WDEL Blog: Talkin' Baseball
August 30, 2010
Will Fans Let Manny Be Manny?
When Pat Burrell returned to Citizens Bank Park as a member of the San Francisco Giants a few weeks ago, the Philadelphia faithful gave him a very warm reception when he came to the plate for his first at bat (of course, they also booed him as he rounded the bases after hitting a home run but that’s irrelevant right now)...
August 18, 2010
Wondering About Walk-Offs
The Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox last night thanks to a walk-off home run by Jim Thome in the 10th inning. For anyone who saw the hit (live or on a highlight reel), it was one of those “no doubt about it” shots...
August 5, 2010
A-Rod Alert
This question arose yesterday afternoon after CNN sent a news alert text message announcing that Alex Rodriguez hit the 600th homer of his career.
I asked if that was text worthy for CNN...
July 22, 2010
What Should the Phillies Do?
The non-waiver trading deadline is quickly approaching for the Phillies, and it’s clear that if they want to contend for the National League East Championship again (though the wild card may be more realistic), they have to make at least one big move...
May 4, 2010
Phillies Fan Gets Tased
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqtPUhYdz6M
The question of "excessive force" has been thrown around after a teenaged kid was tased for running on the field during the Phillies/Cardinals matchup on May 3rd, 2010...
April 13, 2010
Calf Keeping Jimmy From A Record??
Jimmy Rollins doesn't take the field in the Phillies home opener because of a calf issue. Rollins may also miss a record breaking performance at the Ben Franklin Bridge...
April 12, 2010
Phillies Home Opener: Opening Ceremonies
The 2010 Phillies were welcomed into Citizens Bank Park by applause and screaming fans. Leading the Phillies was the Phanatic, behind him was Jamie Moyer, Jayson Werth and Ryan Howard...
April 12, 2010
Phillies Home Opener: Beautiful Day For Baseball
The setting couldn't be nicer for an afternoon of baseball in South Philly. It isn't just he smell of hot dogs, beer and cheesesteaks that are filling Citizens Bank Park...
April 12, 2010
Phillies Home Opener: Live from CBP
The Phillies come back to South Philly after a six game road trip to start the season.
The Phillies are 5-1 with their only loss coming against the Nationals, the team they face today...
April 5, 2010
Opening Day 2010
Some notable events in today's action. Albert Pujols goes deep, not once, but twice. To this point, the Phillies, Cardinals and Pirates all score 11 runs...
December 14, 2009
'Tis The "Halladay" Off Season
The deal of the offseason is complete in the Bigs! Halladay to the Phillies and Lee to the Mariners.
The Cy Young winners switched teams Wednesday when a complicated, four-team trade was completed...
December 10, 2009
Could It Be A Phillies Doc "Halladay"
The Philadelphia Phillies have emerged again as the front runner for the Roy Halladay sweepstakes. Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Phillies are offering JA Happ and one of two top prospects, either Domonic Brown or Michael Taylor...
October 27, 2009
Phillies Yanks, Who Ya Got?
Game 1 of the 2009 World Series kicks off Wednesday night. This is the second time the two franchises have met in the Fall Classic. The year was 1950 and the Yankees swept the Phillies...
October 7, 2009
MLB Postseason
The MLB Postseason is set after the Minnesota Twins downed the Detroit Tigers. What a game to get us to the post season.
Here's a quick look at the series:
NLDS
Phillies vs...
September 10, 2009
Jeter TIES Gehrig
It took Lou Gehrig 17 seasons to gather 2,721 hits in a Yankees uniform. On September 9, 2009, Derek Jeter tied the Yankee great but it was how he broke out of the slump to get the engine going...
August 25, 2009
Should Papelbon Be Worried?
Not even close, Papelbon has been one of the most dominate closers in the league and has only really shown weakness this season. The trade of Wagner doesn't make the Red Sox a better team on the field but Wagner could benefit the bullpen with the young talent that the Sox carry...
July 30, 2009
What a Week...
If you're like me, you're tired of hearing these "Big" League players pointing their finger and saying that they are against steroids, only to be named as a user later...
July 30, 2009
Whaddya Need?
If you were signed by the Padres, Pirates, Indians or the Cardinals, there is a good chance you are playing somewhere else. In 2008, Padres GM Kevin Towers traded away SS Khalil Greene to the Cardinals for P Mark Worrell...
July 29, 2009
Phillies Get Lee
In a trade with the Cleveland Indians, the Phillies get the Cy Young winner and second best rated pitcher on the block in Cliff Lee. In addition to Lee, the Phillies receive OF Ben Francisco...
July 29, 2009
Best Baseball Franchise?
For years all I have heard is that the New York Yankees are the best franchise in baseball, so I decided to check that out.
Here are the teams in baseball that have a franchise winning percentage over ...
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