The weather in Clearwater isn't exactly tropical but it sure beats what Philadelphia is dealing with this evening. Utley and Rowand have been down there for a couple of days now -- not surprising to anyone, is it? -- and Pat the Bat had a few words with the media today pointing out he wants to move on and play ball.
"Runners in scoring position is a great stat for the team," he said. "It's hard enough to be successful in any situation, but to not be successful there, that's something I take a lot of pride in. It's one of those things that mentally you have to be prepared for, and sometimes that can be tough. Everyone sets goals, and my goal has always been to hit 30 home runs and [have] 100 RBIs, but the 100 is more important than anything for me. It's a long season, so you just got to get them where you can."
Where's the part about getting them in key spots? about winning games? It's early, so I'll be nice. Come on Pat, big year from you!
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Also, ladies, Pat Burrell is engaged. No word yet on who his fiancee is but we'll get our crack research team on it.