Phightins

I have a feeling McNabb is back as well, at least that's the impression I got from Andy's press conference. He will be burned at the stake over the next few weeks because of these last 2 games, and rightfully so, but being realistic this team's window to win is right now and Donovan McNabb still gives them a better shot to win than whoever they could possibly bring in to replace him. Most Eagles fans don't want to hear it, but that is the truth. How about we start by shoring up the front 7 on defense, particularly the linebackers, getting a safety, and getting a running back to team with McCoy. I think it's all but certain that B-West is a goner.

Not to add fuel to this fire, but knives in our hands? Really? This argument has absolutely nothing to do with this game. I am upset, but I am over it. I believe all I said about the game was that I was disappointed, interested in this coming offseason, and remain hopeful for my other 3 Philadelphia teams. The rest stemmed from you baiting.

You are so pompous, so condescending, and most of all, so hypocritical.

38 days until Spring Training, and after tonight it can't come soon enough.

It will be an interesting offseason.

Eh, in the end of the day it is pretty gratifying sticking with my home town teams through hell and high water. It will make it that much sweeter when they eventually do break through. The Phillies 2008 World Series was probably the greatest moment of my life and I anticipate it being very similar when the Eagles, Flyers, and Sixers finally get their moment, whenever that may be. So nah, it doesn't really suck, just the trials and tribulations of being a loyal fan.

You are a Lakers fan and in the two most recent major sports postseasons you have rooted for the Yankees and Cowboys....yet you still get offended when people call you a frontrunner. Anyway, I am glad you "loved it" as you posted on page 3, now you know how we all feel every time the Lakers lose. And believe me it has nothing to do with any of the players on the Lakers, just the fans.

Shocked

Whatever. 40ish days until pitchers and catchers report. Go Flyers/Sixers. And Vikings.

Minor league deal with an invite to spring training, so chances are he doesn't even make the roster. Can't hurt for depth purposes though.

MVP = most valuable player, not necessarily best statistical season. I'd say Manning getting this is a no brainer.

In terms of popularity, probably. But the Sixers are a far far distant 4th. The other 3 teams sell out pretty much all of their games.

Emery sent to the Phantoms so he could play in their game tonight for rehab purposes, and he will be back with the Flyers tomorrow. Michael Leighton will start again tonight. I'd say the writing is on the wall for Boucher...

Nah, just shows that nobody cares about the Sixers (although 5 of their 10 loyal fans happen to be members on OTR...). Personally I laid down in bed when the Sixers were up by 10 and accidentally fell asleep, and then woke up at 10:00 to see that they lost by 2. Whatever, I'm used to it...

Because people are idiots.

Also...Ray Emery will have a new mask when he returns. Sick. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i197/AchsiaShadowweaver/EMERYMASK2.jpg http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i197/AchsiaShadowweaver/EMERYMASK1.jpg http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i197/AchsiaShadowweaver/EMERYBACK.jpg I think he has Bernie Parent, Pelle Lindbergh, and Ron Hextall on there. Personally my favorite part is the back.

That is true that is a horrible call. However they didn't have the "war room" in Toronto back then, where virtually every camera angle imaginable is available. And they STILL managed to get tonight's call wrong.

Nice win. However, the Gagne "no-goal" might be the worst botched review I have ever seen. Inconclusive evidence my [expletive]. When will common sense count as conclusive evidence?

Michael Leighton is starting his 8th consecutive game tonight. It will be interesting to see how they handle this when Ray Emery comes back on Saturday night. I am hearing they might carry three goaltenders until Ryan Parent is ready to return to the lineup, at which point they'd obviously have to get rid of one of these guys. Leighton has a better cap hit, but he also has a two way contract which Brian Boucher does not, so Boucher would have to clear waivers.

Decided it was time to fire up a new thread. Anyway, some news today. Scott Eyre retired. Vital member to that World champion bullpen, but I had a feeling he'd retire. He said he'd only come back this year to pitch for the Phillies and it didn't sound like the Phillies were interested in having him back. Also, the Phillies announced their Spring Training invitees. Among them are Dom Brown, Phillippe Aumont, Tyson Gillies, Freddy Galvis, Ryan Vogelsong and about 8 others. Vogelsong is probably the only one with a shot at making the team. He was with Pittsburgh before and spent the last three years in Japan, so he has experience and can start/relieve. He might have a spot on the team. Lets make it three straight pennants!

Well, most of that is because of longevity. He had a few monster years, but overall he was nothing more than just a good player IMO (which for me is not hall of fame credentials). He had a .323 career OBP, which really stands out to me. Clearly there is more to the game (and to hitting) than OBP but for me, if you are a hitter with an OBP that low, if you are going to the hall of fame you have to have something else that is spectacular to make up for it. There is nothing overly spectacular about Dawson, nothing that screams "this guy is a hall of famer".

I don't really think Dawson is a hall of famer to be honest. I could see him getting in if it was a really slow year with not much competition, but it makes it even worse that there were 5 or 6 more deserving guys who got snubbed. Just my opinion.

Komisarek didn't play. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zLjcYwIk0Q Lol @ Carcillo. Even though he lost the fight lol @ the hook em horns. I love the bitter Toronto announcers as well. But he made up for it with this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtcsHbpcNMs

Also, I am liking Dan Carcillo more and more with each passing game.

Maple Leafs "gooning it up" more than I've ever seen the Flyers do it this year. For ECN.