http://heardinthecheapseats.com A Philadelphia Sports Blog covering Philly sports rumors, news and heartache Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:49:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Philadelphia Eagles have signed Jerimiah Trotter to add depth to the middle linebacker position.  Following two workouts, the Eagles apparently were convinced enough about the health of Trotter’s knee to hand him a contract.    Articles out of the Philadelphia Daily News this morning quoted Trotter as saying that his knee ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/09/29/jeremiah-trotter-back-with-the-eagles/ We are having some posting difficulties here at the moment, but my brother Anthony also wanted to share his eulogy from my Mom''s funeral mass.  So though this comes under my name, this is Anthony''s post. ---------- As Christopher already explained, we lost the best woman I have ever met recently.  Even ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/09/23/a-tribute-to-our-mother/ As anyone that used to read this blog on a regular basis has realized by now, my brother and I have been completely absent from the Philly sports blogging scene for the better part of this past summer.  This has gnawed at both of us as we enjoy coming on ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/09/23/a-tribute-to-mom/ The victims of past SI cover and Madden jinxes have been well chronicled.  But have you heard of the Peter King jinx?  I am now holding Mr. King personally accountable for the torn ACL that ended the season of Stewart Bradley (I have to blame somebody right?).  Check out the 1:13 ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/08/05/peter-king-jinx-born-with-stewart-bradley-injury/ Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker and emerging leader of the defense, Stewart Bradley, is done for the season after tearing his ACL in a scrimmage. Needless to say, this is bad news for a team that relies on Bradley to quarterback the defense and serve as its primary run stuffer. We ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/08/03/philadelphia-eagles-linebacker-stewart-bradley-done-for-the-season/ My brother and I often disagree when it comes to assessing trades, free agent signings and the changes of our great city’s professional sports franchises.  If you witnessed our virtual brawl over the Brian Dawkins departure you know exactly what I am talking about.   The Philadelphia Phillies trade for Cliff ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/07/31/pointcounterpoint-did-the-phillies-make-the-wrong-trade-in-dealing-for-cliff-lee/ The speculation can now end: according to Ken Rosenthal, the Philadelphia Phillies have struck a deal with the Cleveland Indians that sends last year’s Cy Young Award winner, Cliff Lee, to Philadelphia in exchange for Jason Knapp, Carlos Carasco, Jason Donald and Lou Marson.  The Phillies also land OF Ben ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/07/29/phillies-land-cliff-lee-in-trade-with-indians/ I wish my first post back was about a different topic, but I wanted to make sure that I at least said a few words on this site about the sad news today.  Jim Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator for over a decade, passed away today. He was diagnosed with ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/07/28/jim-johnson/ I have not written anything for this blog in over 3 weeks.  When I started doing this with my brother, my goal was to write posts about Philly sports that spark discussion or invoke thoughts.  I am very opinionated when it comes to sports and most things in general, and ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/07/28/good-to-be-back/   The Philadelphia Phillies will look to continue their recent 8-game winning streak in a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.  The Cub themselves come in winners of four straight, though all four of those games came against the lowly Nationals. It is not hard to see why Philadelphia is winning of ... http://heardinthecheapseats.com/2009/07/20/philadelphia-phillies-versus-chicago-cubs-series-preview/