CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies third baseman
David Bell is out indefinitely with back spasms and might miss the start of the season.
The 33-year-old infielder hasn't played in a Grapefruit League game this spring. He called off plans to play in a minor league exhibition game Saturday.
He played four innings in a minor league exhibition game Thursday and went 2-for-4. However, assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Bell experienced back spasms.
The setback makes it unlikely Bell could get enough at-bats to play in the April 3 opener against St. Louis. Before the latest setback, manager Charlie Manuel said Bell would need to play extensively and prove he was sharp enough to reclaim his starting job
So if Bell is not set to go...who will the Phillies Start?
03-18-2006, 10:26 PM
David Bell Might miss Season Opener 
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