Thank you, Philadelphia Phillies !

Pat Burrell leads the Phillies victory parade down Broad Street towards Citizens Bank Park on Halloween   This blog of mine has taken a break from talking about politics, religion, and culture for over a week now while my beloved Philadelphia Phillies were playing in and winning the World Series. Now, the victory parade is … Continue reading Thank you, Philadelphia Phillies !

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 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?

JRollin’ into the playoffs

The 2007 National League Most Valuable Player had certainly not played up to that standard during the 2008 campaign. Jimmy Rollins, the Phillies multi-talented shortstop and that '07 MVP struggled with the bat through the majority of the first five months of the season. His numbers were nowhere near those of that magical season which … Continue reading JRollin’ into the playoffs