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If Eric
Valent doesn't make it with his bat and his
glove, he might have a backup career as a TV
personality. Eric is one of the smoothest on-air
presences around. |
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| Hector Mercado had
recently been sent down to AAA and was
experiencing some serious doubts about his
career. His face says it all in this unguarded
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Super-prospect
Marlon Byrd lost in thought with his
perpetual toothpick in place. |
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| Catcher Johnny Estrada.
He's ready for his call-up to the major leagues.
He knows it. The fans know it. The Phillies know
it. For the moment, it's just a waiting game. |
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Pitching
coach Mike Mason, who happily moved to the
Phillies organization from Kansas City. Sometimes
a face tells you what you need to know about the
personality that goes with it. As this picture
suggests, Mike Mason is a really nice guy. |
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| Red
Barons manager Marc Bombard with visiting
Yankees skipper Stump Merrill. Just as I
snapped this picture, Merrill commented "I
hope you have a wide angle lens on that
thing." |
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Much-traveled
former Phillie Billy McMillon, now with
the Columbus Clippers, enjoying himself on a
return visit to Scranton. |
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| Pitcher
Joe Roa being intereviewed by the local TV
station. Roa was attracting increasing media
attention with his 14-0 record and ERA under 2.
Phillies skipper Larry Bowa observed, "I
don't care if you do it in Little League. 14-0?
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Would-be
third baseman Chase Utley signing pre-game
autographs. I don't like to shoot players' backs,
but the look on these kids' faces was priceless.
It offers a glimpse of the special experiences
that will shape the next generation of fans. |
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| Pitcher
Jeremy Wedel and a young fan during the
playing of the National Anthem. An unposed moment
that says a lot about both America and minor
league baseball. |
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