THE FIGHTINS’ realize that the Phillies’ announcers were in a nutty mood Thursday night, based on this little compilation clip from last night’s action against the Braves:

First, color commentator Sarge Matthews talks to the viewers at home about bat shaving, accompanied by a not-so-subtle close-up of a hand slowly stroking up & down a bat shaft. And Matthews’ comments don’t make it any less uncomfortable with the visual: Read more…