Happ in, for now at least
The addition of Cliff Lee and impending arrival of Pedro Martinez (he makes his second rehabilitation start today in Lehigh Valley, and may need one more minor league appearance after that) creates a logjam in the rotation, of course. For at least one more start, J.A. Happ will remain one of the five.
Pitching coach Rich Dubee said that after Lee starts today, Joe Blanton will pitch Saturday and Cole Hamels Sunday. Following Monday?s off-day, Jamie Moyer will pitch Tuesday and Happ Wednesday. The team would not commit to a rotation beyond that point.
Rodrigo Lopez?s start last night is likely his final one for the Phils, barring injury or a change in plans. The team could conceivably retain him as a reliever.
The addition of Cliff Lee and impending arrival of Pedro Martinez (he makes his second rehabilitation start today in Lehigh Valley, and may need one more minor league appearance after that) creates a logjam in the rotation, of course. For at least one more start, J.A. Happ will remain one of the five.
Pitching coach Rich Dubee said that after Lee starts today, Joe Blanton will pitch Saturday and Cole Hamels Sunday. Following Monday?s off-day, Jamie Moyer will pitch Tuesday and Happ Wednesday. The team would not commit to a rotation beyond that point.
Rodrigo Lopez?s start last night is likely his final one for the Phils, barring injury or a change in plans. The team could conceivably retain him as a reliever.
