So the Phillies lost one last night, with the bullpen handing over a close game to the Metros. Salright, can't win 'em all, and the BP was bound to cough one up at some point. We have two more games with these guys, and we'd be happy to settle for 3 out of 4. More on the Phils later. On to your last-day-of-of-the-long-weekend extras.
- Is Eric Bedard's stock falling? Comments like these from his manager can't help the M's get top value for him. [Seattle Times Mariners Blog]
- Noting that it's tough to call out the Phillies bullpen these days, Jason Weitzel discusses a few of the weaknesses that have shown through at times. [Beerleaguer]
- With few "look who's coming to town" headlines so far in the Flyers off-season, is Claude Giroux ready to make the club this fall? After a cup of coffee with the team in 2007, Giroux returned to his junior team and tallied 51 points in 19 playoff games. We'd love to see Giroux in the mix this year. [Flyers.com]
- Upon the news that Jaromir Jagr would be leaving the NHL to play in Russia, Wyshynski reflects on his career. There will certainly be mixed memories of the hugely talented Czech. And yes, the cross-dressing pic is included. [Puck Daddy]
- Meech explores the yooge brand on Ryan Howard's bicep, making Harry sound like he's been at Benny the Bums all night. [The Fightins']
- David Beckham is still playing with passion, still dangerous from anywhere on the field. Seeing and hearing this LA crowd go wild for the Beautiful Game reminds us of what's coming soon to the Philly area. [MLS.com]
- Mr. Chase Utley is the subject of Babes Love Baseball's Voodoo Sabermetrics ["Something -d-o-o economics... Anyone? Anyone?" /stein]. [Babes]
- A look back at Mr. Albert J. Daulerio's first week as sommelier at Deadspin. AJ, be sure to thank Leitch for making his very public departure and passing of the baton at the annual absolute zero of the sporting calendar. Great job with what material there was, and we're really looking forward to your iron-fisting reign. [Deadspin]
- Another great capture from Mark Krajnak as the Phils celebrated the Fourth.
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National Anthem, originally uploaded by Mark K_NJ.