Big cheers for Tadahito Iguchi, J.C. Romero, Pat Burrell, Jimmy Rollins (of course), and shudder Charlie Manuel.
Have the Philadelphia fans finally warmed up to Chuck? If so, it’s about time.
I’m not sure if they showed the introductions or the anthem on TV because all I saw on the monitor above my seat was Cal Ripken’s big, bald head.
The press box is stuffed to the gills with writers. The TV people are relegated to the back rows or the conference room in the basement. As far as media celebrities go, there are none here, unless one counts Marcus Hayes… if Marcus counts, I want to know where the paparazzo is.
On another note, it’s worth mentioning that there was a vegetarian option in the dining room. It’s only a boxed lunch, but it was something.
It’s 3:04 p.m. and the Phillies are on the field.