Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies Live Online Streaming
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The Rockies seemed to welcome Martinez’s selection because it allows them to use their most potent lineup with Ian Stewart at third base and Smith in left. “Well, I think Seth Smith might have had something to do with that,” Rockies manager Jim Tracy said of Martinez’s selection. Happ gave mixed reviews about how he was feeling Friday. “I iced it four times on the flight. I felt pretty good. I ran some in the outfield and it didn’t feel as good,” he said.
Nevertheless, Happ said he should be available out of the bullpen for Game 3, but Manuel hinted that he’d rather save him for Sunday, when he might get the start. Then again, it could be Blanton or even Game 1 starter Cliff Lee on three days’ rest. Martinez has only thrown seven innings since Sept. 13 and he hasn’t taken the mound since Sept. 30.
“That’s another wonder,” Martinez said when asked how he thinks 10 days’ rest will affect him. “We don’t really know. But I feel really good physically. I’m looking forward to going out there, hopefully get a normal start, use my experience to my advantage and try not to waste too much energy and too many pitches.” Martinez’s age, minimal work the last few weeks and the frigid temperatures approaching Coors Field were thought to be determinants to him getting the nod. Manuel didn’t hesitate to pick him to start the team’s most important game of the season, and he said he expects Martinez to throw between 85 and 100 pitches. Jason Giambi has faced Martinez plenty of times, and he was busy doling out advice Friday to the young hitters in the Rockies’ clubhouse who hadn’t faced him before.
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