The Philadephia Phillies. And speaking of the Phillies, tonight begins the World Series between the Tampa Bay Whos? Rays and Bossy’s beloved hometown team.
Although Bossy must come clean: while it’s true her Phillies are a favorite thing, she knows very little about this particular baseball season, which is funny, really, considering this is the first season the Phillies have made it to the World Series since 1993, when Bossy sat in the stands for every single home game crying into her Chicken Cheese Wit’.
It’s not that Bossy didn’t want to get into the Phillies this year—she even begged her friend Martha to get into the Phillies with her, because it wasn’t enough that her husband and son were already begging her to watch the games each and every night from April through October.
But Bossy had other pressing needs this summer that prevented her from watching baseball, like napping on the couch and sleeping on the sofa.
So this is everything Bossy knows about the 2008 Phillies, which if you ask Bossy is plenty and should be enough to make you root for them too:
Bossy's Friend Amy says
October 22, 2008 at 10:08 amNow that’s a reason to watch baseball!!! Had I known they were this hot, I would’ve wasted my WHOLE summer and fall watching them!
Julianne says
October 22, 2008 at 10:23 amUm…Yum.
pam says
October 22, 2008 at 10:27 amI was all baseball? who, but then this… Now I’m all baseball? I love baseball!
Little Miss Sunshine State says
October 22, 2008 at 10:29 amI would love to root for the Phillies. Especially since the Tampa Bay Whos? put away my beloved Red Sox for the season.
Right now my more pressing concern is Troy Polamalu and his concussions.
Grandma J says
October 22, 2008 at 10:30 amI love the mascots, especially that cute green thing the Phillies have…what’s his name? Phillie Phanatic? What a hoot.
I have a World Series poll on my site, Bossy’s vote is critical.
I’m also having anxiety attacks worried about Bert and Walt, sitting in that frozen tundra for so long.
JennC says
October 22, 2008 at 10:34 amBecause Bossy is one of my favorite bloggers (and a Philly fan to boot), I am more than willing to share with her my own secret husband, Pat Burrell (Mr. Shirtless McChesty second from the top).
But I must insist that Bossy return him to me in no less than perfect condition after the World Series.
Go Phillies!
tamela says
October 22, 2008 at 11:35 amI love the Phillies but haven’t watched them in years. It is very time consuming, kinda like Big Brother. I even named my cat Philly. Living in TN, everyone assumed she was named after a young horse. I was very disappointed to learn that Darin Daulton has gone bonkers.
anne marie in philly says
October 22, 2008 at 11:35 amGO PHILLIES!!!!!
sweet jeebus, girl, that pix of a shirtless pat burrell made me weak in the knees (pant pant pant).
then there is the dirty chase utley…man, would I like to get down and dirty with him (heh heh heh).
cole hamels ready to throw the ball…throw it to ME, cole!
jason werth…let’s go play in the outfield together!
and ryan howard…two bats…that man is blessed…
fantasy baseball come true!
GO PHILLIES!!!!!
Bridget says
October 22, 2008 at 12:01 pmOh please oh please oh please oh please. Tampa Bay Who? Seriously? Where did they come from? And who are their fans? People who live in Florida make me nervous because they drive Cadillacs and wear visors and eat rice pudding every day. I could go on. We Phillies fans deserve this one.
Philly says
October 22, 2008 at 12:05 pmBossy needs to go read my post today on the”Curse”
http://menapausalmama.blogspot.com/2008/10/were-doomed.html
Tootsie Farklepants says
October 22, 2008 at 12:27 pmIn keeping with the spirit of this post I thought I should inform you that I pointed and clicked the penis area of your guess and press. It wasn’t until I made it in here and read further that I knew I’d made the right choice.
Dharmamama says
October 22, 2008 at 12:33 pmOh, my. That might be enough to make me watch for a bit…. nah. Oldest son and I have to catch up on Sarah Connor Chronicles. Summer Glau instead!
Liz says
October 22, 2008 at 12:39 pmI love going to baseball games more than any other type of sporting event. Not because it’s particularly exciting (mostly pretty boring, actually), but because, of all the types of athletes out there, baseball players have the cutest butts. Hands down.
The other Lisa says
October 22, 2008 at 12:41 pmIs it wrong to have two husbands in the same infield? ’cause I can’t decide between Chase and Cole.
I liked Jayson until the series with the Brewers – he’s looking a little ratty. As in – looking like an actual rat, not looking shabby. Maybe if he promises to shave again…
Reeb says
October 22, 2008 at 12:52 pmDoes the photo crop on the Favorite Things box indicate what Bossy’s favorite thing about baseball is? I’m thinking this is a clue.
Windy says
October 22, 2008 at 1:32 pmThey have great uniforms.
foolery says
October 22, 2008 at 2:19 pmI’m with Tootsie and Reeb — I really wasn’t sure what your favorite things crop was saying.
And I thought “thinking about baseball” had the opposite effect.
ruthwells says
October 22, 2008 at 3:59 pmYeah, that’ll work.
rockle says
October 22, 2008 at 5:35 pmo noes! BOSSY forgot two VIP’s (very important phillies):
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2008/writers/jon_heyman/02/25/monday.scoop/p1.jimmy.rollins.jpg
http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0225/fantasy_i_lidge_200.jpg
jp says
October 22, 2008 at 5:52 pmWell……….actually I’m a Red Sox fan………………..BUTT…….hmmmmm, OK I could watch Cole if I HAD to!
But for a Winner, I have to go w/ the Rays!
(they beat us afterall)
rockle says
October 22, 2008 at 7:08 pmsorry about the double post. got caught up in the excitement!
Victoria says
October 22, 2008 at 8:01 pmHubba hubba! Goodbye Blue Jays, Hello Phillies!!!
Liz says
October 22, 2008 at 8:46 pmWell that is just good to know. Thank you very much for your Phillies tutorial.
More please?
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
October 22, 2008 at 9:48 pmTHAT SECOND ONE IS MY BOYFRIEND AND HUSBAND!
Have mercy.
wrh says
October 22, 2008 at 11:11 pmBack off Bossy, Pat Burrell is ALL MINE.
I never gave up on you Pat! Not even when you sucked so bad that Phillies fans threw stuff at you in the outfield! You’re my man, Pat! I can’t quit you!
David says
October 23, 2008 at 12:44 amThis is baseball, right?
Lesley says
October 23, 2008 at 3:12 amProfessional baseball players: DROOOOOOOOOL.
(DAMN Dodgers. Your Phillies OWNED US!)
Becca says
October 23, 2008 at 4:30 amSo don’t get this baseball thingy, but if I get to look at pretty boys like that – who gives a monkeys! Bring on the phillies!!