Lopez makes debut with Phillies

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07/03/2009 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies called up pitcher Rodrigo Lopez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start Friday's game against the New York Mets.

Lopez is being used as a spot-starter due to Antonio Bastardo (shoulder) being placed on the 15-day disabled list earlier in the week. The right-hander has not pitched in the majors since 2007, when he started 14 games for Colorado.

In 13 starts for Lehigh Valley this season, Lopez, who has started 161 games in the big leagues, was 5-4 with a 3.91 earned-run average.

For his career, the seven-plus-year veteran is 65-65 with a 4.80 ERA.

To make room on the roster, the Phillies designated reliever Jack Taschner for assignment. In 21 games this season for Philly, the lefty has gone 1-1 with a 5.20 ERA.

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Marlins could start season without No. 2 starter Johnson

JUPITER, Fla. -- The Foorida Marlins are preparing for the likelihood that right-hander
Josh Johnson won't be ready when the season starts April 2.

Grapefruit League action starts Wednesday, but Johnson, penciled in as the No. 2 starter, hasn't even thrown off a mound at full speed since September. He's experienced some soreness in his right forearm.

MySportsbook.com have the Marlins listed with baseball betting lines at +800 to win the NL East this season .

''You guys know the math. If he's not on the hill then he becomes an opening day roster issue,'' manager Fredi Gonzalez said Saturday. ''We're borderline now.''

Johnson, who finished 12-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 2007, was supposed to throw on flat ground Saturday. That was canceled when he woke up with pain.

He played catch on Wednesday with no pain but felt discomfort in a throwing session on Thursday. He's expected to try again Sunday.

''Like we always said from the very beginning, we're going to take it easy on him,'' Gonzalez said. ''He didn't feel right, so we shut him down. We're going to take it back to step one and see where we're at.''

Among the candidates to take Johnson's spot in the rotation are left-hander Chris George and right-handers Yusmeiro Petit and Jose Garcia.

Right-hander Sergio Mitre, who missed most of last season with arm and shoulder problems, also is behind.

With Johnson's status doubtful, Gonzalez said right-hander Ricky Nolasco will stay in the rotation and no longer will be considered a candidate for closer.

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