By Warren Crossley on 2/25/2008

 

Last night’s rare shootout win over Buffalo stopped a seemingly endless 10 game skid.  Combined with the acquisition of former Flyer Vinny Prospal from Tampa Bay, there is a ray of hope for the Flyers yet, who despite the worst month in recent memory, actually lead for the final playoff spot in the East.  < ... Read More »

By Warren Crossley on 2/20/2008

An arbitrator ruled in favor of Phillies 1B Ryan Howard today, awarding him $10 million in salary for the upcoming season, at the same time rejecting management’s offer of $7 million.  Until today, MLB owners have gone undefeated in arbitration hearings, and this is the first time the Phillies have ever lost in arbitration.  What does this mean for the Phillies?  & ... Read More »

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By Warren Crossley on 2/18/2008

This past weekend’s sweep at the hands of Montreal leaves the Flyers perilously close to missing the playoffs despites being 2^nd in the conference just 3 weeks ago.  Mounting injuries and a relentless schedule, as well as continued strong play from the division rivals are big factors in the slide, but the continued sloppy play is the most alarming trend.  Bad penalties and even worse turnovers are leaving goalies Antero Nittymaki and Martin Biron to have to stand on their head in order for the Flyers to have a chance to win. (Nittymaki almost did, playing brilliantly in Saturday’s 1-0 loss).

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By Warren Crossley on 2/12/2008

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By Warren Crossley on 2/6/2008

Catching up

 

I haven’t written for a while, and I plan to change that, so here’s a big blog to clear my head.

 

Where’s our title?

 

I hate to be a whiner, but the with all due respect to the Giants, their title win was a very improbable one, culminating in the upset of the undefeated Patriots. As I watched this Super Bowl not being able to pull for either team, I just got depressed at the thought of how the Giants seemingly pulled a championship out of thin air, wondering when we in Philadelphia can catch similar lightning in a bottle. The Phillies were poised to b ... Read More »