Phelps could be playing his way onto Yankees

77smbg9177 · 03-28-2007, 10:27 AM

Phelps could be playing his way onto Yankees

"Rule 5 draft pick Josh Phelps continued to make a compelling case for himself, going 2 for 4 with a homer and two RBI in yesterday's 4-3 loss against the Twins."

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"Josh Phelps homered to straightaway center off Boof Bonser to raise his spring average to .438. That may all but end the backup first base battle with Andy Phillips (0-for-4, .190)."

NJ.com: Everything Jersey

"Only one of them will make the team when manager Joe Torre announces his roster on Friday, and Phelps seems to have the edge over Phillips despite the fact that Phillips spent most of the past two seasons on the Yankees roster."

Phelps has a blast as Phillips ponders hand of fate - Yankees - NY Daily News

"Joe Torre doesn't plan on revealing his final roster decisions until Friday or Saturday, but the battle for the righthanded first base job appears to be a one-sided fight. That was apparent yesterday, as Josh Phelps added to his impressive spring with two more hits, including a colossal home run to straightaway center field in the second inning against the Twins."

Timmer · 03-29-2007, 04:06 PM

It looks like Phelps has made the club.

I wonder what we can get for Phillips.

YankeeMike · 03-30-2007, 02:44 PM

Francesa seems to think that because they're facing Kazmir on Opening Day, Phelps might get the start at 1B.

Dan · 03-30-2007, 06:34 PM

Yeah, against the lefty Kazmir.

Good moves by the Yankees today. No personal preferences were shown to Villone or Phillips. Phelps and Henn deserved to make the team over those two...I think Cashman had a big hand in making sure the deserving players made the team.

RLA68 · 04-01-2007, 03:43 PM

Kudos to the Yankees for making some tough decisions this off season. I know people admire loyalty but we need the best players all the way down to the 25th man.

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Originally Posted by Dan

Yeah, against the lefty Kazmir.

Good moves by the Yankees today. No personal preferences were shown to Villone or Phillips. Phelps and Henn deserved to make the team over those two...I think Cashman had a big hand in making sure the deserving players made the team.

03-28-2007, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
77smbg9177 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 670	Phelps could be playing his way onto Yankees Phelps could be playing his way onto Yankees "Rule 5 draft pick Josh Phelps continued to make a compelling case for himself, going 2 for 4 with a homer and two RBI in yesterday's 4-3 loss against the Twins." North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey! "Josh Phelps homered to straightaway center off Boof Bonser to raise his spring average to .438. That may all but end the backup first base battle with Andy Phillips (0-for-4, .190)." NJ.com: Everything Jersey "Only one of them will make the team when manager Joe Torre announces his roster on Friday, and Phelps seems to have the edge over Phillips despite the fact that Phillips spent most of the past two seasons on the Yankees roster." Phelps has a blast as Phillips ponders hand of fate - Yankees - NY Daily News "Joe Torre doesn't plan on revealing his final roster decisions until Friday or Saturday, but the battle for the righthanded first base job appears to be a one-sided fight. That was apparent yesterday, as Josh Phelps added to his impressive spring with two more hits, including a colossal home run to straightaway center field in the second inning against the Twins." __________________ METS 07 WS CHAMPS i like how that just rolls of the tongue cant wait until that comes true

03-29-2007, 04:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Timmer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,845	It looks like Phelps has made the club. I wonder what we can get for Phillips.

03-30-2007, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
YankeeMike Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 28	Francesa seems to think that because they're facing Kazmir on Opening Day, Phelps might get the start at 1B.

03-30-2007, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dan Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 256	Yeah, against the lefty Kazmir. Good moves by the Yankees today. No personal preferences were shown to Villone or Phillips. Phelps and Henn deserved to make the team over those two...I think Cashman had a big hand in making sure the deserving players made the team.