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Though one name went on the Phillies Wall of Fame last season, two names were crossed off the ballot. John Kruk was the latest name to be added to the Phillies’ prestigious club. He was the second member of the 1993 Phillies in as many years (Darren Daulton in 2010) to be honored. Now, a … Continue reading Schilling leads candidates for 2012 Wall of Fame
I really shouldn’t joke about that seeing as I’ve felt that pain many a time playing contact sports. Carlos Ruiz is out of today’s line up with a left (*cringes*) testicle contusion. Yea, you heard that right and I’m sure all of my male readers are groaning and crying just like I am while I … Continue reading Ruiz takes one in the juevos
The Phillies honored one of their legends tonight. John Kruk, famous for his antics on and off the field more so than being a career .300 hitter, was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. Kruk joined his 1993 teammate Darren Daulton. Both were members of possibly the most loved team that didn’t win it … Continue reading Philly honors Kruk
It’s been a long time coming it seems. Another member of the infamous 1993 Phillies, John Kruk, will join the Phillies Wall of Fame. Kruk, a three-time All-Star, was a big component of the 1993 team that lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in six games of the World Series. He hit .316 with 14 … Continue reading Phils to honor Kruk in August
1993 was such a magical year for the Phillies. Granted I was only five, I still knew who these players were, idolizing Pete Incaviglia. A year removed from a terrible year, they tore through the Spring Training schedule. Riding off of that momentum, the band of thieves, gypsies, and rejects started the 1993 season 7-1. … Continue reading Hottest Start Since ’93
Doug Glanville will join ESPN’s Baseball Tonight this season. “It is an honor to join the richly talented environment of ESPN,” Glanville said in an ESPN-issued statement. “There is no other place that has such credibility in sports journalism, while spanning so many platforms. I welcome the creative challenge of adding a new voice to … Continue reading Glanville to Join ESPN; Shut Up Schilling
Jayson Werth has given me inspiration. With the excitement for the 2010 season growing as fast as facial hair on Werth, I’ve decided to look back at some of the greatest facial hair to don a Phillies uniform. I give to you the first ever All-Bearded Team! P: Roy Halladay C: Sal Fasano 1B: John … Continue reading All-Bearded Team
I know this isn’t Phillies related but oh well: Randy Johnson is retiring after 22 seasons of terrorizing right-handed batters. The 5-time Cy Young award winner finished with an astounding 303-166 record, 4875 strike outs, and a 3.29 ERA. He earned his 300th win this past season on June 5th versus the Nationals, formerly the Montreal … Continue reading Farewell Big Unit
A brand new era deserves a brand new stadium. But with bringing in a newer, fresher experience for the fans and players comes the sacrifices of memories and traditions. Moment #11 is the destruction of our beloved Veterans Stadium. Built in 1971, The Vet was home to the infamous “Boo Birds” (Eagles fans) and the … Continue reading FIM #11: Goodbye Vet
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