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Here is that silly but cute commerical advertising the 2 night hotel package in the City of Brotherly Love.

I know, I know it's not baseball but it's just something stupid but fun.

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Here Come the Yank's

The team that is second in the American League East is making it's first visit to Citizens Bank Park this evening against the Phils, who dodged a bullet yesterday from defeating Tampa
Bay and avoiding another listeless sweep. Now the Phils should learn to play baseball like that every night.

On another note: I know Ryan "Mad Dog" Madison isn't that well liked among the 'net fans online, but I've grown more impressed by his every performance. He had a brillent performance against the Diamoundbacks, did mediocre against the Mets and did very nicely last night. Is he perfect-by all means no he's not, but Mad Dog is improving bit by bit. For that Ryan Madison deserves my respect, he's really earning his way on the rotation.

On the other hand Gillick is still keeping Charlie, and blames our starting pitching for our screw ups. Gillick has neither made any trades or moves before the July 31st deadline, since most teams have there starting pitchers already; but at least Gillick isn't sitting in his ivory tower and not saying anything, too bad he's sitting in the ivory tower DOING nothing.

We do need another 3B, and RF, and perhaps some better power hitters that a lot of the teams are able to get but we, for some blasted reason (does everyone hate Philadelphia or just the Phillies?) can't. Oh yeah and PITCHING! STARTING PITCHING!

Okay I'm done, good luck against the Yanks!

Sorry

Sorry everyone, I really haven't had time to update my blog for awhile, since I had the family over and a very busy schedule.

But at time it just doesn't seem worth it.

Lets face it-the Phils have hit rock bottom.

It's time for a change guys, seriously.

Manuel needs to go. Gillick needs to do something worth while instead of sitting on his hands.

The whole team seems like it's trapped in a mine-riddled woods.

Need I go on?

Note to the whole damn blasted team: Guys, seriously, this is the major leagues, please play like your in the ML. Thank you!

"I think Jack Bauer is a stud."

Here is an article from MLB, Left Field column on Aaron Rowand, talking about him, his kids, the tv shows he watches; "Wild Pitches With Aaron Rowand." Enjoy!

Oh yeah and FINALLY WE WIN A GAME AGAINST THE BLASTED POS NATS!

Sal's Pals Has Some Friends....

Here is a cool article from the City Paper on the one, the only Sal Fasano.

Click on title.

The Tale of the Broom, the Bat and the Ball

Did anyone see that Phillies Phan with the broom, making a total ass of himself? Now that is almost as crazy as Utley running into the Dodgers catcher, but funnier.

Way to go Phillies for your first sweep since May, and your 4th win in a row. You not only beat one of the finest pitchers (Webb) in the NL, but you also raised eyebrows with your young pitchers: "King" Cole Hamels and Ryan "Mad Dog" Madson. They pulled through pitching one inning after another, beautifully. They really made me pround of our pitching staff for once this season. Madson still has a few problems here and there, but he pulled through in nearly 7 2/3 innings. Very nice, Mad Dog. Hamels pitched for 5/6 innings, throwing a lot of curve and fly balls and giving more walks than HR's. That admireable, good job by everyone.

Jimmy Rollins did something none of us thought he could do, but he did; he hit a homer, along with Sal Fasano (can he actually do that). The bullpen really rallied and hit, got on base early as they should be and scored in the early innings; something they should continue to do. The Phils worked hard throughout, that by the end of the series, the camera captured how relaxed the bullpen was; smiles were everywhere. Good going guys, you deserve it!

On to Washington D.C. against the Nationals for 4 games.

Better bring that broom, we have more "sweeping" to do.

King Cole strikes again!

Cole Hamels owns the Diamondbacks, and dispite giving a few walks here and there; Hamels went on to do very well last night. Not a bad come back after getting off the DL.

The whole team on a great effort, and played like winners and this time being winners as well: 10-1.

We have won two games in this series, and 3 games straight so far. Are we up for another winning streak, where the sound of May come back again? I know, it's way too early to tell.

Good luck again, tonight in Phoenix, Phillies!

IN THE PRESS...from the Inky and the Daily News.

Phils, Hamels handle Diamondbacks by Todd Zolecki
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/14758609.htm

Draft News:

Phillies Draft fiery fireball by Todd Zolecki
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/sports/14756427.htm

Merry young Cole returns to lift Phillies by Marcus Hayes
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/14758422.htm

Phils select Dubee's son in 18th round by Marcus Hayes
http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/sports/14758423.htm

Brandon Webb is a MoFo!

The title says it all, do I need to explain myself?

By the way, there is no way in hell I'm a Diamondbacks fan it's Phils (good or bad) all the way!

Eric Gregg has passed...(1951-2006)

Umpire Eric Gregg
1951-2005

I don't know much about the umps at the games and nor do I know about Eric Gregg, but he passed away this evening in a Philadelphia area hospital. Gregg was known to be a staple at Vetrens Stadium and Citizens Bank Park.

Smokin' Steve at All Atheltic saw him at the same game I attended on Wednesday against the Nationals; and I didn't know anything about Gregg until the other night when the press mentioned him having a massive stroke. This is an unfortunate event for the Gregg family and I send my deep condolences and prayers to his family.

Good bye Ump Eric Gregg, you'll be missed!

Diamond Fashions

Here's a cool website from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, on the evolution of the baseball uniform, explaining all the different features therein. It's a neat and nifty website that covers a lot of area as to the history of baseball as well-going back to the 1840's when the first clubs were formed.

Definetly check out this website, it's excellent!

Click on title for link.

IN THE PRESS...

Get your papers, get your papers here!

Here is some articles from the Inky and the Daily News:

Myers steady as Phils fight 6-4 win by Todd Zolecki
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/baseball/14741603.htm
Basic article on the game.

Utsy Move Keys Win by Marcus Hayes
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/sports/baseball/14742779.htm
This little article is about the crush.

From the LA Times:

Phillies Crash Dodgers' by Bill Shaikin
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodgers5jun05,1,3472309.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true

See y'all later. Good luck in Pheonix, Phillies!

Franklin as Starter?

I'm not sure if I want this-do you?

Do the Phillies overall?

Will Manuel be crazy enough to put Franklin as starter, as shaky as he [Franklin] is when he pitches. So far I haven't seen a good performance out of Franklin as a Phillie, and I wouldn't want to take such a risk.

But then again I felt the same way about Madison, until I watched the 16 inning game against the Mets, and then live at Citizens Bank Park against the Brew Crew; though Madison still has his problems as well: Like not being able to throw beyond the 5th inning.

I still think we should shop for a better pitcher, somewhere in the majors; even if he's a free agent and not be afraid to put in the big bucks for him. Honestly Gillick, are you listening. Start shopping NOW and not for a deal but for a guy who will produce when he's at the mound.

It's not a bad thing to take risks here and there, but if those risks are done in a smart manner (okay not all risk are prudent)-but Franklin as starter I'm not to settled on entirely. For the few times I've seen him pitch he's be less than spetacular. I wouldn't do it, unless I knew he could produce decently in a game.