Monday, May 16, 2011

tinkering with the line-ups

First, there's the Phillies line-up tonight: Rollins, Valdez (3B), Ibanez, Howard, Mayberry (CF), Francisco, Orr (2B), Ruiz, Lee. If that line-up doesn't make you blanch, what will? Charlie Manuel opted to give Placido Polanco a day off, his second in 40 games, because he needs a rest.

Tony LaRussa, back to the dugout after a long absence, has put Albert Pujols at third and Lance Berkman at first. Should be interesting.

Roy Oswalt, low velocity and all, was activated from the DL and Vance Worley optioned to Lehigh Valley. Oswalt is to pitch tomorrow.