Just saw Richie Garcia here at the park. Remember him? Garcia was the long-time umpire who was one of the best in the game, but will always be remembered for the home run credited to Derek Jeter when the kid Jeffrey Maier practically pulled it out of Tony Tarasco's glove.
Tony Tarasco, of course, is Jimmy Rollins' cousin and Garcia is the supervisor of MLB umpires. The replay call went perfectly, he said.
Also got word from Atlanta that the Marlins took a 3-0 lead over the Braves. If it doesn't work out in the game against the Astros tonight, it just might work out if the Phils want to go in through the back door.
It doesn't matter how the team gets there as long as they get there.
Team physician Dr. Michael Ciccotti is giving an update on the severity of Jamie Moyer's injured groin. There is no truth to the story that he has a shot of whiskey and a bullet for the old-school pitcher to bite down on so the doctor and snap everything back into place.
Third inning: Astros 2, Phillies 1