J.A. Happ has missed two starts with a muscle strain in his rib cage.

It doesn't look like he'll miss another.

A day after the N.L. Rookie of the Year candidate threw a bullpen, Charlie Manuel appeared to be leaning toward pitching Happ when his spot comes up Friday in Atlanta.

"I was talking to (pitching coach Rich) Dubee today, it seems like he might be (ready)," Manuel said. "We're thinking he is going to be able to."

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The 2010 schedule is out. For the first time in four years, the Phils will open and close the season away from Citizens Bank Park.

The season begins in D.C. and ends in Atlanta.

The interleague teams visiting South Philly: Boston, Cleveland and Minnesota.

The interleague teams the Phils are visiting: Yankees, Boston and Toronto.

So if you're into a baseball road trip, here are a few I'd recommend: at NYY (June 15-17), at Boston (June 11-13) and my personal choice, at Chicago/Wrigley (July 15-18, right after the All-Star break).

If you're wondering, the All-Star Game is in Anaheim.



The interleague teams