Pat Burrell , Dave Roberts

[salty_tapioca_balls]

Why weren't these guys playing? Anybody know?

[Pogotheostrich]

Roberts doesn't normally start against LHP.
I'm not sure why Burrell was out.

[costag]

I really think that Burrell is on his way out of Philly plus I think his foot isn't 100%. Dellucci and Victorino seem to be able to handle LF and batting as well as Burrell.

I like the guy becuase he produces but the guy shows no emotion. With guys that have heart on this team, like Utley, Victorino and Rowand, he just looks like he doesn't care.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if he were gone in a week or two. I'll bet they are really pushing to get him to the Yankees (like the rumors we all have heard.)

[swyck]

I really think that Burrell is on his way out of Philly plus I think his foot isn't 100%. Dellucci and Victorino seem to be able to handle LF and batting as well as Burrell.

No, not really. At least that's not why he didnt' start. THere was a right hander on the mound and there were no lefties available in the snakes pen, so Cholly loaded the lineup with lefties. Rowand and Bell also sat. Its also a long road trip so a day off isn't a bad idea.

[Pogotheostrich]

I really think that Burrell is on his way out of Philly plus I think his foot isn't 100%. Dellucci and Victorino seem to be able to handle LF and batting as well as Burrell.

I like the guy becuase he produces but the guy shows no emotion. With guys that have heart on this team, like Utley, Victorino and Rowand, he just looks like he doesn't care.

Wouldn't surprise me at all if he were gone in a week or two. I'll bet they are really pushing to get him to the Yankees (like the rumors we all have heard.)

Even to the Yanks it is going to be a hard sell. Most people don't think he foot is 100% and he is due $13 million next year and $14 million the year after that.

[costag]

Burrell seems like he has been given a few extra days off the last two weeks. That's what leads me to believe he is either hurt or falling out of the graces of management.

Victorino is becoming the prominent player that he was once believed to be. Ashame the dodgers gave up on him so early!

I am impressed with his intensity and Delluci seems to be able to handle being an everyday guy. If they can pull a good started for Burrell, I wouldn't be upset.

[643dp]

Burrell seems like he has been given a few extra days off the last two weeks. That's what leads me to believe he is either hurt or falling out of the graces of management.

Burrell is absolutely hurt. His foot hasn't been right since spring training, but he's gutting it out. It's only recently that it's really affected his offense.

Don't be so concerned with what a guy shows on the outside. Burrell is as intense and competitive as the next guy.