Here's another postcard from the cache of vintage cards sent recently by a friend. It commemorates the All-Star game held in Chicago in 1990.
The card had a message, from an ever-hopeful Cubs' fan, on the back and was addressed, but it was not stamped. The Phillies are in Chicago tonight for the start of a four-game set with the Cubs. Tonight it's Jamie Moyer v. Ryan Dempster.
Chad Durbin was activated from the DL today. To make room for him on the roster, Nelson Figueroa was designated for assignment. That is a shame. If he happens again to clear waivers, I hope he decides to go back to the IronPigs. Antonio Bastardo was also activated from the DL today. He was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Durbin's return marks the first time all season that the bullpen will be at full strength, though I am not sure that any bullpen with Danys Baez in it can be called "at full strength". Go ahead, Danys, show me!
Quintin Berry, center fielder with the Reading Phillies, was outrighted last week. He has been claimed by the San Diego Padres. The shifting continues.
