There has been widespread panic among Phils fans... and when you put "tightness in elbow" and "Cole Hamels" in the same sentence, that panic is understandable.

But the World Series MVP insists he's fine... and despite his pitching coach's "long shot" words, Cole is shooting for Opening Day. (By the way - bad byline on this story, it's written by Delco Times sports editor Rob Parent, no me).

Meanwhile, Cole's health has overshadowed the condition of another important cog in the Phils World Championship team -- Charlie Manuel missed games on Friday and Tuesday in the last week.

Yo, Chuck, were worred about ya.

"My heart is absolutely fine," he said. "My blood is perfect."

Manuel said he has to have a colonoscopy. And it's nothing to get hot and bothered about.

"That's required every eight to 10 years," said Manuel, whose own health history rivals Coles'.

I'm in my hotel in Jupiter, about five minutes from the ballpark.... the clubhouse opens in about an hour. I'll post today's lineup and any skinny from this morning later...