Big Roster Test for Phillies GM

Among the utility infielders, Valentin is hitting .355, which is 100 points higher than his competition. However, he has committed three errors, which will cause some concern among the former infielders on the coaching staff.

While Sean Burnett has been effective and could be a late-frame weapon, Morgan has also pitched well and can work multiple innings, be a spot starter, and handle long relief. He has a 2.35 ERA for 15 1/3 frames. On the other hand, Burnett can opt out on March 26 or try to make the team, which would require adding him to the 40-man roster. Currently, he has a 2.00 ERA for nine innings.

Evaluating players to round out the active 25, Klentak, the skipper and the coaches will have a debate regarding the receivers in camp: Ryan Hanigan, Bryan Holaday and Knapp. And the field staff will point out how the rookie needs more time to be a backup at first base: He’s not ready. Hitting-wise, they’ll be smiling because Knapp has produced four hits in his last 14 at-bats over six games. Alright!

"FOOD FOR THOUGHT:           “I’d be willing to bet you, if I was a betting man, that I have never bet on baseball.” – Pete Rose  “A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.” – Earl Wilson"