It appears Brian Westbrook will finally be happy in an Eagles uniform. He will likely sign a new contract today in an unprecedented move by the powers to be in Eagleville. The Eagles head to Pittsburgh tonight for the first preseason game. Here are the most intriguing questions going into tonight’s game.
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August 8, 2008
A Busy Day
August 3, 2008
Sunday Morning Practice
It was a quite day at Lehigh University as the Eagles held their morning practice in front of a modest crowd.
Eagles’ chairman Jeffrey Lurie got involved in practice when he joined the quarterbacks in a fumble recovery drill.
Lorenzo Booker continues to impress on offense and special teams. It seems Booker will be Brian Westbrook’s backup [...]
August 2, 2008
Afternoon Practice Update
(Updated 6:03pm)
The Eagles held their afternoon practice as scheduled. It was a quick one hour and fifteen minute “10/10/10″ practice.
Over on a separate practice field, while the offense and defense practiced in front of the crowds, the special teams unit raised a few eyebrows. David Akers and Sav Rocca switched roles. Rocca practiced kicking field goals [...]
August 1, 2008
Eagles Training Camp
I am up at Eagles training camp for the next three days as some of the same story lines continue to play out.
Shawn Andrews is still M.I.A. Asante Samuel remains out with a hamstring injury. Although, Jim Johnson said he would likely be back on the field next week.
Today, Sean Considine and Joselio Hanson left practice [...]
July 31, 2008
Trade Deadline Live Blog
Nothing. They did nothing. What else can you say?
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Buster Olney of ESPN reports the Phillies will likely come up empty in their pursuit of a left-handed reliever.
ESPN’s Jayson Stark and Peter Gammons report the Manny Ramirez to Marlins is a dead deal.
The Phillies continue to target left-handed relief pitchers. Ken Rosenthal reported at 1:13pm today [...]
July 31, 2008
4 Hours Until the the Deadline
Nothing. The Phillies have still done nothing in the days and hours leading up to the Major League Baseball non waiver trade deadline.
There is no buzz from ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports or MLB Trade Rumors about any possible deals involving the Phillies.
I still think they add a lesser known lefty reliever, but nothing to [...]
July 30, 2008
24 Hours and Counting…
With less than 24 hours remaining until the non-waiver trade deadline, the Phillies have yet to make a splash.
So far, the Phils have only landed Joe Blanton at a hefty price. It is too early to fully evaluate the deal, but it isn’t looking good so far (7.88 ERA in two starts). That’s what you [...]
July 30, 2008
Joe Pa in trouble in Happy Valley?
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports today that a feature on ESPN’s Outside the Lines may mean big trouble for Penn State coach Joe Paterno.
The show investigated the number and magnitude of criminal activities by Penn State football players since 2002 and questions whether Paterno has lost control of his team. Another allegation involves a member [...]
July 30, 2008
Manny Mania!
It just wouldn’t be right to have Manny Ramirez in the news without drama and mystery. The powerful and colorful slugger from Beantown seems to be interested in a trade – anywhere.
Ramirez went so far as to say he would play in Iraq if it meant he could create more drama and keep himself in [...]
July 29, 2008
Mahay for Donald?
Jayson Stark reports the Phillies are interested in trading for left-handed reliever Ron Mahay. A deal with Kansas City for Mahay would likely cost the Phillies AA shortstop Jason Donald who is one of the top prospects in the Phillies’ farm system.
Mahay, 37, has posted a remarkable 1.81 ERA this year in 45 games for [...]
