Checking in on the Veterans

Pitchers and catchers had their first official workouts in Clearwater today, and veteran Phillies players are also in camp. According to WIP's Howard Eskin, 69-year-old former NFL running back Lawrence McCutcheon "looks fine."

I'm pretty sure he was talking about Andrew McCutchen, who DID play for the Phils last season before tearing up his knee. It's good to see Cutch back in action and hopefully, he'll be good to go by Opening Day.

And the Phils had some fun at Eskin's expense:

His real friends call him Larry. pic.twitter.com/WTwGKuM9QD

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) February 12, 2020

And speaking of injuries, this one is straight from the "Be Careful What You Wish For" Department. I was really hoping the Phils would bring Cole Hamels back this winter. Instead, he took $18 million and signed with the Braves. I don't blame him one bit. But the Braves announced today Hamels is being shut down for three weeks with left shoulder soreness. A 36-year-old pitcher with a sore shoulder in February isn't exactly a great sign.