Since the Grapefruit games can get tiring and monotonous, I wandered into the minor league camp a couple times this week to catch up with one of the most intriguing players in the Phillies organization - Kyle Drabek.

The 2006, first-round pick missed most of last year recovering from Tommy John surgery. When the Phillies chose him with the 18th pick, no one denied Drabek's talent - he might have the best curve ball in the system.

But major arm surgery is always a concern. Drabek is back now... and ready to continue his path to the big leagues.


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It's kind of lonely here in Kissimmee - only two other reporters and only one player who will likely be in the Phillies starting lineup on Opening Day.

Here's the lineup:

1. Pablo Ozuna, DH
2. Jason Donald, 3B
3. Greg Dobbs, 1B
4. Matt Stairs, RF
5. Jayson Werth, CF
6. John Mayberry Jr., LF
7. Marcus Giles, 2B
8. Eric Bruntlett, SS
9. Lou Marson, C

Scheduled to pitch: Carlos Carrasco and Andrew Carpenter, among others.