Touch 'Em All: You could smell the fear on Yankees fans

November 05, 2009|By Mike Jensen, Inquirer Staff Writer
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Former Phillies pitching coach Joe Kerrigan said yesterday on ESPN-AM (950) that in the postseason, opposing hitters have batted .478 against Cole Hamels after his 60th pitch.

Yankee Stadium memory

Jay Z walked by before Game 2, about to perform. Taking big strides, he looked exactly like an athlete before a big game, even a fighter going to the ring. He meant business.

Memory lane II

Jack the Hack, now the pride of Atlanta, recalls this one from Game 1 of the '96 World Series, after the teenage Andruw Jones went deep twice and the Braves humbled the Pinstripes: "After the game, the tiny old press elevator was already packed when another person climbed aboard. Henry Kissinger. Someone asked Doctor K what he thought about the game, and H the K, in his best Dr. Strangelove accent, replied: "I've had days like this. I've lost countries on days like this."


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Things Overheard Pregame

1 "They're going for 27. You know that, right?"

2 "You know what, this guy deserved to get punched."

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3 "If you have to win every year, seek therapy."

4 "I think those seats in the Aux [press] Box are higher than Balloon Boy."

5 "Second time in two days. We lost him last night at dinner."


Contact staff writer Mike Jensen at 215-854-4489 or mjensen@phillynews.com.

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