Three-time defending division champs means absolutely nothing right now. The Phillies, the class of the NL East the last three years, sit in third place just two weeks away from the All-Star break. A massive power outage in the middle of the lineup and starting rotation injuries could be to blame. But, every team has [...]
Entries Tagged as 'New York Mets'
Breaking down the NL East run to the All-Star break
June 27th, 2010 · No Comments · MLB, Philadelphia Phillies
Tags:Atlanta Braves·Marlins·Nationals·New York Mets·NL East·Philadelphia Phillies·Pirats·Reds
Mets counter Phillies moves with … Gary Matthews, Jr.?
January 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · MLB
The Phillies stole the sports headlines in the City of Brotherly Love this week by inking Chad Durbin, Joe Blanton, Shane Victorino and Jose Contreras to deals.
Not to be outdone, the Phils NL East rival New York Mets made a an offseason splash on Friday, as well.
The Metropolitans shipped Brian Stokes to the Angels for [...]
Tags:Gary matthews Jr.·New York Mets·Philadelphia Phillies·Sarge
Good deed for the day: Hug a Mets fan
November 6th, 2009 · 9 Comments · MLB, Philadelphia Phillies
If you’re looking to do something nice to help lift people’s spirits today, hug a Mets fan. Trust me, a Mets fan needs the emotional uplift a hug can provide. They are a pathetic breed — maybe the most pathetic in sports these days.
Mets fans are so low these days that they count a Phillies [...]
Tags:Hideki Matsui·Kobe Bryant·New York Mets·New York Yankees·Philadelphia Phillies·World Series
A return to normalcy in Philly
November 5th, 2009 · No Comments · Philadelphia Phillies, Sports
Today, the world feels back to normal. The birds aren’t chirping, and church bells aren’t ringing. The morning coffee tastes more bitter and the eggs are burned. The horns are louder and more abundant thanks to the Septa strike. And, your boss will be hovering over your desk asking for those TPS reports hourly.
World Phucking [...]
Tags:boo·Brad Lidge·Charlie Manuel·Cole Hamels·New York Mets·New York Yankees·Pedro Feliz·Philadelphia Phillies·Philly fans·Ricky Watters·Septa Strike·World Champions·World Series 2009
It's confirmed: Kobe's a sellout
October 16th, 2009 · 9 Comments · NBA, Sports
Kobe Bryant never was a Philadelphian. Born and raised near the City of Brotherly Love, Bryant never really drank the Philly water, nor did he adopt our blue-collar persona.
Nobody was really surprised when Kobe said he’d “rip the hearts out” of Philly fans when the Sixers faced the Lakers in the 2001 NBA Finals.
OK, he [...]
Tags:Craig Sager·Game 2 NLCS·Kobe Bryant·Los Angeles Dodgers·Los Angeles Lakers·New York Mets
Floundering Phils must silence Mets
September 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Philadelphia Phillies
Did the Phillies ever think they would be this happy to see the New York Metropolitans? The two-time defending chokers are visiting South Philly at just the right time for the Phils who are coming off their most detrimental week in the last three years.
A week ago today, this weekend’s series against the Mets [...]
Tags:Brad Lidge·Cliff Lee·Cole Hamels·MLB·New York Mets·Philadelphia Phillies
