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Phillies Beat Reporter Pat Gallen Talks Halladay, Hamels and All Phillies With Jon and Sean. Says It's "Short-Sighted" that Doc Will Return This Season

jmarks@975thefanatic.com (Jon Marks and Sean Brace) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:42:55 +0000

Pat Gallen Joined Jon And Sean to talk all about the Phillies and their pitching ebs and flows.

Stephen A. Smith Analyzes Whether The Knicks Can Come Back On The Pacers With Mike And Mike!

webmaster@975thefanatic.com (Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:13:54 +0000

ESPN NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith joined Mike Greenberg and Ryan Ruocco on Mike and Mike and offered his insight on the state of the Knicks-Pacers series and what George Hill's absence from a concussion might mean for Indiana the rest of the way.

Sound Off On 97.5 The Fanatic Where Mikey Miss Comments On A Lebron Hater, McNabb Lover, and Dan Carcillo?

mikemiss@975thefanatic.com (Mike Missanelli) — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:05:01 +0000

Sound Off On 97.5 The Fanatic Where Mikey Miss Comments On A Lebron Hater, McNabb Lover, and Dan Carcillo?

Former Phillies Manager Dallas Green Joins Mike Missanelli On The Fanatic Talking About The Phillies Lack Of Offense

mikemiss@975thefanatic.com (Mike Missanelli) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:39:10 +0000

Dallas Green Joins Mike Missanelli to talk about the 1980 Pillies team, The current Phillies, and His Upcoming Book that talks about his personal experiences as a manager. Dallas Green Will be signing autographs at the Phillies Game on the 19th vs. the Reds.

McNabb On The Hall Of Fame: "If You Ask Me And I Had All The Votes To Put Me In I Would Say Yes"

jlamb@975thefanatic.com (John Lamb) — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:51 +0000

Eagles great Donovan McNabb joined Brian Baldinger and Harry Mayes Thursday morning to discuss a wide range of topics from where he stands among the all-time Eagles greats to whether or not the read option will be long for the NFL. Speculation has been running rampant that McNabb’s ceremony would coincide with the return of Andy Reid to town in Week 3. McNabb made it pretty clear that that’s not the case – as of yet. “I never put out the fact that it was going to be the Kansas City Game,” McNabb said, “I don’t know where that came out. I said that that I will be retiring as a Philadelphia Eagle and that they will be retiring my number at Syracuse. Everybody kind of speculated the whole Kansas City game. “We haven’t chosen the date yet. The ceremony is something that we’ve been communicating back and forth. I ...

Roy Halladay's Shoulder Surgery Was A Success

jlamb@975thefanatic.com (John Lamb) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:24:39 +0000

The Phillies just released this statement about Roy Halladay's surgery. “Roy had successful shoulder surgery yesterday. He had an arthroscopic evaluation and underwent debridement of his labrum and rotator cuff as well as removal of an inflamed bursa. He'll begin a progressive rehabilitation program and if all goes well, he may possibly begin a throwing program in 6-8 weeks.” It sounds like we won't see Doc until beginning-to-mid August.

Former Eagles Great QB Donovan McNabb Shows His Appreciation to the Eagles As He Prepares To Retire As An Eagle. He Also Weighs In With Baldy & Mayes On Read Option In NFL

hmayes@975thefanatic.com (Brian Baldinger and Harry Mayes) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:43:37 +0000

Donovan McNabb Joins Baldy & Mayes To show gratitude to the Eagles Organization as he prepares for Retirement

NFL Network Analyst Brian Billick Tells Baldy & Mayes That Chip Kelly Will Adjust His System To Any QB

hmayes@975thefanatic.com (Brian Baldinger and Harry Mayes) — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:04:28 +0000

Brian Billick Joins Baldy and Mayes to talk Eagles Football and Chip Kelly. He tells them that the game is changing and moving to more no huddle. He also says that Chip Kelly will be able to adjust system to any QB on the system

The New 76ers GM, Sam Hinkie, Joins Missanelli To Discuss His Plans With The 76ers Stating, "Our Goal Is To Get The Team To Be Championship Caliber, That Doesn't Happen Overnight."

mikemiss@975thefanatic.com (Mike Missanelli) — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:58:57 +0000

The new General Manager of the 76ers, Sam Hinkie, joins Missanelli to discuss what his plans are for this 76ers team. Hinkie explains to Missanelli what he looks for in a player which is a player who "consistently brings it." Missanelli looks for Hinkie's opinion on the thought of a team having that one star player. Hinkie and Missanelli take a moment to discuss the upcoming draft and how analytics can play a factor into it, along with the possibility of a European player coming to the 76ers.

ESPN Senior Baseball Analyst Jayson Stark Joins Missanelli Talking About Hamels Saying, "He Has Lost That Feel For Who He Is And How He Did This."

mikemiss@975thefanatic.com (Mike Missanelli) — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:38:42 +0000

ESPN Senior Baseball Analyst Jayson Stark joins Missanelli to discuss the Phillies pitching situation. Missanelli questions the idea of Hamels being injured, but Stark mentions his velocity reading is not indicating a possible injury. Stark points out how Hamels command is an issue along with his pitch selection being different this season. Stark tells Missanelli, "He has no faith in his curveball." To wrap up the Phillie update, Missanelli and Stark talk about the signing of Carlos Zambrano.

Eagles QB Mike Vick Talks To Missanelli About The QB Competition Saying, "We All Try To Help One Another, We All Try To Embrace The Opportunity We Have"

mikemiss@975thefanatic.com (Mike Missanelli) — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:30:45 +0000

Eagles QB Mike Vick joins Missanelli to give his opinion on the QB Competition, the music, practices, and what type of person Chip Kelly is. Listen to the interview and find out what question Missanelli asks Vick which has him respond, "No Comment." They turn their focus onto the difference between last years offense and this years, and why this new offense is easier for Vick. Finally, Vick and Missanelli talk about DeSean and how he will fit into the Chip Kelly Offense and if the Eagles will be a play off team this season.

Eagles Beat Reporter Sheil Kapadia Believes Michael Vick Is The Favorite For The Starting Quarterback Job But The Competition Is Still Strong

hmayes@975thefanatic.com (Harry Mayes and Tony Bruno) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:47 +0000

Sheil Kapadia thinks Michael Vick will win the starting quarterback job

ESPN NBA analyst and LaSalle alum Tim Legler breaks down the NBA playoffs with Mike and Mike!

webmaster@975thefanatic.com (Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:51:19 +0000

Tim Legler checked in with Mike and Mike to discuss the Knicks Eastern conference semifinal woes and the way the Spurs have defended Steph Curry and Klay Thompson out West.

Stephen A. Smith Checks In With Mike And Mike To Discuss What Feels Like The Knicks Impending Doom In The Eastern Conference Semis!

webmaster@975thefanatic.com (Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:24 +0000

ESPN NBA insider Stephen A. Smith joined Mike and Mike this morning to discuss the Pacers dominance of the Knicks (particularly on the interior) in the Eastern Conference semis plus some of the worst play of J.R. Smith's career.

Jon And Sean Sound Off On Retiring Donovan McNabb's Number And The Eagles

jmarks@975thefanatic.com (Jon Marks and Sean Brace) — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:02:30 +0000

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Sal Paolantonio Told Jon And Sean That The Mystery Of Chip Kelly Is Captivating The NFL World

jmarks@975thefanatic.com (Jon Marks and Sean Brace) — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:33:38 +0000

Sal Pal joined Jon and Sean to talk about Eagles OTA's. Sal also told the guys that Donovan should have his number retired by the Eagles

NFL Expert Adam Caplan Noticed A New Energy At Practice Under Chip Kelly

jmarks@975thefanatic.com (Jon Marks and Sean Brace) — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:11:49 +0000

NFL Expert Adam Caplan joined Jon and Sean to talk about the Eagles.

Newest Eagles Felix Jones Tells Jon And Sean That He Chose To Play In Philly Because He Will Fit Great In Chip Kelly's System

jmarks@975thefanatic.com (Jon Marks and Sean Brace) — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:29:21 +0000

Newest Eagles RB Felix Jones joined Jon and Sean and said he chose to play in Philly over New England and Cincinatti

Eagles Center Jason Kelce Tells Baldy And Mayes That Chip Kelly Is A Lot Easier To Communicate With Than It Was With Andy Reid

hmayes@975thefanatic.com (Brian Baldinger and Harry Mayes) — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:18:35 +0000

Eagles Center Jason Kelce joined Baldy and Mayes and talked about Eagles changes in practice with Chip Kelly as head coach.

Eagles Beat Reporter, Tim McManus, Joins Baldy And Mayes To Discuss The Essential Role Of The Music Playing; "They Are Learning To Communicate Without Talking, But Also How To Do It Very Quickly"

hmayes@975thefanatic.com (Brian Baldinger and Harry Mayes) — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:52:37 +0000

Tim McManus joins Baldy and Mayes to discuss the reation of the rookie and veteran players after practice yesterday. TMac mentions that the rookies "eyes were glazed over and hair blown back," because it was a lot faster then they anticipated. During these practices the players dp not have a second to be distracted. TMac, Baldy, and Mayes focus on the music and the essential role it has been playing during the practices. Finally, they turn their attention to Felix Jones and his one year deal.

It's Time For Soundoff On 97.5 The Fanatic Where Mike Rules On Kitten Violations, Phillies Players, Nick Foles And His LeBron Love

mikemiss@975thefanatic.com (Mike Missanelli) — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:03:22 +0000

It's Time For Soundoff On 97.5 The Fanatic Where Mike Rules On Kitten Violations, Phillies Players, Nick Foles And His LeBron Love

Former Phillies Great Larry Bowa Joins Mike Missanelli On The Fanatic Saying "I'm Still Optimistic" About The Phillies Playoff Chances

mikemiss@975thefanatic.com (Mike Missanelli) — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:25:39 +0000

Larry Bowa Joins Mike Missanelli on the Fanatic saying that he's optimistic about the phillies chances to get into the playoffs. Bowa said they Phillies leave way to many men on base. He went on to talk about Ryan Howard 0-18 in the Diamonbacks series and Mike Adams back, and Haladays applogy Bowa said it wasnt nesessery.

NBC Sports Golf Analyst Johnny Miller Discusses Tiger-Sergio Garcia Feud With Mike And Mike!

webmaster@975thefanatic.com (Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg) — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:39:49 +0000

NBC Sports Golf analyst Johnny Miller joined Mike and Mike to discuss the Woods-Garcia weekend at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass and proper course etiquette that players should show one another.

Phillies Play By Play Announcer Tom McCarthy Talks About The Phillies Early Season Struggles

webmaster@975thefanatic.com (97.5 The Fanatic) — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:11:12 +0000

Listen to Tom McCarthy talk to Joe Staszak about the Phillies struggles. He talks about Ryan Howard trying to change his game as he gets older, and he talks about the moves the Phillies can possibly make to turn this thing around!

Sixers Beat Writer John Mitchell Talked About The Sixers New GM Sam Hinkie With Phil From Mt. AIry And Matt Lombardo

webmaster@975thefanatic.com (97.5 The Fanatic) — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:42:06 +0000

John Mitchell talks about the Sixers New GM Sam Hinkie