Showing posts with label Minnesota Twins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minnesota Twins. Show all posts

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Philadelphia Phillies Reject Boras' Bourn Ultimatum By Trading for Twins' Revere


Headline Topic: Phillies

I loved the Bourne movies (with Matt Damon) and have read all of the follow-up books in this ongoing series. Great adventure pulp to say the least. 


So, sue me if you don't like my cheeky blog post headline. **Believe me, some readers have showed tons of "digital courage" by voicing their internet angst over far lesser tripe in the past. Big - and I do mean BIG LOL to all of them. 

The Phillies not only didn't want to capitulate to Scott Boras, when it came to potentially signing free agent Michael Bourn, they didn't have to. 

I like Amaro's pickup and think that this young man (Ben Revere) offers a blend of sharp defense and small-ball offense that should serve the team well overall. I understand that he's not the greatest OBP man in the world, but I still am okay with this deal. 

Considering payroll issues and other team needs, this former Twin is a nice fit.

Recent Headline Topic: MMA Phenomena

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Headline Topic: Eagles - Cowboys Game

Another defeat, to the Dallas Cowboys no less, continues this season's misery. The season can't possibly end soon enough.

A fresh start for this entire organization grows closer by the week. I don't know where many major changes will lead to, but they are coming.

Andy Reid has been a very good coach. We can not say that he's been a great coach, because he didn't get that Super Bowl win. For me that is the dividing line between good and great. Responses to the contrary only come through use of emotional logic.

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Recent Headline Topic: Bernie Parent interview

Based upon strong response, I'm re-posting the links to my series about interviewing Bernie Parent. 


Here is a link to Part 1 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Meeting a Legend  

Here is a link to Part 2 in my series about that interview: 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Pregame Preparations

Here is a link to Part 3 in my series about that interview:
Philadelphia Flyers' Bernie Parent: Postgame Reflections

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Classic Headline: Three Flyers' Legends

Each of these Flyers' legends (Brian Propp, Dave Poulin and Tim Kerr) deserved their own feature article:

Here is a link to the story about Propp: 
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Baseball cards

For those of us who are old enough to remember
When Baseball Cards were King, the spring is always a special time of year.

Bygone days spent with elementary school days and family members opening packs of Topps cardboard gold never truly fade away.
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Classic Headline Topic: The Best Phillies of the Current Era

-->>Due to the volume of interest generated in this specific article, it has been re-posted. If you have read it, or choose to open this link now, I hope that you enjoy:  
The 10 Best Philadelphia Phillies of This Era

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Classic Headline Topic: Pete Rose's date with history.

Pete broke Ty Cobb's hit record on 9/11/85. The man was unique in the annals of baseball history. 

For those who are interested, my recent feature comments on Rose's time with the Phillies and the complex feelings that many of us have about his gambling issues:
Phillies' great Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and baseball justice

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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Flyers wrinkle the Jackets & Thome speaks about Cuddyer

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Flyers - 


The Flyers crushing defeat of a weakened Blue Jackets team had as much to do with the Columbus' talent level and vast number of injuries, as it did Philadelphia's potent offense.

Teams like Columbus, who has the lowest point total in the NHL, don't come along every day.


Phillies - 


Renewed Phillie Jim Thome was asked about his former Twins' teammate Michael Cuddyer (an outfielder/infielder) at his press conference.

Based on a lot of earlier reporting of the Phillies summer interest in both Thome and Cuddyer, it would not be surprising if the team is also able to reach an agreement with him.

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Monday, August 15, 2011

What will Jim Thome's place in baseball history be?


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Jim Thome - This post is devoted to gentleman Jim Thome.

As a Phillies fan, I was thrilled when the team inked him to a big deal before the start of the 2003 season. It was electrifying to know that the watershed signing meant so much more than the addition of a great slugger.
It was the dawning of a new Phillies age that has come to be.

Thome's importance in that transitional time was meant to help close out the Vet and pave the path to Citizens Bank Park.

I remember the game Harry the K called his 400th home run with zestful excitement.

I also remember that the emergence of Ryan Howard meant that Thome had to be dealt. Pat Gillick's decision to do so after the 2005 season, also helped to move the franchise forward.

On the occasion of  your 600th home run, we the members of baseball nation salute you Jim. You are a class act. The Hall of Fame will be graced by your future presence.


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