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Phillie Phanatic An Apparent Suicide
In a dramatic fall from grace, the usually energetic Phillie Phanatic jumped off the Ben Franklin Bridge today after suffering several days of severe depression. In a statement released by the Philadelphia Police Department, it was reported that an apparent suicide note was found taped to the railing of the bridge. The note supposedly revealed that the Phanatic could no longer take the severe mental anguish brought on by interim President Pat Gillick’s statement that the Phillies will be mired in the basement for at least two more years!!
According to an undisclosed source close to the investigation, the note said, “I just can’t stand it any longer and I will not be subjected to continually watching World Series that only have teams in it that come from west of the Mississippi River. “I don’t care if Mike Trout is the best player in baseball”.
In an even more shocking development, Police also reported that the Phanatic’s body has not been recovered. According to an aide in the Mayor’s Office, “The river currents under the Ben Franklin bridge are some of the most treacherous currents found along the entire length of the Delaware River and possibly the entire Eastern Seaboard. We originally had high hopes that the Phanatic might survive the plunge, however, the only personal effects recovered by SWAT divers was a small “white rally towel”. Unfortunately, the last time the Phanatic had been seen waving it hysterically was at Citizens Bank Park on the evening of Friday, October 7, 2011. Yes, that’s right, 2011!
Another surprising aspect of the case centers on police investigators who questioned a lone pedestrian. He can be seen approaching the Phanatic on the bridge at the time of the apparent suicide. He reportedly attempted to talk the Phanatic “down off the ledge” just seconds prior to his fatal plunge. It is not clear at this time what was actually discussed between the would be Good Samaritan and the destitute Phanatic, but according to a source, who wishes to remain anonymous, the Phanatic’s last words were, “Maybe this greatest of sacrifices will spur our boys on to elevate their game for next year to the high standards that I have always strived to live my life by. And if not, there’s always the Eagles!”
A memorial service will be held Tuesday for family and close friends within the abandoned PATCO railroad station that can be seen just behind the spot on the bridge where the Phanatic spent the last moments of life.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in the name of the Phanatic can be sent to:
The Phillies Tee-Time Fund
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By: DB Lilley, October 2014
Rollins Sets New All-Time Phillie Hit Mark
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Despite his diminutive size, Jimmy Rollins always believed he could hit a baseball.
Turns out he’s been good enough to amass more hits in a Phillies uniform than any other player.
Rollins singled in the fifth to pass Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt to become the Phillies’ hits leader and Domonic Brown capped the inning with a three-run homer, leading Philadelphia to a 7-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Rollins got hit No. 2,235 off Edwin Jackson, sending a 3-1 pitch into right field to open the fifth. The game was then delayed for an on-field celebration.
”It was very cool,” said Rollins.
The 5-foot-8 shortstop never let his stature deter him.
”That’s something my mom and dad taught me when I’m young,” he said. ”(I’m) probably not going to be biggest guy, but that doesn’t mean you have to be weak, doesn’t mean you don’t have confidence. And then size isn’t really going to matter. I’ve always had that belief in myself and without it I wouldn’t have been here.”
Chase Utley also homered for Philadelphia, which has won four of five following a dismal 1-8 stretch.
David Buchanan (2-3), in his fifth start for injured lefty Cliff Lee (elbow), allowed three runs and six hits in five innings.
But the day belonged to Rollins.
He made his debut with the Phillies on Sept. 17, 2000, and has played his entire career in Philadelphia.
”To be the all-time hits leader, that speaks for itself,” Philadelphia manager Ryne Sandberg said. ”It was well worth it. Fourteen years of effort with one uniform in a lot of ways that’s old school.”
Said Cubs manager Rick Renteria: ”He’s put together what is potentially a Hall of Fame career. He’s a credit to Philadelphia and the Phillies. I think he’s admired all over.”
Schmidt, a Phillies TV analyst for Sunday games, retrieved Rollins’ bat and greeted the 2007 NL MVP with a high-five and hug at first base. The entire Phillies team then came out from the dugout to offer congratulatory hugs and handshakes.
After the Phillies left the field, Schmidt took Rollins’ hand and held it in the air. Fans cheered and gave the duo a standing ovation as fireworks erupted from the large video board in left field.
”I told him, ‘Congrats, it couldn’t happen to a better guy,” Schmidt said later in the game. ”I’m glad I was here. My heart is pounding.”
Schmidt had doubts that any player would break his hits record in notoriously tough Philadelphia and in the era of free agency. But Rollins’ mentality on and off the field, Schmidt says, allowed him to do it.
”He’s very comfortable in his own skin,” Schmidt said. ”He’s got a nice, short stride and stays relaxed (at the plate). He’s a great clutch hitter, tremendous . much better than me. One of the great compliments you can pay a hitter is to say I want him up when the game is on the line.”
Schmidt said Rollins should get ”definite consideration” for the Hall of Fame right now and believes Rollins could land in Cooperstown with continued solid play for three or four more years.
”He knows talent, that’s pretty cool,” Rollins said. Schmidt also knows hitting!
Phillie Fan Is “Breaking Bad”
Walter White: Phillies Fan
By Bill Hanstock, Oct 10 2013
The one “Breaking Bad” theory no one thought of was the one that explained it all.
My god. MY GOD IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW.
DAMN YOU HEISENBERRRRGGGGGG
Bryan Cranston goofing on the set of “Breaking Bad” is actually a die hard Phillie Fan.
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