Former Phillie Juan Samuel has been named to the Phillies' coaching staff, taking the place of Sam Perlozzo at third base. Perlozzo, in a bit of coaching merry-go-round that I do not pretend to understand, will be the new first base coach. Go figure. Just so it works.
Catcher Dane Sardinha has resigned a minor league deal with the Phillies. Utility infielder Pete Orr, who last year played for the Syracuse Chiefs, has also signed a minor league deal.
