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Sunday, April 25 posted at 10:43 PM RandomThoughts@PhilliesBlog: 1) What was Vukovich thinking today when he waved Abreu around third on Pat Burrell's single? What was he thinking? I'm all about aggressive base running, but Abreu is not exactly the fastest person in the league. I could beat this guy in a race running backwards. Plus, at about 6-feet, 210 pounds, Abreu didn't look too happy once he saw the sign to keep going, not because he disagreed with the sign, but because he could barely run any further! I was surprised he had even made it to third. For those that's missed it, Abreu was coming from first! That's a long way for a big guy like him, and I highly doubt he's been practicing such sprints on off-days. The poor guy was made to look like a fool at the plate. Good effort though, Abreu. Vuke: Either get your eyes checked or take your Ritalin. You're getting a little trigger-happy over there with those wave-arounds lately. 2) Although apparently tickets are going fast, I hope to head back to Citizens Bank Park this Friday as the Phillies finally return home for a series against the Diamondbacks, and here is one of many many reasons why: Cupholders in the seats. Man, this is luxury. If I had to pay for every person's drink that I knocked over while exiting and returning to my seat over the years, I wouldn't be here right now. I'd be so poor, not only would I not be able to afford a computer, I'd be living on the streets. But now people's drinks are safe, including my own. Never again will I fear losing my hand to what ever foul creatures lurk beneath the seats as I search for my beer. It's always right where I need it, safe and in clear view. Luxury. 3) Fellow Phillies fans: I'm curious; who have you been rooting for in Marlins/Braves matchups? A year or two ago, the answer was easy. We could only hope that the Braves would meet complete misfortune, humiliation and loss at every matchup. But now this pseudo-rivalry seems to be dissolving with the Marlins taking the Braves' place. But the Braves are still beating the Marlins. They are both threats. If you were Larry Bowa, you would say something like, "Just let them beat up on each other." But as I have been watching the Braves/Marlins series this weekend, I have been rooting for the Braves. Am I alone in this? 4) Have you bought your tickets for the series against the Red Sox yet? This WILL NOT be the last time I will remind you. June 25, 26, 27 in Boston. Tickets available on Ebay and at plenty of different ticket brokers. There better be a sea of Phillies fans there, or I'm coming after all of you personally. 0 comments	Subscribe! Phillies Blogs Phillies Blog A Citizen's Blog Shallow Center Phillies Foul Balls Phillies Nation Phanatic Phollow Up Midway Phillies Phillies Diary We Should Be GM's Phillies Blog 2 Salute Your Phillies Voice of a Die-Hard Phillies Fan Phightin' Phils Phorum EMAIL ME to add your blog Looking for Philadelphia Phillies tickets? CTC has various baseball tickets including Yankees tickets, Red Sox tickets, Nationals tickets, Dodgers tickets, Orioles tickets and Cardinals tickets. We also have Philadelphia 76ers tickets, Eagles tickets, Penn State football tickets and Super Bowl tickets. Archives April 2004 May 2004 June 2004 July 2004 August 2004 September 2004 March 2005 April 2005 August 2005 September 2005 September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006 January 2007 February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 July 2007 August 2007 September 2007 October 2007 November 2007 January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 ----------- Copy Army Copywriting Service. ------------

Sunday, April 25

posted at 10:43 PM

RandomThoughts@PhilliesBlog:

1) What was Vukovich thinking today when he waved Abreu around third on Pat Burrell's single?

What was he thinking? I'm all about aggressive base running, but Abreu is not exactly the fastest person in the league. I could beat this guy in a race running backwards. Plus, at about 6-feet, 210 pounds, Abreu didn't look too happy once he saw the sign to keep going, not because he disagreed with the sign, but because he could barely run any further! I was surprised he had even made it to third. For those that's missed it, Abreu was coming from first! That's a long way for a big guy like him, and I highly doubt he's been practicing such sprints on off-days. The poor guy was made to look like a fool at the plate. Good effort though, Abreu.

Vuke: Either get your eyes checked or take your Ritalin. You're getting a little trigger-happy over there with those wave-arounds lately.

2) Although apparently tickets are going fast, I hope to head back to Citizens Bank Park this Friday as the Phillies finally return home for a series against the Diamondbacks, and here is one of many many reasons why:

Cupholders in the seats.

Man, this is luxury. If I had to pay for every person's drink that I knocked over while exiting and returning to my seat over the years, I wouldn't be here right now. I'd be so poor, not only would I not be able to afford a computer, I'd be living on the streets.

But now people's drinks are safe, including my own. Never again will I fear losing my hand to what ever foul creatures lurk beneath the seats as I search for my beer. It's always right where I need it, safe and in clear view. Luxury.

3) Fellow Phillies fans: I'm curious; who have you been rooting for in Marlins/Braves matchups? A year or two ago, the answer was easy. We could only hope that the Braves would meet complete misfortune, humiliation and loss at every matchup. But now this pseudo-rivalry seems to be dissolving with the Marlins taking the Braves' place.

But the Braves are still beating the Marlins. They are both threats. If you were Larry Bowa, you would say something like, "Just let them beat up on each other." But as I have been watching the Braves/Marlins series this weekend, I have been rooting for the Braves. Am I alone in this?

4) Have you bought your tickets for the series against the Red Sox yet? This WILL NOT be the last time I will remind you. June 25, 26, 27 in Boston. Tickets available on Ebay and at plenty of different ticket brokers.

There better be a sea of Phillies fans there, or I'm coming after all of you personally.

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