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Giles released; Carrasco and Mayberry optioned to minors
It's another Monday morning with news:
Marcus Giles, signed to a minor league contract two months ago, has been released.
John Mayberry Jr. and Carlos Carrasco were both optioned to minor league camp.
Reliever Mike Koplove, outfielder Jason Ellison and infielder Pablo Ozuna were all informed they will not the final cut, but they will travel with the team to Philadelphia and stay during the on-deck series against Tampa, before the Phillies open the season Sunday against the Braves.
Giles, a former All-Star with the Braves, was out of baseball last year. He was signed in early January as possible insurance for Chase Utley and Pedro Feliz, who both underwent surgeries in November. Utley and Feliz, however, will be ready for Opening Day and Giles hit .167 (6-for-36) in 19 games this spring.
The 30-year-old Giles said he saw it coming, as hit at-bats decreased in the last two weeks, but also said he would have made the same decision if he was in the Phillies' shoes.
As for Carlos Carrasco, he'll likely open the season at Lehigh Valley. His dismissal from major league camp means the fifth starter job is officially down to Chan Ho Park and J.A. Happ. Park pitches today.
John Mayberry Jr., whose power put him on the radar this spring, will also likely start for the IronPigs.
With this morning's roster cuts, the Phillies don't have to make many more decisions before cutting the roster to 25 before Sunday night.
Miguel Cairo could remain with the club if they decide to break camp with 11 pitchers (so if J.A. Happ wins the fifth spot but the team decides they don't need a ffith starter to mid- to late-April, Cairo could stick around; OR if the team finds a way to trade Geoff Jenkins/Matt Stairs).
Gary Majewski is also still in play; his chances to make the club were hurt when Jack Taschner was acquired Friday. Still, Majewski, who signed a minor-league contract, could start at Lehigh Valley and come up at some point if the Phils need an extra bullpen arm. He could also stick if the team wants to keep 12 pitchers, but keep Happ stretched out as a starter - if Happ wins the fifth spot.
Mike Zagurski (recovering from Tommy John surgery) and J.C. Romero (who faces a 50-game suspension) are also still in camp, but neither will start the season with the major league team.
The only other name remaining - Bobby Mosebach, the team's Rule 5 draft selection. If he doesn't mean the Opening Day roster, he has to be offered back to the Los Angeles Angels.
Marcus Giles, signed to a minor league contract two months ago, has been released.
John Mayberry Jr. and Carlos Carrasco were both optioned to minor league camp.
Reliever Mike Koplove, outfielder Jason Ellison and infielder Pablo Ozuna were all informed they will not the final cut, but they will travel with the team to Philadelphia and stay during the on-deck series against Tampa, before the Phillies open the season Sunday against the Braves.
Giles, a former All-Star with the Braves, was out of baseball last year. He was signed in early January as possible insurance for Chase Utley and Pedro Feliz, who both underwent surgeries in November. Utley and Feliz, however, will be ready for Opening Day and Giles hit .167 (6-for-36) in 19 games this spring.
The 30-year-old Giles said he saw it coming, as hit at-bats decreased in the last two weeks, but also said he would have made the same decision if he was in the Phillies' shoes.
As for Carlos Carrasco, he'll likely open the season at Lehigh Valley. His dismissal from major league camp means the fifth starter job is officially down to Chan Ho Park and J.A. Happ. Park pitches today.
John Mayberry Jr., whose power put him on the radar this spring, will also likely start for the IronPigs.
With this morning's roster cuts, the Phillies don't have to make many more decisions before cutting the roster to 25 before Sunday night.
Miguel Cairo could remain with the club if they decide to break camp with 11 pitchers (so if J.A. Happ wins the fifth spot but the team decides they don't need a ffith starter to mid- to late-April, Cairo could stick around; OR if the team finds a way to trade Geoff Jenkins/Matt Stairs).
Gary Majewski is also still in play; his chances to make the club were hurt when Jack Taschner was acquired Friday. Still, Majewski, who signed a minor-league contract, could start at Lehigh Valley and come up at some point if the Phils need an extra bullpen arm. He could also stick if the team wants to keep 12 pitchers, but keep Happ stretched out as a starter - if Happ wins the fifth spot.
Mike Zagurski (recovering from Tommy John surgery) and J.C. Romero (who faces a 50-game suspension) are also still in camp, but neither will start the season with the major league team.
The only other name remaining - Bobby Mosebach, the team's Rule 5 draft selection. If he doesn't mean the Opening Day roster, he has to be offered back to the Los Angeles Angels.
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