ON THE DL
Jason Weitzel of Beerleaguer talks Best Of and Phils on the DL
Jason Weitzel from Phillies blog Beerleaguer joins the show to talk about being named Best of Philly Sportswriter. Oh, and the Fightins.
(For those from out-of-town who don’t know what Best of Philly is, Philadelphia Magazine puts out a yearly issue honoring the best in the area in many different categories – 299 winners this year. Some, yes, are bogus and silly and not that big a deal to anyone other than the person who won. But this is Philly. This is a sports town. To be named Best Sportswriter is a big deal. At least that’s the way I see it. He deserves it, and he deserves congratulations.)
We talk with Weitzel about his site and how he’s made it a part of his job at the Reading Eagle Company. The site is a true success story in the world of blogs, as it started as a side venture and he’s partnered with his employer to make it a viable part of his responsibilities.
We get in-depth about the recent draft picks who have signed and talk about Pat Gillick’s tenure as GM and how he’s tried to replenish the farm system. We talk about this year, and exactly how important it is to make the playoffs for the franchise.
And we finish with some predictions: will the Phils make the playoffs. Hint - we all think yes. But he gives some interesting thoughts as to why and how, taking some good shots at the Mets along the way.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
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CLIPS
This photo was stolen from DMac at Will Do, who undoubtedly stole it first.