A Peace Offering

With all the arrests, convictions, fines, steroid abuse and skankdom going on in sports today (not to mention the internal argument here on LLR - Boogie and Suth are about to get served a Stars timeout), I thought we needed a little something to brighten the mood.

So without further adieu... what the world needs now is boys, sexy boys. And shoot..I thought I would treat you all to an influx of new sexies that I tend to ignore. So if you're looking for Mauer... well, I might find a minute to put in a tiny picture.

Jason "J-Pom" Pominville

This sexy Buffalo Sabre right wing has had me dreaming of upstate New York all season long. Unfortunately, he is engaged to a lucky bitch named Kim. Sigh.

Tyler Hansbrough

Despite the fact that Tyler is kicking ass for Duke archenemy UNC, Hansbrough has erupted as a bit of a fan favorite here at LLR... mostly by Action. We take pride in the men of LLR and their unrelenting man crushes. Tyler is pretty sexy though. You boys have excellent taste.

Matt Cassel

This one is a special gift for my Mama who is apparently plotting to leave dear old dad, Ed57, for the Pats' new QB.

Stephen Curry

Shining star of Davidson and MVP of the NCAA tournament last year, we dig him.

Cole Hamels

That's right. A Philadelphia Phillie. If that won't teach Boogie and Suth to get along, I don't know what will.

Here's to peace on earth and good will to (sexy) men!

-stars

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Defending Champs Already Facing Problems

It was announced today that Philadelphia Phillie Chase Utley will be undergoing hip surgery that could possibly place him on the DL until June. With one of their core stars out for the first two months, this does not bode well for the '08 Champs.

There has been speculation that the Phils may try to obtain Minnesota Twin free agent Nick Punto in the interim. It looks doubtful that they will go after any kind of high profile second baseman as the new acquirement will most likely ride the pine once Utley returns to his little league park.

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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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God and Mother Nature Hate The Phillies

You have a better explanation as to why this World Series refuses to go on? I vote we cancel it, shake the fellas' hands and try again next year.

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Heads Up!

Heads up is going to become my weekly Friday post. I will be giving you a quick look at what games to watch for in the upcoming weekend.

NCAA Football - We're So Close...
There are a few games this weekend that really intrigue me. First, you've got the battle for bragging rights in Michigan where the Wolverines (2-5) take on the Spartans (6-2). The Wolverines haven't had the success they were hoping for under Rich Rodriguez's short tenure, but maybe they'll start to turn it around against their in-state rivals?

The second game that caught my eye was UCLA (3-4) v. CAL (4-2). Probably two of the teams I usually find myself routing for (especially when they play USC) are taking the field this weekend in another in-state battle. Look for former USC Offensive Coordinator's, Norm Chow, Offense to have some big plays.

Obviously on everyone's radar will be the #1 Texas v. #6 Oklahoma St. game. Texas manhandled Missouri last week and look to cruise into Oklahoma St. to do the same. Don't be surprised if Oklahoma St. doesn't go down as easy though...

Saturday night, The Ohio State (9) takes on Penn State (3) in the battle of the 2 states no one cares to drive through when going cross county. Just because of their uniforms and they have Joe Pa, I'm looking for Penn State to pull this one out...

NFL - Reggie Bush Ruined This Week
The NFL Scheduling Committee planned a game this week that would've featured 2 of the league's best running backs (LT & Bush). However, Bush is now injured and most of the other NFL games this week lack any type of interest. Thanks Reggie. However, the AFC East matchup between the Bills & Dolphins should be rather interesting, and the Titans play the Colts on MNF in an attempt to remain the only unbeaten team.



MLB - 3-1?
Look for the Rays to march into Philly and take 2 games this weekend (Sat & Sun). F U Rollins.

Yes, this picture again...it just doesn't get old.

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Rays Sting Back - Series Tied 1-1

Without the power of Cole Hamels on the mound, one has to wonder just what can the Phillies do to stop the Rays from taking the World Series right out from their grubby paws? He can't pitch every game, a fact that I am sure causes Charlie Manuel to lose sleep at night, so they have to rely on the rest of the team.

And as the series moves back to Philadelphia, a movement that would normally elate the team without homefield advantage, I have to wonder if the Phils would rather stay down in Tampa. Philadelphia is a homerun hitters park and with the bats of Longoria, Upton, Pena, and shoot... the whole rest of the line-up, it may not look good for the Fightin' Phils. But let's see just how Tampa can hold up without their beloved DH rule.

Team Longoria, anyone?

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Lil Wayne calls the World Series

From Lil Wayne's blog on ESPN.com....

"I still like the Rays to win the World Series. The Phillies' hitters are tough. They can shut your starting pitchers down fast and as for pitching, they've got Brad Lidge, and Cole Hamels is nice, but wow. I did not expect them to make the World Series. A lot of people are talking about Lidge and how he blew the save in the NLCS a few years ago but I guarantee he's not thinking about Albert Pujols right now. He's thinking about 46 saves in 46 tries. The number right there is scary. He's riding that wave. With that fact alone this should be a great World Series, but I still think the Rays are gonna come out on top. I'm basing that on the home field advantage."

Looks like Lil Weezy has joined boogie and stars on TEAM LONGORIA! The Rays are about to make it rain on them scrubs from Philly. Game 2 from Tampa Bay is on Fox tonight at 8pm EST.

To check out the rest of Lil Wayne's blog here!

-boogie

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The Stage Is Set

It has been decided.

The 2008 World Series Championship will be an epic battle between the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League and the upstart Tampa Bay Rays of the American League.

Wow.

Who could have called THIS ONE a year ago? Not I. Certainly not I.

The Rays are a 10-year old franchise who are tasting the postseason for the first time ever. They had the worst record in Major League Baseball last season (66-96) and the team is full of young players with TONS of talent, but limited experience. The Phillies have become the pulse of Philadelphia lately, and their fair city hasn't won a Championship in ANY sport since 1983.

I must say, as a National League New York Metropolitans fan and an all-around lover of baseball, I am a bit torn. I am an NL girl all the way, and I would usually not hesitate to back whatever NL team made it to the big dance based on principle alone. HOWEVER, the Philadelphia Phillies are my archrivals. They've taken the division from my Mets the last two seasons in a row, and yes, I'm bitter.

The Tampa Bay Rays have dropped the devil out of their name, and now the franchise's first championship is within reach. BJ Upton had 9 home runs in the 145 games he played this season, and he has 7 homers in 11 POSTSEASON GAMES. Way to step it up, BJ! Show 'em how we do it back home in VA!! The Rays line-up is just chock-full of weapons (Garza, LONGORIA, did you SEE David Price's 9th inning pitches? FIRE!!), and they will need them all to match up against the Phillies. I hate the Phillies so much that I can't even name the exact players the Rays need to neutralize. You know their names. I'm in a good mood this morning, and I'd like to keep it going.

The moral of this post is that for the immediate future, I have joined stars on Team Longoria, and I will be screaming my face off for the Tampa Bay Rays to become 2008 World Series Champions. My love for the Mets and my hatred for the Phillies make it so. I never really had a choice in the matter. I never thought I'd say this, but LET'S GO AMERICAN LEAGUE!

-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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Phillies clinch, but who cares?

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the NL Pennant last night, knocking off the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5. The Phillies are going to the World Series for the first time in 15 years. Baseball fans everywhere except Philly could care less.

::YAWN::

Once the Phillies knocked off the Dodgers, only one question started running through all our minds: Where will Manny Ramirez end up next year?? That's what we all really want to know at this point, right?

I'm so incredibly uninterested in the NL right now, its not even funny. Who cares, really! As if it makes a difference who the Tampa Bay Rays play in the World Series. No one's stopping them this season, and I mean no one!

Tampa Bay: Do this New Yorker a favor, will ya? Finish off the Sox tonight so you can skip ahead to crushing the Phillies in the Fall Classic. The longer they stay in it, the more shit I have to listen to them talk next season. As if the division wasn't enough, now I have to put up with their "National League Champions" t-shirts? This has gone on long enough. Handle your business. Thanks.

-boogie

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Boogie is BACK!

My Fellow Americans!

Your girl boogie is back in action here at LLR! I know you missed me oh so much. I had to take a short hiatus to deal with some personal stuff (life ain't always grand slams and touchdowns, unfortunately!) but I am back on the scene with some sports commentary fo yo ass!

Let us begin with last night...

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO MY 4-0 GIANTS? They were looking like the best team in the league so far this season, and now we've collapsed under the Cleveland Browns of all teams. THE CLEVELAND BROWNS. Do not adjust your TV sets. You have not entered the twilight zone. Eli Manning looked a like his pre-Superbowl MVP self last night, throwing 3 picks into the hands of the Browns defense.

As I sat on my couch with a brew in my hand and the remote control in the other, flicking over to the Phillies vs Dodgers whenever Eli got me too upset to watch, I thought to myself "this is not happening." I wanted a perfect night. A Giants win, A Phillies loss, and 21 fantasy points was ALL I NEEDED to make that happen. It wasn't meant to be. Matt Stairs' 2-run bomb sealed the deal on Game 4 for the Phillies, Eli's final interception put it way out of reach for the Giants, and the measly 10 fantasy points I collected from Eli and Kevin Boss combined just didn't cut it.

If it hadn't been for reruns of Quantum Leap, my night would have been absolutely ruined! Sam, Al, and Ziggy always seem to come to my rescue, but I digress...

All I have to say is that now that its Tuesday, my Giants can take all of the mini-failures of last night, work 'em the hell on out in practice, get on the same page, and take it to the house when we host the 49ers on Sunday. I'll be damned if I lose to the Browns and then then 49ers! I'll absolutely be looking around for Rod Serling then. PSH!

-boogie

ps - Manny. I can not have the Phillies in the World Series. I just can't. Do your thing, ok?? Geez...

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NLCS Preview

Here is a preview of the NLCS matchup between the Dodgers of Los Angeles and the Phillies of...Philly. Just as a side note how ridiculous must a team be to name themselves after the city they reside in. Come on! Could you imagine the Seattle Seattleians...the Florida Floridians...you get the point.

I digress.

This year the National League Championship will be decided in a best of seven blood fest between two teams that are an enigma to me. The question being, how the hell did they get there?

First we have the Dodgers, a team that finished the regular season 6 games over .500! If playoff spots were determined simply by win-loss records, the Dodgers would not even be considered for post-season baseball. In Major League Baseball the Dodgers finished in 15th place overall. 15th place!! Yes, 14 teams had better records. Had the Dodgers been in the National League Central, they would have finished the season fifth place in the division. Nevertheless, they do play in a division that the Japanese little league team from the movie Bad News Bears Go to Japan would dominate. All kidding aside they did send the poor Cubbies packing after taking them to the wood shed in three straight games. Sorry Cub fans...it hasn't been your century. As for my team we are almost a quarter of the way there, don't feel too bad.

The Dodgers pitching is suspect. Their hitting is a threat. James Loney somehow has an ability to make things happen in big spots. Matt Kemp and Russel Martin are fierce sluggers currently on a tear. Their defense is above average. And of course, they have ManRam, the all time post season home run king. ManRam can nonchalantly watch a ball sail over his head, effortlessly barehand the carom, and toss a laser into whatever base he wants throwing out a would-be baserunner by 95 feet. That may be all they need to move on to the World Series, depending on what Philly team decides show up.

The National League East Champion Phillies (I just died a little inside typing that) have to be the overwhelming favorites to represent the National League in the World Series. I would like to briefly mention that they did lose the season series to a dormant New York Mets club who also had a better record than the Dodgers. However, the Mets are probably watching the playoffs from their living rooms, yachts, stretch Hummers, or private aircraft. The Phillies' lineup can be a menacing one, but they all have holes bigger than...nevermind. Regular season homerun champ Ryan Howard can break a world record by striking out 200 times in the post-season. Chase Utley began the season like a bat out of hell and has since fizzled. I am calling him a fizzle. Chase Utley, you are a fizzle. Pat Burrell can only hit a baseball against a certain team from Queens, and Shane Victorino has a little league helmet. Their strongest player hands down is Jayson Werth. I have been following the Phillies all season and have yet to see him make a mistake.

My prediction for this series is that the winner will be determined by who is more dominant, Manny Ramirez or Jayson Werth. Plain and simple, they are the players to watch this series. As a non-biased observer my prediction is Manny Ramirez will have his way the entire Phillies roster, and kill many Persians in the playground they call a ballpark in Philadelphia. The Dodgers will be victorious, bringing a hell fury of momentum to the World Series before they get stomped out by the American League champions, whoever they may be.

Enjoy the show!

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Pat Burrell Is A Douche

First of all, your name is Pat. I wasn't sure if you were a man or a tranny the first time I saw you play baseball. Unfortunately, I had seen other Phillies players wearing t-shirts with this picture on it:


Mr. Burrell, not only are you a douche (and going to be eliminated by the Dodgers), but you totally look like a pedo in this picture.

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Phils Lead Brew Crew 2-0

In the 2008 NLDS the Phillies faced off against the Brewers. Shane 'My Little League Helmet Matches My Ballpark" Victorino led the Phils in the 2nd Game of this series with his first career homerun. Brett Myers (who received some man-love from Ryan Howard mid game) recorded the win for the Phils.

After the game, Myers, who looked great on the hill & at the plate, continued his good hitting for the night:

A-hole. (Yes, both him and us for inappropriate humor.)

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Philadelphia Phillies Blow First Game of Playoffs

No, they didn't. But I refuse to report otherwise.

Suck it, Hamels. (Even though I think you're a bit sexy. You would look damn fine in another color.)

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Triple Dog Dare - A Coincidental Night with the Phillies

Last night I met up with a couple of my girlfriends for drinks. We decided to meet at a bar that is inside of one of New York's swankiest hotels. Little did we know that the hotel happens to be a celebrity hot-spot this week. I'll spare you the name-dropping and get to the point.

My friend and I sit down with our glasses of wine and I notice that the man sitting across from me is none other than Philadelphia Phillies skipper, Charlie Manuel. He looks like Santa Claus sans beard. I know its sacrilege, but I officially like the man. I just wish he managed ANY OTHER team :)

At one point, the person Manuel was sitting with got up and I noticed him turn towards the conversation I was having with my girls. During a lull in the convo, I took a deep breath and then turned to Manuel and said "So, ya think you can pull it off this weekend?" Charlie responds with "Well...we need to win at least two games. Definitely have to win tomorrow..." To which I replied "No you don't!" Then Charlie and I chatted and laughed for a little while about the pitching match-ups for the Phillies vs. Mets series at Shea this weekend. I insisted that they've got no chance against Mike Pelfrey tonight, and he agreed that Pelf is tough, as if there is any denying it at this point. Charlie referred to his pitcher Brett Myers as "Fort Myers," and then HE ASKED ME who the Mets were putting on the mound for Saturday's game. I said he should know and he insisted he "has it written down somewhere" HAHA! He was pretty sure it was Pedro Martinez, but he wasn't positive. I checked when I miserably arrived at work this morning...and he was right.

As soon as I realized that the entire Phillies team was staying at this hotel and they were walking, talking, and drinking among us, I excused myself to call Stars. Hello! She and I spend 24/7 venting our hatred of this team, while evaluating how our Mets could avoid breaking our hearts by repeating last September's collapse and actually beat the Phillies out for the division title. It's all we can think or talk about! When I told Stars the deal, i.e. that the Phillies were in my immediate vicinity, she paused and then confidently said "Well, you have to kill them!" HA! I love that girl. Her head is always in the game.

Stars then proceeded to triple dog dare me to ask Ryan Howard how second place feels! So I insisted that if and when I saw Ryan, I would do it. Stars had enough balls to yell it to him when she saw the Phillies play the Dodgers last month. Of course, Stars was in her seat and Ryan was on the field at the time. She received a pretty dirty look in return, which is quite understandable. When Ryan Howard showed up, I decided that I wasn't drunk enough to walk up to him and toss an unsolicited insult. It just wasn't necessary. I'll save it for Shea tonight :)

It was a pretty random night indeed! Unexpected, but lots of fun. The Phillies are my enemies until the end of the month, there's no question about it. However, I must admit that I kind of want Charlie Manuel to be my grandfather, haha.

Now if only I could randomly bump into Joe Mauer...

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The Race Is On!

I wonder if ER waiting rooms are filled with men and women in MLB gear every September because you know as well as I do that as comes September, so goes my mental and physical health. Just 2 days shy of the dreaded 9th month of the year, I have already succumbed to a variety of panic attacks, a few rageful tantrums and at least one hyperventilation. It only gets worse from here. So since everyone else thrown their 2 cents in on what they think the pennant outcomes will be, I figured I would deliver unto all my worthless opinion as well.


Before I begin, let me remind you of the picks Boogie, Ill Orange, and I made a little over a month ago. Please keep in mind these were all reasonable choices back in July.

Regular Season	Stars	Boogie	Ill Orange
NL East	NY Mets	NY Mets	NY Mets
NL Central	Cubs	Cubs	Cubs
NL West	LA Dodgers	Diamondbacks	LA Dodgers
NL Wildcard	Brewers	Cardinals	Brewers
AL East	Red Sox	Red Sox	Red Sox
AL West	LA Angels	LA Angels	LA Angels
AL Central	Twins	White Sox	White Sox
AL Wildcard	White Sox	TB Rays	Yankees

Postseason	Stars*	Boogie	Ill Orange
NL Champ	NY Mets	Cubs	NY Mets
AL Champ	LA Angels	Boston Red Sox	LA Angels
World Series Champ	NY Mets	Cubs	LA Angels**

AL East

Now this has been a fascinating turn of events. We all took the Red Sox and now it's looking like neither the Yanks or the Sox can be sure of October play. If neither of them make it, it will be the first time since the Wild Card was instilled that both teams watched the playoffs from the comfort of their couches. The BoSox still lead in the Wild Card race, but with that Twins team and the White Sox team looking strong, I am gonna say that both teams will be able to take a nice long nap when September ends. According to CoolStandings, based on the remaining schedule the Yanks have a 3 percent chance of making the playoffs (hold while I stifle a giggle.) The Sox look better at 86%, but I don't listen to everything CoolStandings says. I'm saying Rays for the NL East now. (And congrats to Boogie who was the only one to include them in her picks. But for the Wild Card, so she is still about to lose.) But this could be one of the most miraculous turnarounds in baseball histories if the Rays keep up at this break-neck pace. I can't wait to see what happens.

AL Central

Now part of me wants the White Sox to take this division as their hasn't been a Chicago-Chicago series since 1906 (2 years before... something.) And the lead in the division has been flip-flopping between the Twins and the Sox for quite some time, so this is gonna be another one I can't wait to see the outcome of. So I defer once more to CoolStandings and it tells me Chicago has the edge. I choose not to listen, for the love of Joe Mauer, and am keeping my original prediction of Twins for the division and White Sox for the WC.


AL West

With the Angels 16 games ahead of their division, I frankly don't give a flying rat's rear end what happens there anymore. The Angels could send out the Nationals in their place for the rest of the year and it wouldn't make a bit of difference. But I personally feel like I am seeing their dominance slide and despite the epic record they currently have, I would be shocked to see rings on these boys' fingers at season's end.

NL West

Now this is an intense division split. And I thought only us NL East-ers had it bad! Since the Dodgers' acquisition of Manny (which yes, I know, I was opposed to), they have marked their territory as serious contenders for the division title. The showdown between the D Backs and the Dodgers commences tonight, and I would bet is going to be awfully telling of the final outcome. The D Backs are looking good to take it, though, and the chances of the Wild Card coming from this division are slim to none. A meteor would have to take out the rest of the National League for us to see both these guys in the playoffs.

NL Central

No one surprised us there... at least not yet. Let's go Cubbies!


NL East

Oh, heart attack of my life, this division is. The story remains nearly the same as it did a month ago, with one important difference. The Bums from Florida with their lead A-hole Dan Uggla seem to already be packing for their winter break. They're not out yet, but I believe in a God that wouldn't let them join the race. You've been lapped, boys.

And as for Philly and the Amazins... with 28 games remaining and the Mets only a game up on the Phillies, it's anyone's game at this point. But while most of the blogs seem to be predicting a Philadelphia turnaround, I, shockingly, am disagreeing. Yes, Mets bullpen is nothing short of crap. And yes, the Mets don't seem to score runs after the 3rd inning. But 74 wins and it ain't even August yet? The boys in blue and orange are doing something right. Phillies, take a seat. You got nothing.

- stars

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A Save By Big Pelf

Only in the horrible homerun hitters park that is Philadelphia could a small child fall and not get hurt.

And only I would be jealous of this fall as it led straight into Big Pelf's arms.

-stars

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The Insanity of the NL East

There is truly not a tighter race for the division title in all of baseball right now, then the war that's happening in the NL East right now. Certainly not in the AL West, where I can't even believe the teams are still showing up to games. It's a little early for it to be over but I personally would be shocked if any of those teams got within 5 games of the Ambiguous Angels. I did the math. If Oakland wins every game for the next 6 seasons, they will still be a game behind the Angels.

But this race in the NL East is going to give this girl a heart attack and it isn't even August yet! I've started doing some Bikram yoga in an attempt to live to see the Series. Let's see how that goes. Let's just take a minute to rewind and rehash the events of the last 3 days for those of you who have been living under a rock or somewhere else as blissfully peaceful.

Tuesday, July 22nd
Tuesday begins with the NL East looking as follows: NY & Phils tied for 1st, with the Marlins trailing a game back. The Phillies rob the Mets of a well-played game, thanks to an error by Jose Reyes and a (grudgingly I admit this) beautifully played ball by Howard, and the Mets bullpen just having their heads in the clouds. The Marlins shut out the Braves, so we lead into...

Wednesday, July 23rd
What a difference a day makes! The Phillies hold the first place spot by themselves, with both the Mets and the Marlins hanging out a game back feeling sorry for themselves. But it wasn't to stay that way for long. Wednesday unfolds and we see Jose Reyes creating a little of that Jose magic with a 3-run homer, allowing the Mets to topple the Phillies on their fat asses and the Marlins take a loss against Atlanta. I didn't watch the game, but I blame Uggla.

Thursday, July 24th
And the day begins... Mets and Phillies tied for first and Florida still trailing a game back. I got my ass up nice and early for my MLB package to not be working. I sped as I typed on my Blackberry to Boogie for updates (safe, I know) to work to catch the rest of the Mets/Phillies day game. Bing, bang boom! Say hello to Oliver Perez, David Wright, and Carlos Delgado and say buh-bye to first place Phillies.

Now the Mets stand alone in first place, with both the Phillies and the Marlins trailing a game back. And the day ain't over. The Phillies could be sitting in 3rd before I put my head on my pillow tonight.



Stay tuned...

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