isn't a good idea.

Brett Myers is sharp, but Phils offense is punchless against Matt Cain on Saturday night.

On Sunday, the Giants couldn't field the ball cleanly all day and the Phillies took full-advantage en route to another win - their 10th in 14 games.