That Balls Outta Here » michael cuddyer

Phillies Sign Ty Wigginton as Sure Fix to Every Problem

Justin Klugh — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:30:15 +0000

An ugly scene in the Cuddyer household is certainly unfolding as Michael watched the Phillies sign a cheaper version of himself last night. Undoubtedly waiting by the phone since the Phillies summoned him to town and showed him a good time, Cuddyer’s offseason will now include not being signed for the Phillies and sleepless nights of devastating emotional outbursts channeled toward his family.

Meanwhile, the Phillies can celebrate the signing of Corner Infielder/Sometimes Left Fielder/In General Pretty Poor Defender/Solid Batsman Ty Wigginton, who once had such a good month in 2010 he was voted into the All-Star Game, and not even as a replacement because someone was horribly injured. (more…)

Phillies Take Advice from Old Beer Commercial; Idolize Twins

Justin Klugh — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:13:57 +0000

Michael Cuddyer was seen frolicking about town the other day, Jim Thome is already here, and Joe Nathan is probably see these things unfold and wondering why no one from the Phillies is calling him. I know the feeling, Joe. I know it… so well.

But the list of former and current Twins that the Phillies are trying to get with continues to grow, without adding Joe Nathan’s name. This time, its Jason Kubel, reports Jayson Stark in a small blurb of a bullet point that anyone would take seriously. (more…)

Michael Cuddyer Wined and Dined by Phillies Brass for Some Reason

Justin Klugh — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:46 +0000

Having played his entire career in Minnesota, outfielder/first baseman/third baseman/prayer answerer/Jim Thome‘s favorite guy ever Michael Cuddyer may not be too aware of big city living.

He has ever dined in a regal setting like the sidewalks surrounding Pat’s? Does he leap in surprise at the unfamiliar roar of the Broad Street line under his feet? Is it a slow, demoralizing realization when he discovers that there are just too many stray cats to take all of them home?

The Phillies decided to find out when they brought the 32-year-old to our city for the good old fashioned Philadelphia Treatment. No, that does not mean “he was beaten up outside 30th Street Station.” Real fresh material. (more…)