Comments on: Phillies Leaning Toward Moises Alou

By: Peter B

Peter B — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:48:47 +0000

If Alou was washed up the Pirates would be paying him millions ala Matt morris and Benito Santiago.

By: Philliez Zuck

Philliez Zuck — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:33:17 +0000

THE PHILLIES JUS GOT MO VAUGHN TO PINCH RUN!!!!!!! THEY ALSO GOT LUIS MENDOZA AS THEIR HITTING COACH AND ANTHONY YOUNG AS THEIR PITCHING COACH. THEIR NEW MANAGER IS ANDY REID

By: Don M

Don M — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:36:06 +0000

He’s only had 39 at-bats as a pinch hitter, with 5 walks.

a .263 average is pretty good from that role, but would he be happy doing that? …. 23 HR’s in less than 400 at-bats is crazy..

Phillies are said to be interested in Wigginton, and Rich Aurilia.. i’d be fine with either of them as the addition.. you could give Pedro Feliz lots of rest early in the year, try to keep him healthy..

By: Griffin

Griffin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:17:01 +0000

From Buster Olney’s blog: “The guy who ranked fifth in the majors in OPS against left-handed pitchers remains unsigned — Ty Wigginton, who absolutely hammered lefties in 2008, posting a .424 on-base percentage and a .631 slugging percentage.”

By: Don M

Don M — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:59:50 +0000

Ryan Howard had 5 Throwing Errors last year…

And in my opinion, he’s actually pretty good at making the scoop at 1st…

By: Georgie

Georgie — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:55:22 +0000

Well, apparently that’s the case, Jorge Posada does it too, it’s supposed to heal blisters as well as toughening the skin. There’s a picture of Alou at a urinal holding up his wet, steaming hands! Urea is a major ingredient in moisturizers, though, so peeing on your hands should actually soften them, according to some doctor who was asked about it. Thanks to Amanda for bringing it up, I learn something new almost every day on here.

By: joshua

joshua — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:31:03 +0000

Richie, he pees on his hand because it toughens the skin making it easier to grip the bat (notice he doesnt use batting gloves)

By: NJ

NJ — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:00:38 +0000

Is anyone else thinking about the chicken bone scene in Bull Durham? Wonder if any of the Cubbie or Mets players ever asked him to share the love while he was ‘getting ready’…

By: Georgie

Georgie — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:52:00 +0000

hahaha, Richie, that would be the most bizarre thing I’ve ever heard of anyone doing for luck! My curiousity has gotten the best of me now, I’m going to google him, then I’ll ask my dad, who remembers everything from decades ago, but not what he did yesterday.

By: Richie Allen

Richie Allen — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:21:18 +0000

Question….Does anyone know WHY HE PEES on his hands?…Is it good luck?