Farewell Sal, We Knew Thee Well

The members of Sal’s Pals are in mourning today after their hero, Sal Fasano, was designated for assignment on Saturday.

Fasano has been on the disabled list since July 4 with a knee injury. With 33-year-old rookie catcher Chris Coste on a tear — with more RBI than Fasano in 30 fewer games — the Phils decided to get rid of the guy whose .243 average this year was an improvement on his career numbers. The Phillies now have 10 days to trade, release or send Fasano to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fasano stunk. But now that he’s gone, we miss his mustache and the fact that he was popular because of his mustache. And, hey, on a team with a bunch of players who nobody seems to like, it was nice that the fanbase could get behind a backup catcher whose numbers weren’t all that good.

With that, we bring you the play that, if there is any justice, will win Sal Fasano the MLB.com Blooper of the Year Award, which another Phillie won in 2004.

Godspeed, Sal. May all your throws be online — but if they’re not, may they be as funny as that one.

Sal’s Pals [Myspace]
Fasano Designated for Assignment [Comcast SportsNet]
Blooper of the Year 2004 [MLB.com]