J-Roll Calls Philly Fans "Front-Runners"

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 J-Roll Calls Philly Fans "Front-Runners"
With the first two games of this west coast swing ending up in the loss column and Cole's start having already been squandered, I don't know whether we should be happy that the Phils still have the opportunity to split the series, or guessing which inconsistency will surface in each of the next two games. Such is the plight of the 2008 Phillies fan. They're still in first place (as of this ... (link)

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Jimmy Rollins completely loses his mind, rips Philly phanatics
Published 8/14/2008 by 'Duk at Big League Stew
... The 700 Level: "I get it; we're tough on our players. But front-runners? Let's be honest—it's hard to be a front-runner when your squad is one of the all-time losing-est franchises in sports. I won't even get into the Flyers attendance during the worst season in franchise history, or how tough it is to get a seat at the Linc to watch an 8-8 team, (...drawing a blank on any comparable Sixers reference)." ...

Morning Blogdome: Erin Andrews Is Also Mesmerized By Heidi Watney [Morning Blogdome]
Published 8/14/2008 by DAULERIO at Deadspin
... • Yes. We're "Front runners." Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins seems to have momentarily forgot which city he plays for. [The 700 Level] ...

Philly Phans Left To Ponder What’s Worse, Jimmy Rollin’s Remarks Or The Show He Made Them On
Published 8/14/2008 by GC at Can't Stop The Bleeding
... , 700 Level’s Matt P. considers the above comments sort of curious coming from “someone who has been let off relatively easy for a very subpar 2008 season.” ...

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