Driving home from Philadelphia yesterday, I heard the news that Victorino had been voted onto the All-Star roster, along with Brandon Inge from the Tigers. So the online hook-up between Phillies' fans and Tigers' fans seems to have worked. I'm delighted that Vic won but, really, online voting is so mindless.
Chan Ho Park has been an absolute brick in the bullpen. Let's hear it for the guy! He would also seem to be a good teammate. As Victorino was taking the field during Wednesday's game, he came running out of the bullpen wearing a sandwich board touting Vic for the All-Star game. I heard it described on the radio, then yesterday saw a great photo in the Inquirer, of Victorino sprinting by Park. Too, too cool.
Raul Ibanez was on a rehab stint last night with the 'Pigs. Up close, the guy is looking good. I hope I'll see him tomorrow at the Bank.
Yesterday's rumor that the Phillies are on the verge of signing Pedro Martinez to a $4 million contract almost overshadowed the Victorino news. Sure the deal won't cost prospects but I still don't get it. A great pitcher, Martinez was already a retread when he signed with the Mets. We don't need another five-and-dive guy.
