PHILLIES NEWS

Remember a couple weeks ago when I said that 3rd base coach Bill Dancy, 1st base coach Marc Bombard, and bench coach Gary Varsho would not be a part of the Phils coaching staff in 2007, well today the Phillies hired their replacements. Art Howe, yes that Art Howe the former Mets Manager, will be the new 3rd base coach, Davey Lopes will be the new 1st base coach, and Jimy Williams will be the new bench coach. Now, I am not sure if these guys are really any better than the 3 that preceded them, but they have one thing that Bombard, Dancy, and Varsho didn't, previous experience at the major league level. Well, happy trails everyone.