"This will be my 37th year doing Phillies games." Started first year of Veterans Stadium, 1971. ... "The expectations are higher this year than I can recall them since the late 70s," when Rose was added to a lineup with Schmidt, Luzinski and Carlton. It's for real, he says. Because of an excellent starting rotation, and Utley and Howard, there's a chance to get to the World Series. Bob Harley of Delran, NJ, gets Harry's autograph (in picture). Harry adds that a big key will be the bullpen, especially whether "Flash" Gordon can stay healthy and effective. "You can never discount those Bravos," he says with a laugh to a fan, referring to Atlanta. NFL games for Westwood One radio ... and he does the HBO show Inside the NFL. Says he has no timetable for retiring. "I still enjoy it," he says with a smile and a laugh. New to the broadcast team is Gary "Sarge" Matthews. No decision yet on who'll be paired with whom on the TV and radio broadcasts. "I'm fine. It's their call. I can work with anybody. Unless you can bring Whitey back." Thinks about Richie Ashburn "every day, every day I think about my late great partner who was such a joy to be around."
Inquirer reporter Mike Jensen is the college basketball columnist for the Inquirer. Each year, he gives a special insight into the tournament.
Inquirer reporter Jeff McLane is the beat writer for Temple. He will pick the tournament.
Inquirer reporter Tom Fitzgerald will blog about Hillary Clinton's Pa. visits March 10 &11.
Inquirer reporter Larry Eichel will post updates on Bill Clinton's March 7 visit to Media.
Inquirer reporter Tim Panaccio will write about National Hockey League trade talk. 
Inquirer reporter David Aldridge will live-blog the week before the NBA's trade deadline. 
Peter Mucha began this blog, before moving on to other writing duties.
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