Doris’ Civic, beside a 6 foot snow bank. 

And man, do we need one.

The first round of cuts were released today - unfortunately a number of FLPs were optioned or re-assigned to the minor league camp:

The Phillies made 13 Spring Training transactions this morning.

The following players were optioned to Minor League camp: right-handers Joe Bisenius, Scott Mathieson and left-hander J.A. Happ; and infielder Brad Harman.

The following players were reassigned to Minor League camp: right-handers Ron Chiavacci and Zack Segovia and left-handers Brian Mazone and Joe Savery; catchers Tuffy Gosewisch and Lou Marson; infielders Jason Donald, Mike Cervenak and Andy Tracy; and outfielder Valentino Pascucci.

One notable exception: Jason Jaramillo.  They might just be hanging on to the catchers a little longer more for the benefit of the pitchers than anyone else - but, you never know what might be in the cards.

Spring’s coming - but it may not get here till 2009.