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By: Doc Goyne
Location: Brighthouse Networks Field - Clearwater, FLA
Pitchers and Catchers Report: Feb. 14th
First Game: Feb. 27th
Schedule

Projected Opening Day Lineup
  1. Jimmy Rollins (SS)
  2. Shane Victorino (CF)
  3. Chase Utley (2B)
  4. Ryan Howard (1B)
  5. Pat Burrell (LF)
  6. Geoff Jenkins/Jayson Werth (RF)
  7. Pedro Feliz (3B)
  8. Carlos Ruiz (C)
  9. Cole Hamels (P)
Projected Rotation
  1. Cole Hamels
  2. Brett Myers
  3. Kyle Kendrick
  4. Jamie Moyer
  5. Adam Eaton

Projected Bullpen
Long: Chad Durbin/J.D. Durbin
Situational: Fabio Castro, Travis Blackley, Scott Mathieson, Mike Zagurski
7th & 8th Inning: Tom Gordon/JC Romero/Ryan Madson
Closer: Brad Lidge


Click here for a breakdown of the key Spring Training battles.
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Phils Place Lidge on the DL
Closer Brad Lidge will begin the 2008 season on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 21. Tom Gordon will assume the closer duties for Philadelphia in his absence.

MLB.com

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Eaton Has Back Issues
Phillies pitcher Adam Eaton was diagnosed with a herniated disk and arthritis in his back Sunday. Eaton complained of pain after his start on Thursday. But the 30-year-old righty said he's confident he'll be ready to go Opening Day for Philadelphia.

ESPN.com

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Mitchell Report Probably Won't Lead To Suspensions
Sports Illustrated is reporting that Bud Selig will most likely follow the suggestion of the report's author and not suspend most of the players named in the report.

Sports Illustrated

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Lidge Needs Surgery; Out 3 to 6 Weeks
Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday and will be out 3 to 6 weeks.  Lidge injured his knee while throwing batting practice Saturday.

SportsNetwork.com

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Lidge Injures Knee During BP
Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge hurt his right knee pitching batting practice Saturday.  The new Philly reliever had surgery on the same knee in October.  The team hopes to know more about the injury Sunday.

SportingNews
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