Mike Adams (shoulder) progressed to throwing on flat ground on Friday for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery last July. He'll throw again on flat ground early in the week, and if all goes well he'll progress to mound work on Thursday. He's still a bit of a longshot to be ready for Opening Day, but he should be able to join the Phillies bullpen early in the season, and will be a very valuable setup man in front of closer Jonathan Papelbon.