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Message: [QUOTE="dbmill, post: 3081774, member: 2504"] Interesting, but not a total surprise, at least I don't think so. Earlier in the week it was reported that Phillips was practicing with the infielders. Moriarty and Langer are probably a little banged up after getting hit by pitches this series (Moriarty was hit in the area of the hand late in last night's game). Also, I think Penders has a tendency to experiment on Sundays after clinching a non conference series, and this is certainly a bit of an experiment. Phillips is a senior, has shown he can hit, and I don't think Penders wants to forget him. Winkel and Gozzo have a firm grip on the catcher spot as well. It wouldn't surprise me to see Phillips to resurface on occasion at 3B through the course of the season, especially during non conference games. If he eventually shows some aptitude for playing the position, he may start to get in on the mix at 3B in conference play. [/QUOTE]