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Courtesy Scott Mathieson's Facebook News from the far east is in today and it involves a couple of former-Phillies. Remember John Bowker and Scott Mathieson? Bowker, hitless in his short Phillies career, along with Mathieson, who was barely given a chance in three years with the Phillies, helped the Yomiuri Giants reach their 22nd Japanese Series […]
Poor David Herndon. He is being tossed around like a frisbee. The Toronto Blue Jays were the latest team to try to pass Herndon through waivers, and like the Phillies, it did not work. He probably will be passed around again. It was the New York Yankees this time who claimed Herndon. With Rafael Soriano […]
With all apologies to Meat Loaf for the admittedly ripped off title, after watching the best hitter in baseball barely move as the third strike crossed the plate to end the 2012 baseball season, my mind turned to what seems to be the question of the day in sports and I wondered to myself what […]
In a world full of unanswered questions, Howie Roseman, GM of the Eagles, received a "4-5 year extension" with the team. The agreement was reached in June of this year. Former President Joe Banner stepped down from his responsibilities, and owner Jeffrey Lurie handed over some of those to Roseman. Around that same time, Roseman […]
If last night's loss wasn't demoralizing enough for Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick, having to answer for his brother's ridiculous tweets should be. Marcus Vick, the younger brother of Michael Vick took to social media to express his feelings about this Eagles team, and especially the way the Offensive Line is protecting his brother. Photo courtesy […]
The lights go up. ESPN’s mind-numbing music plays for the 93rd time. The Eagles open up with the ball. Something just feels right. Fast forward 15 seconds. The football bounces out of bounds after an errant throw by Mike Vick to DeSean Jackson. Here comes a loooooooong night. Following the throw, the Eagles managed to […]
Where to Watch/Listen: TV: ESPN & PHL 17 Radio: 94.1 WIP Sirius: 92 Injury Report (courtesy of NFL.com): Preview: When this year’s NFL schedule was written up, most people probably had this Monday Night game marked as a clashing of two teams well on their way to securing their own playoff appearance. Instead, we’ll see […]
In a survey conducted by ESPN's Jerry Crasnick, 4.5% of twenty-two baseball people believe that the Phillies will attempt to and successfully acquire free-agent outfielder Josh Hamilton. If you don't feel like doing the math, 4.5% of twenty-two equals one. Crasnick conducted his survey to twenty-two general managers, assistant GMs, advisers, scouting directors and talent evaluators in […]
Photo: Wikipedia Commons. The New Orleans Saints' headcoach Sean Payton may become a free-agent after this season. Even though Payton has been suspended for the entire 2012 season due to the Saints' bounty scandal, he will become the most desireable head coach on the market if he and the Saints break ties. In a report […]
Photo Courtesy: baseballstadiumreviews.com It's been announced today that the Phillies' Double-A affiliate, the Reading Phillies are undergoing an overhaul to their brand. On Saturday, November 17 the successful minor league franchise will have a new name, logo, and uniform. The Phillies have been in Reading since 1967 which is one of the longest a team […]
