Three thrilling innings

Manuel holds the World Series trophy in the victorious Philadelphia Phillies locker room at Citizens Bank Park   Unable to get into Citizen's Bank Park at anything close to resembling a reasonable price, my wife, Debbie Veasey, and I ultimately decided to hunker down in the comfort and warmth of our family room to watch … Continue reading Three thrilling innings

The Whiz Kids

Dick Sisler is mobbed by his Whiz Kids teammates after the 10th inning home run that won the 1950 NL pennant   The team that we now lovingly know as the Philadelphia Phillies was born way back in 1883 as the Philadelphia Quakers. During that first season they also became referred to as the 'Philadelphians', … Continue reading The Whiz Kids

The Philadelphia championship dream delayed, or drowned?

Pedro Feliz and Jimmy Rollins try to battle the Rays and in elements on a rain-soaked infield   It all started so well. Game 5 of the World Series began last night with Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels mowing the Tampa Bay Rays down in order and in easy fashion in the top of the first. … Continue reading The Philadelphia championship dream delayed, or drowned?

Joe Blanton Night at the 2008 World Series

  When most big-league clubs send their number four starting pitcher to the mound, about the best they hope for is that the hurler keeps them in the game and gives the offense a chance to win. Seldom do they expect a gem, and even more seldom do they either expect or receive any kind … Continue reading Joe Blanton Night at the 2008 World Series

Praying for a World Series win

  I don't think it's wrong at all, to ask God for a Phillies victory, do you? After all, the Phillies had blown a 4-1 lead in the crucial third game of the 2008 World Series, which was tied at a game apiece. The young, talented, and resilient Tampa Bay Rays used a blown call … Continue reading Praying for a World Series win