The Phillies' final transaction before heading to Clearwater for spring training was the signing of veteran Chris Coghlan to a minor-league deal. It was a minor move, a small blip on the baseball ticker. But enough to drain the remaining uncertainty that still lingered around a Phillies roster that enters camp practically complete.
There will be talk - as there always is at spring training - about "open competitions" and the need for players to earn their roles. But the reality is that the majority of spots on the 25-man roster have been claimed. Barring injuries, spring training will not offer much suspense.