Phillies look to rest

      With the postseason right around the corner, the Phillies realize that keeping players healthy will be very important down the stretch and remain focused on making sure they do everything possible to make that happen.

       When the Phillies clinched their 4th consecutive NL East division title Monday, they set themselves up nicely to rest key players and set up their pitching rotation the way they choose for the playoffs. According to Todd Zolecki's Twitter, Kyle Kendrick is expected to start this Friday in Atlanta instead of ace Roy Halladay. Zolecki also pointed out that by skipping Halladay in the rotation, it sets him up to start game one of the National League Divisional Series on October 6th.

Placido Polanco will recieve a coritsone shot this week.

 Zolecki also points out on his blog that 3rd baseman Placido Polanco will recieve a cortisone shot in his left elbow to help relieve some pain he has been feeling in his left elbow for the past couple of months. Polanco's bone spurs will require offseason surgery, that according to Jim Salisbury.