Chase Utley to Raise Fan Hopes to Ridiculous, Unattainable Level

Justin Klugh — Mon, 23 May 2011 12:04:34 +0000

So, what, Chase?

You think you can just walk back into our lives after being away for so long?

You can! You can. Sorry. Do you need anything? Some money? Do you want to stand there and laugh while somebody throws firecrackers at Wilson Valdez’s feet? We can make that happen if you want. We’ll make Kyle Kendrick do it. (more…)

Phillies’ 9th Inning Goes Horrifyingly Right

Justin Klugh — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:25:24 +0000

“Seeing all this footage of Cliff Lee in a Phillies uniform is like bumping into a girl who left you at the altar,” I explained.

“Yeah, but her father is the one keeping you apart,” said the guy next to me.

“Ooh, that’s good, I have to use that,” I replied.

“What?”

“Uh, nothing.”

Instead of some fairytale second chance, the Phillies weren’t going to nab Cliff Lee. Their starting rotation is said to be in the crosshairs before the trade deadline, and Lee, freshly single, was more than likely about to be kidnapped and slathered in greasy Yankee money. Also, hey. We’re down 7-1.

What a terrible night.

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Chase Utley to Raise Fan Hopes to Ridiculous, Unattainable Level

Phillies’ 9th Inning Goes Horrifyingly Right