Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt created a pregame stir. Here’s the Associated Press version of the story:
In a pep talk via e-mail, Mike Schmidt reminded the Phillies Phillies of their big comeback to win the NL East last season and said “the Mets know you’re better than they are.”
With the Phillies opening a crucial, three-game series at New York on Friday night, the Hall of Famer sent an e-mail to manager Charlie Manuel hoping to fire up the team. Manuel posted it on the inside door of the clubhouse for his players to see as they headed out for batting practice.
“One pitch, one at bat, one play, one situation, think ‘small’ and ‘big’ things result, tough at-bats, lots of walks, stay up the middle with men on base, whatever it takes to ‘keep the line moving’ on offense, 27 outs on defense, the Mets know you’re better than they are,” Schmidt said in the letter.
“They remember last year. You guys are never out of a game. Welcome the challenge that confronts you this weekend. You are the ...
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Major League Baseball News 9/6/2008
In a pep talk via e-mail, Mike Schmidt reminded the Phils of their big comeback to win the NL East last season and said "the Mets know you're better than they are." With the Phillies opening a crucial series at New York on Friday, Charlie Manuel ...
