Huge news day in Philly sports. Big news in all four sports. Some good. Some bad.
Ok-for those of you who were worried about what Ryan Howard would make this season, fear not he will be making 8 figures this season.
In addition to setting records for the Phillies, Howard has set a record for a player winning a case. His $10 million is the record for a player who has won their case. Even though Alfonso Soriano was awarded a cool ten mil back in 2006, he actually lost his case in which he sought $12 million from the Nationals.
There is no need to worry about bad feelings on Howard's part. He came into camp lighter this year and vowed to not let the contract issues be a distraction to him. He's a true class act and it's even better reason for the Phillies to do right by him. See yesterday's blog for the other reasons.
Looks like the long-term deal will get done after the season. They're still talking, but for now Howard is happy.
Hell, he high-fived Jimmy Rollins today on the way back to his locker after the announcement.
Ruben Amaro said were are "close" on a contract of a variety of lengths as of yesterday as they negotiated with Ryan Howard's agent Casey Close.
"Close doesn't get it done, though," Amaro said.
No pun intended of course, sine Close is the last name of the agent.
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Eagles extend CBS radio agreement
Yesterday, Howard Eskin had some "breaking news" on his show. In fact, he teased it over a commercial break and said Joe Banner would be on to explain.
Never once did I think it had to do with a trade or a big signing (for one because free agency hasn't started yet). I knew it had to do with some sort of promotion.
Turns out it is a sort of big deal. The Eagles extended their radio agreement with CBS radio for 7 years and will broadcast their games on not just 94 WYSP, but also on 610 WIP.
What does all of this mean? It probably means that we will no longer have to worry about that stupid delay during games.
The reason why the YSP broadcast was never changed is because of the fans at the stadium who are there live and want to listen live. Fair enough.
But, what about all of us in TV land? Well according to Merrill Reese, they'll be able to sync up the WIP feed with TV.
Woo hoo! Now when I go over to my buddy's house to watch games I won't have to bitch about Dick Stockton's horrible announcing and the lowrent playcalling of the other schlubs they throw on there.
Honestly, I still watch games even with the delayed radio broadcast. I put up with it because I refuse to listen to the hacks on TV.
Hell, I'd rather listen to Emmitt Smith give a dissertation on Shakespeare...ok maybe not. Emmitt Smith butchers the English language like Idi Amin butchered his own people.
Gotta love all them medals he wore!
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NBA Trade deadline up today
For those of you hoping for the Sixers to tank this season just resign yourselves to the fact that they'll participate in the worst playoff chase ever.
Yep-they're the 8th seed in a horrendous Eastern Conference that is to basketball what that "different" sibling is to a family. You know the "different" sibling that the family is ashamed of that they have to hide in a shed ala Mongo Simpson on "The Simpsons."
Forget about it, the Sixers aren't trading Andre Miller, Andre Iguodala, or any Andre.
Meanwhile, Mo Cheeks got his contract extended yesterday for one year.
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Simon Gagne out for the season
Yesterday, the Flyers announced that star winger Simon Gagne is out for the season with a concussion.
This reminds me of Eric Lindros all over again. And, Keith Primeau. And, Desjardins.
Why do star players on the Flyers have concussion issues?
Only in Philly, are we treated to star players dropping like flies in a regular basis like this.
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