Jeremy Affeldt Beans the City of Brotherly Love

Recently retired San Francisco Giant cranks out provocative Sports Illustrated essay.

We’re a little late to this, but think it’s still worth sharing.

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Earlier this month, recently retired San Francisco Giant relief pitcher Jeremy Affeldt penned a provocative essay for Sports Illustrated. In counting down “Five Things I Won’t Miss About Major League Baseball,” he starts with the home of the Phillies:

So first, let me be clear. Philly is a great sports town, with passionate fans and a palpable energy. The problem, though, is that the city, more than any other I’ve played in, seems to condone and almost revel in its fans crossing the line.

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