Bill Conlin: Phillies should study how Eagles do business Posted on August 25th
WHEN SHORTSTOP Jason Donald and catcher Lou Marson left their Double A seasons with last place Reading to play for Team USA in Beijing, they were already considered the Phillies' best position prospects. Or maybe not. Donald sealed the bronze medal for manager Davey Johnson's overachievers, drilling a two-run homer in the 8-4, come-from-behind victory over a Japan team composed of elite stars. Donald led Team USA with a .381 average after enduring an 0-16 collar in four pre-Olympic exhibitions. He drove in five runs despite batting near the bottom of the order. Injuries made Marson the No. 1 catcher and the Eastern League All-Star batted .308, displaying outstanding leadership while starting the final four games and appearing in five. You're excited, right? ... Tagged as Sports News Review | No Comments » | Continue
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