Today, we received potentially very good news. Stan Hochman was on Daily News Live this evening and reported that he has an extremely close and reliable source that has told him that the Phillies will be sold within the next two years. His exact words were that the team would be sold before Charlie Manuel's contract ran out. He said that it is an individual that he knows that has made a significant offer and wants to keep the team in Philadelphia to prosper for the future. Hochman says that all but one of the current owners are on board with selling the team.
This is amazing news. I haven't been this excited about the prospective future of one our franchises since 1994 when I learned that Norman Braman was about to sell the Eagles. People, I implore you. This news cannot be underestimated. The Phils ownership group is quite possibly the biggest impediment to this team winning a title. If they are taken out of the equation, the sky could be the limit for the core group of Phils should the new owner(s). Christ, I'll even lift the personal embargo I set on the Phils ownership group and start buying tickets again.
It now leads to the question: who is this mystery prospective owner? I sure hope it is the guy pictured above.
This is amazing news. I haven't been this excited about the prospective future of one our franchises since 1994 when I learned that Norman Braman was about to sell the Eagles. People, I implore you. This news cannot be underestimated. The Phils ownership group is quite possibly the biggest impediment to this team winning a title. If they are taken out of the equation, the sky could be the limit for the core group of Phils should the new owner(s). Christ, I'll even lift the personal embargo I set on the Phils ownership group and start buying tickets again.
It now leads to the question: who is this mystery prospective owner? I sure hope it is the guy pictured above.
11 comments:
I hate Pat Croce.
I'm with George on this one - I can't stand Pat Croce either.
He would be a colossal improvement to the team over Dave Montgomery & Company, but I just can't stand his personality, etc.
wow, how do you hate a guy who came from absolutely nothing. Grew up in North Philadelphia, played college football at 160 lbs. Started a business and became a multi millionaire. recovered from a broken leg, is an inspiration in the community. Stays out of trouble. only wants the best for everyone including the Sixers when he ran that group.
Exactly what do you not like about this guy? Have you read his book, I did, and I have to say I was impressed. He's humble, hard working, passionate. did i say humble, the guy admits he's not the smartest, best, he just is a worker and that's why he's accomplished what he has.
Please enlighten me on what you don't like?
Well said Capt. I've loved this guy since he used to come on WIP back in the day with Jodie Mac. That said, I'd rather have Cuban as an owner. I would love it if the Phils were the Yankees of the NL.
Pat Croce is one of the most annoying human beings on the planet. I don’t want to hear his garbage on the radio and see him on TV every day. He does not know anything about baseball and he would probably not make a difference with what happens on the field. He ran out on the Sixers like a baby after Schneider stopped his out of control power trip. He tells Schneider “Give me your job because I want it and I need it to grow as a person”? Who does he think he is and what kind of respect does that show? Would he run out on the Phillies when things don’t go right? Get lost Croce.
Ah yes George, I see your true colors now. You're in the group w/ the other 2850 people that actually care about hockey and the almighty Mr. Schneider. What exactly has that jack ass done for this city, its not 1975.
Pat asked for a promotion, and when he was denied he split. That's kinda what happens in the real world. You stick your neck out and you either get it or you're gone.
Jones, funny you mention Cuban. You shoulda heard Mr. Donald Trump on Stern yesterday talking about Cuban. Hillarious, calls him a born loser, because he can never get it done. The Donald says if a loser like that can get rich, anybody has a shot. Pretty funny stuff.
George, it would seem you're siding w/ old money versus a blue collar local guy with passion and determination. I'll take Croce over Mr. Comcast anyday.
Who is this Mr. Schneider guy? I know of Ed Snider, but Mr. Schneider? Wasn't he on a sitcom in the 70's?
See...this is what I envisioned...some debate on this blog! It only took me 18 months to find a topic which got everyone's attention.
BTW, George...you must turn in your Flyers Phan Club Card...Who doesn't know the name of the owner?
when you haven't accomplished something in 30 years people tend to forget about you. Other than parlaying PRISM into Comcast somehow, he's done nothing for this town.
Geez, nothing like putting words in someone's mouth. The Snider incident was just one reason I don't like the guy, not the sole reason. I was not glorifying Snider. Do you walk in to your boss who has been around for 35 years and tell him to give you his job? Mostly I just don't like his personality. Good for him that he has a nice life story. I don't care. He just annoys me and rubs me the wrong way. He seems like one of those guys that most people either love or hate, with very few being indifferent.
Yeah, but you're the only jack ass that hates him. Everyone else loves the guy.
I just don't like his personality. Good for him that he has a nice life story. I don't care. He just annoys me and rubs me the wrong way. He seems like one of those guys that most people either love or hate, with very few being indifferent.
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