Some Phillies Links for You: March 30, 2010

by WholeCamels on Mar 30, 2010 8:11 AM EDT

Phillies Notebook: Phillies soon to announce fifth starter
Stop making a big production of it, we all know the answer.

Eric Hinske Homer Helps Braves Beat Phillies Monday, 5-4
Eric Hinske comes up in a meaningful late-game situation against the Phillies. Big contrast...

Her quest for Phils tix led to 'buckets' of humiliation | Philadelphia Daily News
Thanks for the invitation to the pity party!

Paul Hagen: Is it time to worry about Phillies leftfielder Ibanez? | Philadelphia Daily News | 03/30/2010
The time to worry was last November, before he was signed to the big three year deal. The "damage" is done.

Philadelphia Phillies and Scotts Bring Citizens Bank Park to Fans' Backyards
If the neighbor's dog makes on it, you're allowed to kick it.

Laurel Hill Cemetery exhibit honors Kalas
I know times are tight, but a cemetery selling tickets to an event? With hot dogs?

South Jerseyans turn love of Phils into art
Featuring photographic evidence of the apostate Red Phanatic.

Breaking down the NL East | Philadelphia Daily News | 03/30/2010
I love how "Intangibles" becomes an objective evaluative criterion. And thus "tangible." I'm going back to bed.

Former draft pick Kerfeld helping Phillies off the field
Is this the dude who used to wear the pink "Jetsons" t-shirt under his uniform in Houston?

Jim Thome, the Twins' version of 'The Natural,' is a natural fit with this team
So he was destined to be the greatest pitcher ever, shot in the stomach by a crazy stalker fan, and made a comeback decades later? Yup, sums Jim Thome up pretty well.

Crashburn Alley " Leave Dom Brown Alone!
Bill comes to the obvious conclusion -- it's too soon for Domonic Brown, regardless of any need at the big league level.

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But Aaron Rowand

led the league in intangibles, until he smashed his face into the outfield wall…nay because he did so.

Remember the Phitans

by RememberthePhitans on Mar 30, 2010 8:43 AM EDT reply actions

Daily News breakdown link

The real gem in this story:

“After suffering pink eye early in spring training, Rodriguez has decided to go back to wearing goggles. "

Remember the Phitans

by RememberthePhitans on Mar 30, 2010 8:46 AM EDT reply actions

I'm not sure the Red Phanatic is apostate

I think he’s a heretic instead. Apostate would be if the Phanatic began rooting for the Mets. Heretic is having incorrect doctrine (being red instead of green). Schismatic is being Stuff, the Magic’s dragon (introduced by a former 76ers exec and originally portrayed by the Phanatic’s actor).

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 30, 2010 8:56 AM EDT reply actions

So THIS is the Apostate Phanatic?

I’m not up on doctrine, I’m an Atheist/Associate Jew, so bear with me.

http://www.thegoodphight.com

by WholeCamels on Mar 30, 2010 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Yes. That is heresy.

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 30, 2010 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Err, apostasy

I need more coffee

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 30, 2010 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions

It even looks evil

Look deep into its dead, soulless eyes while saying Omar Minaya 3 times backwards and you’ll be forever haunted by the ghost of Wally Backman.

by Cormican on Mar 30, 2010 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

unclean! unclean!

by Wet Luzinski on Mar 30, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s a witch!
And what do we do to witches?
BURN THEM!

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Mar 30, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

You sick sob, how dare you!

Scar tissue is stronger than muscle tissue. Realize the strength, move on.

by JCB79 on Mar 30, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions

How bout a Washington Post linky...

since the Nats are our first game.

Our shot at a dynasty and the dreaded “window of opportunity” argument rears its ugly head.. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/29/AR2010032901486.html

by Boundforbeach on Mar 30, 2010 10:41 AM EDT reply actions

interesting...

we will have to endure lots of window pane this year.

“Do you want to stay in a place where you can win, but make a little less money?” Rollins asked rhetorically. "Or do [the Phillies] have enough money [to where they] can buy you out from any competitor anyway? It’s a hard position, because — look, I’ve got enough money. But how much do you undervalue yourself to stay here and be happy? Is that worth it — to be here and be happy and not worry about the dollars?
“A lot of us have one ring, so that part is fine. So do I play for another ring, or do I need to get as much [money] as I can? Because once we’re out of the game, the checks stop.”

by Wet Luzinski on Mar 30, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m figuring JRoll has a bright future in the broadcast media somewhere after he retires. It’s not like he will be living ramen noodle meal to ramen noodle meal.

by Cormican on Mar 30, 2010 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

I think this is a very common sense approach. It shows me that Rollins isn’t that stupid (not that I really ever thought he was). I can’t really dispute anything he says here.
Basically…
1) I’d play here for less money.
2) I won’t play here for ridiculously less money.
3) I won’t play on a non-contender unless they throw crazy money at me.

by Bilzo on Mar 30, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I predict jimmy rollins will sign with the team that offers him the most money.

I believe Jimmy Rollins won’t have as much a market as he believes he will have when his contract expires…

by jemagee on Mar 31, 2010 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

the real news of the day

RIP werth beard..

http://zozone.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/03/stop_the_presses.html

by char6587 on Mar 30, 2010 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

My friggin brother is going to opening day down in DC with his friend. Not only does he get to see the President of the United States pitch, he gets to see the President of my heart pitch in his first game as a Phillie.

I hate my life.

by FuquaManuel on Mar 30, 2010 1:50 PM EDT reply actions