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Originally Posted by aks62
Some minor Phillies notes (I know some info just came in today, but thought I'd add it so it's seen):
1) Eliezer Alvarez is now a Texas Ranger.
2) Fernando Abad was released and is now a member of the Mets.
3) Cameron Rupp was designated for assignment for Drew Hutchison, who will break camp with the team.
4) Scott Kingery is a big leaguer and has a shiny new contract extension.
5) Vince Velasquez and Andrew Knapp should be in the majors, not Triple-A.
6) Ricardo Pinto was DFA'd to make room for Kingery.
7) The Phillies released Francisco Rodriguez and Ryan Flaherty.
8) Zach Eflin should be on the 40-man.
Lastly, I mentioned in the text thread, but John Middleton (owner) was born in 1955, not '56.
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Pivetta's also likely to be in the rotation, and Hector Neris is the expected closer (as opposed to Neshek).