Infielder Jason Donald along with pitchers Jake Woods and Dave Borkowski were all optioned to minor league camp this evening,  Donald had a strong Spring, seeing time at both SS and 3B, hitting .293 in 58 at bats.  He had a homer, 4 RBI’s and 3 stolen bases.  Borkowski was effective this spring, throwing 5.1 innings with a 1.69 ERA.  He walked two and struck out three.  Woods, who had some major league experience had an outside shot at sticking as a lefty out of the pen.  That shot was quickly dimished with a 7.94 ERA in his 5.2 innings this Spring.  Expect all three to have an impact with the IronPigs this year.

These cuts leave Mike Koplove and Gary Majewski fighting for the last spot in the Phillies bullpen if the Phils go North with 12 pitchers.

Minor League rosters continue being filled out with pitcher Kyle Kendrick, catcher Lou Marson and infielder Brad Harmon all being optioned to minor league camp.  Kendrick  was extremely disappointing, unable to bring himself out of his late season funk, which is now leaning more towards our reality.  He was 1-3 with an ERA over 9 in his 4 starts this spring.  His WHIP has hovered right around 2.  Expect to see him as a member of the ‘Pigs rotation in Lehigh Valley.

Harmon spent the majority of the Spring with the Australian team that participated in the World Baseball Classic and played well, before going 0-7 in his Spring Training at-bats with the Phils.  Lou Marson will join the ‘Pigs as well as their everyday catcher after a Spring which saw him struggle from the plate, hitting .125 in 24 Spring at bats (including exhibitions).