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 Indeed, with all this talk about 94.1 FreeFM — which WYSP turned into Monday — over the past few days, we forgot all about Howard Eskin. Now the talk show host wants to be GM of the Phillies, and when someone does a publicity stunt as brazen as that, well, we’re going to fall for it right away. And we know the other papers will, too.
So, yes, the “King of Bling” — yes, that’s his nickname — wants to be the next GM of the Phils. The drive time talker on 610 WIP has in the past been compared to the Burger King and was a frequent critic of ex-Phillies GM Ed Wade.
Eskin says that the Phillies “can bring in some baseball genius from out of town, but in me they’ll get someone who knows the game, can evaluate talent and most importantly who can relate to the frustration that a Philadelphia sports fan lives with.”
Oh, boy. WIP acts all “Woah, we’re edgy!” with the, “We’re going to go crazy and support this carefully coordinated publicity stunt!” Still, I dig the idea of building a studio in Citizens Bank Park, so Howard can still host his radio show while directing the team.
Full release after the jump.
Sports Radio 610 WIP afternoon host, Howard Eskin, has officially announced his desire to become the next General Manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. Eskin was flattered when a caller during his show suggested that he run for GM. In the week since that phone call a groundswell of listener support and feedback have caused him to seriously consider himself a viable candidate. Eskin is asking the ownership of the Philadelphia Phillies to interview him for the position so he can layout his plan to bring a championship back to the Phillies organization.
Listeners that think Eskin deserves an interview can sign the “Eskin for GM” petition that is on 610 WIP’s website, www.610wip.com. Eskin plans on delivering the petition to Phillies ownership on Friday November 4. WIP has thrown their full support behind Eskin’s campaign. In addition to putting the petition up on their website, the station is running promotional messages urging listeners to sign the petition and to support Eskin’s candidacy to be the next GM of the Philadelphia Phillies.
“They can bring in some baseball genius from out of town, but in me they’ll get someone who knows the game, can evaluate talent and most importantly who can relate to the frustration that a Philadelphia sports fan lives with. I love this city and I love this team, I want to lend my expertise in helping them turn this thing around,” exclaims Eskin.
“WIP supports Howard and his quest to be General Manager. Should he be chosen, we are open to installing a studio in his new office, at Citizen’s Bank Park,” says GM/VP at WIP, Marc Rayfield.
Citizens Bank Park. Oh, at least you were close.
The Eskin for GM Page [610 WIP]
Sept. 28 Oh, Daily News, please don’t ever go
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