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Insight, observations (and whatever else comes to mind) on the trails of the team that ended the quarter century-long parade drought in the City of Brotherly Love - the Philadelphia Phillies.



Saturday, February 28, 2009

Saturday morning roundup: Lidge, Burrell, Rollins, etc.

I'm attempting to post this week's version of "Talkin' Baseball," an audio file of my interview with ESPN 1450's Mike Gill, but it's not working at the moment. I'll keep trying.

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In case you missed it, Brad Lidge was on schedule to appear in his first Grapefruit League game today. But as we told you first, that's not happening.

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What a weird day in Philadelphia. On the same day the news broke that arguably the most popular athlete in the city was leaving town (Brian Dawkins), arguably the most least popular athlete was also given his walking papers.

I'll say one thing for Adam Eaton - he's handled himself like a pro throughout the majority of his time in Philadelphia. He might have been a below average pitcher for the Phils, but he was a good guy (I'm sure that doesn't make Phils fans feel better, but I thought it was worth pointing out).

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Pat Burrell is back today with the Rays.

It should be interesting to see what kind of reception he gets from a packed house at Bright House Field.

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Also, in busy news day yesterday, Shane Victorino was added to Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, Jimmy Rollins spoke about today's union meeting and more.

As for the World Baseball Classic, Team USA's home base is here in Clearwater, If you're in the area, you can watch Monday's workout for free. Gates open at 11:30 a.m.

Rollins and Victorino are representing the World Champs on Team USA.

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Ah, this week's edition of "Talkin' Baseball has posted. Listen in by clicking below.

ryan0226.mp3


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Oh yeah, today's Phillies lineup, which will attempt to keep the team from falling to 0-4.

Here is today's lineup for the Phillies:

1. Jimmy Rollins, SS
2. Shane Victorino, CF
3. Raul Ibanez, LF
4. Ryan Howard, 1B
5. Jayson Werth, RF
6. Greg Dobbs, DH
7. Miguel Cairo, 2B
8. Jason Donald, 3B
9. Ronny Paulino, C

Kyle Kendrick get the start, making his first spring appearance.

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