Article: Minor-leaguer's big bat is a major eye-opener: Chris Coste is hitting .455 - that gives him a real swing at making the Phillies' roster.

Byline: Todd Zolecki

Mar. 19--CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Once a long shot, Chris Coste is a man with a real shot.

Before Phillies camp opened last month, Coste, a 33-year-old corner infielder and catcher and career minor-leaguer, seemed to have little chance to make the 25-man roster. But after a monster spring in which he has several big hits, Coste has opened eyes in the organization and has a legitimate chance to make the team as the team's fifth and final bench player.

"I think Coste is serious, and I'm serious about Coste, too," manager Charlie Manuel said.

Coste went 2 for 2 with a pair of two-run home runs in yesterday's 9-8 loss in ...

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