beerleaguer.com - 4/29/2008
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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 three seasons with the Dodgers and Padres, including a lengthy stint with LA as a starting shortstop and third baseman during the 2005 season. A ...
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Old vs. Young as Phils Kick Off Pads Series
The700Level.com - Philly Sports & Minutiae —
... Also of interest: the Phillies now have a guy named Oscar Robles!
If the Phils can get a couple wins to end out the month of April,
they're record will be significantly better than recent Aprils past. ...
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The injury-ravaged Phillies received some good news on Tuesday when outfielder Shane Victorino was activated from the 15-day disabled list. Victorino played in five rehab games at three different levels and hit .375 (6-for-16) with an RBI and two ...
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