Jim Salisbury

Jim Salisbury grew up in New England, hoping to be the next Bobby Orr or Carl Yastrzemski. He became neither. So now he writes about sports, particularly baseball. He graduated from Providence College in 1987, the year the Friars went to the Final Four. "I didn't come to see you, I came to see Billy Donovan," Salisbury's brother told him on graduation day. He's been at the Inquirer since late 1996 and likes to grow tomatoes and butternut squash in his free time.

Email Jim at jsalisbury@phillynews.com

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Jim Salisbury: Utley enjoys All-Star Game spectacle 07/16/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

NEW YORK - The parade up Sixth Avenue. The YouTube moment. The Home Run Derby. The 40 dozen autographs. Chase Utley's third trip to the All-Star Game didn't end in victory last night, but he certainly left with some interesting parting gifts.
Jim Salisbury: Evan Longoria starts at the top 07/15/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

NEW YORK - On the eve of his first All-Star Game, Evan Longoria, the brilliant young third baseman of the Tampa Bay Rays, acknowledged he wasn't sure how to act when he walked into the American League clubhouse at Yankee Stadium.
On Baseball: Swap benefited Reds and Rangers 07/13/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

On Dec. 21, the Cincinnati Reds and Texas Rangers made a trade that, while certainly interesting, didn't pull you away from Christmas shopping to ponder who got the best of the deal.
On Baseball: Rays' rise warms exec here 07/06/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

The Fourth of July fireworks were a little brighter for Tampa Bay baseball fans this year. After more than a decade of losing and mostly last-place finishes, the local nine reached the unofficial threshold where contenders are separated from pretenders with the best record in the majors.
On Baseball: Shattered bats cause concern 06/29/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

The timing was almost spooky. On Tuesday, officials from Major League Baseball and the Players Association met to discuss the safety of maple bats.
Jim Salisbury: Worthy of induction 06/22/2008: By Jim Salisbury , INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

All right, let's get this right up high: We believe Curt Schilling will one day be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. He'll get this vote. He has the numbers, and sure as heck delivered enough iconic moments, particularly one involving a surgically repaired ankle, a bloody sock, and a courageous win in the 2004 playoffs, to keep his legend alive long after he is gone.
On Baseball: AL Central is well worth watching 06/22/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

The American League Central is far from a glamour division. There's not a well-rounded, powerhouse team, like the Boston Red Sox in the AL East. There's not a great-story and surprise club like the Tampa Bay Rays, also of the AL East.
Jim Salisbury: Trade? Phils just need Myers to improve 06/20/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

We've reached that time of the year when everyone who gives a hoot about the Phillies likes to climb up on his stump and shout about how the team needs to make a big trade for a starting pitcher.
Jim Salisbury: Team's flaws showed in series 06/19/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

If this was indeed a World Series preview, then we can expect a quick one in October. Maybe even another Boston Red Sox sweep, just like in 2004 and 2007.
On Baseball: Lean times on N.Y. diamonds 06/15/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist

The All-Star Game is a month away and this one will be a spectacular event, with Major League Baseball and the New York Yankees giving a grand send-off to Yankee Stadium.

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On Baseball: Big Red Machine part two? 06/08/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
Jim Salisbury: No pushover: Manuel shows he's in charge of his first-place club. 06/06/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
On Baseball | It's time to admire Griffey up close 06/04/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
On Baseball: Phils must cash in on an important draft 06/01/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
On Baseball: Playing the ballpark rating game 05/25/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
Jim Salisbury: This kinship goes deep 05/21/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
On Baseball: Triple Play? 05/18/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
On Baseball: ON DECK 05/11/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
On Baseball: A few deals are already paying off handsomely 05/11/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
On Baseball: Yanks GM could be in Phils' future 05/04/2008: By Jim Salisbury , Inquirer Columnist
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