Cole Hamels has been placed on the disabled list with left shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to August 13, meaning Hamels can come off the DL this Sunday, August 28. The Phillies have said that he will start on Monday against the Reds. Hamels threw a bullpen session last Saturday and reportedly felt good, according to Rich Dubee. He was scheduled to start this Friday against the Marlins. Hamels, a Cy Young contender for most of this season, is 13-7 with a 2.62 ERA in 25 starts.
The corresponding move is the recall of infielder Pete Orr from Triple-A. Orr has appeared in 29 games for the Phillies this season, batting .238 with three RBIs. He has a .271 batting average with five homers and 25 RBIs in 68 games for the IronPigs. Todd Zolecki speculates that Orr's recall is actually the motivation for the move, which gives the team an extra infielder with the injuries starting to mount.
Hamels is the first of the Phillies' big three starters to land on the DL in 2011. Other Phillies that have spent time on the injured list: Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Placido Polanco, Shane Victorino, Domonic Brown, Carlos Ruiz, Brian Schneider, Roy Oswalt, Joe Blanton, Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson, Jose Contreras and J.C. Romero.
In other news, Raul Ibanez is day-to-day with a groin injury, according to Jim Salisbury.
Hamels on the DL. But with Orr being called up, and not another pitcher, this sounds more like a short-term player management thing with Ibanez hurting and JRoll's DL assignment leaving the Phillies short in the field/bench.
Posted by: TNA | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:31 PM
Now they say he'll start Monday Aug 29 instead of Friday.
Posted by: EastFallowfield | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:32 PM
Hopefully it doesn't mean its more serious, and like TNA said, a player management type deal with the added benefit of an extra few days rest for Cole.
Posted by: johnnysanz3 | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:34 PM
Pu$$y. Just pitch through the pain.
Posted by: Joe Blanton | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:36 PM
This makes at least twice now that Hamels' return start has been pushed back. I posted the following yesterday. It bears repeating. Worry about the health of the Big 3, & Madson. Rollins is replaceable. Hamels is not. Madson is not.
Posted by: GTown_Dave | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:36 PM
If TNA were correct what would change on Monday that isn't true today? JRoll won't be back then. Hamels comes back, Orr goes back down? Then there's still a potential infielder shortage.
Posted by: Little Ollie | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:37 PM
Huge blow to the club. Suddenly we're vulnerable again. Hopefully Oswalt steps up and is a top pitcher again for a couple weeks.
Posted by: NEPP | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Lets put Ibanez on the DL till Sept 1.
Posted by: Jbird | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:43 PM
Cliff Lee wouldn't let a silly thing like a bum shoulder keep him down...
Posted by: Dan in Philly | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:44 PM
And if Ibanez needs to be out more than a couple of days, they'll need to bring up an outfielder. That would be interesting. The way Brown is playing in AAA, I would think they'll bring up just about anyone else.
Posted by: aksmith | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:45 PM
In the midst of our sorrow, this should be good for a laugh --
Buster Olney (via Twitter): "Joe Beimel just designated for assignment by the Pirates. Would have to believe that both the Phillies and the Yankees would have interest."
Just what the Phillies need! A LH reliever who can't get LHB or RHB Out!
Olney is remarkably consistent in being one of the absolute dumbest MLB "insiders" to enjoy continued employment.
Posted by: GTown_Dave | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:47 PM
Funniest comparison I just heard:
Dom Brown . . . this generation's Jeff Stone.
Posted by: MG | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:48 PM
For all of us wondering about Polly's health and the position it puts the Phils with Rollins out, at least we have Pete Orr joining the big league team!
Stay healthy Polly...
Posted by: Willard Preacher | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:52 PM
It's very unlike the Phils this year to DL someone so they could bring up some help (see Gload, et al). Perhaps one of our backup infielders is dinged up, too?
Posted by: SLO Phan | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:54 PM
So...what do people think on the odds of Rube making a waiver trade deal at this point?
Are we really going to go with Gload and no 2nd LHP for the stretch run? How about another infielder now with Rollins banged up again and Polly still iffy?
Thoughts?
Posted by: NEPP | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:56 PM
Charlie did the right thing taking Utley and Howard out of game last night giving them a bit of break but Roy Oswalt is probably next in line as utilility defensive replacement at that point.
Posted by: Meyer | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:57 PM
Earthquake in Philly? Or am I as drunk & stupid as has been claimed?
Posted by: GTown_Dave | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:58 PM
GTown:
Then we're both drunk.
Posted by: Marv | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:59 PM
I work in Lancaster, PA and I absolutely felt that earthquake. I all but gathered up canned food and went to the fallout shelter.
Posted by: Iceman | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Even the earth is upset Hamels went to the DL.
Posted by: SLO Phan | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:00 PM
5.8 quake in VA.
Posted by: Scratch | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:01 PM
Last night I was listening to the Astros - Rox game on the radio. It's the 9th inning, Rox leading 9 to 1. Phillies cast-off J.C. Romero comes in to pitch. His ERA is announced as being 3.20 ERA. In my mind I'm thinking, "This will make a great BL post with J.C. Romero having a better ERA than Madson 3.20 vs. 3.25 ERA." Well, Romero pitches only one out, gives up a 3 run homer plus another run, only two of those four runs are earned. He ends up a 4.05 ERA. There went a great BL post. Bummer! Romero pisses me off, even when he pitches for another team.
Posted by: Lake Fred | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:02 PM
"Lets put Ibanez on the DL till Sept 1."
I was thinking more like November 1.
Posted by: Iceman | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:04 PM
No BS, people are Tweeting from CBP that Halladay just kept on going w/ his workout.
Posted by: GTown_Dave | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:05 PM
Is Prince Fielder in town?
Posted by: Marv | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:05 PM
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/at00lqe6x3.php
Here you go.
Posted by: NEPP | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:08 PM
David Murphy (via Twitter): "Good earthquake! Let's go eat!"
Posted by: GTown_Dave | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Yup. 5.8 earthquake about 30 miles NW of Richmond with the epicenter.
Thought I left that crap behind when I left SF and returned back to Philly.
Posted by: MG | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:09 PM
"No BS, people are Tweeting from CBP that Halladay just kept on going w/ his workout."
What should he have been doing, staring at the ground awkwardly like I was?
Posted by: Bedrosian's Beard | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:10 PM
That's cool about Halladay and the workout. Roy just stuck to the plan. What a guy.
Posted by: Meyer | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:10 PM
This is no lie....I was just reading the thread about my boy Cliff Lee and the room started to shake - really shake. Was there just an earthquake in Philadelphia?
Posted by: Baseball Phan | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:10 PM
So, NEPP, what is the "huge blow"? Is it that Hamels' DL stint forces him to make next Monday's start instead of this Friday? If that's your concern, I'll name you several other ones that take precedence.
Posted by: mainerob | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Bedrosian's Beard: Or watching my HD flat screen shake ominously, incapable of actually moving & perhaps doing something about the situation. Dude is WAY beyond focused.
Posted by: GTown_Dave | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:12 PM
No sh8t? That's what that was? In Manhattan: for two seconds my chair and desk were wobbling.
Posted by: Klaus | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:12 PM
I bet JMJ stopped the quake before it caused any damage. That dude just does it all.
Posted by: SLO Phan | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Middletown NJ and my entire office shook for a good 15 seconds.
Posted by: Bay Slugga | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:13 PM
***So, NEPP, what is the "huge blow"? Is it that Hamels' DL stint forces him to make next Monday's start instead of this Friday? If that's your concern, I'll name you several other ones that take precedence.***
I didnt realize it was backdated at the time of the comment. Yeah, this is no big d eal...as long as he's back Monday.
Posted by: NEPP | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:14 PM
This earthquake is on the heels of a large earthquake on the CO-NM border this morning. "Day After Tomorrow"-type Armageddon scenario?
Posted by: Call Me Ishmael | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Now they're saying it was a 5.9 or 6.0.
Doc's balls just turned a harder version of brass.
Posted by: NEPP | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:16 PM
So Eric Bruntlett causes rain and Pete Orr causes Earthquakes?
Posted by: lorecore | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:16 PM
Hamels was only supposed to miss one start. Then he was pushed back to Friday. Then to Monday. I'd say it's disconcerting.
Posted by: GTown_Dave | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:16 PM
White House has been evacuated, Pentagon being evac'd now.
Posted by: Call Me Ishmael | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:17 PM
this quake has East Coast Bias written all over it.
Posted by: conshy matt | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:19 PM
MAYBE DAULTON IS RIGHT?!?!
Posted by: Bedrosian's Beard | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:20 PM
Geez - I wonder if this quake was caused by panicked BLers jumping out of 3rd floor windows on hearing the news about Hamels?
Posted by: Phlipper | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:21 PM
I definitely picture Doc feeling it, pausing for a second to glance at the trainers, and completely ignoring an earthquake. If an earthquake hits, and Doc doesn't acknowledge it's presence, does it actually count as an earthquake?
Posted by: Call Me Ishmael | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:22 PM
I am freaked out and I am in charge of a toddler and a dog.
Posted by: Rauls grandpa | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:24 PM
This from cnn.com:
In Philadelphia, HunterPence3 tweeted, "Wow Earthquake just shook the entire locker room!"
Posted by: Marv | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:26 PM
God has to run all Earthquake consent forms by Doc before they actually happen. Doc WILL NOT have his workout intrrupted by being too near an earthquake epicenter.
Posted by: Fatalotti | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Michael Bourn has yet to tweet about it.
Posted by: Bedrosian's Beard | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:28 PM
According to Gelb, CBP has been evacuated, but the Mets are still inside. Honestly, I'm OK w/ that.
Posted by: GTown_Dave | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Jer8offs.
Posted by: Meyer | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:30 PM
Krod just beat his father; nothing to do with the quake.
Posted by: Rauls grandpa | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:32 PM
We really felt it here in Richmond.
Posted by: DPatrone | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:46 PM
Evidence of the destruction from the earthquake:
http://jmckinley.posterous.com/dc-earthquake-devastation
Posted by: Phlipper | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:47 PM
Definitely a 6.0
Posted by: DPatrone | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:47 PM
I didn't feel it at all. Possibly due to my location, which is Texas, but still...
Posted by: Call Me Ishmael | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:47 PM
That was weird. Never felt a real earthquake before.
Posted by: Jbird | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:52 PM
they made the hamels move because of ibanez and the fact he can't play right now. they needed an extra player
Posted by: st | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Definitely felt it in Williamsport, GO KEYSTONE!
Posted by: Tim from Williamsport | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:00 PM
office was shaking, looked outside and saw the cars moving back and forth in the parking lot. Thought I was in the twilight Zone with Rod Serling !!!!!!!
Posted by: dick allen 15 | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:02 PM
From end of last thread - "You could certainly make an argument that minus Oswalt’s back injury that hampered him until recently, Lee is the 4th best starter on the team" JMH
Oh c'mon dude...these tripartite posts were from whom I think is a regular poster on here under a different moniker who for whatever reason consistently likes to downplay Lee's achievements.
He is free to make that argument but on the other hand one could within reason argue that Lee has actually been the ace of the staff so far. In the most awaited series of the season's first half against the mighty Boston Red Sox, Lee opened it with a dominating shutout.
In the biggest series so far of the second half, the Phillies return to the San Francisco Giants' homepark (after the Giants had just won 2 of 3 from the Phils at CBP), Lee opened the series with yet another shutout.
Against a potential playoff rival the Arizona Diamondbacks last week who had just won 7 in a row and even beaten Halladay the night before, Cliff Lee completely shut them down. ..... And last night with shreds of anxiety creeping in to Phillies fans after 3 late inning losses within a week and the Braves inching slightly closer, Lee totally stifled the still hated Mets.
That is some fourth best starter we have!
Posted by: Baseball Phan | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:02 PM
sheds of anxiety? uhh no
Posted by: st | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Ishmael, welcome back to the states! Now get the hell out of Texas and back to civilization.
Posted by: Matt H | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Haven't seen this many suits in the streets since the Great Depression.
Posted by: Meyer | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:05 PM
Earthquake was interesting...
thought road construction was causing the rumbling....and then the building started to shake...reminded me of CBP when Lee flied out to the LF warning track last night.
Posted by: TNA | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:12 PM
WandyRod to Phils in waiver wire stunner?
Posted by: phantom limb | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:44 PM
Rockies.
Posted by: Bedrosian's Beard | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:46 PM
Vic, Polly, Utley, Pence, Mayberry 1B, Francisco LF, Valdez SS, Schneider,
Its like a spring training camp out there . . .
Posted by: MG | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:51 PM
Francisco is still around? Go figure.
Posted by: Willard Preacher | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:55 PM
Son of a b!tch!
Posted by: Hugh Mulcahy | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Wow. Black hole at the bottom of the line up.
Actually, I just heard that Hamels is not out with an inflamed shoulder, but a broken heart since he's not loved as much as {sniff, sniff} Cliff Lee...
Posted by: Andy | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:05 PM
What is a Francisco, and why is he in LF?
Posted by: Bay Slugga | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Still waiting for them to DL Ibanez. Isn't there enough room left on the DL?
Posted by: aksmith | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:06 PM
Francisco still has pics of Buck Bros and some Sandinistas from back in the day.
Posted by: rauls grandpa | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:06 PM
All kidding aside, we have to hope this is a momentary blip for Hamels. The guy has been durable, even though he seemed to be having some generic shoulder problems in 2009. He is hitting his peak years and has been the Phillies' best pitcher in a lot of ways this season.
Whatever thoughness or other issues anyone had with Hamels have proven to be so much nonsense. The kid can pitch and pitch very well. A healthy Hamels goes a long way toward bringing the Phils another WFC.
Not loved as much as Lee? Probably because Lee is a better hitter and doesn't bother to ice his shoulder after pitching. It can't be because of the on field pitching results.
Posted by: aksmith | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Clearly, their showcasing Francisco for a trade with Oakland for earthquake supplies.
I just hope he clears waivers.
Posted by: Andy | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Gee, this lineup somewhat dampens my excitement about attending tonight's game.
Posted by: GBrettfan | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Jose Conteras is done for the season.
Posted by: EastFallowfield | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Andy: We scored 10 runs last nite with no RBI's from the 3/4 hitters, and 9 runs a few days ago with no RBI's from the 3-4-5 hitters.
Posted by: goody | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:13 PM
I think Howard's hand is still an issue. Has looked absolutely horrible since the hand problem and he doesnt get very good swings against Niese anyway.
Posted by: dick allen 15 | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:13 PM
I think Cholly wants tonight's game to be more competitive so he's showcasing a lineup that will keep the Mutts in the game.
Posted by: Little Ollie | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:13 PM
Shame about Contreras. I wasn't too optimistic about him, but was hoping they could get something out of him. He was awesome early in the season.
Posted by: Bedrosian's Beard | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Thank god we signed Jose through 2012...
Posted by: NEPP | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:25 PM
And Howard has bursitis....Is the sky falling?
Posted by: GBrettfan | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:44 PM
If only Ruben Amaro had been a bigger racist, he would have seen this coming.
Posted by: Jbird | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:45 PM
GBrettfan: this is Rizzotti's chance to turn Howard into a modern day Wally Pipp!
Posted by: Jbird | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:47 PM
JBird, I have a club that Rube can join if he's interested!
Posted by: Bigot-to | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Contreras?
Cross him off the list.
Posted by: MG | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:48 PM
bursitis? well, i guess we'll see how far above replacement level Howard is after all.
Posted by: conshy matt | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Whatever, it's a good time to get these guys some R&R anyway
Posted by: Steve | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:50 PM
Howard has bursitis where? Which bursa?
Posted by: aksmith | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Holy crap...it is the end of days. Did the sky fall down on the east coast, also?
Posted by: SLO Phan | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:53 PM
Wandy Rod's numbers are going to explode in Colorado. What are they thinking?
Posted by: rauls grandpa | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:53 PM
dubee said hamels was fabulous today in his bullpen session. will start monday. says the move today was to get the rotation in order and get everyone on regular rest
Posted by: st | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Still hearing sirens here in Richmond....
I was 11 stories up when it hit. I have to say I always wanted to experience an earthquake just to know what it felt like. I also have to say I've decided I don't like it very much.
Posted by: Mike | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 04:58 PM
I can't picture Dubee using the word fabulous.
Posted by: goody | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 05:00 PM
Howard has done little since he sat out the 18th:
3-16 with 1 HR (2 RBIs) with 0 BBs and 7 Ks.
Posted by: MG | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 05:01 PM
The news RE: Contreras is hardly unexpected, but disappointing nonetheless. Now the Phillies will almost certainly have Lidge on their Postseason roster. Booooooooo ...
Posted by: GTown_Dave | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 05:01 PM
ryanlawrence21 Dubee said Hamels "absolutely fabulous" in bullpen today. Today's move was simply to get rest of rotation back in routine, on normal rest.
Posted by: st | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 05:02 PM