A Quiet Winter for the Phillies?
If everything is happening like it seems to be happening, the Phillies’ offseason checklist looks like this: Improve the bullpen. Resign Jayson Werth (or find his replacement). Find a replacement on...
View ArticleThe Mad Dog Sushi Roll
You know you’ve made it when you’re a sandwich or a sushi roll. Sadly, I’m not either, but Ryan Madson is a sushi roll at Zama. (Been to Zama. It’s good.) A part of the proceeds go to a children’s...
View ArticleNeed A Last Minute Christmas Gift?
Heads up! We’ve got the 4th annual Philadelphia Sports Book Signing Extravaganza tomorrow night (Wednesday night) beginning at 7 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble at the Willow Grove Mall. Who will be...
View ArticleThe Lee Contract
I know much of Cliff Lee‘s $120 million contract has been written and dissected, but here are the complete details, including performance bonuses, if you’re interested: 2011: $11 million 2012: $21.5...
View ArticleIt’s Lee or Losing Streak
The Phillies put their “Four Aces” theory to the test this afternoon — the theory being they won’t have many losing streaks — when Cliff Lee pitches against the Brewers. The Phillies must beat the...
View ArticleNeed A Holiday Gift?
Looking for a gift for the holidays? Well, today is your lucky day. Head out to the Barnes & Noble across from the Willow Grove Mall at 7 p.m. tonight for the Sports Writers Extravaganza. Lots of...
View ArticleComing Soon …
Coming soon … Jim Salisbury and I are excited about our book The Rotation: A Season with the Phillies and One of the Greatest Pitching Staffs Ever Assembled , which is scheduled for release in late...
View ArticleNow Available: The Rotation
Just a heads up: The Rotation is now available in Delaware Valley bookstores! So if you’re out and about and need a good book before heading to Clearwater (or you just need a book to get your ready for...
View ArticleOrioles in Clearwater Today
I’m not at the ballpark today, but Paul Hagen is covering the team, so we’re in excellent shape. Joe Blanton starts this afternoon’s game against the Orioles at Bright House Field. Scott Elarton...
View ArticleSigning Copies of The Rotation Monday in Clearwater!
Just a heads up: Jim Salisbury and I will be signing copies of The Rotation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Bright House Field in Clearwater. Check out what some people have said about the book:...
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