The Phillies announced the demotion of Mike Zagurski and Scott Mathieson the the minors today, a move that effectively finalizes their bullpen for the start of the season. With Brad Lidge set to start the season on the disabled list, and barring a trade or waiver pickup, the Phillies bullpen will look like this to start the season:
Long Relief:
Kyle Kendrick
Lefty Specialist:
Antonio Bastardo
6th inning:
David Herndon
7th inning:
J.C. Romero, Danys Baez
Setup:
Jose Contreras
Closer:
Ryan Madson
I put Madson in the closers role, though Contreras is also in the mix to close games. There really aren't any surprises in the group, with Herndon making the team only because of Lidge's injury. While there is plenty of depth in the bullpen, I'm still happy they won't be needed much with the Phillies four aces going deep into games on a regular basis.
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