I wanted to wait a bit before fully forming and stating my opinion after last week's announcement by Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees that he had previously used steroids to enhance his on-field performance. I've been asked about it by a number of people already who know of my life-long love affair with … Continue reading How to handle the ‘Steroid Era’ in baseball
Tampa Bay’s red-hot Rays are Cole’d off in Game One
Hamels shut down the Rays in Game 1 of the 2008 World Series at Tropicana Field in Tampa The tall, lanky, mega-talented Phillies lefthander, one of the best pitchers in all of baseball, took the mound for his first-ever appearance in the World Series. He seemed in complete command as his team staked him to … Continue reading Tampa Bay’s red-hot Rays are Cole’d off in Game One
The forgotten Philly World Series
Baltimore Orioles catcher Rick Dempsey was the MVP of an often overlooked 1983 World Series No one of a certain age will ever forget the events of October 1980 as the Phillies won their first and only World Series title behind future Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton, the legendary Pete Rose, … Continue reading The forgotten Philly World Series
Uncle Frank and I go to the World Series
Mike Schmidt delivers key RBI double during the 8th inning of Game 2 in the 1980 World Series The 1980 World Series holds a special place in the hearts of all Philadelphia Phillies fans, and none more so than myself. First of all, it is the only world championship the Phillies have won thus far … Continue reading Uncle Frank and I go to the World Series
Black Friday
For the first time in 15 years our Philadelphia Phillies are preparing to play in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The Fightin' Phils have been here six times previously, all of them in my own lifetime as a fan. In their glory run from 1976 through 1980, the period covering most of my teenage … Continue reading Black Friday
MATT VEASEY 