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Archive: April, 2009

Some players bothering Manuel

POSTED: Monday, April 20, 2009, 6:50 PM

Andy Martino

“We’ve got some very professional players, we’ve got some players that love the game just like they always did, but now we’ve also some guys who, I think that they need to kind of look back and think how we got there, and what we did to be a winning team, and I think that sometimes you can do things that get away from the fact that the game is the first priority and winning the game is the first priority."

That's Charlie Manuel speaking to reporters before the game that wasn't. Seems that he doesn't like some of what he's seeing, though he wouldn't name names or specific actions. There will be a full story on this in tomorrow's paper, but I thought you chewers would like something to chew on in lieu of a game.

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Rainout

POSTED: Monday, April 20, 2009, 5:41 PM

Andy Martino

Tonight’s game has been rained out, as tweeted from the clubhouse. Jamie Moyer, tonight’s starter, will pitch tomorrow, pushing the rotation back a day. The teams are working on determining a makeup date.

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Rollins = Wally Pipp?

POSTED: Sunday, April 19, 2009, 1:19 PM

Andy Martino

Here are the lineups for today’s 1:35 game against San Diego. You will notice that Jimmy Rollins and Jayson Werth are not starting, and anytime Rollins is out of the lineup for a day game…well, I guess you have to ask why. But as I tweeted this morning, Charlie Manuel said that the slumping Rollins would simply benefit from a day working in the cage, rather than playing an entire game.

“When you’re scuffling, a day off sometimes helps the player,” the manager told me. “He can go in the cage and gets his swing back. Sometimes a day off can be the best thing for you, and Jimmy doesn’t take many.”

Later, Manuel noted that if Eric Bruntlett seized the opportunity and had a big day Rollins may have played his last game for the Phillies. “Wally Pipp, he made Lou Gehrig famous, didn’t he?” Manuel said, smiling.

Phils:

Victorino CF

Bruntlett SS

Utley 2B

Howard 1B

Ibanez RF
Stairs RF

Feliz 3B

Coste C
Park P

Padres

Gerut CF

Gonzalez 2B

Giles RF

Gonzalez 1B

Headley LF

Kouzmanoff 3B

Hundley C

Cabrera SS

Geer RHP

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Saturday night lineup

POSTED: Saturday, April 18, 2009, 5:23 PM

Andy Martino

Here is the Phillies lineup for tonight’s 7:05 game against San Diego.

Rollins SS

Victorino CF

Utley 2B

Howard 1B

Ibanez LF

Werth RF

Feliz 3B

Marson C

Myers P

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Natty lineup

POSTED: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 5:46 PM

Andy Martino

Here’s the lineup for tonight’s 7:05 game in Washinton against the winless Nationals. Skies are clear.

Rollins SS
Victorino CF
Utley 2B

Howard 1B

Werth RF

Ibanez LF
Feliz 3B

Marson C

Blanton P

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Kalas casket on view at the Bank

POSTED: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 11:38 AM

Andy Martino

More info just came in from the Phillies, which I'm passing along to you:

Additional Details Announced For Saturday’s

Harry Kalas Memorial Tribute

The Kalas family and the Phillies have announced the following details for Saturday’s Harry Kalas tribute to be held at Citizens Bank Park:

Beginning at 8:00 a.m., on a first come, first served basis, fans will have the opportunity to pay their respects on the field as they pass by Harry’s casket which will be located behind home plate. To accommodate as many fans as possible, the starting time of the memorial tribute program has been moved back to 1:30 p.m.

Fans will pass by the casket until approximately 12:45 p.m. at which time all persons in attendance will be directed to seats. Beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m., current and former players -- some of whom are travelling great distances to be here to pay their final respects -- broadcasters, front office employees, and friends and family members will pay their final respects before the on-field tribute begins at 1:30 p.m.

Fans will be directed to enter Citizens Bank Park through the Third Base Gate at Pattison Avenue and Citizens Bank Way and will be asked to leave the ballpark through the First Base Gate. Although fans are not being asked to bring flowers or other mementos, if they choose to do so such items should be left in the area of the Mike Schmidt statue prior to entry at the Third Base Gate.

Parking will be free. Fans are encouraged to park in the lots on the west side of the ballpark, located on the site of the former Veterans Stadium. Limited concession stands will be open.

All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative program, an 8”x10” photograph of Harry and a poem written by him in 2002 as a fan tribute.

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Game off

POSTED: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 5:21 PM

Andy Martino

Too rainy to play tonight, as expected. No makeup date yet announced. Joe Blanton, scheduled to start tonight, will pitch tomorrow, pushing Cole Hamels back to Friday.

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Details of Friday Kalas tribute

POSTED: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 2:15 PM

Andy Martino

This just came my way from the Phillies, and I thought I'd pass it along:

PHILLIES TO PAY TRIBUTE TO HARRY KALAS ON FRIDAY NIGHT

Fans are urged to arrive early for the Friday, April 17 game when the Phillies play the San Diego Padres at 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. It will be the first home game since Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas’ death four days earlier.

The Phillies will honor their legendary voice prior to the game with several tributes:

The television booth in which Harry broadcast since Citizens Bank Park opened in 2004 will be named the Harry Kalas Broadcast Booth, “That ball’s outta here!” A plaque will be hung to officially name the booth. The neighboring radio booth is named the Richie (“Whitey”) Ashburn Broadcast Booth, “This game’s easy, Harry.”

The ceremonial first ball will be thrown by Harry’s three sons, Todd, Brad and Kane.

Prior to the National Anthem, to be sung by Harry’s son Kane, there will be a moment of silence.

All fans will receive an 8”x10” color photograph of Harry.

Harry’s signature will be displayed on the field during the seven-game homestand beginning on Friday.

Also for the seven games, a black drape will appear in front of the Phillies radio and TV booths and the Phillies flag in Ashburn Alley will be hung at half-mast.

A video of Harry’s career will be aired on PhanaVision.

During the seventh-inning stretch, a video of Harry singing “High Hopes” will be shown on PhanaVision. Fans will be encouraged to join in.

Other acknowledgements include:

During the first half-inning of the game televised by Comcast Network Philadelphia (formerly CN8), there will be no announcer commentary.

Throughout the remainder of the season, a billboard honoring Harry will be displayed on the outfield wall.

As previously announced, an HK patch will be worn on Phillies uniforms this season.

Throughout the 2009 season, following every Phillies home run, Harry’s legendary “Outta Here!” home run call will be played over the PA system as the Liberty Bell lights up.

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Weather update

POSTED: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 1:22 PM

Andy Martino

Just a note in case you're in D.C. for the game or planned your evening around watching on television. It's too early for any official decisions on whether to play, but weather.com says the chance of rain is 100% at gametime. Check in on the blog and Twitter for updates.

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Kalas tribute info

POSTED: Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 6:52 PM

Andy Martino

This just came in from the Phillies. Also, I want to thank all of you for emailing so many moving memories of Harry. My Blackberry has been buzzing all day, and each time I'm amazed by the eloquence and depth of feeling. Sorry I can't respond personally to each note, but they were all remarkable.

The Kalas family and the Phillies have announced that a memorial tribute for Harry Kalas will be held at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, April 18.

An opportunity to pay respects to the Hall of Fame broadcaster will be given on a first come, first served basis to as many fans as possible from 8:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. At that time, all fans in attendance will be directed to seats for an on-field tribute that will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Additional information will be made public as details are finalized.

Funeral services and burial will be private and held early next week.

Uniform Patches

Beginning tomorrow, players will wear HK uniform patches for the rest of the season. The black circular HK patch will be located on the front of the jersey in the area of the heart.

Friday Night

The Phillies return home on Friday night to play San Diego at 7:05. The Phillies will also pay tribute to Harry prior to the game. Fans are urged to arrive early. More details will be forthcoming.

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