Roberts' granddaughter called Werth's shot
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Roberts' granddaughter called Werth's shot
Matt Gelb, Inquirer Staff Writer
A lot to be read and remembered on this Friday following the death of Phillies great Robin Roberts and a 7-2 Phillies victory.
But let's begin here: Bob Brookover penned a moving obituary of Roberts, in which we learn of an incredible moment:
Phillies rightfielder Jayson Werth had the most interesting relationship with Mr. Roberts because both men were from Springfield, Ill.
"I would always go over his house and he'd give me an update on the kid from Springfield," said Jim Roberts, the youngest of Robin's four sons.
When Werth stepped to the plate at Citizens Bank Park in the bottom of the first inning Thursday afternoon against the St. Louis Cardinals, Jim Roberts' 18-year-old daughter, Jennifer, had a premonition.
"She said Werth was going to hit a home run just for Pops," Jim said from his home in Temple Terrace. "And then he did. There were quite a few tears in our living room at that point."
Told about Jennifer Roberts' prediction after the game, Werth rubbed the goose bumps on his arms.
"That's [amazing] right there," the Phillies' rightfielder said.
It is.
The rest of the links...
Bob Ford: This day, past met present
Bill Lyon: The complete pitcher
An appreciation by Frank Fitzpatrick: A bright star in a dark era
Fond memories of a gentleman who loved baseball
Do we need any more proof? Sign Werth long-term now. He's a Phillie through and through. Show him the money. Robby would if he were GM.
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- No money to sign Werth??? This is Philadelphia, take a collection!!— sla6yer
- If Dom Brown show anything this summer, I predict they trade Victorino to free up some cash for Werth. When I say predict I mean hope and pray.— pbuscio
- AND WE ARE SIGNING jASON WHEN??????????????????— hrlevine
- Werth has to be re-signed, there is no if ands or buts about this— NJtoWS
- Tell Werth to announce that he wants to stay here......and will get it done!— flyerssignguy
- They better not get rid of Victorino. There's going to be a spot opening up after next year, once Ibanez is gone.— Trocar
- I am not usually critical over journalists but Matt Gelb sucks— KillerPotato
