As I type this, the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs are up 3-0 at Charolette, with chance to extend their International League-best winning percentage to .631 and strengthen their odds at their first winning season and their first International League North Title. The Ryne Sandberg-led club is filled with capable MLB replacement-level position players like Pete…
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Revisiting Acquiring John Mayberry Jr.
The Phillies entered the 2011 season minus an All-Star right fielder, down a top prospect, and with a lot of question marks after Ryan Howard‘s place in the line-up. An unlikely hero was found Opening Day when John Mayberry Jr., the fourth or possibly fifth outfielder at the time,had a pinch-hit single in the 9th…
Opening Day 2011: Phillies Win!
As you know by now, the Phillies’ won today’s game 5-4 over the Astros on John Mayberry Jr.’s walk-off, RBI single. Here are some pics from my brother and I’s first ever Opening Day! And here are some videos Bill took: The Phils entering Asburn Alley The awesome pregame American flag set-up with line-ups And…
Live From the Lehigh Valley 