an opposing team's scout sizes up the Phillies " Andy Ashby was a good pickup for them. He'll give them innings, and when Curt Schilling comes back, they'll have a solid one-two combination at the top of the rotation.... Closer Mike Jackson always seems to have questions about his elbow, but if he's healthy, he's got one of the best sliders around and can run his fastball in on righthanders.... Carlos Reyes can help their bullpen. If he hit you between the eyes with his fastball, he couldn't blacken an eye—he throws in the mid-80s—but he's got outstanding off-speed stuff and knows how to pitch.... Every time the ball is hit to shortstop Desi Relaford or second baseman Marlon Anderson, manager Terry Francona has to cringe. Relaford has good tools but is very inconsistent. Anderson makes too many mistakes, doesn't turn the double play well. He can hit and he can run, but his running doesn't translate into extra bases.... Third baseman Scott Rolen looks like he's still hurt.... Rightfielder Bobby Abreu, who can run, hit, hit for power and has a great throwing arm, will be the star of this team." 
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