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Greg Dobbs, 3B, Philadelphia PhilliesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsPhillies | Dobbs cleared to play in Game 3 Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies IF Greg Dobbs (flu) has been cleared to play in Game 3 of the World Series, as a result of his flu-like symptoms having diminished, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Phillies | Dobbs could be replaced on roster if he misses another game Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said he may consider replacing IF Greg Dobbs (flu) on the team's active roster if he misses another game, according to Andy Martino of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Phillies | Dobbs still away from team David Gurian-Peck, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs (flu) remains away from the team Friday, Oct. 30, and his status is unknown for Game 3. Phillies | Dobbs sent home for exam The Washington Post reports Philadelphia Phillies IF Greg Dobbs (flu) has been sent back to Philadelphia to be examined for flu-like symptoms. Phillies | Dobbs not expected to play in Game 2 MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs (flu) has the flu and is not expected to play in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29. Phillies | Manuel unsure of status for Francisco, Stairs and Dobbs According to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he did not know if OF Ben Francisco would DH Thursday, Oct. 29, in Game 2 of the World Series. It also is not known if OF Matt Stairs or IF Greg Dobbs would start against SP A.J. Burnett. Phillies | Ibanez likely to DH in Game 1 Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez is likely to serve as the designated hitter in Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. "More than likely he's going to DH," manager Charlie Manuel said. "He'll DH some against a left-handed pitcher. And right handers, I don't know exactly what we're going to do yet, but we're going to put the best lineup out there that we think can win the game." OF Ben Francisco will likely start in left field for Game 1. Ibanez will likely play left field in Game 2, with either 3B Greg Dobbs or OF Matt Stairs serving as the designated hitter. Phillies | Dobbs healing faster than expected Andy Martino, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies IF Greg Dobbs (calf) believes his calf has healed faster than he expected. "I feel much better," said Dobbs, who still plans to see several specialists this winter as a precaution. "It has been a gradual process, and week by week, it's getting better. I hope the team sees it that way." Phillies | Dobbs not completely healthy Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs (calf) is not completely healthy, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Dobbs said his calf will not be 100 percent for the rest of the season. Phillies | Dobbs activated CBSSports.com reports the Philadelphia Phillies activated 3B Greg Dobbs (calf) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, Sept. 16. Phillies | Dobbs to play Tuesday MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs (calf) will play for Single-A Lakewood Tuesday, Sept. 15. Phillies | No definitive timetables for trio of players David Murphy, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Philadelphia Phillies do not have definitive timetables for RP J.C. Romero (forearm), RP Clay Condrey (oblique) and 3B Greg Dobbs (calf). Dobbs is running at 90 percent and the team is hopeful that he will return in the next seven to eight days. Phillies | Dobbs could return in a week Ray Parrillo, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs (calf) could return in a week to 10 days, according to the team. "Dobbs is running and up to about 85 percent," assistant general manager Scott Proefrock said. "We won't activate him until he's 100 percent." Phillies | Dobbs placed on 15-day disabled list Updating previous reports, the Philadelphia Phillies have placed IF Greg Dobbs (calf) on the 15-day disabled list, due to a strained right calf, according to USAToday.com. Phillies | Dobbs suffers calf injury Friday Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs (calf) left the game against the New York Mets Friday, Aug. 21, due to a strained right calf, according to The Associated Press. He was replaced in the game by 3B Pedro Feliz. Phillies | Dobbs on fire Ray Parrillo, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs had 16 hits in his last 38 at-bats entering Tuesday, July 7, for a .421 average. Phillies | Dobbs homers Monday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 1B Greg Dobbs was 4-for-6 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored Monday, July 6. Phillies | Feliz rests Monday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Pedro Feliz (rest) received the day off Monday, April 27. 3B Greg Dobbs received the start at third base in his place. Phillies | Howard, Dobbs hit Bush well Phillies.MLB.com's Andy Jasner reports Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard is hitting .357 with two homers in 14 career at-bats against Milwaukee Brewers SP Dave Bush. OF Greg Dobbs is hitting .462 with two homers and five RBIs in 13 career at-bats against Bush. Phillies | Dobbs battling sore right hamstring Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs (hamstring) did not play Saturday, March 21, against the Minnesota Twins, due to right hamstring soreness, according to The Associated Press. Phillies | World Series champs and leaders in arbitration, too Of the 111 major leaguers who filed for salary arbitration, 7.2 percent were members of the Philadelphia Phillies, according to David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News. The eight players who filed - SP Joe Blanton, 3B Greg Dobbs, RP Chad Durbin, SP Cole Hamels, 1B Ryan Howard, RP Ryan Madson, OF Shane Victorino and OF Jayson Werth - were the most of any MLB team. Dobbs and Hamels have since agreed to new contracts, avoiding arbitration. The Kansas City Royals had seven players file for arbitration, the second-highest total in the league. Phillies | Dobbs contract update Updating previous reports, Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs can make an additional $300,000 in incentives based on games played and plate appearances. Phillies | More on Dobbs Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs will make $1.5 million this year and $1.35 million in 2010. Phillies | Avoid arbitration with Dobbs ESPNews reports the Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration with IF Greg Dobbs as the two parties agreed to a two-year, $2.5 million deal. Phillies | To start with pinch-hitter in Game 5 Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies will send a pinch-hitter to the plate when Game 5 of the World Series resumes Wednesday, Oct. 29, according to manager Charlie Manuel. However, OF Geoff Jenkins, OF Matt Stairs or 3B Greg Dobbs might not hit if Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon elects to bring in a left-handed pitcher out of the bullpen to replace RP Grant Balfour. Phillies | Dobbs to DH in Game 2 Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs will be the team's designated hitter for Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 23. Phillies | Dobbs could be DH in World Series The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs could be the team's designated hitter against right-handed pitchers in the World Series. Phillies | Team may let Burrell walk? The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports the Philadelphia Phillies are seriously considering moving 3B Greg Dobbs to the outfield to replace OF Pat Burrell next season, according to rival executives. Phillies | Dobbs advances to ninth on team pinch-hit list MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs' pinch-hit single in the eighth inning Monday, Sept. 22, tied him with OF Jason Michaels for ninth place on Philadelphia's all-time list. Phillies | Dobbs homers Friday Steven Wine, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs hit his ninth home run of the season Friday, Sept. 19. Phillies | Dobbs goes deep The Associated Press' Mike Fitzpatrick reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs hit a three-run homer Sunday, Sept. 7, in the first game of a doubleheader. It was his eighth. Phillies | Dobbs out of lineup The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs (quad) was a late scratch because of a sore left quad. Phillies | Dobbs sets club pinch-hit record The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies IF Greg Dobbs added his major league-leading 21st pinch hit with an RBI double, setting a new club record on Sunday, Aug. 10, against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Dobbs is 21-for-51 as a pinch hitter this season. Phillies | Dobbs, Bruntlett to split time at third The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs and SS Eric Bruntlett will split time at third base while 3B Pedro Feliz (back) is out of the lineup. Phillies | Dobbs has pinch-hit homer Saturday Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs hit a pinch-hit three-run home run Saturday, July 26. It was his 20th pinch hit this season, tying former major league OF Doc Miller's club record set in 1913. Phillies | Dobbs records pinch-hit single Thursday Dan Gelston, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs recorded a pinch-hit single in the seventh inning Thursday, July 10, giving him 18 on the season, which is the most on the team since 1958. Phillies | Dobbs leads majors in pinch-hit knocks The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs leads the majors with 14 hits as a pinch hitter. Phillies | Dobbs in lineup Tuesday Ken Mandel, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs was in the starting lineup at left field Tuesday, May 27. He replaced OF Pat Burrell (neck), who was scratched from the lineup because of a stiff neck. Phillies | Dobbs successful in a pinch The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs is 9-for-20 in pinch-hit opportunities this season. Phillies | Dobbs in lineup Philadelphia Phillies IF Greg Dobbs is in the starting lineup at first base Thursday, April 24. Phillies | Team's new 1-2 punch combines for four hits Thursday Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF So Taguchi, who was batting leadoff, and 3B Greg Dobbs, who was batting second in the lineup, each had two hits Thursday, April 17. Phillies | Dobbs bats second in lineup Friday Andy Jasner, of Phillies.MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs batted second in the lineup against the Chicago Cubs Friday, April 11. Phillies | Dobbs could see some time in right field MLB.com's Ken Mandel reports Philadelphia Phillies IF/OF Greg Dobbs might get some time in right field this year, although the position is expected to be primarily a platoon situation between OF Jayson Werth and OF Geoff Jenkins. Phillies | Dobbs hits a homer Wednesday The Sports Network reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Greg Dobbs hit a three-run home run in the team's spring training game Wednesday, Feb. 27. Phillies | Dobbs signed The Philadelphia Phillies have signed IF/OF Greg Dobbs to a split contract, according to Todd Zolecki of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Phillies | Third base may remain the same in 2008 Jim Salisbury, of the Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Pat Gillick said Monday, Nov. 5, the team may enter 2008 with infielders Wes Helms and Greg Dobbs as their best options at third base. The Phillies third basemen last year combined for an average OPS of .668, which was worst in the National League. Gillick said the team intends to devote most of their offseason to improving a pitching staff that sported a team ERA of 4.76. Phillies | Third-base upgrade key, says GM The Associated Press reports the Philadelphia Phillies will pursue an upgrade at third base in the offseason. The team currently uses a combination of Wes Helms, Greg Dobbs and Abraham O. Nunez at the position. Phillies | Third baseman on offseason wish list The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports the Philadelphia Phillies will likely be looking for a more productive third baseman in 2008 than what they got out of IFs Wes Helms, Greg Dobbs and Abraham O. Nunez in 2007 at the hot corner. Phillies | Dobbs beaned in head Philadelphia Phillies IF Greg Dobbs (head) was hit on the left side of his head by a ball being thrown back to the pitcher by Cincinnati Reds C Chad Moeller Thursday, June 28, according to the Associated Press. The play occurred in the fifth inning. Dobbs was able to initially remain in the game and singled off the outfield fence two pitches later, but he was taken out of the game in the top half of the sixth inning. Phillies | Team keeps Dobbs' bat in lineup at third base The Associated Press' Charles Odum reports Philadelphia Phillies IF Greg Dobbs has continued to see regular playing time in the infield even after 1B Ryan Howard (quadriceps) returned from a stint on the disabled list. Dobbs, who had been filling in at first base, has now started three straight games at third base. He had a big game Sunday, May 27, going 2-for-5 with three RBIs. "When you hit the ball that good, it's pretty hard to take somebody out of the lineup like that," said Phillies manager Charlie Manuel. Dobbs has hit safely in seven of the team's last eight games. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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