The magic of Clearwater

On my bucket list (which seems to be getting longer every day), Clearwater, Fla., is on the list.


If you’re not acquainted as to why Clearwater is near and dear to local sports fans’ hearts, it is the spring training home of the Phillies.


Looks like I’m not going to make it again this year. A daughter in law school and a son in college will do that to you.


Still, it does a heart good to see Ryan Howard working out yesterday. He looked remarkably well for a guy recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon that some thought might force him to miss a couple of months of the season. You can watch the video here.


Now, if someone can only explain to me one of the other mysteries of the universe. How is it that Kyle Kendrick is worth $7.5 million? That’s what he got in a two-year deal this week.


In the meantime, Cole Hamels will have to settle for the one-year, $15 million contract he inked while he and the team try to hammer out a long-term deal. He talked about his desire to stay in Philly yesterday. You can see that video here.


Anyone think these guys are worrying about gas being $3.63 a gallon?


Didn’t think so.


It’s still good to see them back in Florida.

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