Phillies' Trades and Free Agent Acquisitions + Philadelphia Eagles' Game

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Headline Topic: Other Phillies' Moves + Eagles

1. I like the addition of Ben Revere, because he is a double-plus defender and has speed. The team's lineup needs more people like him in it. 

I like the addition of Michael Young, because he should have enough left in the tank to generate offense this season. His defense won't be great, but more like Kevin Frandsen's efforts at the end of last season verses Ty Wigginton.

I don't know if Amaro will add a big-name outfielder, or simply supplement what he has with another veteran who can take the pressure off Ruf and Brown (if he stays). 

He also needs to add a veteran middle-innings reliever. 

The Phillies could give 22-year-old Jonathan Pettibone a chance to be their fifth starter in 2013. This right-hander posted some encouraging numbers during the past few years in the minor leagues. Plus, there are always a variety of low-cost veteran arms that can handle the number 5 spot in the rotation if Pettibone isn't ready. 

2. The Eagles play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today. Beyond that sentence, what else is there to say about this disappointing season at this point?

Recent Headline Topic: MMA Phenomena

I encourage fans of any sport to attend one of these events when you can. The excitement of the crowd and the efforts of the fighters will likely win you over to this superb athletic adventure.

Here is my most recent feature article about a live XFE Cage Wars event that I attended.
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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: 

Philadelphia Flyers' Legend Brian Propp was Magnificent

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

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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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