PHILLY SPORTS CORNER

A very busy day in Philly sports..

PHILLIES-

Finally, the Phillies call up OF Nick Williams. He will play LF tonight and bat 6th. Hopefully he sticks. He needs to show what he can do, stay patient and add some much-needed spark to the line-up.

Maybe this breaks the ice. Howie Kendrick was again placed on the disabled list. He needs to get healthy so the Phils can trade him in a few weeks. Right now, he is deadwood.

And,, Team President Andy MacPhal finally spoke to the media before tonight's game against the Mets. I thought MacPhal was in the Witness Protection Program. I haven't read all of his comments yet, but basically it was a state of the team at the midway point assessment. I'm glad he admitted to being disappointed in the team. I'm sure the recent transactions- Williams, the release of Saunders and Gomez, were due to injury circumstances, but I would also like to believe the front office is finally listening to the frustrated fans.

What the front office was doing wasn't working. Time to give the kids a chance to play so you know what you've got going into spring training. Plus, you're giving the fans something to watch for the rest  of the summer, giving them some hope and something to look forward to.

I don't expect Kingery or Hoskins to be promoted right away, even though they are both hot. If injuries occur in Philadelphia, then maybe they are called up, as Williams was. Otherwise, expect to see them in August, after trades are made, no later than September.

Both Scott Kingery and Rhys Hoskins will be playing in baseball's Futures Game before the all-star game, on Sunday, July 9 in Miami. Note: Hoskins will be the oldest prospect playing at age 24. Typical Phillies.

SIXERS-

The team surprisingly cut guard Gerald Henderson,a guy they picked up last season to add depth and a veteran presence. Henderson wasn't in their plans. plus perhaps this is a sign of things to come in free agency, which starts tomorrow.

FLYERS-

The team will not be bringing back goalie Steve Mason. instead they are rumored to be signing net minder Brian Elliot. He is 32, played for Calgary last season, and before that, did well with St. Louis for five seasons.

What this will mean for goalie Michael Neuvirth, I'm not sure. He is under contract and could split time with Elliot.Or the Flyers can trade Neuvirth and Anthony Stolarz could be the back-up.

Also it's reported that recent no.1 draft pick Nolan Patrick had sports hernia surgery several weeks before the draft. The Flyers must not be too concerned. Hopefully his recovery doesn't extend into training camp in September.

EAGLES-

No surprise that the Birds released WR Dorial green-Beckham. He was inconsistent as hell, with so much unfulfilled potential. Now we know why Tennessee gave up on him. Green-Beckham wasn't going to make the team. better to cut him now and save some cap money.