PostMuse (www.postmuse.blogspot.com) sent this sweet postcard from a trip back to her hometown. Kyle Kendrick had a serviceable six innings, thanks in large part to some good defense behind him, including a stellar catch by Jimmy Rollins and a terrific assist by Domonic Brown. Both plays kept potential tying runs from scoring. The Phillies' offense again took advantage of the Marlins'shoddy defense, stringing together a lot of hits in the 7-2 victory. Brown also had three RBI, including a sac fly off a lefty reliever in the 5th.
The Phillies traded with the Mariners for veteran Mike Sweeney. The other end of the deal (PTBNL or cash consideration) will be determined later. Charlie Manuel says that Sweeney will take Howard's spot at 1st, fueling speculation that Howard will be out for about a month.
Hot pitching prospect Jarred Cosart has been shut down for the rest of the season, which means I will not get to see him pitch at Lakewood. And slugging 1st baseman Matt Rizzotti, who has pretty much come out of nowhere, has been promoted from Reading to Lehigh Valley.
