Padres open up two spots on 40-man

 
Could some changes be in the works for the Padres' 40-man roster? The Padres opened two spots on its 40-man roster on Tuesday when infielder Oscar Robles was claimed off waivers by the Phillies and when Mauro Zarate was outrighted to the Triple-A Portland Beavers. [link]

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San Diego Padres take on the Phillies and Maddux goes for win 350.
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Moves: Victorino back, Bohn down, Robles added

Purportedly all better from his right calf injury, outfielder Shane Victorino rejoins the Phillies tonight, replacing T.J. Bohn, who was optioned to Lehigh Valley. The team also claimed infielder Oscar Robles off waivers. Robles, 32, spent parts of ...
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Victorino's back, Phillies claim infielder Oscar Robles

Some Phillies roster news to pass along: *Victorino activated Shane Victorino returns to the Phillies today after spending 15 days on the disabled list. To make room, T.J. Bohn was sent back down to the minors. Considering how well Jayson Werth hit in his absence, Victorino will have to play well to earn his starting spot back. He is not in the starting line-up for tonight's game....
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Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? From a year ago? Um, thou art worse. Less temperate.

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Young outduels old as Phillies down Padres

Greg Maddux, the 42 year old future Hall of Famer, was denied his 350th career victory by a pitcher who was two years old when Maddux started his major league career in 1986. Cole Hamels, now 24 years old, proved to be, at least on this night, a better pitcher than Maddux in leading the Phillies to a 7-4 win over the Padres. Hamels went 7 1/3 innings on the night, scattering five hits.......
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