Writer: Frank Klose
Cross one more name off of the Eagles' potential candidates for the head coach vacancy. Adam Schefter reports that Kelly will return to the University of Oregon: Chip Kelly considered Eagles but ultimately decided it was better to stay at Oregon. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 7, 2013 Kelly was one of a number of […]
When the St. Louis Cardinals gave Lance Berkman a one-year, $12 million extension prior to 2012, it was a gesture of good will and thanks for his above-pay performance that helped send the team to their eleventh World Series championship. After an injury-ridden 2012, Berkman hit free agency once again. In this barren free […]
Could it finally be? Chris Botta of the Sports Business Journal seems to think that today's meetings are actually going somewhere and that the NHL could be back in action soon. NHL deal edging closer. Hurdles left that will need some time, but you can plan on the season starting in 2 weeks. @sbjsbd — […]
The new calendar is up and I am welcoming in the New Year in 2013 by staring at Kyle Kendrick for 31 days. I thought about doing a "Top 10" this or a "Best of 2012" that, but all the other great blogs already had things up. So, since it has been quiet the […]
We were told that Mike Adams likes Bo Jackson and therefore was going to wear #16. The Phillies official roster lists Adams as #16. However, I am hearing now that Adams has worked out a deal with reliever Antonio Bastardo to get jersey number 37 from Bastardo. This marks the second offseason in a row […]
A few days ago we learned that Michael Young was eligible to play for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic and that the Mexican team had listed Young as among those possibly playing on the team. But, a report today from ESPN's Jerry Crasnick says that Young will skip the classic. The reason? To […]
Courtesy ESPN Uni-watch The matching jersey from majesticathletic.com Every few years, MLB restyles batting practice hats and jerseys. This year will feature a new batting practice hat. The jerseys should last another year, as they seem to be replaced every three years in recent years. The hat this year features more blue, as […]
Finalmente con mi Padre! twitter.com/JuanUrbina51/s… — Juan Urbina (@JuanUrbina51) December 23, 2012 Remember this face? He was most recently seen in a Venezuelan court room and before that pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2005. After the season, Urbina was involved in an incident that led to him being charged and convicted for attempted murder […]
I had no idea he might qualify. According to Gerry Fraley of the Dallas News, new Phillies third baseman Michael Young may play for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Mexico lists Young among the candidates for its team. Young qualifies because his mother is of Mexican descent. Young has not indicated if […]
Merry Christmas! Busy with the holidays I missed one noteworthy piece of news from Christmas Eve: outfielder Nick Swisher signed with the Cleveland Indians. Swisher's deal is reportedly for four years and $56 million. Merry Christmas to him! Swisher once was thought of as an option for the Phillies, but the talk quickly quieted down as […]
