In-Game Blog, 9/3 Phils vs. Braves
Well, I'll kick this off with a little sample from tomorrow's Phillies Scoop. I talked to some of the Braves about the Mets-Phillies sign-stealing controversy. A 
few things from my conversations: 1) the Braves had NO clue the Mets had accused the Phils of using that new-fangled technology known as "live video feed" to steal signs and had Bob Watson investigate; 2) Bobby Cox thinks that "anything is possible," but seriously doubts the Phillies would do that, since the fact that players switch teams constantly these days would make it impossible to keep it a secret; 3) Tim Hudson said that IF the Phillies are doing it, it steps way over the line. He also implied that if he caught someone crossing the line in that way, he'd probably introduce the baseball to said player's earhole.
So, take from that what you will. I'll get into it more in Tuesday's paper.
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OK, so when you're the lineup that makes Lance Cormier seem better than Rheal Cormier ...
Carlos Ruiz just led off the third inning with a beautifully executed drag bunt - a perfect bunt. Oh yeah: Chipper Jones still threw him out by a hair at first base.
No more attempting to bunt for a base hit, Carlos. If you didn't beat that one out, you aren't beating any out.
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As I mentioned above, I chatted with Tim Hudson before the game. Between innings at Turner Field they have a contest where they show two fans singing in the karaoke booth and the crowd votes for the better of the two. Well, during Sunday's game against the Mets, Hudson and Jeff Francoeur were the contestants. Apparantly Hudson's "La Bamba" performance was one for the ages, and he proudly noted that he nailed the song, "with one take - and six Red Bulls."
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When you've spent more than two months of your life in a town as I have in Atlanta over the past decade, you develop a knack for finding that town's finest eateries and watering holes. And it seems that a blog is the best place to share some of these joints with you, so as we bop around the country I'll try to share some of my favorite hangouts.
In Atlanta, it's an easy choice - Vortex. There are two locations, but we go to the Midtown locale, which is on one of the 397 Peachtree Streets in this town. It has BY FAR the best burgers I have had. It isn't close. They have lot of combinations and you have the option for Tater Tots as a side. They also have bison burgers which are 1) tasty, and 2) a less fatty alternative than beef - and if you've seen some of the baseball beat writers, our massive guts need all the help they can get.
Just so you're warned, this is a quirky place. If you're looking for some Southern charm, go somewhere else. Most of the waitresses have serious ink and have piercings just about every place you can imagine. The jukebox is incredible, provided you are an old-school punk-rock fan (Cramps, Buzzcocks, Bad Religion,etc.). They even have burlesque shows on certain nights. But if you're looking for a tasty burger, make a point of stopping by. Feel free to take a sip of my Sprite to wash it down.
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Phils are down 3-1 in the fifth and are making Lance Cormier look like ... well,
someone not named Lance. The name Lance should have been retired once Lance Armstrong moved into prominence. What he did with the name Lance is about all you can do with it. That's maxing out Lance. For the most part, I want Lance doing my taxes. I'm not selecting anyone named Lance with my first choice in flag football, or any sports endeavor, really. Sorry to all the Lances out there. I just don't think it screams "athlete."
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Flash, however, screams "I'm about to let this game get out of hand."
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The Mets are cruising past the Reds, 8-3. That was Aaron Harang starting for Cincy, so this would have been the Reds' best shot at a win. Pedro Martinez was good enough, it seems, in his first start of the season. Barring a miracle ninth, the Phils will be five out with 25 to play, three head-to-head.
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Some people like to think that the Billy Penn statue is the Philadelphia championship jinx. I like to think that it's idiots who do E-A-G-L-E-S chants at Phillies games. There's one in every ballpark ...
few things from my conversations: 1) the Braves had NO clue the Mets had accused the Phils of using that new-fangled technology known as "live video feed" to steal signs and had Bob Watson investigate; 2) Bobby Cox thinks that "anything is possible," but seriously doubts the Phillies would do that, since the fact that players switch teams constantly these days would make it impossible to keep it a secret; 3) Tim Hudson said that IF the Phillies are doing it, it steps way over the line. He also implied that if he caught someone crossing the line in that way, he'd probably introduce the baseball to said player's earhole.So, take from that what you will. I'll get into it more in Tuesday's paper.
---
OK, so when you're the lineup that makes Lance Cormier seem better than Rheal Cormier ...
Carlos Ruiz just led off the third inning with a beautifully executed drag bunt - a perfect bunt. Oh yeah: Chipper Jones still threw him out by a hair at first base.
No more attempting to bunt for a base hit, Carlos. If you didn't beat that one out, you aren't beating any out.
---
As I mentioned above, I chatted with Tim Hudson before the game. Between innings at Turner Field they have a contest where they show two fans singing in the karaoke booth and the crowd votes for the better of the two. Well, during Sunday's game against the Mets, Hudson and Jeff Francoeur were the contestants. Apparantly Hudson's "La Bamba" performance was one for the ages, and he proudly noted that he nailed the song, "with one take - and six Red Bulls."
---
When you've spent more than two months of your life in a town as I have in Atlanta over the past decade, you develop a knack for finding that town's finest eateries and watering holes. And it seems that a blog is the best place to share some of these joints with you, so as we bop around the country I'll try to share some of my favorite hangouts.
In Atlanta, it's an easy choice - Vortex. There are two locations, but we go to the Midtown locale, which is on one of the 397 Peachtree Streets in this town. It has BY FAR the best burgers I have had. It isn't close. They have lot of combinations and you have the option for Tater Tots as a side. They also have bison burgers which are 1) tasty, and 2) a less fatty alternative than beef - and if you've seen some of the baseball beat writers, our massive guts need all the help they can get.
Just so you're warned, this is a quirky place. If you're looking for some Southern charm, go somewhere else. Most of the waitresses have serious ink and have piercings just about every place you can imagine. The jukebox is incredible, provided you are an old-school punk-rock fan (Cramps, Buzzcocks, Bad Religion,etc.). They even have burlesque shows on certain nights. But if you're looking for a tasty burger, make a point of stopping by. Feel free to take a sip of my Sprite to wash it down.
---
Phils are down 3-1 in the fifth and are making Lance Cormier look like ... well,
someone not named Lance. The name Lance should have been retired once Lance Armstrong moved into prominence. What he did with the name Lance is about all you can do with it. That's maxing out Lance. For the most part, I want Lance doing my taxes. I'm not selecting anyone named Lance with my first choice in flag football, or any sports endeavor, really. Sorry to all the Lances out there. I just don't think it screams "athlete."---
Flash, however, screams "I'm about to let this game get out of hand."
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The Mets are cruising past the Reds, 8-3. That was Aaron Harang starting for Cincy, so this would have been the Reds' best shot at a win. Pedro Martinez was good enough, it seems, in his first start of the season. Barring a miracle ninth, the Phils will be five out with 25 to play, three head-to-head.
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Some people like to think that the Billy Penn statue is the Philadelphia championship jinx. I like to think that it's idiots who do E-A-G-L-E-S chants at Phillies games. There's one in every ballpark ...
1 Comments:
Seriously! What is wrong with those jackasses who do the Eagles chant at Phillies games? First of all, most of them couldn't spell the word if it weren't built into a chant the memorized when they were 8 years old. Second, what are you doing at a Phillies game if you're not a fan? Third, it's so embarrassing to those of us who are Philadelphia sports fans and have a few brain cells.
They simply perpetuate the idea of the obnoxious, stupid, asinie Philadelphia sports fan, especially when they start travelling to other parts of the country. Who the hell let them leave the Delaware Valley without aide?
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