"I think they’re going in a different direction," Beltran said. "You have to be a little frustrated for the fans, knowing probably the team isn’t going to be what the fans really want to see out there. But at the end of the day, they have prospects, players who are going to be good one day. But when that day’s going to be, only God knows."

-Carlos Beltran, on the NY Mets

Damnit! I wanted to enter. /stomps foot

#Winning?

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream well:
1 lb butter, softened
1 c sugar
4 tsp vanilla
Gradually add:
3-1/2 c flour
Add until just combined:
1 c crushed potato chips

Drop by tsp on ungreased cookie sheet, and shape/flatten slightly with fingers. Bake 11-13 mins. Cool completely and sprinkle with 10x.

(The recipe linked includes eggs, but I make the one above without them and it's equally delish)

These are addictive!

The seven-foot statue will be near Harry the K’s in the left field area inside Citizens Bank Park. The statue will be unveiled prior to the August 14th game against the Nats.

He debuts midnight Thursday. I've already seen/heard the joke that it's way past the old guy's bedtime. Hahaha. He's only 10 years older than I am.

Here's hoping he doesn't follow his F-I-L's lead of matching tie/highlighter.

PD article that merits some debate. Thoughts, BSH regulars?

A niche sport like hockey certainly has its privileges and the faithful tend to hold their fandom over others like nobody's business. Perhaps there's a nugget of truth in what he's saying?

Must read. Kreider will likey.

One of the best logos in professional sports, IMHO.

"The Phillies have partnered with Sony Electronics' System Solutions Group and Daktronics to dramatically enhance the fans' viewing experience at Citizens Bank Park. The $10 million upgrade includes the installation of a massive new video display. When completed, the Phillies HD display will be the largest in the NL and among the largest in the world - measuring 76 feet high and 97 feet wide."

Look at the Phillies going all Jerruh Jones!

Not sure how I feel about this. Phillies now have $164.825 million guaranteed according to David Murphy.

This will look good on his resume when he submits it to the Rangers.

Cute ABC focus story on Danny and Claude's living arrangement. I see a potential odd couple type sitcom in the works.

Does Danny have Claude get the top shelf items for him when he needs them or does he just use a hockey stick to go up and get them?

I kid, I kid.

They ask various Flyers who would make the best Santa. I enjoyed this. The digs to O'Donnell piss me off, probably because we're the same age. LOL.
Also, my vote goes to Hartnell, probably because he seems like an overgrown kid.

The move we all saw coming.

Not a shocker. Let the building begin!

According to a tweet from the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Well, crap. I like Fredi. Now he's gonna get cooties. /sarcasm

Mathieson 15-day DL for muscle strain in his back.

Robertson DFA'd (yay!) to make room for Cesar Carrillo claimed off of waivers from the SD Padres.

As we all suspected, it looks as though it's about to finally become official.

This is probably a good thing for the players, but with Fehr's history and reputation, I fear another resulting lockout.

I knew Lindros probably wouldn't make it, but I feel it's a bit of a travesty that Shero still hasn't been included.

Uncle Cholly had his first press conference since the World Series loss today at CBP. Check it out. His quotes are priceless.

The Phillies will be in Milwaukee for 1970s weekend, May 14-16, and the teams will wear their old-style uniforms for the May 14 game. The Phillies wore the powder blue uniforms on the road for most of the '70s.

Perhaps I am in the minority, but I'm a big fan of the powder blues. I look forward to seeing Howard in them. LOL.