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7 Responses to “Benson To Start Sunday For IronPigs”

1. Lewisauce Says:
   June 27th, 2008 at 10:57 am

   Can never have too many live arms. But as you say, this is not the solution to the rotation. The No.2 must be found.

2. Bill Giles Says:
   June 27th, 2008 at 11:03 am

   I know you guys are frustrated, and believe me, so are the owners. We promise to do everything in our power to improve this club and keep revenues high. If that means signing Jared Washburn, Freddy Garcia, Kevin Millwood, John Lieber or Jose Mesa, then that’s what we’ll do. As long as it falls within the parameters of our small-market budget, we won’t hesitate to pull the trigger.

   Hope to see you all at the home games!

   (p.s. Please lay off So Taguchi and Jeff Jenkins. If they’re doing poorly now, imagine how much worse they’ll be if their feelings get hurt.)

3. Geoff Says:
   June 27th, 2008 at 11:03 am

   Exactly right. He can come in, maybe be the long man in the pen to start out. Then WHEN eaton or moyer need a break you can let him start and go from there. kendrick wont be getting replaced anytime soon or at all. If you go get a number two starter myers would probably be part of the deal, but oh well. with the number 2 starter in the rotation, benson ready to come in after the all star break, and some young arms called up to mix things up if need be, then youve really started to begin hoarding pitching. which is what i like to see.

4. Bruce Says:
   June 27th, 2008 at 12:18 pm

   Latest team report on Benson:
   “…Benson, who was 0-2 with an 8.10 ERA in two starts for Class A Clearwater, will face Syracuse in his third minor league start. It’s still too early to predict when he may be ready to pitch in the majors. Benson’s fastball velocity was clocked at 88-89 mph Tuesday night when he allowed one run in 4 2/3 innings for Clearwater.”

   I don’t share the optimism expressed here by a few. Even if Benson can slightly improve his velocity during his rehab, I don’t see him as a upgrade over anyone in the Phillies’ current rotation or the league leading low ERA bullpen. If you’re just adding him as an insurance against a possible injury to another pitcher, then who goes off the 25 man roster? Best bet for Benson’s call-up is September 1st when the active roster expands to 40.

5. Gavin Says:
   June 27th, 2008 at 3:21 pm

   I have a feeling that The Phils are waiting to see how benson does before they make a trade. That seems like something they’d do. Try and go with a cheaper “bandaid”. Why else would they bump his ass to AAA after he’s struggled in A ball. I dont see benson going to the pen….too much ego and too delicate.

6. Geoff Says:
   June 27th, 2008 at 3:27 pm

   I think they have to this point but by now i think you can tell theyre puishing for a bigger name. gillick basically has admitted as much several times alreayd. in his own arrogant way, lol.

7. David Montgomery Says:
   June 27th, 2008 at 4:41 pm

   Bill,

   You made some great points. Did you mention that everyone should come out for “Fireworks Nights” – always a great way to line our pockets—-er I mean, always a great time for the whole family!

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