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You will find news, observations, anecdotes, analysis and photographs on this blog. The purpose is to keep readers informed, but also give them a feel for the team and its players, and a place to go to read about baseball.

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Ryan Divish has been with Tacoma News Tribune since 2006, covering the Tacoma Rainiers and high school sports. Divish played baseball at Dickinson State University and also earned a journalism degree from the University of Montana.
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Larry LaRue has covered the Seattle Mariners and Major League Baseball for The News Tribune since 1988. E-mail Larry.

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    Monday, April 13th, 2009
    Posted by Ryan Divish @ 12:29:12 pm

    Long-time Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, who was also the voice of NFL films passed away earlier today. Kalas' voice is has an unmistakable quality and tone that most people won't soon forget.

    It's a sad day today for Phillies fans and for baseball fans.

    Here's some links to some Kalas remembrances ...

    Here's the call from the stadium today as the announcer remembers Kalas

    The AP Story

    From the Lehigh Valley news ...

    Here's an interview he gave just a few weeks ago in anticipation for the 2009 season.

    Here's a story from 2002 from the Philly Inquirer that looks back on Kalas' career.

    ESPN has gotten reactions from people around baseball.

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