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January 7, 2009, 7:12 pm est
News: The Phillies invited infield prospect Jason Donald, left-hander Antonio Bastardo, right-hander Yorman Bazardo, outfielders Jason J. Ellison and Jeremy Slayden, and catchers Tuffy Gosewisch and Paul Hoover to spring training. Second baseman Marcus Giles and reliever Gary Majewski were also invited to camp.
Analysis: Donald is a solid shortstop prospect who clearly needs another position with Jimmy Rollins in his prime. Second base will be a tough one for him, too, because Utley won't be out long -- if at all -- once the season starts. Consider Donald a sleeper in NL-only and long-term keeper leagues on Draft Day. He could start at second base on opening day and perform well enough to become trade bait or even be a candidate for a move to third. The rest of these guys, save for the long-term prospects of Bastardo, are nothing more than organizational depth at this point. Ignore them on Draft Day right now
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