Park Grabs 5th Spot/Myers to Start Opener

Ruben Amaro Jr. announced today that Chan Ho Park has won the 5th spot in the Phillies rotation, beating out J.A. Happ for the position. Happ will now compete for a spot in the bullpen according to Amaro.


In addition, Charlie Manuel announced that Brett Myers would be the Phils Opening Night Starter, giving Myers the honor for the third year in a row.

Hamels Out For Opener

It was made official on Monday, Cole Hamels is not going to pitch next Sunday when then the Phillies open the 2009 season at Citizen's Bank Park.

No decision has been made as to who will pitch Sunday night, Brett Myers is in line to pitch Sunday if you follow the spring rotation, but Joe Blanton hasn't been ruled out either.

Check out Jim Salisbury's piece from the Inquirer here
which also covers the 5th starter race between Park and Happ.