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Frank Klose
Philadelphia, PA
College Professor, Church Musician
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Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose launch the 2024 edition of the Powder Blue Podcast as the Phillies pitchers and catchers report to Clearwater, Florida Continue reading
Posted Feb 14, 2024 at Powder Blue Baseball
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NPM Philadelphia Chapter in Conjunction with St. James Parish in Elkins Park, Pa. is happy to welcome musician Chris Brunelle on Thursday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m. Saint James the Great Church 8320 Brookside Road Elkins Park, Pa., 19027 Any questions - please contact [email protected] ! Continue reading
Posted Jan 22, 2024 at NPM Philly
"Powder Blue" is a Philadelphia Phillies podcast hosted by Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose Continue reading
Posted Aug 15, 2022 at Powder Blue Baseball
The Powder Blue Podcast is a Philadelphia Phillies podcast hosted by Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose, discussing all the latest news and rumors Continue reading
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The guys are back as free agency got underway this week with plenty of movement. The Flyers, however, were quiet after spending months stating they would have an "aggressive retool." The guys look at how things played out in free agency, the questions facing the front office, and the lack of a sense of direction from the team. Continue reading
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On Wednesday, you saw that the current regime is incapable of handling a rebuild. They insisted upon an aggressive retool for a fast fix, not the necessary rebuild needed. Now it’s time to start that rebuild anyway, but focus on the front office that has so clearly set the Flyers back. Continue reading
The Flyers tried to move cap space, but couldn't clear enough for Johnny Gaudreau to sign with his hometown team. The Flyers instead added forward Nicolas Deslauriers and brought back defenseman Justin Braun. Continue reading
The Flyers will buy out forward Oskar Lindblom, who was set to enter the final year of a three-year deal in the 2022-23 season, placing him on conditional waivers on Tuesday afternoon. His current cap hit was $3 million and the buyout saves the Flyers $3.33 million toward the cap. Continue reading
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The big story from the weekend is the acquisition of defenseman Tony DeAngelo, the perception of the deal, and the question of fit for the Flyers. The guys also look at the team's first-round pick Cutter Gauthier and how the Draft played out. Continue reading
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Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler’s name was noticeably absent from ESPN’s All-Star Selection show. The Cy Young runner up and 2021 All-Star was snubbed from the initial selection process for the National League All-Star squad. "Hard to believe,... Continue reading
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Read "With Depth Tested, Perhaps Phillies Farm System Better Than Credited" and more articles at SportsTalkPhilly.com Continue reading
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Embed from Getty Images By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper was selected as the National League’s starting designated hitter for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game, the league announced on Friday. Harper was selected as a starter by fan vote. Your first ever fan-elected... Continue reading
The Flyers acquired the rights to defenseman Tony DeAngelo from the Carolina Hurricanes along with a 2022 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick, a 2023 third-round pick, and a 2022 fourth-round pick. DeAngelo will reportedly sign a two-year extension with an AAV of $5 million. Continue reading
The Flyers have five picks on Day 2 of the NHL Draft on Friday, but could there also be some trades in the works? Continue reading
The Flyers selected forward Cutter Gauthier with the fifth overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft on Thursday. Continue reading
As we prepare for the start of the NHL Draft, we are providing this preview from the Flyers perspective, looking at targets with the fifth overall pick, a recent history of the fifth overall pick, and the possibility of the Flyers trading the pick. Continue reading
The latest Flyers news and notes, including an update on Ivan Fedotov, the hiring of Brad Shaw as an associate coach, rumors involving Alex DeBrincat, and the Flyers preseason schedule. Continue reading
The 2022 NHL Draft is this Thursday, will the Flyers use 5th overall; or will they attempt to complete a deal? Here is the final mock draft for Round 1. Continue reading
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The guys are back to discuss the hiring of John Tortorella as Flyers head coach, Joel Farabee's injury, recap the Stanley Cup Final, and more. Continue reading
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Phillies take 3 from 4 from Padres but lose 2021 NL MVP Bryce Harper indefinitely to a broken finger * Nick Castellanos heating up with Braves, Cards on deck * Bullpen shines as Mark Appel gets his call-up Continue reading
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Phillies take 3 from 4 from Padres but lose 2021 NL MVP Bryce Harper indefinitely to a broken finger * Nick Castellanos heating up with Braves, Cards on deck * Bullpen shines as Mark Appel gets his call-up Continue reading
Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper was hit by a pitch Saturday by San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell. Harper fractured his thumb. Continue reading
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Geoff Mosher and Frank Klose discuss the successful week Phillies against the Marlins and the Nationals, as the Phillies take 6 out of 8. Among the topics of discussion this week: How will the Phillies fare against the Rangers and Padres this week? What to do about Corey Knebel and Jose Alvarado and the bullpen in general? The worry around Zach Eflin's kne Continue reading
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John Tortorella certainly knew all the right things to say, but doesn’t have much of a filter. What you see is what you get with him, there’s no gray area. That hardly appears to be the case with Flyers management. There’s a lot of gray area right now, in terms of making decisions, who is on board with what, and what the future may hold. Continue reading
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St. James hymn written for the Centennial of St. James in Elkins, Park, Pa. Continue reading
Posted Jun 20, 2022 at Frank Klose