philly.com - 8/16/2008
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SAN DIEGO - The best pinch-hitter in baseball said he was ready to return to the batter's box and do what he does best. Greg Dobbs , who tweaked his left quadriceps Wednesday in Los Angeles, said he felt much better before last night's series opener against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. He could have started last night, but with Jamie Moyer on the mound, Eric Bruntlett - a better ...
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Rotoprofessor —
... Todd Zolecki of The Philadelphia Inquirer (click here for the article) is reporting that Greg Dobbs has declared himself ready to return. He’s been out as he “tweaked his left quadriceps Wednesday”. No real news for fantasy owners, to be honest. ...
Read: Today, In the NL East
MetsBlog.com —
... Both Greg Dobbs and Shane Victornio are fine after minor injuries. Shane started in centerfield Friday night and Dobbs pinch hit. ...
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NYT > Baseball 8/16/2008
Jamie Moyer outpitched fellow 40-something Greg Maddux for seven innings, Pat Burrell homered and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a four-game skid with a 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. >