Just a couple of little things before I head out for a while.
Raise your hand if your entire outfield gets to go to the All Star Game...that's what I thought.
It was announced today that Charlie Manuel named Jayson Werth to the All Star team, taking the place of Carlos Beltran. Werth has been on fire of late, and is hitting .263 with 20 homers and 56 RBI coming into play tonight. As for anyone that thinks Matt Kemp from Los Angeles should have been taken...remember, Joe Torre did this all the time in New York. If he wanted Kemp to be in the All Star Game, maybe he shouldn't have put Broxton in to pitch to Matt Stairs last October.
One 37 year old comes back, one 36 year old leaves.
The Phillies made another roster move today, putting Raul Ibanez back on the active roster after a stint on the disabled list. Raul wasn't in the starting lineup tonight, but he should be for the rest of the series against Pittsburgh. To make room for the All Star, the Phils designated Chris Coste for assignment, and it didn't take too long before the Houston Astros snatched him up. Coste was a good story, and a solid player, but 36 year old catchers that are hitting .245 aren't long for the big leagues. You were fun while you were here, Chris. Now enjoy yourself in Houston.
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