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Aug
20
Wagner Worse - Out Indefinitely
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The NL East crown is being handed to the Philies - all they have to do is take it.
With the news that Mets’ closer Billy Wagner latest MRI came back with additional inflammation in his left elbow - the team has no idea of when he might be able to return to the mound, if at all, this season.
“The thing I want to be careful of, at this stage of the season, is anointing someone as [the closer] and then that doesn’t work out,” New York manager Jerry Manuel said to a pool of reporters yesterday. “I do not necessarily determine the role. The relief pitcher determines the role.
Manuel then finished with this gem:
“I’m considering everybody from the Gulf Coast League to Triple-A. Can any of y’all throw?”
Must be so reassuring for Mets fans that the idea of ANYONE closing for this team is the backup plan for when the oft-injured Wagner goes down.
This is a gift, Phils - all you have to do is unwrap it.
Aug
18
…but with Johan Santana pitching like he did yesterday, will they need it?
The Mets have acquired right-hander Luis Ayala from the Washington Nationals in order to sure up its nasty bullpen.
Ayala is 1-8 with a 5.77 ERA this season and he’s appeared in a ton of games (62).
Accoring to the Associated Press, New York is expected to send minor leaguer Anderson Hernandez to Washington once he clears waivers.
Aug
15
There Low And There’s This…
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Not sure if this dude is an Eagles fan, but man things are really nasty out there…
The United States Attorney’s Office announced the filing of a complaint against a Philadelphia man charged with mailing threatening communications to the New York Giants head coach.
Herbert Alex Simpson, 30, was accused of sending two letters last month to New York Giants Coach Tom Coughlin, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Simpson falsely said that the letters were from two females who were threatening to expose a fictional sexual encounter with Coughlin.
The first letter claimed the encounter happened while the Giants were in Philadelphia and it threatened to expose the fictional event unless Coughlin paid between $20,000-$30,000, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Simpson’s letters also threatened that if Coughlin did not pay the money, his life would be made “a living hell by doing something to [his] family,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Neither Coughlin nor any member of his family was hurt.
Forget that he’s the head coach of the Giants for a second. Men just can’t do this to other men. There are so many things to worry about in this world and then this lowlife motherfucker comes out of nowhere with letters like this? Pure garbage.
Read - thanks Strongsideblitz.
Aug
13
Giants, Jets Fans Are Drunks
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A big “boo hoo” goes out to all the Giants and Jets fans who, because they are the plague of the NFL, have been given the first “Idiot Protection Policy.”
I’m crying because I’m laughing so hard.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Fans heading to the Meadowlands Sports Complex can expect fewer hours for tailgating under new rules regarding alcohol and fan behavior.
Parking lots for Giants Stadium, the Izod Arena and the Meadowlands Racetrack will open five hours before events, instead of seven.
In addition, season ticketholders who are ejected from the stadium or arena will have their tickets revoked, the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority announced Tuesday.
“This program is, plain and simple, about respect. Respect for oneself and one another,” said Dennis Robinson, authority president and CEO.
Not true, Mr. Robinson. This one’s all about keeping those filthy, smelly animals in their cages for just a little while longer.
Aug
13
Gordon’s Season Over
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Orthopedist Lewis Yocum has confirmed that Tom Gordon season is over. Gordon, the Phillies’ 40-year-old setup man had a second opinion yesterday in Los Angeles.
Yocum gave Gordon two options: surgery or rehab, which Gordon chose. He will be in a brace for three weeks before seeing Ciccotti again, making it highly unlikely that he will be able to pitch again this season. If Gordon undergoes an operation, it would be Tommy John surgery, a procedure that includes a 12-month rehabilitation period. Gordon had Tommy John surgery in 1999.
Yahoo! via SportsCade.
Aug
13
Sixers’ Puzzle Close To Complete
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ESPN.com is reporting that the 76ers and restricted free agent Andre Iguodala are set to agree to an $80 million contract that would be set for six years.
Iguodala averaged 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists a game last season.
Looks like Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski has completed what he had set out to do - make this team better by signing free agents. Sixers lockup Elton Brand, Royal Ivey and Kareem Rush plus restricted free agent Lou Williams.
Woot! A starting lineup with Andre Miller at point, Iguodala at two, Thaddeus Young at small forward, Brand at power forward, and Sammy Dalembert at center could do some serious damage while the Eagles are struggling.
At least we have something to look forward to this fall.
Aug
7
Phillies Acquire Scott Eyre
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The Phillies have acquired left-handed reliever Scott Eyre from the Cubs for Minor League right-hander Brian Schlitter.
The 36-year-old Eyre appeared in just 19 games for Chicago this season.
Eyre is a 12-year veteran with a 23-29 record and a 4.42 ERA in 556 games with the White Sox, Blue Jays, Giants and Cubs. He’s in the final year of his contract.
I am unsure why they picked up a relief pitcher with the offense breaking Phillies fan’s hearts. The Phils were blanked by the Marlins today, 3-0.
Jul
31
Trade Deadline: The Deals
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The Red Sox have parted ways with Manny Ramirez sending him to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-team trade at the deadline that brought Jason Bay to Boston.
Pittsburgh gave up Bay and wound up with four prospects.
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Arthur Rhodes has been traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Florida Marlins. and will now be pitching in a pennant race with the Florida Marlins.
Peter Gammons is reporting that the left-handed reliever has been traded for pitching prospect Gaby Hernandez.
Rhodes, in his 17th season, has a 2.86 ERA in 36 games for the Mariners this season. Left-handed hitters are hitting just .200 against him in 2008.
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Ken Griffey Jr. has has approved a trade to the White Sox. The Reds get pitcher Nick Masset and second baseman Danny Richar, according to CBS Sportsline.
The White Sox, lead the American League Central by 1.5 games.
Jul
31
The Palm Beach Post is reporting that Red Sox have reached a tentative agreement with the Marlins and Pirates. The deal would send Manny Ramirez to Florida, the Marlins would send OF Jeremy Hermidia to Pittsburgh as part of a multiplayer package, and the Red Sox would receive OF Jason Bay and LHP Josh Grabow.
Does this put the Marlins in place to win the National League East? The Fish scare the hell out of the Mets and Phillies without Ramirez - adding him could spell disaster.
However, remember this time last season when the Braves were wallowing in third place and traded for Mark Teixeira? That proved to be a mess. Could this be just as worthless?
Jul
30
From letsgomets:
WIP is reporting Cole Hamels has a small fracture in his pitching elbow. No other info was announced.
Anyone have any information on this?
UPDATE:
I have yet to get any type of confirmation on this. Letsgomets has proven himself to be full of shit before, and this could be simply another fallacy.