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Headline Topic: Presidential Ticket Choices
While I'm following the playoffs, there are no Phillies' games to seen. As such, it's clearly time to consider which two Phillies' players would serve as an alternative Presidential ticket in an all baseball world.
Presidential Candidate: Roy Halladay
This doctor isn't operating like he used to, but should still be able to get the job done.
Vice Presidential Candidate: Kyle Kendrick
'KK' has proven that he can step-up and get the job done when needed. He's a true supportive friend to anyone in the top spot.
or
Presidential Candidate: Kevin Frandsen
Yes, he's an alternative political choice, but man did this gritty guy know how to hit the ball squarely.
Vice Presidential Candidate: Erik Kratz
Anyone who can throw a runner out at second base from his knees and slammed a number of home runs has earned a backup spot.
or
Presidential Candidate: Jimmy Rollins
The old dog knows how to defend his turf and still knows how to get the baseball economy going.
Vice Presidential Candidate: Darin Ruf
This young pup has shown remarkable power. With just a little bit of seasoning, he might be ready for prime time.
or
Presidential Candidate: Cliff Lee
He inherited the run support of Cole Hamels, but didn't complain about it. His numbers were also as good as anyone on the political baseball scene in Philadelphia this year.
Vice Presidential Candidate: Jonathan Papelbon
Yes, he's kooky (and we have seen that in a VP before). But, the man is loyal and gets the job done. What more do you want from the second in command?
ATTACK AD --->>> If there is anyone who doesn't like this type of lighthearted humor, my recommendation is that you get over yourself. It costs you nothing (including your precious time) to read this blog post. So, deal with it.
As for the rest of us...cast your vote! :-)
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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.
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.
Here is a hockey story that all ice fans will like:
The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed
The mystery behind these 1970s Topps hockey cards is revealed
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Recent Headline Topic: Eagles' Move
I interviewed Juan Castillo for a feature How Concussions May Be Linked to ALS - Part 1 that I wrote about former Patriots and Eagles' fullback Kevin Turner.
Juan spoke very highly of Kevin and of everyone who we referenced on that day. I also enjoyed speaking to him about his own football career. He is a personable, honest man. I wish him all the best in his life and career moving forward.
Recent Headline Topic: Hope for Phillies' Darin 'Babe' Ruf
Seeing Darin Ruf hit numerous home runs out of a Double-A park in Reading was thrilling. Seeing him hit his first major league home run, during the first game that he started in left field for the Philadelphia Phillies was priceless (to coin an advertising cliche.)
Will he actually develop into a major league player? Could that happen by next season? No one knows the answers to these questions, but personal stories have always drawn me to this specific game.
Here is my feature article about him.
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
Classic Headline Topic: The anniversary of Pete Rose's 4,192 hit.
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
Classic Headline Topic: 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:
Here is a link to the story about Propp:
The link to Poulin's piece:
Philadelphia Flyers' Captain Dave Poulin Earned Permanent Respect
Last, but not least, here's Kerr's link:
Philadelphia Flyers' Tim Kerr Was a True Power Forward
Recent Headline Topic: Tony DiLeo
The hiring of DiLeo as GM promotes from within and represents another feel-good move that the newest Sixers ownership group has made.
With Doug Collins seemingly likely to continue to have strong influence on this team, all signs remain positive for the resurgence of this basketball franchise.
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