Yesterday I found six of my old journals, which document my life from 7/27/1992 through 11/8/01. I’m amazed at how many memories they stirred up, particularly from happy, carefree summers of the past. I also found some pictures I took in my early teens with my first camera, a disc film Kodak camera that my [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Phillies’
December 16, 2009
Dealing Aces: Amaro’s Shrewd Trade
This afternoon Roy Halladay officially became a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. When the dust settled the Phillies sent one Cy Young Award winner packing (Cliff Lee) and brought in another (Halladay).
The general manager of the Phillies, Ruben Amaro Jr, put together an excellent two trade combo. Here are the details:
Trade 1
Phillies send pitcher Cliff [...]
October 15, 2009
NLCS Game One Thoughts
The 2009 NLCS is a rematch of the 2008 NLCS, the Phillies and Dodgers meet again. It is a good match-up. Most oddsmakers had the Dodgers as a slight favorite going into the series.
As I watched Game One many things ran through my mind. Here are a few of them:
Cole Hamels did not regain my [...]
October 8, 2009
A Poster You Need
I found a poster that everyone from Philadelphia, and every Phillies fan, should own. It is a brilliant piece of artwork by etsy artist startfunkel.
Check it out:
You can get an 11×14 print on matte paper for just $5.00 and $2.50 shipping.
September 24, 2009
9th Inning Unrest
This season the Phillies march to the postseason has felt much more comfortable than last year. With the Braves and Marlins in the rear view mirror, most fans are already thinking ahead to the NLDS. Last year the regular season was a dogfight to the final day. To offset the comfort in the standings in [...]
