AFL: Daniel Murphy Update

Not much is going on today, so I thought I'd update everyone on Daniel Murphy's play in the Arizona Fall League. Murphy played in 15 games this fall, and the Sags have just 6 games left on their schedule, so the sample size is small, but in just 15 games Murphy has:

• .397 Batting Average (he's getting a hit in almost 1/2 of his at bats)
• He has 8 doubles and 2 home runs in 25 hits (40% of his hits are for extra bases)
• In 63 at-bats he has drawn 13 walks and only stuck out 6 times

Eddie Kunz notes in his AFL blog that Murphy's defense at 2B is improving.

Enjoy stars...

By the way, Jimmy Rollins is a douche:

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David Wright Can't Stand the Phillies Either

Looks like our beloved D Dubs is working overtime to get back on the good side of the LLR and we are fully OK with that. David has gone on record aimed at Jimmy Rollins, saying "We don't like you guys either." Take that and bite on it Rollins.

Newsday quotes David with the following.

"I don't like those guys," Wright said. "I know they don't like us. There are
guys that I respect on that team. I respect them, but that doesn't necessarily
mean that I'm going to be friends with them. My whole career, I've tried to stay
away from that. I'll shake somebody's hand and say hello, but I'm not going to
be buddy-buddy with anyone before the game."

Teehee. Welcome back, honey. We missed you.

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Game 4 Observations

A few things occured to me during Game 4 that I feel compelled to share with the world. Allow me to vent just a little.

1. Patti Labelle - That was possibly the worst version of the Star Spangled Banner that I've ever heard in my entire life. Did you really sing "at the skylight's last gleaming"? I'm almost positive that the correct word is TWILIGHT. What kind of American singer doesn't know the correct words our nation's anthem? REALLY?

2. The umpires in this World Series have been OFF. Longoria CLEARLY got the tag on Jimmy Rollins in that first inning play at third base. Third base should have been empty when Pat Burrell walked. I was PISSED.

3. The Philadelphia Phillies are playing really well and, by God, they CAN NOT WIN THE WORLD SERIES. I will not have it!&*^(Q$#&(*)#@$Q)&!!

I shouldn't be this angry on my friggin' birthday! The Rays victory would have been a wonderful birthday gift, but it wasn't to be. Ryan Howard's second home run of the game made the final score 10-2, and the Phillies take a commanding 3-1 lead in this World Series. It's getting a little difficult to remain a TEAM LONGORIA cheerleader. I need to consult with Stars about what to do. I'm starting to panic over here!

-boogie

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5 Reasons I Would Never Cheer For The Phils

5. Citizens Bank Park - When I learned that Williamsport, PA would no longer be the home of the Little League World Series, I thought it was atrocious. I mean how long has it been there? However, I later realized it's because this year's little league world series will be played in Philadelphia. That's right baseball fans, prepare for the Phillies to take on whoever it is in the LLWS at CBP...maybe Ryan Howard should try hitting some homers on a major league sized field.

4. Shane Victorino - To match the ball park they play in Phillies centerfielder chooses to wear the double eared Little League helmet. I understand he's a switch hitter and all, but seriously buy two helmets. The guy looks like a friggen clown. Not to mention, he may make plays in centerfield, but he makes easy plays look awful hard.

3. Brett Meyers - I just can't do it. I can't cheer for a wife beater. While I do tend to wear them under my dress shirts, Brett Meyers is a different type of wife beater. A REAL ONE!! While I can make fun of it for it, because I mean really you're a professional baseball player and look at the size of his wife. What a coward!

2. Jimmy Rollins - Here's a guy who called his hometown fans 'front runners' and is just a loud mouth in general. For someone who makes millions, FIX YOUR F'ING TEETH! The guy is just a scumbag who goes around talking about other team (mostly the Mets), but he's a 'leader'...Let's be honest, his numbers last year were not MVP numbers, and I wish the media especially ESPN would stop riding this guy's jock. Eff you Jimmy I hope you get cranked in the face again!


1. They're The Phillies - As if the reasons above weren't enough and you needed another one, well here it is. Plain and simple. I mean who makes a team name the short name for the city they're from it's like the Atlanta Atlantans or the Boston Bostonians. I mean really, they have got to have the worst team name in all of sports...Plus they're a bunch of scumbags.

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