Sal's Pals More Entertaining Than Phillies
Sal Fasano is Italian, looks like a trash man, has a Fu Manchu and therefore will be beloved by Philadelphia more than Bobby Abreu, one of the best hitters in baseball, ever will.
Sal loves his new found glory as the man with a mustache:
“It pumped me up,” Fasano said Monday before the Phillies opened a series in Atlanta. “I was in awe of the whole thing because I thought only superstars have stuff like this.”
“Sal's Pals” began as only a handful of fans, but grew to more than two dozen by the time Fasano started Game 2, with many of the late arrivers drawing mustaches on their faces.
Although a 34-year-old journeyman who has never been a starter in the big leagues, Fasano was warned in spring training that he could become very popular this season. After all, he's a full-blooded Italian playing in South Philly. Both of his parents, in fact, were born in Italy before settling in suburban Chicago.
The Phillies lost their 8th home game in 10 tries this season Friday night. A Florida player stole home.. STOLE HOME. But at least Sal's pals had something to cheer for:
Sal delivers: Fasano sent 20 free pizzas to Sal's Pals, a group of about 20 fans in the right-field upper deck seats that come decked out in the long hair and shaggy mustache like the catcher. Fasano went 2-for-3 with an RBI, giving his faithful followers plenty of reason to cheer.
In related news, Fasano's family crest is a picture of a barracuda eating Neil Armstrong. The chief export of Sal Fasano is mustache.
In addition to bringing in Dutch Daulton to manage the Phillies, I'm a staunch proponent of changing the starting rotation and catcher match ups to:
Fasano --> Fasano
Fasano --> Fasano
Fasano --> Fasano
Fasano --> Fasano
Fasano --> Fasano
I'd like to encourage all of Sal's Pals and other loyal fans to send in all pictures of Sal and/or his pals. This phenomena needs to be documented. Send all pictures to: the700level [at] gmail.com
Follow Up: Sal's Pals founders write in with stories and photos.
-Fasano in Awe of Sal's Pal's fanclub [PhillyBurbs]
-Phillies Lose to Fish [ESPN Recap]
-Sal Fasano, Legend [PhilliesPhans]
-Fire Charlie, Hire Dutch [700]
-Picture from Flickr user [djhaigh]
i absolutely love sal fasano!
Posted by: IUP Philly Fan | Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 02:48 AM
Sal is the man. yo camp, if you google fasano, what number link is the 700 level?
Posted by: SID | Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 09:32 AM
You forgot to say the guy stole home because of an errant Sal throw.
Posted by: chris | Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 10:42 AM
Are you that 'floppedthenuts' guy on philliesphans, btw??? I go by abreu53
Posted by: chris | Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 10:43 AM
Sid, I don't think I've talked about Fasano on here much. Give this post a few days to register.
Chris, I don't really post much on philliesphans, but I read from time to time.
Posted by: enrico | Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 11:16 AM
Listen, i am a pirate fan, but whenver Sal fasano came into town for friday, saturday, and sunday, i went to the games an instantly became a Sal Fasano bigtime fan. I wanted a picture with Sal, but he was on the team bus after the game every time. However, i did not just jump on the bandwagon then. I noticed Sal whenever he came to Pittsburgh with the Orioles. I sat in left field where he crushed his first HR of the game over my head. He then proceded into the next few innings and blasted his second HR of the game. Sal should be the starter in Philly, becuase he has so much power and has a cannon of an arm. He can easily turn into the most recognized catcher in baseball, especially with that loveable mustache!
Posted by: SALPAL#1 | Monday, May 01, 2006 at 08:13 AM
Whenever the Pirates play the Phillies on July 7-9, i am going to try to get a road trip with my fellow buddies, and join the Sal Pal section for one of the games. I need to know what section they are in so i can get in this Sal Pal craziness! We love Sal Fasano in pittsburgh, and eventually the whole world will know how great of a player and person Sal Fasano is.
Posted by: SALPAL#1 | Monday, May 01, 2006 at 08:28 AM
I'm with you SALPLA#1, I also live in Pittsburgh and will make the trip up to Philly for the series. Sal is one of the grittiest players that I have ever seen. No one plays harder. Watching Sal hit BP is like a dream come true. He should be in the derby! Lieberthal's time is done. It's time for Sal to shine!
Posted by: SAL's #1 fan | Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 09:31 AM
Didn't he go 0-4 last night with 2 strikeouts, ground into a double play, and had a throwing error that led to unearned runs for the Marlins?
Also left a couple men on base and lowered his average to .182?
Posted by: um... | Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 01:58 PM
he had a rough game, he will get over it, thats what good baseball players do. bonds went 0-4 with a k just last night, and i am sure he will get over it. Its hard to just go out and play once every five games for lieber. he would do much better if he got regular playing time.
Posted by: SALPAL#1 | Thursday, May 04, 2006 at 07:43 AM
snl? chuck norris?
Posted by: sick | Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 08:30 PM
hi, please inform me on how I may purchase a .SAL'S PALS, shirt,I would need a xl, thak you lr32
Posted by: larry richio | Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 06:16 AM
Yo everyone get ur nasty t-shirts at athletesworldwide.com, be sure to post your comments on what you think of the shirts. I personally love the new yankees one.
Posted by: Ryan Wenger | Monday, August 28, 2006 at 09:27 PM