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2011 Phillies Phantasy Camp Reunion Night
I was only ever on a Major League Baseball field once in my life. Standing on the concrete field they called “turf” at Veterans Stadium for photo day in 1989 was one thing. This was completely different. Just like every other moment I’ve had during this Phantasy Camp experience, you could not get that goofy grin of mine off my face during this reunion. The grass was perfect, the dirt was clean, the Fall-like weather was awakening, and Dan Baker’s voice boomed down from the heavens. This was a religious baseball experience.
On that photo day in 1989, my dad was by my side. Without a doubt, he was with me again on a Major League field.
And he would have the same goofy grin.
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Getting changed in the…
That’s why there weren’t any urinals.
Going High.
“Yes, I promise not to break from the group and run around the field… OK, I can’t really promise that.”
Hey there Scott.
My number was retired across from the visiting team’s clubhouse. They think of everything.
“Calcified Clay? Check. Phillie Phanatic ‘Lady Gaga egg’? Check.”
I immediately recognized this from Opening Day…
REUTERS / Tim Shaffer
REUTERS / Tim Shaffer
Really Bryan? Control yourself.
“Bryan Sargent just ousted Placido Polanco as mayor of third base.”
The Marlins are underwhelmed.
Hello there.
“I welcome you to Citizens Bank Park.”
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2/3/10 – This Day in Legend History… Jim Eisenreich
After being granted free agency by the Phillies at the end of the 1996, Jim Eisenreich signed with the Florida Marlins on December 3, 1996. Eisenreich was a big Yin to the rest of the Yangs on the 1993 Phillies. His quiet demeanor was a stark contrast to the oversized and lovable personalities on that team. His excellent play in rightfield and consistency at the plate quickly made him a fan favorite, particularly my dad. It was sad to see him go, but along with longtime Phillie Darren Daulton, who was traded to Florida midway through the ’97 season, the both of them achieved what they could not do in ’93… get a World Series ring. I definitely had a bout of jealousy seeing those two in the field in Miami celebrating their championship, but I was, without a doubt, very happy for the two of them.
Bryan Sargent
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