“Blurb Sauce!” is a quick look at some of the stories floating around the world of sports today. it was also the questionable substance found on the turf of Cowboys Stadium that cause five injuries in last night’s Super Bowl. Way to go, Jerry.
Surgery-Free Brad Lidge Ready for 2011
It’s been a tough two years for Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge. Since his magical 2008 season, where he went 48-for-48 in save opportunities and celebrated a World Series victory on the mound at beautiful Citizens Bank Park. Surgeries and on-the-field pitching woes made fans cringe as he took the mound in close games.
However, Lidge’s second half of 2010 was more reflective of the 2008 Lidge. He converted 21 of 23 save opportunities with an ERA of just above two, and CSN Philly’s Jim Salisbury spoke with Lidge to gauge the closer’s mindset going in to 2011. Lidge is hoping to capitalize off the momentum of last season. View full article »
Is this man the future of the Phillies in right field? Find out what the folks at MLB Network think tonight.
Another Sign That I’m Completely Desperate for Baseball
I’ve been watching the MLB Network religiously. Their “Top 10 Right Now” series is nothing short of awesome, if for nothing else, its ability to spark endless debate between my friends. “MLB’s 20 Greatest Games” has been a pleasure to watch as well. Last night’s episode featured #17, game four of the 2004 ALCS between the Yankees and the Red Sox… an instant classic, and one of the most exciting games I have ever seen. And don’t even get me started on “Hot Stove”… never has a network been able to make their sport so interesting when games are literally not being played.
Tonight, they continue to deliver the goods, baby.
MLB Network will debut it’s list of “Top 50 Prospects” tonight at 9:00 pm, and look for Domonic Brown to be featured on the higher end of that list. It’ll also be interesting to see where any other Phillies may fall and prospects from division rivals.
I will certainly be watching, and I’ll provide you with some info on the show and Phillies-related news some time late tonight or tomorrow morning.
This is the longest winter of my life… I can’t wait anymore. The anticipation for my fantasy baseball league doesn’t help to calm me, either. If you’re as in much pain as I am, take a listen to Anthony Gargano and Glen Macnow’s lunch with Charlie Manuel yesterday. Get your fix.
Webb Chevrolet in Oak Lawn, Illinois is a sponsor of Chicago Bears radio broadcasts. John Stone, now a former employee of the dealership, refused to take off his Packers tie when asked by his boss. The boss then gave him an ultimatum and asked him to choose between wearing the tie or keeping his job. Stone chose the former.
Jerry Roberts, the “boss” in this situation, is justified in his actions. Wearing a Packers tie the day after the Bears NFC Championship loss wouldn’t necessarily rub customers the right way. That, combined with the fact that they have a sponsorship deal with Bears? Eh, not good for business.
So I take it a bow tie wouldn’t have gone over well either?
Laviolette Keeps Flyers on Toes
Flyers coach Peter Laviolette doesn’t want to see his team perform the way they did on December 20th against the Florida Panthers.
The 5-0 loss to a dismal Panthers team was the team’s final game before their one-week break over the holiday season. They Flyers will get another week off for the All-Star break after tonight’s game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Wells Fargo Center.
This time, “Lavs” will not let the Flyers falter in their second “getaway game” of the year.
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News wrote a piece on Laviolette who held a full practice yesterday, despite the fact that the team played two days in a row against New Jersey and at Chicago.
The coach, who is all business, had this to say.
“We didn’t do very well last time we had a break,” Laviolette said. “We talked about it briefly. All you can do is address things and bring it to [their] attention. It’s a big game and an important game. We want to make sure we end it the right way.”
Do you love this coach? Or do you love this coach? C’mon…
“Blurb Sauce!” is a quick look at some of the stories floating around the world of sports today. It was also Ron Burgundy’s sign off in Anchorman until the evil folks from editing got their hands on it… jerks. “I’m Ron Burgundy… blurb sauce.” Do you see how epic that could have been?!
Danny Briere is Awesome and All, but… Seriously? (Pun Intended)
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) is holding a contest called the Ultimate Flyers VIP Experience, where winners will receive round-trip airfare from Toronto to Philadelphia, a hotel stay, and tickets to the March 3rd Flyers game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Not enough, Canadians? How about this pitch from Flyers all-star Danny Briere? He even teaches you a little bit of lingo that “Philadelphians use” so you can get comfortable here when you win your little contest! View full article »
"Dude... I didn't want to be the one to tell you this... great shirt, by the way... but, uh... you don't have a defensive coordinator. You didn't hear it from me."
“Blurb Sauce!” is a quick look at some of the stories floating around the world of sports today. It’’s also the active ingredient in 5-Hour Energy that prevents you from getting that “2:30″ feeling.
Another Name in the Eagles Defensive Coordinator Hat
Jim Mora, Jr. pulled his name out yesterday, and the Broncos are likely to land Mike Trgovak, the current defensive line coach in Green Bay. Dick Jauron is still a possibility, despite his interview with the Cleveland Browns this week. But he’s far from a lock, and now the Eagles have been granted permission to speak with another name. View full article »
This guy may be a Flyer by the end of "business" today...
“Blurb Sauce!” is a quick look at some of the stories floating around the world of sports today. It was also the working title for “Pulp Fiction” when the movie was being written by Quentin Tarantino. Knowledged.
The Flyers Reportedly Want A Guy I’ve Been Trained to Hate, and Marty Brodeur Stinks
Everybody in the entire world is reporting that the Flyers want 35-year old Jamie Langenbrunner from the New Jersey Devils. Man… that would take some getting used to.
Langenbrunner has only 14 points this season (4G, 10A) but has had three 60-point seasons in the last four years with New Jersey. He has been with the Devils for the past nine seasons.
Broad Street Hockey thinks that Nikolay Zherdev could be a possibility to deal for the Devils captain. Whatever the case may be, Langenbrunner has to be going somewhere. He has reportedly waived his no-trade clause, cleaned out his locker at the Prudential Center, and was a healthy scratch in the team’s 4-2 loss to the Flyers last night. The Dallas Stars seem to be in the hunt for him as well. View full article »
