The Afternoon Show | Phillies Never Give Up On Games
(0:00-7:44) Phillies are playing good baseball (7:44-16:56) Phillies hitters are having good approaches at the plate (16:56-28:16) Current Eagles who could be future franchise legends! (28:16-36:53) The bullpen has settled in the last few weeks
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The Afternoon Show | Eagles Offseason Grades
(0:00-12:16) As the offseason draws to a close, we evaluate the Eagles' performance and assign them a grade of B for their activities during this period. (12:16-20:26) In our discussion, we delve into the playoff series between the Knicks and Celtics, expressing our disdain for the current state of the matchup. Additionally, we react to the recent news of the newly elected Pope, a Villanova alumnus, and consider the implications of his representation of the Big East conference on a global scale. (20:26-30:52) Connor shares his thoughts on the NCAA's decision to bar Akron from postseason play due to academic issues, acknowledging the rationale behind the move while questioning the NCAA's allowance for Michigan to dictate the terms of their head coach's suspension. (30:52-43:58) Finally, we present the results of our latest Twitter poll and provide a recap of the concluding game in the Phillies vs. Rays series. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell
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The Afternoon Show Where Could The Eagles Add On The Roster
(0:00-11:32) Andrew has announced the Phillies' lineup, featuring Kyle Schwarber in left field and Max Kepler in right field, which shifts Nick Castellanos into the designated hitter position for the game. (11:32-20:33) Meanwhile, the Eagles still have several roster vacancies to address before the upcoming season. Andrew believes that the team should prioritize acquiring a wide receiver, a defensive tackle, and a cornerback to strengthen their lineup (20:33-29:55) Daryl Morey has acknowledged that the previous season for the 76ers was a disaster, and Connor is skeptical about the prospects for the next season, fearing a repeat of the same struggles. However, retaining their draft pick could potentially enhance their chances for improvement. (29:55-39:59) In our discussion about the Phillies, we are evaluating the management of the center field platoon and questioning whether the team has approached the situation effectively. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell
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The Afternoon Show | We React To The Daryl Morey Interview
(0:00-10:37) We reflect on the recent interview with Daryl Morey that aired on 975 the Fanatic during the Mike Missanelli show, where Mike posed challenging questions to the 76ers' President of Basketball Operations. (10:37-19:03) Connor expressed skepticism regarding Morey's comments about Paul George, suggesting that George may not have been the ideal fit for the team last season. (19:03-31:14) As minicamp approaches for the Eagles, we explore the various position battles, with Connor particularly focused on the competition at the safety position. (31:14-39:31) Additionally, we share an audio clip of Morey discussing Joel Embiid's offseason surgery, though Connor found Morey's reference to the doctor who treated Kawhi Leonard somewhat concerning. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell
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The Afternoon Show | Phillies Looking For The Sweep
(0:00-8:01) The Phillies are aiming for a series sweep after securing victories in the first two games. Connor recognizes the current sentiment among fans, who seem somewhat disenchanted with the team, as it largely mirrors last year's roster. (8:01-16:20) To gauge public opinion, we have launched a Twitter poll to assess how supporters perceive this iteration of the Phillies. Additionally, Tijuana Walker celebrated a career milestone by earning his first save last night, prompting a discussion about his performance in the bullpen. (16:20-27:32) Today, Andrew DiCecco fills in for Ricky and shares his thoughts on Dallas Goedert's anticipated return, suggesting that it has become increasingly likely. (27:32-37:44) Connor poses a question about whether the Eagles have a significant move left to make, to which Andrew responds by questioning the necessity of such a decision. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell