PHILADELPHIA — They began lining up outside Citizens Bank Park long before sunrise, carrying their heartfelt signs and waiting for a chance to say goodbye to the voice of the Phillies.
Thousands of fans, former and current players, friends and family filed into the ballpark Saturday to bid farewell to legendary broadcaster Harry Kalas.
Many mourners wept as they passed by Kalas’ casket, located behind home plate. They paid their final respects and celebrated Kalas’ life during an emotional, 90-minute on-field tribute.
The Hall of Fame announcer died Monday in Washington before a game against the Nationals. He was 73.
Footnotes.
Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley has been suspended two games for arguing balls and strikes and making contact with umpire Larry Vanover in Thursday’s loss to the Cardinals.
• The Nationals placed center fielder Roger Bernadina on the 15-day disabled list because of a broken right ankle and also purchased the contract of infielder Alex Cintron from Triple-A Syracuse.
• The Padres will place right-hander Walter Silver on the 15-day DL with a strained right forearm and right-hander Josh Geer will be recalled from Triple-A.
• Tigers right-hander Joel Zumaya pitched two innings of scoreless relief for the Toledo Mud Hens as he recovers from a sore shoulder.
• The Angels placed right-hander Dustin Moseley on the 15-day DL with elbow irritation and purchased the contract of left-hander Dan Davidson.
• The Rangers announced they’ve purchased the contract of left-hander Derek Holland from Triple-A Oklahoma City and designated right-hander Josh Rupe for assignment.
• Blue Jays catcher Michael Barrett was placed on the 15-day DL with a torn muscle and possible fracture in his right shoulder.
