Multiple sources have Pedro Martinez on the verge of signing a deal with the Phillies worth $4 million.
SI's Jon Heyman reports that the Phils' Charley Kerfeld was said to be "very impressed'' by Martinez in a Tuesday workout when he hit 88-91 mph on the gun.
"The Phillies saw me this past Tuesday in a simulated game and I felt very good with my fastball and all my pitches," Martinez told The Associated Press.
According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the Phillies sked Martinez to throw for them a second time to see how his arm responds but Pedro initially balked at the idea. He has since agreed to work out again, at 1 p.m. Friday at the Phillies complex in the Dominican Republic.
If that goes well, Martinez would travel to Philadelphia on Monday to sign a contract.
Buyer beware on this one.
Meanwhile, Shane Victorino won the final vote and will be on his way to St. louis for the All-Star Game.
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Flyers name Paddock Assistant General Manager; Reese Goaltending Coach
The Philadelphia Flyers announced that John Paddock has been named assistant general manager and Jeff Reese has been named the team’s goaltending coach, according to club general manager Paul Holmgren.
Paddock joins Barry Hanrahan as an assistant general manager for the Flyers.
“In addition to helping with the day to day operation of our team, John will oversee the Phantoms in Glens Falls, interacting with the coaching staff there and following the development of our young players,” said Holmgren in making the announcement.
“I'm excited to have John, he is a very good hockey man,” added Holmgren. “He has been a general manager and a head coach in the NHL, and has done a lot of things in the League. His experience and expertise is going to bring a lot to the table for the Flyers. Barry Hanrahan’s role with the organization will remain the same, dealing with salary cap, contracts, immigration and other League issues.”
Paddock, 55, spent the 2008-09 season as head coach of the Flyers’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, where he led the team to a 43-30-2-5 record and their 10th berth in the Calder Cup playoffs in their 13-year history.
Prior to joining the Phantoms, Paddock compiled a 36-23-6 record as the head coach of the Ottawa Senators in 2007-08. Over parts of five NHL seasons as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets (1991-92 to 1994-95) and Ottawa (2007-08), Paddock has registered a 142-161-43 record. In addition to his NHL head coaching experience, Paddock has served as a head coach in the AHL for six different teams (Maine Mariners - 1981-82, 1983-84 and 1984-85, Hershey Bears - 1985-86 through 1988-89, Binghamton Rangers - 1990-91, Hartford Wolf Pack - 1999-2000 through 2001-02, Binghamton Senators – 2002-03 through 2004-05 and Phantoms - 2008-09) over 15 seasons.
"I am obviously thrilled about this,” said Paddock. “This was not something that I imagined, just like last summer when I didn't imagine Paul would call me in August and offer me the Phantoms coaching job. The organization has been great to me. This is where I first cut my teeth into professional hockey many years ago and I'm very excited to do it."
Paddock has led the Flyers’ AHL affiliate to two Calder Cup Championships (Maine, 1984; Hershey, 1988). He is the only coach to lead three different franchises to Calder Cup Championships (Hartford, 2000). He won the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the outstanding head coach in the AHL with Hershey in the 1987-88 season. He has compiled a 585-424-98 career record and his 585 wins and 1,107 games coached ranks third all-time in AHL history, while his 82 Calder Cup Playoff victories and 149 playoff games coached make him the AHL’s all-time leader in Calder Cup Playoff history.
In addition to his head coaching experience, he also served as assistant general manager of the Flyers during the 1989-90 season and of the Jets for two seasons (1995-96 and 1996-97), and as a scout for the New York Rangers for two seasons (1997-98 and 1998-99).
He appeared in 87 career NHL regular season games over the parts of five seasons with the Washington Capitals (1975-76), Flyers (1976-77, 1979-80 and 1982-83) and Quebec Nordiques (1980-81), recording eight goals and 14 assists for 22 points and 86 penalty minutes. He registered five goals and eight assists for 13 points and 49 penalty minutes in 47 games for the Flyers. As a player, he was a member of two Calder Cup Champions, with Maine in 1978 and 1979. He was originally drafted by Washington in the third round (37th overall) of the 1974 NHL Entry Draft.
Reese, 43, spent the last eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning coaching staff, where he was responsible for working with all goaltenders in the Lightning organization, as well as assisting in the assessment of amateur goaltenders for the NHL Entry Draft.
“Jeff brings a strong presence,” said Holmgren. “I have known Jeff for many years from our days together in Hartford. I think he is an ideal fit for our team moving forward. He has some fresh ideas and we are excited to have Jeff on board."
"I'm very excited about this opportunity,” said Reese. “This team was my childhood team growing up. I grew up in the Toronto area, but Philadelphia was my team. Bernie Parent was my idol as a kid so nobody knows how much this means to me.”
Over parts of 11 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs (1987-88 through 1991-92 and 1998-99), Calgary Flames (1991-92 to 1993-94), Hartford Whalers (1993-94 to 1995-96), Lightning (1995-96) and New Jersey Devils (1996-97), Reese posted a 53-65-17 record with a 3.66 goals-against average and five shutouts in 174 contests. In 11 appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he has a 3-5 mark with a 4.08 GAA.
“We have a very good hockey team here and the ultimate goal is to win the Stanley Cup,” added Reese. “In order to do that, my job is to make sure that our goaltenders are sharp each and every game. I am excited to be working with Ray [Emery] and Boosh [Brian Boucher]. We won the Stanley Cup with Tampa in 2004 and there is no feeling like it, and I want that feeling again."
A native of Brantford, Ontario, Reese was originally selected by Toronto in the fourth round (67th overall) in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft
Paddock joins Barry Hanrahan as an assistant general manager for the Flyers.
“In addition to helping with the day to day operation of our team, John will oversee the Phantoms in Glens Falls, interacting with the coaching staff there and following the development of our young players,” said Holmgren in making the announcement.
“I'm excited to have John, he is a very good hockey man,” added Holmgren. “He has been a general manager and a head coach in the NHL, and has done a lot of things in the League. His experience and expertise is going to bring a lot to the table for the Flyers. Barry Hanrahan’s role with the organization will remain the same, dealing with salary cap, contracts, immigration and other League issues.”
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| John Paddock will keep close watch on the Phantoms in upstate New York in his new role as assistant general manager. (Getty Images) |
Paddock, 55, spent the 2008-09 season as head coach of the Flyers’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, where he led the team to a 43-30-2-5 record and their 10th berth in the Calder Cup playoffs in their 13-year history.
Prior to joining the Phantoms, Paddock compiled a 36-23-6 record as the head coach of the Ottawa Senators in 2007-08. Over parts of five NHL seasons as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets (1991-92 to 1994-95) and Ottawa (2007-08), Paddock has registered a 142-161-43 record. In addition to his NHL head coaching experience, Paddock has served as a head coach in the AHL for six different teams (Maine Mariners - 1981-82, 1983-84 and 1984-85, Hershey Bears - 1985-86 through 1988-89, Binghamton Rangers - 1990-91, Hartford Wolf Pack - 1999-2000 through 2001-02, Binghamton Senators – 2002-03 through 2004-05 and Phantoms - 2008-09) over 15 seasons.
"I am obviously thrilled about this,” said Paddock. “This was not something that I imagined, just like last summer when I didn't imagine Paul would call me in August and offer me the Phantoms coaching job. The organization has been great to me. This is where I first cut my teeth into professional hockey many years ago and I'm very excited to do it."
Paddock has led the Flyers’ AHL affiliate to two Calder Cup Championships (Maine, 1984; Hershey, 1988). He is the only coach to lead three different franchises to Calder Cup Championships (Hartford, 2000). He won the Louis A.R. Pieri Memorial Award as the outstanding head coach in the AHL with Hershey in the 1987-88 season. He has compiled a 585-424-98 career record and his 585 wins and 1,107 games coached ranks third all-time in AHL history, while his 82 Calder Cup Playoff victories and 149 playoff games coached make him the AHL’s all-time leader in Calder Cup Playoff history.
In addition to his head coaching experience, he also served as assistant general manager of the Flyers during the 1989-90 season and of the Jets for two seasons (1995-96 and 1996-97), and as a scout for the New York Rangers for two seasons (1997-98 and 1998-99).
He appeared in 87 career NHL regular season games over the parts of five seasons with the Washington Capitals (1975-76), Flyers (1976-77, 1979-80 and 1982-83) and Quebec Nordiques (1980-81), recording eight goals and 14 assists for 22 points and 86 penalty minutes. He registered five goals and eight assists for 13 points and 49 penalty minutes in 47 games for the Flyers. As a player, he was a member of two Calder Cup Champions, with Maine in 1978 and 1979. He was originally drafted by Washington in the third round (37th overall) of the 1974 NHL Entry Draft.
Reese, 43, spent the last eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning coaching staff, where he was responsible for working with all goaltenders in the Lightning organization, as well as assisting in the assessment of amateur goaltenders for the NHL Entry Draft.
“Jeff brings a strong presence,” said Holmgren. “I have known Jeff for many years from our days together in Hartford. I think he is an ideal fit for our team moving forward. He has some fresh ideas and we are excited to have Jeff on board."
"I'm very excited about this opportunity,” said Reese. “This team was my childhood team growing up. I grew up in the Toronto area, but Philadelphia was my team. Bernie Parent was my idol as a kid so nobody knows how much this means to me.”
Over parts of 11 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs (1987-88 through 1991-92 and 1998-99), Calgary Flames (1991-92 to 1993-94), Hartford Whalers (1993-94 to 1995-96), Lightning (1995-96) and New Jersey Devils (1996-97), Reese posted a 53-65-17 record with a 3.66 goals-against average and five shutouts in 174 contests. In 11 appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, he has a 3-5 mark with a 4.08 GAA.
“We have a very good hockey team here and the ultimate goal is to win the Stanley Cup,” added Reese. “In order to do that, my job is to make sure that our goaltenders are sharp each and every game. I am excited to be working with Ray [Emery] and Boosh [Brian Boucher]. We won the Stanley Cup with Tampa in 2004 and there is no feeling like it, and I want that feeling again."
A native of Brantford, Ontario, Reese was originally selected by Toronto in the fourth round (67th overall) in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Ex-Phillie Dykstra seeks bankruptcy
Former Phillies star Lenny Dykstra filed for Chapter 11 U.S. Bankruptcy Court protection in California on Tuesday.
Court records show Dykstra listed assets of under $50,000 and liabilities of between $10 million and $50 million.
Dykstra played for the Phillies between 1989 and 1996 after being acquired from the New York Mets, where he spent the first five years of his Major League Baseball career.
Ibanez could be back Friday
Charlie Manuel said he is hopeful Raul Ibanez will be back in the lineup Friday vs. Pittsburgh.
Rockets fall from the penthouse to the outhouse
By John McMullen
Philadelphia, PA - After watching the postseason play out, Houston Rockets boy wonder general manager Daryl Morey boldly "tweeted" that his club was the second-best team in the NBA.
I chuckled at first after reading Morey's boast, but quickly realized it was a defensible position.
Despite heading into their series with the Lakers without Tracy McGrady and Dikembe Mutombo, and then losing Yao Ming in the set, the Rockets gave the eventual champs a far tougher time than either Denver or Orlando.
A few weeks can sure change things, however.
Now, it looks as if Houston might have trouble making it back to the postseason next year.
The aging Mutombo has called it quits and the team desperately wants to rid itself of the final year of the oft-injured McGrady's massive contract. Meanwhile, defensive stalwart Ron Artest fled for Hollywood in free agency and most importantly, a grim report surfaced saying Yao may never play again due to a fractured navicular bone in a left foot.
The hairline fracture was originally discovered following the Rockets' May 8 loss to the Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. A conservative treatment plan called for Yao to cease all physical training and to use a walking boot in order to immobilize the foot and promote healing.
Few gave the injury much thought since the prognosis had the foot healing over the summer. Instead, the fracture failed to respond, putting the playing career of the Rockets' cornerstone in jeopardy.
"Yao is not experiencing any pain in his left foot, however, the results from the CT and bone scans we performed indicate that the hairline fracture has not responded to the degree that we expected," Rockets team physician Dr. Tom Clanton said when acknowledging Yao's setback.
For now, the Rockets are expecting Yao to need a full season before being able to return to basketball, and he is currently consulting with various medical experts to determine possible treatments.
"There are five metatarsal bones (each related to a toe) and while 1 through 4 most often heal without issue, there is a 30-50 percent non-healing rate for 5th metatarsal fractures," Dr. Ben Wedro, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin and a consulting onsite physician at the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, said when discussing Yao's injury.
"The initial therapy for these fractures is rest and immobilization with gradual return to activity," Wedro added. "The most common complication is non-union of the fracture, which seems to be the case with Yao since it has been close to two months since the injury was found and treatment was instituted.
"Eventually, a decision will need to be made whether further watchful waiting is enough or if an operation is needed to use a screw or plate to fix the fracture."
At 7-foot-6 and 310 pounds, Yao's prodigious size make leg injuries a sensitive subject, Other talented big men like Sam Bowie and another former Rocket, Ralph Sampson, had careers cut short by a seemingly never ending series of leg injuries.
Yao, a seven-year NBA veteran, has now had three different fractures of the left foot and a hairline crack of the right leg.
Already, the All-Star's tenuous future has knocked over a series of dominos in south Texas. It was likely the tipping point in Artest's decision to flee Houston and now has Morey looking for band-aids in the pivot, with pedestrian names like Marcin Gortat and Samuel Dalembert being bandied about.
An MIT graduate, the 37-year-old Morey is considered to be one of the NBA's brightest young minds. He was nicknamed "Dork Elvis" by ESPN writer Bill Simmons for his popularity among MIT students where he taught an MBA-level course titled "Analytical Sports Management."
A course that will probably soon have a new lesson plan..."Success in the NBA is as fragile as Yao's foot."
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I chuckled at first after reading Morey's boast, but quickly realized it was a defensible position.
Despite heading into their series with the Lakers without Tracy McGrady and Dikembe Mutombo, and then losing Yao Ming in the set, the Rockets gave the eventual champs a far tougher time than either Denver or Orlando.
A few weeks can sure change things, however.
Now, it looks as if Houston might have trouble making it back to the postseason next year.
The aging Mutombo has called it quits and the team desperately wants to rid itself of the final year of the oft-injured McGrady's massive contract. Meanwhile, defensive stalwart Ron Artest fled for Hollywood in free agency and most importantly, a grim report surfaced saying Yao may never play again due to a fractured navicular bone in a left foot.
The hairline fracture was originally discovered following the Rockets' May 8 loss to the Lakers in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. A conservative treatment plan called for Yao to cease all physical training and to use a walking boot in order to immobilize the foot and promote healing.
Few gave the injury much thought since the prognosis had the foot healing over the summer. Instead, the fracture failed to respond, putting the playing career of the Rockets' cornerstone in jeopardy.
"Yao is not experiencing any pain in his left foot, however, the results from the CT and bone scans we performed indicate that the hairline fracture has not responded to the degree that we expected," Rockets team physician Dr. Tom Clanton said when acknowledging Yao's setback.
For now, the Rockets are expecting Yao to need a full season before being able to return to basketball, and he is currently consulting with various medical experts to determine possible treatments.
"There are five metatarsal bones (each related to a toe) and while 1 through 4 most often heal without issue, there is a 30-50 percent non-healing rate for 5th metatarsal fractures," Dr. Ben Wedro, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin and a consulting onsite physician at the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, said when discussing Yao's injury.
"The initial therapy for these fractures is rest and immobilization with gradual return to activity," Wedro added. "The most common complication is non-union of the fracture, which seems to be the case with Yao since it has been close to two months since the injury was found and treatment was instituted.
"Eventually, a decision will need to be made whether further watchful waiting is enough or if an operation is needed to use a screw or plate to fix the fracture."
At 7-foot-6 and 310 pounds, Yao's prodigious size make leg injuries a sensitive subject, Other talented big men like Sam Bowie and another former Rocket, Ralph Sampson, had careers cut short by a seemingly never ending series of leg injuries.
Yao, a seven-year NBA veteran, has now had three different fractures of the left foot and a hairline crack of the right leg.
Already, the All-Star's tenuous future has knocked over a series of dominos in south Texas. It was likely the tipping point in Artest's decision to flee Houston and now has Morey looking for band-aids in the pivot, with pedestrian names like Marcin Gortat and Samuel Dalembert being bandied about.
An MIT graduate, the 37-year-old Morey is considered to be one of the NBA's brightest young minds. He was nicknamed "Dork Elvis" by ESPN writer Bill Simmons for his popularity among MIT students where he taught an MBA-level course titled "Analytical Sports Management."
A course that will probably soon have a new lesson plan..."Success in the NBA is as fragile as Yao's foot."
UFL has better rules than NFL
Tthe UFL’s Competition Committee announced a few common sense rule modifications for the League’s “Premiere” season.
The rule enhancements that have been approved for the UFL’s “Premiere” season include:
- The deletion of the “Tuck” rule which makes a loose ball a fumble if the passer loses possession of the ball as he is putting it away after completion of the forward pass motion.
- A fumble into and out of the end zone returns the ball to the spot of the fumble when not recovered in the end zone – making it consistent with other fumble rules.
- The Quarterback can legally ground the football if inside or outside the pocket area while under duress.
- Tasteful individual and/or group celebrations are permitted ONLY in end zone and bench area.
- Instant Replay rulings will be made by the Replay Official in the Replay Booth rather than the on-field referee. Review time will be 90 seconds rather than 60 seconds.
- During overtime/sudden-death, both teams will have an opportunity to possess the football during the allotted 15 minutes. Sudden-death rules apply after both teams have had an opportunity to possess the football.
- Approved television cameras will be allowed in the locker rooms for the first four minutes of halftime.
- Head Coaches will be wired for sound for television broadcasts (no sideline discussions will be aired). Cameras and microphones in the bench area will be allowed during the game to capture real-time emotional moments.
- TV audience will hear coach to quarterback communications on tape-delayed basis.
Flyers prospect camp
Jim Jackson and Tim Panaccio will be live at noon from the first on-ice day at prospect camp at philadelphiaflyers.com
Ikegwuonu trial continued until July 16
Eagles cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu is currently on trial for allegedly attempting to steal an Xbox when he was at Wisconsin. The proceedings were continued until July 16 after a witness for the prosecution failed to arrive from California.
The absent witness was a former tenant of the townhouse that Ikegwuonu and his brother allegedly entered. Ikegwuonu's brother was already acquitted by a jury but Jack has waived his right to a jury trial, and decided to proceed with a judge assessing the facts and resolving the dispute.
The absent witness was a former tenant of the townhouse that Ikegwuonu and his brother allegedly entered. Ikegwuonu's brother was already acquitted by a jury but Jack has waived his right to a jury trial, and decided to proceed with a judge assessing the facts and resolving the dispute.
Sixers' Dancers auditions at Chickie’s & Pete’s
The Philadelphia 76ers will hold the final round of auditions for the 2009-10 Sixers Dancers at Chickie’s & Pete’s (1526 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145) on Monday, July 13.
The 30 semi-finalists that advanced past the first-round of auditions will compete for a spot on the team beginning at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
All finalists will perform as a group followed by performances in groups of four. The Sixers Jr. Dancers and Alumni Dancers will perform as well throughout the evening.
Sixers public address announcer Matt Cord will emcee the event. Special guest judges include CBS-3 sports reporter Don Bell, NBC-10 anchor Dawn Timmeney, NBC-10 sports reporter John Clark, Comcast SportsNet reporter/anchor Marshall Harris, 100.3 the Beat’s radio hosts Charlamagne and Pooch, 610-WIP radio broadcaster Hugh Douglas, one of the East Coast’s top advertising and editorial photographers Michael Spain-Smith, and Pete Ciarrocchi of Chickie’s & Pete’s.
Under the direction of new Coach and former Sixers Dancer Dayna Nadler Hafetz, the Sixers Dancers are entering their 14th season as an integral part of the 76ers game entertainment package. The Sixers Dancers represent the 76ers organization at home games and many of the promotional and community appearances throughout the year.
During her seven years as a Sixers Dancer, Dayna had the opportunity to perform at both the NBA All-Star Game in 2000 and NBA Finals in 2001. Also during that time, she has performed alongside Will Smith, Destiny’s Child, Pink, Ludacris, and appeared on MTV’s Rock and Jock, ESPN Pro Dance Special, as well as various Comcast commercials and television specials.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Flyers, Pronger agree to multi-year extension
by Bob Herpen
The Phanatic Magazine
The Phanatic Magazine
The Philadelphia Flyers signed defenseman Chris Pronger to a multi-year contract extension on Tuesday.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but multiple sources report that the pact is worth $35 million over seven years.
"We are pleased to have one of the NHL's premier defensemen in our organization and under contract long term," said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren.
The Flyers acquired Pronger from the Anaheim Ducks on June 26 with prospect Ryan Dingle for forward Joffrey Lupul, defenseman Luca Sbisa, two first-round draft picks and a conditional third-round selection.
Pronger, the second overall pick of the 1993 draft by the Hartford Whalers, played in all 82 games last season with the Ducks and scored 11 goals and added 37 assists.
Over his 15 seasons in the NHL, Pronger has appeared in 1,022 games and compiled 142 goals and 464 assists. He is a career plus-153 and has 1,457 penalty minutes. In addition to Anaheim, who he won a Stanley Cup with in 2007, he has also played for Edmonton, St. Louis and Hartford.
"I am very excited to be able to retire a Philadelphia Flyer and am looking forward to many years with the Flyers logo on my chest," Pronger said.
The native of Ontario took home the Norris Trophy as top defenseman and the Hart Trophy as the league's most valuable player for the 1999-2000 season and is a five-time All-Star.
Pronger, Flyers close to deal
Sportsnet.ca reports that the Flyers and Chris Pronger are close to a deal, which would keep the defenseman in Philly for seven-years at $35 million.
An official announcement of the deal can come as early as this evening, but details have yet to be finalized.
An official announcement of the deal can come as early as this evening, but details have yet to be finalized.
AHL reveals new division alignments for 2009-2010
by Bob Herpen
The Phanatic Magazine
With the suspension of the Iowa Chops franchise, the American Hockey League will feature 29 clubs once more for the upcoming season.
Also, don't forget that the Phantoms no longer call Philadelphia home, rather they will have Glens Falls, New York as its base as the Adirondack Phantoms. The club will still play in the same division as their traditional rivals Hershey and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
A modified schedule will be released later in the Summer with the start of the regular season still set to comence on October 2.
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
Bridgeport Sound Tigers (NYI)
Hartford Wolf Pack (NYR)
Lowell Devils (NJ)
Manchester Monarchs (LA)
Portland Pirates (BUF)
Providence Bruins (BOS)
Springfield Falcons (EDM)
Worcester Sharks (SJ)
East Division
Adirondack Phantoms (PHI)
Albany River Rats (CAR)
Binghamton Senators (OTT)
Hershey Bears (WSH)
Norfolk Admirals (TB)
Syracuse Crunch (CBJ)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT)
Western Conference
North Division
Abbotsford Heat (CGY)
Grand Rapids Griffins (DET)
Hamilton Bulldogs (MTL)
Lake Erie Monsters (COL)
Manitoba Moose (VAN)
Rochester Americans (FLA)
Toronto Marlies (TOR)
West Division
Chicago Wolves (ATL)
Houston Aeros (MIN)
Milwaukee Admirals (NSH)
Peoria Rivermen (STL)
Rockford IceHogs (CHI)
San Antonio Rampage (PHX)
Texas Stars (DAL)
The Phanatic Magazine
With the suspension of the Iowa Chops franchise, the American Hockey League will feature 29 clubs once more for the upcoming season.
Also, don't forget that the Phantoms no longer call Philadelphia home, rather they will have Glens Falls, New York as its base as the Adirondack Phantoms. The club will still play in the same division as their traditional rivals Hershey and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
A modified schedule will be released later in the Summer with the start of the regular season still set to comence on October 2.
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
Bridgeport Sound Tigers (NYI)
Hartford Wolf Pack (NYR)
Lowell Devils (NJ)
Manchester Monarchs (LA)
Portland Pirates (BUF)
Providence Bruins (BOS)
Springfield Falcons (EDM)
Worcester Sharks (SJ)
East Division
Adirondack Phantoms (PHI)
Albany River Rats (CAR)
Binghamton Senators (OTT)
Hershey Bears (WSH)
Norfolk Admirals (TB)
Syracuse Crunch (CBJ)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (PIT)
Western Conference
North Division
Abbotsford Heat (CGY)
Grand Rapids Griffins (DET)
Hamilton Bulldogs (MTL)
Lake Erie Monsters (COL)
Manitoba Moose (VAN)
Rochester Americans (FLA)
Toronto Marlies (TOR)
West Division
Chicago Wolves (ATL)
Houston Aeros (MIN)
Milwaukee Admirals (NSH)
Peoria Rivermen (STL)
Rockford IceHogs (CHI)
San Antonio Rampage (PHX)
Texas Stars (DAL)
Spectrum sale this Saturday
Philadelphia sports fans can take advantage of big savings on t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, jerseys, and apparel as Comcast-Spectacor, the Philadelphia Phillies, and Aramark host a one-day-only blowout sale on the floor of the Wachovia Spectrum on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
In addition to savings of up to 80 percent off, fans can also enjoy $1 hot dogs, free soft drinks, and free parking. Sixers mascot Hip Hop and the Phillie Phanatic will make special appearances to help fans shop.
In addition to savings of up to 80 percent off, fans can also enjoy $1 hot dogs, free soft drinks, and free parking. Sixers mascot Hip Hop and the Phillie Phanatic will make special appearances to help fans shop.
Liddell, Lewis tabbed for UFC Hall
UFC president Dana White announced on his Twitter page that former light heavyweight champion Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and TapouT founder Charles “Mask” Lewis would be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this Friday at the UFC Fan Expo surrounding UFC 100.
“Hey guys Chuck Liddell and Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at the UFC Fan Expo this Friday at 6:30 p.m.,” White wrote.
“Hey guys Chuck Liddell and Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at the UFC Fan Expo this Friday at 6:30 p.m.,” White wrote.
Sixers free agent rumors
The Oregonian says that the Blazers are back in the Andre Miller sweepstakes after Hedo Turkoglu spurned them. Miller's agent, Andy Miller, said the Blazers first inquired about the veteran point guard shortly after the free agent market opened July 1, but then the dialogue ceased. After the Turkoglu deal fell through, his phone line lit up again.
The Inqy says that the Rockets are desperate for a big man with Yao Ming likely out for the coming season but not desperate enough to want Samuel Dalembert. Dalembert comes with a price tag of $23.6 million over two years and a $3.8 million trade kicker. According to an NBA source, Ed Stefanski contacted the Rockets to see if they had any interest in acquiring Dalembert and the answer was no.
Also, guard Royal Ivey, who opted out of his contract with the Sixers earlier this summer, has heard from a number of teams but not the Sixers, according to a source close to Ivey. The same source said Ivey would be open to negotiating a new contract with the Sixers, however.
The Sixers would like to add reserves at point guard, small forward and center for additional depth, according to the Bucks County Courier Times and have their eye on former Sixers swingman Rodney Carney.
The Times also reports some within the organization wouldn't mind turning the page to see what career backup Lou Williams could do in a more substantial role, while also taking a look at first-round pick Jrue Holiday. A veterans' minimum guy like Utah's Ronnie Price would then round out the point-guard rotation.
The Inqy says that the Rockets are desperate for a big man with Yao Ming likely out for the coming season but not desperate enough to want Samuel Dalembert. Dalembert comes with a price tag of $23.6 million over two years and a $3.8 million trade kicker. According to an NBA source, Ed Stefanski contacted the Rockets to see if they had any interest in acquiring Dalembert and the answer was no.
Also, guard Royal Ivey, who opted out of his contract with the Sixers earlier this summer, has heard from a number of teams but not the Sixers, according to a source close to Ivey. The same source said Ivey would be open to negotiating a new contract with the Sixers, however.
The Sixers would like to add reserves at point guard, small forward and center for additional depth, according to the Bucks County Courier Times and have their eye on former Sixers swingman Rodney Carney.
The Times also reports some within the organization wouldn't mind turning the page to see what career backup Lou Williams could do in a more substantial role, while also taking a look at first-round pick Jrue Holiday. A veterans' minimum guy like Utah's Ronnie Price would then round out the point-guard rotation.
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