With the Phillies/Dodgers NLCS kicking off tonight in Philadelphia (←my favorite words typed all year), team players and coaches had to go through their customary day-before press conferences to give media types and bloggers things to discuss. When ex-Phillies SS & Manager Larry Bowa took to the mic, the first question asked of him was concerning Phillies fans. He was rather complimentary:
“They’re very boisterous. I think they love their sports teams. They let you know when you’re not doing well, but they also let you know when you’re doing things right.
And I know that Jimmy said something earlier in the year, we talked about it. The one thing they’re not is front-runners; they come out. They come out and support their team. Watching the playoffs against Milwaukee, it was quite a sight. And I told our guys if they thought Chicago was bad, they’re in for a rude awakening, because it’s not even close.
Maybe because we sort of took Chicago out of it early. But it was like — it’s like a West Coast crowd in Chicago really.”
And if you thought that “West Coast crowd” comment was a slight knock on his current team, you’re not alone. The presser’s moderator followed up by asking bluntly, “You don’t like Dodger crowds?”
“I like loud crowds from the first pitch to the last.”
You hear that Phillies fans? Tonight, how about giving Larry what he likes.
Embedded video of said Philly fan talk, ay-tee-jay.
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October 9th, 2008 at 10:27 am
That L.A. Times article was a joke! I think everyone should flood his inbox! Here was my reply.
Mr. Simers-
Thank you for the gift! Because in these days of high gas prices, you just added some free fuel to the fire. As if Philly fans needed more of a reason to scream and wave their towels, you decide to poke the “pit bulls” with a stick. Not to mention, I am sure this sophisticated piece of journalism will be placed in the Phightin’s locker room for a little pre-game reading material.
I find it very interesting that an L.A. writer would choose to call out a city like Philly, or any city for that matter! I have been to L.A., and even through the smog I was able to see that your city is not much to be desired. From what I could tell, people were either in line to buy a latte at Starbucks or sitting at some outdoor restaurant blogging away about the latest Britney Spears melt down. Philly has its problems, no one will dispute that, but it is a blue collar town that takes great pride in its history and its sports teams. What is wrong with that? That “main attraction” that you speak of, the one with the crack in it, happens to be a national symbol of this great country, so maybe while you are here, you should go down and read about its meaning. You know what else is pretty neat, that really tall statue along I-95, you know, the one of that historical figure. In case you are not sure what I am talking about, his name is William Penn. I know they don’t have nearly have as much significance as the HOLLYWOOD sign, but they really are quite impressive. It may even make you come to appreciate the “oldness” and “crumbling” of this “dingy” city. By the way, the last time I checked, the Phils and Eagles were playing in brand new stadiums. How old are the stadiums that the Dodgers and the…oh wait…sorry…the football team is a sore spot for L.A., so I will move on.
Finally, feel free to keep looking in the past and pointing out the Phils’ 10,000 losses, because that is not what it is all about right now, and you sound like a taped version of ESPN that keeps playing through the night. This is all about winning four games and sending you, Manny, and the rest of those over-achievers home to the land of Oz. And, while you are at it, you can add on the losses of the Flyers, Eagles, and Sixers. We are all well aware of those too. But, here is the thing about that, we are still here waving our towels, drinking our beers, and screaming until we lose our voices. Larry Bowa knows it, Santa Claus knows it, Jimmy Johnson knows it, and soon both you and Nancy Bea Hefley will know it! Enjoy the games.
October 9th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Here was my communique to the exhaulted Mr. Simers
TJ, it’s no wonder Around the Horn kicked you off, you know less than Jay Mariotti. I’ll put your slaps of Philadelphia aside, your analysis is piss poor. “100 Year Old Jamie Moyer” won 16 games this year, more than anyone on either staff except Billingsley. Joe Blanton didn’t lose a decision since coming over from Oakland and given the likely nerves of Kershaw….Advantage: Blanton. Hamels/Lowe is probably even and I’ll give Billingsley an edge over Myers. Larry Bowa is correct, the fans in Philadelphia are some of the best fans out there. Do you really think LA fans would be on the edge of their seat for a 2 out at bat by their starting pitcher? The inflappable CC was quite rattled in game 2 and it showed, he missed with a fastball to Victorino and boom, game over. You don’t have to miss by much against that lineup. I sincerely hope your editor moved this drivel to the gossip column. In fact, you oughta send it to page 6 of the New York Post, it would be a better read there. Perhaps you oughta continue discussing Jeff Kent.
October 9th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
get pumped http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDZAnnzkJF0