Comments on: Grand List: 2008 Roster

By: Tim Malcolm

Tim Malcolm — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:33:08 +0000

He wasn’t making the team just yet – if his plate discipline improves, he’ll be highly sought.

By: typhoon

typhoon — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:25:55 +0000

^Golson is in minor league camp and will most likely start at AA this season. He has to work on striking out less and walking more before he gets to the majors.

By: Porter

Porter — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:56:07 +0000

What is the deal w/ Greg Golson, he seemed to be off to a good start this spring but then fell off the radar. I looked all over and cant find any indication that he left camp for a minor league team?? Any word?

By: Mike H.

Mike H. — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:34:28 +0000

Tim, I wanted to commend you on this list. It’s solid. With Coste as the presumed backup catcher, there’s a rotation spot and three releivers left. Those, of course, could be anybody. Anybody but Eaton, that is…

By: chris.I

chris.I — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:18:10 +0000

Exactly my point…Brett Myers was comfortable as a starter, and got moved to the bullpen where we needed him. If he’s cappable, and fits the spot better than most, why not go with it? I’m just hypothetically speaking however. Hopefully we grab a reliable starter with-in the next 2 weeks, and we don’t need to discuss any other possibilities.

By: Lewisauce

Lewisauce — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:40:21 +0000

Madsen is possibly the most underrated long relief guy in the NL. Don’t make him a starter. He’s a great kid with an explosive arm and a shaky psyche. If he’s comfy and effective where he is, leave him there. He fills a need. Why play with it?

By: chris.I

chris.I — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:14:23 +0000

I think Ryan Madson might get another shot this year as a starting pitcher unless we sign a definite starter like re-signing Loshe. I know Madson didn’t work out in the past, but this is a whole new year, and hes proved before he can go atleast 5 innings. It would just make much more sense.

By: xfactor

xfactor — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:17:21 +0000

Your list rings true for the most part. 12 Pitchers for sure.

Eaton should open the season on the DL. Chad will probably win the Durbin Duel, leaving JD dangling on waivers.

Blackley will make the bullpen and start games when a hole opens in the rotation. Chad will be the first of many 5th starters.

Rosario will make it in the pen and may also start games. Condrey may or may not slip through waivers into AAA.

It will be a tight race for the last lefty in the pen. Unless Darensbourg impresses, either Youman, Happ or Castro should make the team. Probably Youman, since the others can be starters at AAA and prepare for a call-up.

By: VA Steve

VA Steve — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:35:01 +0000

ABA baby for # starter (aka Anybody but Adam). Really, time to pass on him. I realize he is due a ton of $, but come on, Philadelphia DESERVES a parade, and Eaton ain’t getting us there!

By: Rob (the Phils fan)

Rob (the Phils fan) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:43:59 +0000

I see Benson in extended Spring Training and also give Blackley the slightest of an edge in the 5th spot, with Chad Durbin nipping at his heels.