Writer: Frank Klose
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy readtheapple.com Opening Day is the one day on the baseball calendar when all teams are optimistic about their chances for the year. Even for the Mets, some of the old core players are gone and the younger players have an opportunity to step up and showcase their abililties. Right? Well, […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy pennlive.com With Shane Victorino out for the day with a sore calf and no natural center fielder to take his place, Charlie Manuel wrote Rule 5 selection Michael Martinez into his spot in the lineup and place in center. But, who is he? Going into Spring Training, Michael Martinez was […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy philly.com Well, the one known as Carlos Ruiz's twin is enjoying his 15 minutes of fame. In the last 24 hours, Paul "Tubby" Kushner has had both a blog from The Daily News' Dave Murphy dedicated to his honor and an interview with Angelo Cataldi on 610 WIP. I cannot […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy emoda.com Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick lost his most prized possession in a robbery of his Seattle home, reports CBS3. Kendrick and his wife Stephenie LaGrossa, who appeared on the popular CBS television show "Survivor" both lost many valuables, including flat screen tvs and jewelry. But, Kyle Kendrick's memorabilia is […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy www.hotfootblog.com What do you do when your team is up 7-1, it's the late innings, and it's freezing cold? Run onto the field. No, this is not a picture of the guy who did it, but some other idiot Mets fan. I'm sure someone will have a good shot. My […]
Posted by Frank Klose CSNPhilly's Jim Salisbury reports that the Phillies have released Luis Castillo. Well, that lasted long. It remains to be seen who the extra infielder will be, though Rule 5 pick Michael Martinez may be a lock to make the team now.
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy nysun.com Throughout Spring Training, something just did not seem right to Cliff Lee, and yet he could not put a finger on it at the time, as Lee went through Spring Training with an E.R.A. of 4.84, out of character for the left-hander. "I did not feel like my old […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy cbonlineradio.com I still vividly remember Monday, December 13th. I had just left my job at La Salle University around 4:30 p.m., and was listening to MLB Network Radio as I was driving down Olney Avenue and passing the Broad and Olney Terminal. Right as I passed where the 18 and […]
Posted by Frank Klose Having made his final Spring Training start, Roy Halladay is ready to get into his black BMW and head back north. In his 2011 Spring season, Halladay went 4-0 with a 0.42 E.R.A. He struck out 13 and walked six. That miniscule E.R.A refers to the one run that he gave […]
Posted by Frank Klose Courtesy seattletimes.com Yes, Pedro Feliz was a key member of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies in 2008. Yes, the Phillies have Chase Utley out for an unknown length with patellar tendonitis. Yes, Pedro Feliz is now available as a free agent. No, Pedro Feliz is not the answer. While Ruben Amaro […]
