OK a quick one today ladies and gentleman because I am headed down for a mean tailgate. I will post some thoughts about tonight’s Giants vs. Phillies game (at least what I can remember) and a preview of Sunday night baseball (what am I going to watch, The Sopranos or the Phillies?) tomorrow.
What good timing by the Phillies! They go on a six game winning streak as the Sabers embarrass the Flyers in game six, the Sixers have been long gone, and the Eagles and the NFL Draft has just been completed. Those facts and Bonds and the Mets as part of the homestand should really bolster attendance. Are the Phillies ready for the spotlight? Well they better be, because they have just been thrust into it!
Speaking of Bonds, what would you do if you caught the ball that tied or passed the Babe? Post your ideas.
Tuesday night, Pedro vs. Brett. That should be a good one. I am picturing a performance from Myers a la his and Mark Prior’s duel when both were rookies in Wrigley Field. Myers seems to always step up his game when he is pitching against the opposing team’s staff ace.
For those of you who wanted Ruiz to catch, you got your wish. Thanks to Lieberthal being placed on the 15 day DL he will be starting tonight to catch Ryan Madson. Speaking of Madson, I still believe he is a starter, but let’s move him to the bullpen (he has said he would be willing to do it if that is what would help the team win). That would immediately bolster our bullpen from average to very nice and it would allow for Cole Hamels to be called up. I do not buy into Pat Gillick’s theory that the Phillies need to see how he handles being hit around. He has given up 3 total HRs in the minor leagues and two of them were when his back was ailing him. The manager of the AAA Richmond Braves said watching Cole was like watching Steve Carlton. Let’s see what he can do then we can move Madson to the bullpen (or maybe he can be the closer of the future if we groom him correctly) next year.
Anyway I will be in lot U as of 2:30 or 3:00 pm. Stop by and say hi if you are down there. I will have my Phillies hat on and a beer in my hand!
That’s the Story from the City Line for now
