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Monday, June 30, 2008

It looks like the Phils might miss Chipper

I just arrive in Atlanta (sorry no blog yesterday, the 5 p.m. start time through off my routine).

I just read how Chipper Jones, who has been impersonating Ted Williams this year, could be headed to the DL. This, of course, is welcome news for the Phillies as they get ready to play a three-game series with the Braves Tuesday.

(Note: They don't wish injury on anyone, of course. But it helps their chances to win when a guy hitting .394 can't get penciled into the lineup).


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There should be a decision on the fate of Brett Myers' next scheduled start within the next 24 hours.

My educated guess: the Phils skip Myers, for at least on start and quite possibly longer (the all-star break), and give Chad Durbin a look in the starter's role.

The Phils like Durbin in the pen, but if Myers can find his groove in the pen, it may be a win-win tradeoff. Again, that's speculation.

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