As the Phillies embark on the off-season, the first thing we have to look at is the status of the 25-man roster and then we can get around to talking about specific players.

Right now, it’s safe to say that barring any trades, these players will be on the opening day 25-man roster:

Those are the definites in my opinion, but there are many other options in-house not set in stone.

There are 4 players who are ours if want them, either with contract options or arbitration…

• Pedro Feliz


• Chad Durbin


• Clay Condrey


• Eric Bruntlett

There are also 6 minor leaguers who will / should have a fair shot to make the team out of camp…

• Kyle Drabek


• Antonio Bastardo


• Scott Mathieson


• Sergio Escalona


• Drew Carpenter


• John Mayberry Jr.

Of the first four, I expect Condrey to be back and I’m pretty sure Durbin will be too. Of the bottom six, I expect (and will be angry if this isn’t the case) that Bastardo and Mathieson, two young very live arms, will both make the squad.

One player I did not mention, Jamie Moyer, is under contract and could be our 5th starter, but I don’t expect that he will