Spring Training 2016 Part 3: Yankees v. Phillies, Glutton for Punishment

I thought I was done with my little Spring Training tour for now, but I woke up Sunday feeling malaise that it would be a day without baseball in person. Kevin S. to the rescue! He helpfully reminded me that the Yankees would be playing the Phillies but a stone’s throw from me at Brighthouse Field. Bah,…… Continue reading Spring Training 2016 Part 3: Yankees v. Phillies, Glutton for Punishment

That One Time the Phillies Arrested A Child.

Today is a very slow news day.  So was yesterday.  So with nothing new to talk about, let’s talk about something old.  Like really old. Did anyone here know that the Philadelphia Phillies once had an 11 year old child arrested and charged with larceny In July of 1923?  You see, back in the day,…… Continue reading That One Time the Phillies Arrested A Child.

I’m not saying it’s Paps. I’m just saying – it is

Jonathan Papelbon returned to Philadelphia 10 days ago, and had plenty to say about the Phillies – he was the only one with a will to win, bat boy is terrible, yada yada. Later that night he had his first blown save in exactly one year. So much for will to win. So now that…… Continue reading I’m not saying it’s Paps. I’m just saying – it is