Writer: Frank Klose
A routine fly ball to right? Difficult for Giants outfielder Hunter Pence. He totally misplays this ball against the Dodgers and tries to backhand the ball at the last second. Instead the ball bounces off the ground and out of the park for a ground rule double. In response to the play, legendary Dodgers broadcaster […]
Many thanks to Danielle for keeping up with all the pictures I was texting her. Here's one large summary post that will get you all the photos in one spot and include any that we missed. The other were with my iPhone; these are taken with a digitial camera. These were taken by me […]
The Washington Nationals have the best record in the Major Leagues and one of the best pitchers in the Major Leagues in Stephen Strasburg. But if a World Series champtionship is a possibility, they plan to do so without their ace. The issue at hand is a 160-inning pitch limit imposed on Strasburg before […]
I previously wrote that the Phillies had to do something- anything at all to help make the Hunter Pence bobblehead night feel a little more worthwhile to fans who put out extra money so they could get the bobblehead. They added a note from Hunter Pence himself, where he got to thank the fans. […]
Wikipedia Commons What seems like an eternity ago the Phillies traded ace pitcher Cliff Lee, fresh off of a World Series run and two dominant World Series games for three prospects: Phillippe Aumont, Tyson Gillies, and J.C. Ramirez. The move designed to "replenish the farm system" has yet to yield a major league player. That […]
Wikipedia Commons The Philadelphia Flyers announced that left wing Scott Hartnell and the team have agreed to a multi-year extension. The terms of the deal were not immediately clear from the report, which comes from from the Flyers website. The piece includes excitement from Flyers GM Paul Holmgren: “We are pleased to announce that we […]
A single one-inning pitching performance made Wilson Valdez a cult hero in Philadelphia. Accordingly when Wilson Valdez was traded this offseason for left-handed reliever Jeremy Horst, widespread irrational panic broke out among Phillies fans. Despite our Mike Frohwirth explaining that Wilson Valdez is not good at baseball at all, people worried about the Phillies […]
Some heavily discounted merch in the Majestic Clubhouse Store In today's Inquirer piece by Frank Fitzpatrick, the Phillies' place in the standings is not the only thing taking a hit. Citing a report, Fitzpatrick says Phillies merchandise sales are down 60 percent from last year. The team, however, still has some of the best […]
He's terrible. Then he's wonderful. Then he's really terrible. Then he's really wonderful. I've supported Kendrick through some criticism. I've also suggested the Phillies finally cut his rotation spot for good. Up, down, up, down, up down. That has been Kyle Kendrick for the Phillies this season. Today was one of the brilliant ones, as Kendrick and […]
Last week Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins became the Phillies all-time games played leader, surpassing former Phillies player, coach, and manager Larry Bowa. During "Behind the Pinstripes" on PHL 17 prior to today's Phillies game, Scott Palmer reported that the Phillies would honor Rollins prior to Monday's game as the Phillies host the Cincinnati Reds. […]
