The Daily Numbers: 49 degrees, expected temperature for first pitch on Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park, but he rain and snow showers is expected to be over by then.
1:09 first pitch against Astros and Brett Myers.
19, age of man who spent an hour pinned under a SEPTA trolley at 69th Street yesterday. He was freed by emergency responders and is in hospital, but survived with all his limbs.
24.99, what it will set you back to snag a Harry Kalas cap being marketed by a Marple man.
69, age of former District Judge Gerald Liberace. He’s looking to get out of jail after being sentenced to 6-12 months in prison for endangering welfare of a child.
2 percent tax on Marcellus gas extraction being proposed by Republican state Sen. Ted Erickson, R-26, of Edgmont. The levy would rise to 5 percent after 3 years.
126 million dollars, how much Erickson believes the tax would raise, rising to $406 million by 2016.
10 inches of snow expected in some parts of New England.
32, age of suspect being sought in Philly for the assault and rape of a coffee shop worker in the Bella Vista area of South Philly.
1-0 loss for the Flyers last night at the hands of the Atlanta Thrashers.
0 more days until opening day at Citizens Bank Park. It’s here. Play Ball!
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.No point in playing this game in Houston today. It’s only going to be 85 down there. This is much nicer. Snow showers and temperatures in the 40s.
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I Don’t Get It: Why Gov. Tom Corbett continues to stand against a tax on Marcellus Shale. Even some in his own party, notably Sen. Ted Erickson, $-26, of Edgmont, are pushing for such a levy.
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to all those involved in the project to get the Phillies to accept the bronze statue of beloved Phils’ broadcaster Harry Kalas. They did just that yesterday.
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Quote Box: “The Phillies are very grateful to all the fans who contributed to this effort, as well as to Larry Nowlan for his impressive work.”
- Mike Stiles, Phillies senior VP, in accepting bronze statue of late broadcaster Harry Kalas.
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