Entries from January 2008

Jan 30, 2008

ESPN.com’s The Show

There’s a great chat being hosted over on ESPN.com by Jayson Stark regarding the signing of Johan and how it will affect the NL East race.
His intro into the chat:
If Johan Santana was good enough to carry a team to a World Series by himself, the Twins would have played in about five of them [...]

Jan 30, 2008

You Know What Really Grinds my Gears: Howard Eskin

How many of you listen to 610 WIP? Personally, I thoroughly enjoy having a sports talk radio station dedicated solely to Phialdelphia Sports. However, I cannot stand Howard Eskin. He boils my blood, gets under my skin and basically makes me want to throw my radio across the room.
How does this man even [...]

Jan 30, 2008

The Mets Get Their Man

The Mets get Johan Santana without giving up Fernando Martinez, their best prospect, or Mike Pelfrey, their best young pitcher. They also immediately make themselves the favorites to win their division and have a good argument that they’re the best team in the National League.
The deal is pending the Mets and Santana reaching an agreement [...]

Jan 30, 2008

T Owes

According to Bob Brookover at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Terrell Owens owes the Eagles about three quarters of million dollars.

A league source said today that an arbitrator ruled in the Eagles’ favor Friday on a grievance that was filed by the NFL players’ union on Owens’ behalf more than two years ago. The union had disputed [...]

Jan 30, 2008

Phils Sign Pedro Feliz

According to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Phillies and Pedro Feliz have agreed to a two-year deal.
According to our skipper:
“We got better,” Manuel said. “He’s a good defensive player. He’s got power. He’ll hit probably sixth, seventh, somewhere in there. I think putting him down in our lineup will help him. He was called on to [...]

Jan 30, 2008

Hello Philadelphia

215 Sports is a Philadelphia-based sports blog.  It’s for those who “bleed green” and love all Philly sports.  We’re here to bring you some fresh opinion and news as well as have some fun, hopefully you are as well.
The Authors
Brian
Chris
The Name 
According to Wikipedia:
The 215 was one of the original area codes established in 1947.
This area code, along with [...]