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Transactions: Zagurski earns a September call-up

Beerleaguer — The Phillies now have four lefties in the bullpen. Mike Zagurski was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, along with Game 1 starter Vance Worley. As expected, the Phillies also formally selected the contract of left-hander Nate Robertson, who could fill a swingman-type role. Zagurski, 27, was 2-3 with a 3.27 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 52 1-3 innings and made five relief appearances with the Phils earlier this season. He had been pitching very well for the IronPigs prior to...

Philadelphia Phillies September 6, 2010

It's official

The Phillies Files | Morning Call — The September call-ups continue. The Phillies officially selected the contract of LHP Nate Robertson and recalled RHP Vance Worley and LHP Mike Zagurski from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, GM Ruben Amaro Jr. announced Monday morning. Worley is starting Game 1 of...

Philadelphia Phillies September 6, 2010

September opportunities knock for at-the-ready relief

Beerleaguer — Relievers like Scott Mathieson, Mike Zagurski and Antonio Bastardo have been knocking on the door to the Majors forever and will likely earn a chance to make an impression with the big club when rosters expand next week. It’s funny how the Phils have developed a crop of lights-out minor league relievers who either haven’t made it work in the Majors (Bastardo) or haven’t convinced the front office that they have the tools to hang in the show (Mathieson). Incidentally,...

Philadelphia Phillies August 24, 2010
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