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08:14 AM ET 08.24 | To make room for reliever Jeremy Horst, the Phillies optioned reliever Michael Schwimer to Class AAA in a move that reportedly did not sit well. Two sources said the pitcher had recently complained of a sore arm and believed he should have been placed on the disabled list instead of being sent to the minors. Schwimer apparently made his feelings known to club personnel. It is against Major League Baseball rules to send an injured player to the minors during the season. Of course, the definition of "injured player" can be subjective. ... One person who had spoken to Schwimer said the pitcher was "making noise about his arm hurting and getting a second opinion." Players on the disabled list continue to receive major-league pay and service time.

Charlie Manuel, Icon Sports

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August 24, 2012 08:39 AM ET

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When did Ross Geller make it to the MLB ... oh wait ... that's a David ...

never mind ...

jctoo, cult elitist

Coolsville, TX

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August 24, 2012 08:40 AM ET

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He's on a break!

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August 24, 2012 08:42 AM ET

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Irked has become the verb of choice on FN. Still looks like a circle Irk to me.

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August 24, 2012 09:37 AM ET

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This the second time you have been with the with the Phils in two years. Today is August 24th dumb ace, that means you will probably be back next Saturday with the big club. Remember two things here, if you were pitching that well you would be staying, and remember when you were call up the last time you bump another person off the roster. It is just a part of the business you are in and you know it.

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August 24, 2012 10:12 AM ET

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I would like big-league pay and service time; I could use the pension.

But it does look like the club is trying to screw him.

I guess if I am going to take sides in this, I will side with the player, based on management's past performance

Traded to Seattle

Salem , OR

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August 24, 2012 10:54 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:37 AM ET 08.24 by toad

This the second time you have been with the with the Phils in two years. Today is August 24th dumb ace, that means you will probably be back next Saturday with the big club. Remember two things here, if you were pitching that well you would be staying, and remember when you were call up the last time you bump another person off the roster. It is just a part of the business you are in and you know it.

The upside is that there's one less option to use on him now.