Aaron Rowand's heard about the rumored deal sending him to San Diego for relief pitcher Scott Linebrink -- but the man goes about his business for the 2007 season without those thoughts in his mind. Jon Lieber spoke about his situation -- the odd man out in a six-man rotation as Spring Training begins. Karim Garcia, after a two-year hiatus, has another shot in the big leagues, refining his swing in Japan last season with moderate success. He is vying for one of the two final bench spots -- battling Chris Coste, Chris Roberson and Greg Dobbs.
In Phillies notes, the club will wear polyester-blend hats instead of the traditional woolen caps this season; southpaw Matt Smith and Shane Victorino came to contract agreements (terms not announced), making Ryan Howard and Brian Sanches the only two remaining unsigned players on the 40-man roster; pitcher Yoel Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Ottawa, Eude Brito is trying to return from a car accident and Danny Sandoval still has not left Venezuela -- seems to be an identity issue with the country's justice department.
The Phanatic Magazine's Phillies Season Preview begins February 25th.
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