The Philthadelphia Story; Also, More Nyjer Morgan
The Steelers have had their troubles lately, Pitt continues to struggle and Lord knows long-suffering Pirates fans have had their fill of woe, but this morning we can all be thankphul we're not Philadelphians.
Phillies fans watched in agonizing slow-motion horror Friday night, as their high-payroll team suffered a crushing defeat to get bounced out of the playoffs by the underdog St. Louis Cardinals. Adding insult to injury -- or more accurately, injury to insult -- they also witnessed star slugger Ryan Howard crumple to the ground in excruciating agony with a torn Achilles tendon -- suffered when he grounded out to end the series. Howard faces a long, painful and uncertain recovery that will extend at least a couple months into the 2012 season. The Phillies also stand to lose key players to free agency, including Jimmy Rollins, Raul Ibanez and Brad Lidge.
On top of all that there are the Eagles, with the maladroit Michael Vick at the helm. If the Eagles lose to the Bills today, look out. As Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Bob Ford wrote, "And so begins a nuclear winter of discontent and one -- just guessing here -- that doesn't seem likely to be enlivened by the Eagles."
How depressing for the already surly fan base. The City That Booed Santa Claus at Halftime of an Eagles Game could get really ugly, very soon.
It's Nyjer Morgan's World. We Only Live In It.
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