ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- It's time for the
Philadelphia Phillies to name a designated hitter for the first two games of the World Series, and manager Charlie Manuel is bound and determined to be non-committal.
But from all indications, the Phillies appear to be leaning toward catcher
Chris Coste and outfielder
Matt Stairs as their DH choices for Games 1 and 2 at Tampa Bay.
Manuel, given multiple opportunities during a Tuesday press conference at Tropicana Field, declined to reveal which hitters will get the nod at DH against Tampa Bay left-hander
Scott Kazmir in the series opener Wednesday or righty
James Shields in Game 2 on Thursday.
Manuel wouldn't even reveal whether a) he's yet to make a decision, or b) he has names in mind, but prefers to keep his choices a secret.
"It doesn't matter," Manuel said. "I might look and change [my lineup] right at the last moment. You never know. Seriously."
The Phillies will employ a DH in the four games at the Trop, and Manuel has several options at his disposal.
ESPN - Manuel mum on Phils DH choices in Games 1 and 2 - MLB
Keepin the Rays guessin to throw their game off maybe?
10-21-2008, 08:15 PM
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