Looks like mayor of Newbridge was only the beginning, as Roy Ziegler has now graduated to the sports pages. You didn’t see this headline? Whaaaaat? Crack a New York Daily News much? It don’t sound like you do, you Phila-dummy.
If the Phillies really want to get Halladay back on track, the only answer is Tastykakes, and lots of ‘em.
Farewell to Giants right fielder and former Olympian Nate Schierholtz, shown here annihilating the Chinese catcher during the 2008 Games.
Nate never quite won a starting job in San Francisco, losing his spot at different points to Carlos Beltran, Cody Ross, Gregor Blanco, and, bizarrely, Jose Guillen. There’s a burden for any athlete named Nate who falls short of greatness, due to the rhyming name. “Nate The Comfortably Average” just doesn’t have the same ring as “Nate The Great.” If your name is Jake and you are not at all snake-like, you face the same sort of pressure.
Nate will be remembered for his rifle throwing arm and his uncanny ability to hit in late innings, as well as the time his little brother hit a bunch of cars driving drunk in Danville. That experience should prepare Schierholtz well for living and playing in Philadelphia. We wish him good luck in the City of Brotherly Love, and warn him against eating too many Tastycakes.
Here’s Jimmy Rollins arguing with the home plate umpire over how much guaranteed money the Giants are going to give him next season.
(AP photo)
Rollins just lost a crucial game 1-0? He’ll fit right in on the Giants.
If you’re throwing to Ben Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
Charlie Manuel comes out to remove Vance Worley against the Cardinals. While Manuel wanted to get the platoon advantage, he was mainly concerned that Worley had made a face, and it had frozen that way.
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…my friend John just said, “I ran to the store to buy bread and i missed one batter.”
Cody Ross lost his bat during a plate appearance versus the Phillies last week. He might as well have been batless last night, as he struck out four times against Cliff Lee. I hope there’s still space on Ross’ shelf, because his NLCS MVP trophy is about to be joined by a golden sombrero.
Phillies offense vs. Barry Zito: 6 runs in 7 innings.
Phillies offense vs. All other Giants pitchers: 3 runs in 19 innings.
In a related story, the Bristol, CT police department charged John Kruk with possession of medical-grade Cheetos.
