Many Southeast Texans might disagree with me, due to misplaced Southern solidarity, but I'm pumped that the Phillies won the World Series. It reminded me of the Mike Schmidt hey-days and makes my Pennsylvanian brother and sister-in-law happy, so that's nice.
So the Phillies totally deserved it, but to be perfectly honest, I'm actually happiest about their win because of these two in-your-face reasons that bring me inexplicable delight:
1) Brad Lidge is the King of the Mound - I'm convinced the Houston Astros organization is managed by a group of toddlers actually trying to run the team into the ground. It's like every day over there is Opposite Day where "smart decision making" translates into doing stupid things like letting Brad Lidge go to Philadelphia last year. So, good for Lidge. I'm happy to see he's done well for himself and escaped the play pen of Minute Maid Park.
2) Tampa Bay Loses - I'll admit in front of God and the Internet that I'm a Red Sox fan. So seeing the Rays lose, especially while shivering in the chilly weather made for a satisfying result. Besides, I feel like teams not around when I was born shouldn't be allowed to beat a historical team like the Phillies. Just doesn't seem right to me. Oh and NO MORE COWBELL is a gift to everyone.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Well played Phillies, well played
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As a former PA-er, I'll admit it was nice to see them finally win a series. However, I am SO tired of the towel-waving. Unless it's yellow and says "Terrible" on it, leave it at home and stop trying to replicate one of the greatest franchises on the planet. Do something original. (The rally monkey, anyone? Admittedly pretty cool AND orginal.)
Wait towel-waving isn't a PA-wide thing? Who knew?
love your blog, matty! i added it to my list so i'll check you often. i agree with your baseball take. brian agrees too, he thinks the astros are crazy for trading lidge.
love ya, and have a great weekend!
Well, I for one am sad about the Rays, but I have my reasons. Please still be my friend despite my loyalty to the Rays. Remember that I did go to school in Tampa. Oh, how I do miss those beaches....
Anyway, love your blog. :)
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