Beltran suddenly becomes a leader
Oh, it’s on. Last year, Jimmy Rollins — an already vocal sparkplug in the Phillies’ clubhouse — came out and declared the Phillies the team to beat in the NL East, with little more than personal pride to back him…
Oh, it’s on. Last year, Jimmy Rollins — an already vocal sparkplug in the Phillies’ clubhouse — came out and declared the Phillies the team to beat in the NL East, with little more than personal pride to back him…
This isn’t me. I’m not whining here or spitting out sour grapes (or whatever that lame phrase is). Yeah, I thought Jimmy Rollins had an amazing year and seemed to be there in so many clutch situations for the Phillies…
You’d think that the managers and coaches would have a better grasp of the finer aspects of the game. It’s the more casual fans and lazy sportswriters who are overwhelmed by the sexiness of home runs and wins. But in…
Ryan Howard’s three-run home run in the sixth inning silenced Shea Stadium. The Mets had just taken a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the fifth despite John Maine’s struggles. Willie Randolph turned over the game to the bullpen, starting…
So here’s a question: Can an infield that includes Wes Helms be considered the best in the National League? That’s the claim made by Jimmy Rollins (either on his own or through prompting by a reporter) on Tuesday. Look, I…
Today’s games should count more than yesterday’s, if you ask me. Oh, there are no major-league games today? My point exactly. Driving into work this morning, a caller and the host made a point on WFAN about the idiocy known…