This will be Zach Segovia’s third spring appearance against the Bombers and second consecutive start against them. Last time, he didn’t allow a run until the fifth inning.
The rookie right-hander has been one of the nicer surprises in camp. In 10 innings, including a five-inning start against the Yankees, Segovia is 0-1 with a 2.70, having not allowed a walk or home run. He’ll face Japanese left-hander Kei Igawa, who in 12 innings is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA, but has walked 10.
Yesterday in Clearwater, the Phillies broke out the bats in a 10-2 thrashing of Minnesota. Chase Utley homered twice and Karim Garcia hit his first of spring. On the mound, Cole Hamels allowed two solo homers, but otherwise looked solid. Hamels has been working on his inside pitch to right-handers all spring and is reportedly the pitch he’s been burned on most, including yesterday’s shots.
On those two homers, he was trying to get it inside to righties. I can't remember how much he tried that last year and, I'm wondering, will he stick with it when games count for something in a week or so?
Posted by: Tom G | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 11:34 AM
I believe Hamels should come inside to righties with his fastball because it sets them up beautifully for a change-up on the outside corner...lot of k's that way. He just needs to come a bit more inside instead of leaving the fastball in the righties' wheelhouse.
Posted by: GM-Carson | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 11:46 AM
I listened to the game on radio while washing and detailing my car. What a beautiful moment. Only wish it was a Camaro and not a Camry, and that I was John Cusack somehow. Anyway, Franzke and Andersen are a lot of fun together. Meanwhile, reviews for Sarge have not been positive. Three is a crowd and he isn't particularly insightful, most have said.
Posted by: J. Weitzel | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 11:47 AM
kind of surprising that Segovia's control has been so strong, given his recent (well, 2004) TJ surgery. I think I'd rather see him on the ML roster than Bisenius.
Posted by: ae | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 11:47 AM
i'm trying really, really hard to keep an open mind on Sarge. really, really hard.
it's spring training for him to you know. lol
Posted by: Tim | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 12:10 PM
I agree that LA and Franzke are a good team, but why is Andersen not on TV at all anymore? And please don't tell me they're going with that three-man team on TV all year... Wheeler talks enough for three people as it is...it's almost like Matthews is there to serve as some kind of buffer between Kalas and Wheeler. I'm hoping it's just their way of breaking Sarge in, but we'll see. You can hear the hitting coach in Matthews in the same way you can hear the pitching coach in Andersen...not a whole lot of on-air personality, though.
Posted by: RickSchuBlues | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 12:15 PM
On Phillies.com, the following transactions were made. I thought Bisenius would make the team.
"The Phillies made the following transactions prior to today's game against the Yankees.
Pitchers Eude Brito and Fabio Castro were optioned to minor league camp; third baseman Brennan King and catcher Dusty Wathan, both non-roster invitees, were re-assigned to minor league camp.
The following players were informed that they would not make the Opening Day roster, but will accompany the club to Philadelphia for the weekend On-Deck Series against the Red Sox: infielder Brent Abernathy, righthander Joe Bisenius and outfielder Ron Calloway.
Catcher Jason Jaramillo has returned to major league camp. Jaramillo had previously been re-assigned to minor league camp on March 12.
The moves leave the Phillies with 36 players in major league camp."
Posted by: Mike | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 12:38 PM
rsb - that's the best thing about Sarge. he obviously knows hitting.
i'm disappointed bisenius didn't make the team. it's probably just a matter of time though.
matt smith is the only lefty left? if so, not good.
does jaramillo coming back means ruiz is more hurt than previously thought? also not good if true.
Posted by: Tim | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 12:42 PM
I'm mildly surprised about Bisenius, but yes, it is a matter of time for him. I think Condrey will make it since he's out of options.
Posted by: RickSchuBlues | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 12:46 PM
that's what i thought about Germano.
Posted by: Tim | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Lots of posts today. Use the thread above to comment on the game. I'll post a link to the boxscore.
Posted by: J. Weitzel | Monday, March 26, 2007 at 01:39 PM