Eaton Sent Down - Happ Coming Back
Published: July 28th, 2008
The Philles have sent Adam Eaton to the minors and triple-A lefthander J.A. Happ will take Eaton’s roster spot.
Eaton, whose has been simply taking up space for almost two years, has finally been given the word that his days as a Phillie are over. Pat Gillick’s folly may be no more in this town and we are all the better for it.
Since signing a three-year, $24.5 million contract with the Phillies in November 2006, Eaton has been terrible. The righthander owns a 6.10 ERA in 51 appearances - 49 starts - in his one-plus season with the Phillies.
The Phillies didn’t specify where Eaton was being sent in a Monday morning statement, saying that Eaton’s schedule was being worked out.
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July 28th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Don’t get too excited. He hasn’t been released, only DFA’d. I think he’ll be back in Philly within a month.
July 28th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
although i think blanton deserves a little more of a look to see if he can still deliver, i’d rather see happ take the fifth starter’s spot
July 28th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Well we replaced shit with a kendrick jr.
I’ll take that any day of the week
July 28th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Eaton is done as a starter in Philadelphia. That we know for sure - that is reason enough to celebrate.
July 28th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
i wouldnt be surprised if he has @least one more start.
oh also, Soul won arena bowl!
July 29th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
when’s the parade?