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When will Charlie have "his talk?"
Following Saturday's loss, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he hadn't met with his team yet about his concerns of complacency, and wouldn't likely air his thoughts on the road, either. (The team plays in Sarasota today)
He said he'll probably do it in a game, so everyone will see. So pay close attention to Monday's game.
When Charlie sounds off, I'll let you know here on the blog. Although I'm not sure a transcript of his exact words would be appropriate.
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Sarasota is a sleepy city. This is the second time we've been here in four days - it just seems pretty dead and desolate.
It's very foggy here and there aren't a whole lot of people around. I kind of feel like we're in the middle of nowhere, watching baseball.
This is the last year the Reds will play in Florida; they're headed to Arizona for spring training next year. (The move isn't official, but we just had lunch and one Reds guy said it's 92 percent they're heading west).
Although Sarasota isn't quite as nice as Clearwater, I'll miss this place for at least one reason: Ken Griffey Jr. batting practice.
Griffey just puts on a show. I honestly believe if he entered the Home Run Derby every year, he'd win. His swing is that sweet and productive in batting practice.
So word to the wise - when the Reds come to Philly, grab a spot in the right field bleachers or in right-center at Ashburn Alley if you'd like a souvenir from "The Kid."
It's hard to believe Griffey is 38 - it feels like yesterday he was 21 and a rising star in the league. Here's hoping he can stay healthy and play another 5-6 years and have a chance to hit 800 home runs.
Sure it's a reach (Griffey enters this season with 593 career home runs), but it would be nice to see a guy like Griffey take the all-time HR crown and make that other guy go away.
Quick story about Griffey being a good guy: when we were here Thursday, he spent at least 90 minutes outside the dugout on the field with a group of five-six people, which included one youngster. I'm not sure if this was a Make-a-Wish thing or if it was friends of the Griffey family or what... but I do know he spent an awfully long time before a game with fans.
That's impressive.
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Here are two more selections for the Archive Files...
Eaton better, team, not so much...
In the notebook, a former Villanova pitcher gets used to new surroundings and Kyle Kendrick returns to form.
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In updating our weekly Sunday entrant of the YouTube Clip of the Week, let's pay tribute to Ken Griffey. Here's an old Nike commercial that shows the Kid's sweet swing.
He said he'll probably do it in a game, so everyone will see. So pay close attention to Monday's game.
When Charlie sounds off, I'll let you know here on the blog. Although I'm not sure a transcript of his exact words would be appropriate.
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Sarasota is a sleepy city. This is the second time we've been here in four days - it just seems pretty dead and desolate.
It's very foggy here and there aren't a whole lot of people around. I kind of feel like we're in the middle of nowhere, watching baseball.
This is the last year the Reds will play in Florida; they're headed to Arizona for spring training next year. (The move isn't official, but we just had lunch and one Reds guy said it's 92 percent they're heading west).
Although Sarasota isn't quite as nice as Clearwater, I'll miss this place for at least one reason: Ken Griffey Jr. batting practice.
Griffey just puts on a show. I honestly believe if he entered the Home Run Derby every year, he'd win. His swing is that sweet and productive in batting practice.
So word to the wise - when the Reds come to Philly, grab a spot in the right field bleachers or in right-center at Ashburn Alley if you'd like a souvenir from "The Kid."
It's hard to believe Griffey is 38 - it feels like yesterday he was 21 and a rising star in the league. Here's hoping he can stay healthy and play another 5-6 years and have a chance to hit 800 home runs.
Sure it's a reach (Griffey enters this season with 593 career home runs), but it would be nice to see a guy like Griffey take the all-time HR crown and make that other guy go away.
Quick story about Griffey being a good guy: when we were here Thursday, he spent at least 90 minutes outside the dugout on the field with a group of five-six people, which included one youngster. I'm not sure if this was a Make-a-Wish thing or if it was friends of the Griffey family or what... but I do know he spent an awfully long time before a game with fans.
That's impressive.
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Here are two more selections for the Archive Files...
Eaton better, team, not so much...
In the notebook, a former Villanova pitcher gets used to new surroundings and Kyle Kendrick returns to form.
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In updating our weekly Sunday entrant of the YouTube Clip of the Week, let's pay tribute to Ken Griffey. Here's an old Nike commercial that shows the Kid's sweet swing.
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