GaryMrMets
10-30-2003, 08:54 PM
Subj: Phillies Offseason Inside Pitch
Date: 10/30/03 3:35:29 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: phillies@lists.mlb.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)
OFFSEASON INSIDE PITCH & CITIZENS BANK PARK UPDATE
October 30, 2003
POSTSEASON AWARDS
Offseason Awards schedule >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311110/11712591
Phillies Top plays of 2003 (Video) >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311111/11712591
Rheal Cormier won the first-ever Web Gem Award from ESPN's
Baseball Tonight for an outstanding defensive play by a
pitcher. Cormier's play came in the top of the ninth inning
the first night after the all-star break as the visiting
Montreal Expos threatened to take the lead. With the score
tied at two, Cormier fielded a short ground ball in front
of home plate and shoveled home to Mike Lieberthal to
retire the potential go-ahead run attempting to score from
third base. Marlon Byrd later hit a walk-off home run for
the Phillies to win the game.
Cormier beat out nominees Jake Peavy of San Diego, Jae Seo
of the Mets, Greg Maddux of Atlanta, and Jeff D'Amico of
Pittsburgh for the award selected by the staff of Baseball
Tonight, including Karl Ravech, Harold Reynolds and Bobby
Valentine.
Other Phillies nominated for Web Gem Awards were first
baseman Jim Thome for a diving play and flip to Brett Myers
against the Expos, and shortstop Jimmy Rollins for a diving
force play against the Pirates and Tomas Perez.
Randy Wolf was recently named the National League's top
lefthanded pitcher by The Sporting News. The voting is done
by major league managers, executives and scouts.
Phillies exercise option on Cormier >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311112/11712591
Phillies Season in Review >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311113/11712591
More Phillies News >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311114/11712591
************************
AFL UPDATE
Six players from the Phillies organization are taking part
in the Arizona Fall League. Third baseman Travis Chapman
along with righthanders Keith Bucktrot, Dan Giese, Josh
Hancock, Bobby Korecky and Matt Squires are all playing for
the Mesa Desert Dogs.
Chapman got one at-bat (0-1) as a September call-up for the
Phillies this season. He's playing both first and third
base for the Desert Dogs, a move that Assistant GM Mike
Arbuckle said may help him get to the big leagues faster.
"We wanted Travis to play first base because it enhances
his value, not just to us, but also for himself," said
Arbuckle. "Being able to play both positions makes him more
versatile coming off the bench at the big league level."
Chapman has been chronicling his experiences in the AFL
with updates on phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311115/11712591
Also competing in Arizona is righthander Ryan Madson,
who made his major league debut with the Phillies in late
September after winning 12 games for triple-A Scranton.
Ryan Madson has made Team USA's 24-man roster for the
Olympic baseball qualifying competition.
Read more on the AFL >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311116/11712591
************************
LIEBERTHAL'S HALLOWEEN BASH
Catcher Mike Lieberthal hosted his annual Halloween party
for children with cancer from Children's and St.
Christopher's Hospitals. The event took place on Sunday,
October 26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel near the
Philadelphia International Airport.
The party included games, pumpkin painting, food, and
appearances by Lieberthal, pitching coach Joe Kerrigan,
coach John Vukovich, former Phillie John Kruk and the
Phillie Phanatic. The event is part of "Lieby's VIPs," a
program he has run since 1998. Lieberthal purchases
20 tickets to every home game, which are given to
children who are being treated for cancer and their
families.
************************
LAST WEEK TO PURCHASE VETERANS STADIUM SEATS
Your last chance to purchase a pair of seats from Veterans
Stadium is this Friday, October 31. Approximately 11,500
pairs of seats have been sold -- hurry to get your order in
today! Each pair of seats costs $280. For more information
or to place your order >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311117/11712591
Or call 215-463-1000.
************************
PHILLIES MAGAZINE FINAL INNINGS EDITION
Celebrate 33 years of Phillies baseball at Veterans Stadium
with this final game program. Individually numbered through
61,831 (the Vet's official capacity), the 108-page keepsake
of Vet history is reasonably priced at only $10.00.
Order the Final Innings Edition of Phillies Magazine at
phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311118/11712591
Or call the Phillies merchandise line at 1-877-GO-PHILS.
************************
UPDATE: CITIZENS BANK PARK
************************
NEW TO PHILLIES.COM !
See 3-D Virtual Views of the ballpark. now available >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311119/11712591
MCFADDEN'S RESTAURANT AND SALOON
Great food and a great atmosphere. That's what you'll
find at McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon -- one of the
many fun places to visit at Citizens Bank Park. The
restaurant is a partnership between McFadden's and
Zanzibar Blue, two very popular and unique restaurants
in Philadelphia.
Located at the southwest corner of the ballpark, the
restaurant will be open all year round, as well as
available for catered events.
McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon is scheduled to
open in March of 2004, just prior to the opening of
Citizens Bank Park. For more information >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311120/11712591
************************
EXHIBITION GAMES SCHEDULED
Prior to Inaugural Opening Game Week, Citizens Bank Park
will host two exhibition games tentatively scheduled for
April 3 and April 4. During the exhibition games, fans will
be able to watch the Phillies take on the Cleveland Indians
for the first time on the natural grass and dirt field.
The Phillies will then begin the 2004 season on the road,
and later return for the Inaugural Opening Game Week at
Citizens Bank Park on April 12, at 1:05 p.m. versus the
Cincinnati Reds.
Tickets for the exhibition games are expected to go on sale
in January.
************************
OTHER BALLPARK NEWS
Earlier this month, the Phillies announced the selection of
Global Spectrum, a subsidiary of Philadelphia-based
Comcast-Spectacor, to manage the operational aspects of the
new Citizens Bank Park.
More information can be found at phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311121/11712591
Remember to visit the ballpark Web Cam and get a first-hand
look at the progress -- including the preparation of the
field for the laying of the sod!
To view, click on phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311122/11712591
See the tentative Spring Training Schedule >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311123/11712591
More Citizens Bank Park Information >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311124/11712591
************************
PHILLIE PHANATIC BOOK SIGNINGS
The Phillie Phanatic will be making appearances at area
locations, signing copies of his new book, The Phillie
Phanatic's Happiest Memories, the first in a series of
children's books. The Phanatic, along with his friend Tom
Burgoyne and illustrator Len Espstein will be visiting
bookstores throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey to
celebrate the release of the picture book.
For the tour schedule, click here >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311125/11712591
The book can be purchased online at phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311126/11712591
Or call the Phillies merchandise line at 1-877-GO-PHILS.
************************
PHILLIES TRIVIA
Who won the first game at Veterans Stadium?
A. Rick Wise
B. Woody Fryman
C. Jim Bunning
D. Chris Short
Trivia Answer >> http://lists.mlb.com/u/311127/11712591
************************
PHILLIES PHOTO GALLERY
View the 2003 Phillies Photo Gallery >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311128/11712591
************************
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SERVICE
New! Download Kevin Millwood's No-Hitter. Only $3.95.
Learn more >> http://lists.mlb.com/u/311129/11712591
************************
PHILLIES E-MAIL IN HTML!
If you get the Phillies e-mail in HTML, you could see
photos and other graphics.
It's easy to switch, just click here>>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311130/11712591
Just log in, click on "Update Newsletters," and select to
receive e-mails in HTML format. Remember to click "Update"
at the bottom of the page.
Learn more >> http://lists.mlb.com/u/311131/11712591
Date: 10/30/03 3:35:29 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: phillies@lists.mlb.com
Sent from the Internet (Details)
OFFSEASON INSIDE PITCH & CITIZENS BANK PARK UPDATE
October 30, 2003
POSTSEASON AWARDS
Offseason Awards schedule >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311110/11712591
Phillies Top plays of 2003 (Video) >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311111/11712591
Rheal Cormier won the first-ever Web Gem Award from ESPN's
Baseball Tonight for an outstanding defensive play by a
pitcher. Cormier's play came in the top of the ninth inning
the first night after the all-star break as the visiting
Montreal Expos threatened to take the lead. With the score
tied at two, Cormier fielded a short ground ball in front
of home plate and shoveled home to Mike Lieberthal to
retire the potential go-ahead run attempting to score from
third base. Marlon Byrd later hit a walk-off home run for
the Phillies to win the game.
Cormier beat out nominees Jake Peavy of San Diego, Jae Seo
of the Mets, Greg Maddux of Atlanta, and Jeff D'Amico of
Pittsburgh for the award selected by the staff of Baseball
Tonight, including Karl Ravech, Harold Reynolds and Bobby
Valentine.
Other Phillies nominated for Web Gem Awards were first
baseman Jim Thome for a diving play and flip to Brett Myers
against the Expos, and shortstop Jimmy Rollins for a diving
force play against the Pirates and Tomas Perez.
Randy Wolf was recently named the National League's top
lefthanded pitcher by The Sporting News. The voting is done
by major league managers, executives and scouts.
Phillies exercise option on Cormier >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311112/11712591
Phillies Season in Review >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311113/11712591
More Phillies News >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311114/11712591
************************
AFL UPDATE
Six players from the Phillies organization are taking part
in the Arizona Fall League. Third baseman Travis Chapman
along with righthanders Keith Bucktrot, Dan Giese, Josh
Hancock, Bobby Korecky and Matt Squires are all playing for
the Mesa Desert Dogs.
Chapman got one at-bat (0-1) as a September call-up for the
Phillies this season. He's playing both first and third
base for the Desert Dogs, a move that Assistant GM Mike
Arbuckle said may help him get to the big leagues faster.
"We wanted Travis to play first base because it enhances
his value, not just to us, but also for himself," said
Arbuckle. "Being able to play both positions makes him more
versatile coming off the bench at the big league level."
Chapman has been chronicling his experiences in the AFL
with updates on phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311115/11712591
Also competing in Arizona is righthander Ryan Madson,
who made his major league debut with the Phillies in late
September after winning 12 games for triple-A Scranton.
Ryan Madson has made Team USA's 24-man roster for the
Olympic baseball qualifying competition.
Read more on the AFL >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311116/11712591
************************
LIEBERTHAL'S HALLOWEEN BASH
Catcher Mike Lieberthal hosted his annual Halloween party
for children with cancer from Children's and St.
Christopher's Hospitals. The event took place on Sunday,
October 26 at the Embassy Suites Hotel near the
Philadelphia International Airport.
The party included games, pumpkin painting, food, and
appearances by Lieberthal, pitching coach Joe Kerrigan,
coach John Vukovich, former Phillie John Kruk and the
Phillie Phanatic. The event is part of "Lieby's VIPs," a
program he has run since 1998. Lieberthal purchases
20 tickets to every home game, which are given to
children who are being treated for cancer and their
families.
************************
LAST WEEK TO PURCHASE VETERANS STADIUM SEATS
Your last chance to purchase a pair of seats from Veterans
Stadium is this Friday, October 31. Approximately 11,500
pairs of seats have been sold -- hurry to get your order in
today! Each pair of seats costs $280. For more information
or to place your order >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311117/11712591
Or call 215-463-1000.
************************
PHILLIES MAGAZINE FINAL INNINGS EDITION
Celebrate 33 years of Phillies baseball at Veterans Stadium
with this final game program. Individually numbered through
61,831 (the Vet's official capacity), the 108-page keepsake
of Vet history is reasonably priced at only $10.00.
Order the Final Innings Edition of Phillies Magazine at
phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311118/11712591
Or call the Phillies merchandise line at 1-877-GO-PHILS.
************************
UPDATE: CITIZENS BANK PARK
************************
NEW TO PHILLIES.COM !
See 3-D Virtual Views of the ballpark. now available >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311119/11712591
MCFADDEN'S RESTAURANT AND SALOON
Great food and a great atmosphere. That's what you'll
find at McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon -- one of the
many fun places to visit at Citizens Bank Park. The
restaurant is a partnership between McFadden's and
Zanzibar Blue, two very popular and unique restaurants
in Philadelphia.
Located at the southwest corner of the ballpark, the
restaurant will be open all year round, as well as
available for catered events.
McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon is scheduled to
open in March of 2004, just prior to the opening of
Citizens Bank Park. For more information >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311120/11712591
************************
EXHIBITION GAMES SCHEDULED
Prior to Inaugural Opening Game Week, Citizens Bank Park
will host two exhibition games tentatively scheduled for
April 3 and April 4. During the exhibition games, fans will
be able to watch the Phillies take on the Cleveland Indians
for the first time on the natural grass and dirt field.
The Phillies will then begin the 2004 season on the road,
and later return for the Inaugural Opening Game Week at
Citizens Bank Park on April 12, at 1:05 p.m. versus the
Cincinnati Reds.
Tickets for the exhibition games are expected to go on sale
in January.
************************
OTHER BALLPARK NEWS
Earlier this month, the Phillies announced the selection of
Global Spectrum, a subsidiary of Philadelphia-based
Comcast-Spectacor, to manage the operational aspects of the
new Citizens Bank Park.
More information can be found at phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311121/11712591
Remember to visit the ballpark Web Cam and get a first-hand
look at the progress -- including the preparation of the
field for the laying of the sod!
To view, click on phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311122/11712591
See the tentative Spring Training Schedule >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311123/11712591
More Citizens Bank Park Information >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311124/11712591
************************
PHILLIE PHANATIC BOOK SIGNINGS
The Phillie Phanatic will be making appearances at area
locations, signing copies of his new book, The Phillie
Phanatic's Happiest Memories, the first in a series of
children's books. The Phanatic, along with his friend Tom
Burgoyne and illustrator Len Espstein will be visiting
bookstores throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey to
celebrate the release of the picture book.
For the tour schedule, click here >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311125/11712591
The book can be purchased online at phillies.com >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311126/11712591
Or call the Phillies merchandise line at 1-877-GO-PHILS.
************************
PHILLIES TRIVIA
Who won the first game at Veterans Stadium?
A. Rick Wise
B. Woody Fryman
C. Jim Bunning
D. Chris Short
Trivia Answer >> http://lists.mlb.com/u/311127/11712591
************************
PHILLIES PHOTO GALLERY
View the 2003 Phillies Photo Gallery >>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311128/11712591
************************
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD SERVICE
New! Download Kevin Millwood's No-Hitter. Only $3.95.
Learn more >> http://lists.mlb.com/u/311129/11712591
************************
PHILLIES E-MAIL IN HTML!
If you get the Phillies e-mail in HTML, you could see
photos and other graphics.
It's easy to switch, just click here>>
http://lists.mlb.com/u/311130/11712591
Just log in, click on "Update Newsletters," and select to
receive e-mails in HTML format. Remember to click "Update"
at the bottom of the page.
Learn more >> http://lists.mlb.com/u/311131/11712591