The Official Site of The Philadelphia Phillies: News: Notes: Dobbs not down on bench

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SOX & Dawgs found this 2/16/2008 on philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com [flag]
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Greg Dobbs enjoyed a quiet California offseason, relaxing with his wife and 1-year-old daughter. If time permitted, he'd catch up on episodes of "Lost" and other preferred viewing. Finding comfort as the productive left-handed half of a third-base platoon -- after hitting .272 with 10 homers in 324 at-bats -- Dobbs prepared for his role as a one-position guy. He knew the ... [link]

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News From Spring Training 2008
Published 2/16/2008 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
Red Sox skipper Terry Francona feels for Curt Schilling. K-Rod is due in Angels camp on Saturday. Astros skipper Cecil Cooper plans to meet individually with each player in camp. “Money Ball” character retires from the A’s. Sal Fasano is not happy with the Blue Jays right now. Braves pitcher Mike Hampton is cautiously optimistic right now about the season ahead. The Brewers are charging more for parking at Miller Park this year. Tony LaRussa hopes Mark McGwire accepts his invitation to spring training as an instructor. Cubs catcher Geovany Soto is happy to have ...

MLB.com: Mandel: Dobbs not down on bench (notes)
Published 2/18/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
MLB.com: Mandel: Dobbs not down on bench (notes) Now that our dream has come true and Pedro Feliz is a new Phillie, let’s take a moment of sympathy for Greg Dobbs. Finding comfort as the productive left-handed half of a third-base platoon—after hitting .272 with 10 homers in 324 at-bats—Dobbs prepared for his role as a one-position guy. He knew the team tried to lure Mike Lowell from Boston and convert Tadahito Iguchi to third base in the offseason, in attempt to upgrade at third base. On Jan. 31, Pedro Feliz returned Dobbs to utility status. Dobbs said it took a few days ...

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