Reflections on Philadelphia

First of all, way to go Athletics! Splitting the 4 gamer in Anaheim was a big boost after the debacle that was the previous week. Again, I am on vacation this week and not watching the games, so to learn more, I advise you to check out your favorite periodical or the official website for your A's news. The A's have 3 against Baltimore at home this weekend. It feels like there are no gimme games in this league anymore. Every team and every series presents its own challenges, and the Orioles are no different. Let's root for the A's to continue on the right track and in the AL West race!

In case you were worried about me, I have just finished spending 48 hours in the wonderful city of Philadelphia, PA. I give it glowing reviews. It's charm from neighborhood to neighborhood was remarkable, and old city truly blew me away. Huge shout out and thank you to Becca, who hosted me for two nights. She went above and beyond to make my stay worthwhile.

MLB Preview: Philadelphia Phillies

Sliced bread is pretty darn good.

But we now have something even better: Tasty Kake -- I mean, the 2011 Philadelphia Phillies.

I can remember the exact moment I learned Cliff Lee signed with the Phillies. I followed the Winter Meetings closely and was excited to hear where he wound up. A Giants fan, I was simply thankful he was staying in the American League, be it in Los Angeles, New York or Texas. Just keep him the heck out of my league. 

The news came to me in a late night text message from Eric: “Lee to Phillies. Holy S***.”

My mouth dropped. I was literally stunned. Quickly the shock turned to awe, then from awe to anger. It just didn’t seem fair. I never really understood Eric’s hatred toward the Yankees. Now I knew. The National League had its Yankees.