Phillies Notes | Playoff roster? Phils are ready to talk

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, September, 2006 | by Claire Smith

The Phillies aren't being presumptuous, just prepared. That is why manager Charlie Manuel and the front office likely will meet today to start to discuss what a playoff roster might look like, if... "There comes a time when you have to run down some things," Manuel said before last night's Cubs-Phillies game.

Topics will include whether two or three catchers make the cut, which will interest Carlos Ruiz, who backs up Mike Lieberthal and Chris Coste. Another question: Will Aaron Rowand be available in October? He is still on crutches after surgery Aug. 25 to repair his fractured left ankle. "I'm just getting some mobility back," said Rowand, flexing the boot-encased ankle up and down as he sat in front of his cubicle in the clubhouse. "I don't know how much he's going to be...