CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees. 

They forever will be linked in the annals of Philadelphia sports history. 

There were few roster spots up for grabs this spring, but the Phillies did answer several health-related questions. 

--INF Greg Dobbs insists he can hit left-handed pitching. 

It wasn't vintage Cole Hamels. 

The dish 

Brett Myers knows exactly what his problem has been through two starts - the home run ball. 

These aren't the same San Diego Padres who nearly lost 100 games last season. 

Apr. 

WASHINGTON - Before last night's 8-2 loss to Washington,Phillies manager Charlie Manuel sat in the visitors' dugout, shaking his head. 

For David Hoppman, Harry Kalas was much more than an iconic broadcaster ofPhillies games. 

WASHINGTON - There is a thin line between making excuses and acknowledging reality, and professional Baseball players are often hesitant to walk it for fear the latter will be confused with the former. 

WASHINGTON - Prospect Antonio Bastardo impressedPhillies brass enough as a starter over the past two seasons that they invited him to major league camp this spring to get a better look. 

WASHINGTON - Brad Lidge has saved 47 consecutive regular-season games, but in two of his first five appearances this year, only multiple-runPhillies leads saved his streak. 

--SS Jimmy Rollins was the hottest hitter on the United States' team in the World Baseball Classic for three weeks last month.