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Mayberry losing his grip on Philly lineup
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08:15 AM ET 04.27 | In Phoenix on Thursday, Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin made his way to the wall outside the visiting manager's office and posted the team's lineup card. John Mayberry Jr. was one of the first to notice. He was sitting on a leather couch in the middle of the clubhouse with his noise-canceling headphones plugged into his phone. He saw his name written in Mackanin's black calligraphy as the first righthanded bat under "AVAILABLE POSITION PLAYERS." He was on the bench again. ... "You just have to work as hard as you can to get back out there." But it's clear the opportunities for Mayberry to work hard are dwindling, for now. In left field, Juan Pierre has provided a steadying presence at the top of Manuel's lineup.
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I remember when the Rangers drafted this kid... the general consensus was "What the hell?"
Otis B. Driftwood
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the spamers took over this site,,,,
alacran
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Strangely slow development for a promising kid. But of course you could say the same thing for the interns SUPPOSEDLY monitoring this site for SPAM ...
RFD
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if mayberry, hasn't being able to remain as a top hitter, then he needs to go back to the minors, but the manager shouldn't just seat him in the bench,, that wouldn't help him to get better!!!!
alacran
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He is nothing more than a average ball player. Maybe a 250 hitter.
toad
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You should be punished for using the "word" phaithful....
No one feels sorry for the Phillies having to "endure" anything...
JNickel101
Gambrills, MD
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Mayberry looks like a good fourth outfielder for a team, but not a starter.
...the best policy
Harrodsburg, KY
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2 World Series Championships in 131 years..... Most Losses in MLB History--
I'm Lovin It!! Sillies need to spend more $$$$ --- LOSERS!!!
BushIsRight
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Its very simple. Hit and you play.
Letting the meatball fastballs go by you over the middle of the plate is not a good strategy.
VLO1977
Wilmington , DE
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Block these swindlers!
GasHouse Ghost
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Hey ! The Chinese need an outlet for their knock offs
Eagles in 2020
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