BigEd76 wrote:ESPN says the Phils are the first team since the '86 Mets to have 3 pitchers with 9+ wins and ERAs under 3.00 at the AS break

"I like our team a lot. I'm proud of our team," said Manuel. "Winning is what it's all about. That's our No. 1 priority when we come to the ballpark. It's play the game and win that game. ... That's what counts for me, and it counts for a lot of our players, and we're trying to get every one of them to think that way.

Placido Polanco, PHI (Bulging disc low back) [AGL: 53, ATD: +.006]

After further testing last week, it was confirmed that a bulging disc was the major cause of Polanco's symptoms. It may seem surprising that there are more herniated discs than bulging discs in our database, but this is likely because many cases of bulging discs don't cause a significant loss of time. The symptoms of a bulging disc can be managed conservatively through physical therapy and neutral core stabilization exercises, which limit the degree to which the body flexes and extends.

Polanco's case progressed to the point where his bulging disc was pushing on the nerve root and sending pain and numbness down his leg. We don't expect Polanco to require the two months alluded to above to recuperate; in fact, he could miss roughly the minimum 15 days.

JFLNYC wrote:With Martinez around, who cares?

Houshphandzadeh wrote:

JFLNYC wrote:With Martinez around, who cares?

+1

karn wrote:Iidginator threw another perfect inning w/ 2 k's this afty

ToddZolecki
Noticed Carlos Ruiz in full uniform with full gear on before yesterday's game. It was for SI. He could be on a regional cover next week.

Doll Is Mine wrote:Chooooch!

ToddZolecki
Noticed Carlos Ruiz in full uniform with full gear before yesterday's game. It was for SI. He could be on a regional cover next week.