- The Eagles are still basking in the miracle playoff victory over the bears, with the Saints upcoming on Sunday. Now the missed field goal by Chicago's Cody Parke has been ruled a block ( by Eagle defensive linesman Trevon Hestor). It doesn't really matter. I suppose it may make Parke feel a little better and the Bear fans a little more tolerant of their kicker. They better. They invested too much money in Parke then to cut him now and have all that dead money on their salary cap.
Nick Foles, incredible as he is, is even more unbelievable on 3rd and 4th downs, where he is nearly untouchable. He remains calm and cool and takes what the opposition gives him. He is extremely accurate and has tremendous touch. If he wins another Super Bowl, how can the Eagles let him go?
The No. 1 seed vs the No. 6 seed. The Birds have the longest odds to win the Super Bowl. The Saints are 9-10 point favorites. Will Drew Brees, who hasn't played in 3 weeks, come out sharp or rusty? Will the Eagles get pressure to force Brees out of the pocket? Can the Philly defense contain the New Orleans offense, while the birds score enough points to stay with Brees and crew?
-The Phillies brass will be meeting with free agent Bryce Harper on Saturday in Las Vegas where he lives. Are they souring on Manny Machado? Owner John Middleton, President Andy MacPhail, General Manager Matt Klentak and Manager Gabe Kapler will all make the trip out west. They need to make the deal before coming home.
Harper would give the Phils the left-handed power bat they need to go along with Rhys Hoskins. Harper is still only 26. He plays a decent defensively, and can play all 3 positions in the outfield. He doesn't seem as much of a diva as Machado is. He can be a cornerstone for the Phillies for the next 10 years.
Meanwhile, lefty reliever Zach Britton, rumored to be on the Phillies' shopping list, re-signed with the Yankees for 3 years. Not so bad since Philadelphia signed former Yank bullpen pitcher David Robertson last week.
The need for another starter remains. Rangers' lefty Mike Minor is reportedly on the trade market.
- The Flyers lost their seventh game on a row last night, going down 3-0 to the St. Louis Blues. Is the club tanking or are they this bad?
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