Jonathan Papelbon Introduced as Phillies’ New Guy Who is Quirky
Ruben Amaro, typing on his Blackberry, sits at a conference room table with Scott Proefrock, Scott Boras, and Jonathan Papelbon. Proefrock: ”…all right, I think we have a deal.” Papelbon,…Read More
Lehigh Valley Ironpigs Ask You to Prepare to be Hospitalized
Coca-Cola Park is the House of Leaves of stadiums, in that its shape is constantly shifting, morphing, and transforming; only instead of trapping explorers within its walls, the Ironpigs only intend for…Read More
Jim Thome is Indeed Expected to Play First Base
“Thome indicated to Amaro that he believes he can play first base three to five times a month, if needed. Gload started just 11 games in 2011.” –Todd Zolecki There’s a slow-rising…Read More
Loria Wants Us All to Know How “Cool” Miami Is
I can imagine how this works. Marlins owner Jeffery Loria staring into a mirror, practicing his Spanish, trying like hell to remember how to mix a decent martini. David Samson bursts into the room…Read More
Pat Burrell Loses Fight with Career-Ending Foot Injury
Spring Training;, I don’t know how many years ago, but Mike Lieberthal and Alex Arias were there. I was shoving a $3 baseball with a Phillies logo on it at the players as they stormed by, knowing…Read More
Jonathan Papelbon Apparently Phillies’ Answer to Offensive Issues
The closer’s role on a baseball team is to be a wild, quirky fella who can come trotting out of…Read More
Phillies Clearly Building to Something, Sign Some Pitcher to Minor League Deal
What does it take to get invited to the Phillies Spring Training camp? Dozens of phone calls to the…Read More
Phillies Take Advice from Old Beer Commercial; Idolize Twins
Michael Cuddyer was seen frolicking about town the other day, Jim Thome is already here, and Joe Nathan…Read More
Phillies Appreciate Your Attendance and Money, Would Like More
Your money is great. Look at it, sitting there in that bank account. Sometimes the numbers go up,…Read More
Ryan Madson “Deal” to Include $44 Million, Scott Boras Snickering
If you thought that Ryan Madson’s contract negotiations were a gathering of friends dedication…Read More

