The Phillies have opened up the biggest division lead in baseball, but they are facing an interesting decision soon. Pedro Martinez struck out 11 in his AA outing, and reportedly is showing better velocity and command than he had in years. He's certainly not the pitcher he was 10 years ago, but he'll be joining the rotation withinin a a week or two. The Phillies are hoping he can give a good 6 innings each start.

However, the Phillies current rotation has Lee and Hamels, who won't be touched, Blanton, who is perhaps their most effective starter since July 1, Moyer, who, despite an ERA over 5, leads the team in wins, and the rookie J Happ, who is actually having the best season of all of them.

My guess is that Lee and Hamels will continue to pitch within a five man rotation framework with the four others getting regular work. The Phillies have only 2 off days in September and a couple of double headers. Also, they probably are thinking about Happ's innings as this is his first full year of MLB.

If the Phils hold on and make the postseason, I'm guessing their 4 man rotation will be Hamels, Lee, Blanton and Moyer.