It’s not an
audition.
But five Eagles,
including quarterback Mark Sanchez, are slated to take their cuts at batting
practice before the Phillies play the Marlins Friday at Citizens Bank Park.
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Sanchez has the technique to swing a baseball bat. |
The cast of Birds
includes kicker Cody Parker, tight end Zach Ertz, long snapper Jon Dorenbos and
middle linebacker Kiko Alonso, whose brother Carlos, is a second baseman for
the Phillies’ Double A Reading affiliate. My money, if you will, is on Kiko or Cody getting the most hits.
It’s a chance for
the Eagles players to live out their fantasy.
It’s also an
opportunity for the Phillies to include them in a promotion for the Phillies
Phanatic, whose birthday will be celebrated Sunday.
Kids attending
the game against the Atlanta Braves receiver Phanatic baseball socks.
Speaking of
Alonso, acquired from the Buffalo Bills in a trade for running back LeSean
McCoy, his sibling, Carlos was batting .212 with three doubles and six RBIs in
nine games.
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