Arms Race Heats Up As Phillies Sign Knuckleballer McHugedong

The Phillies have been watching the progress of R.A. Dickey very closely.  They have seen how much the uncomfortably named hurler has captured the imagination of the Citi Field faithful.  Now, trailing in the standings and eager to make a splash the Phillies have found a pitcher who they believe will put them over the top.  His name: I.M. McHugedong.

A career minor leaguer up till now, Isaac Martin McHugedong has been turning heads within the Phillies organization since perfecting his knuckleball.  GM Ruben Amaro Jr. explains.  "We are not blind to the 'Dickey Fever' that has been going on in New York.  We saw a chance to bring a guy in who might help up win games but more importantly will sell merchandise.", Amaro Jr. told the Apple.  "To be honest, his knuckler is average at best but as long as he sells jerseys we don't really care."

And sell jerseys he has.  The response has been amazing.  Only one hour after the announcement, MLB.com is already reporting that McHugedong is now leading the league in ironic jersey purchases by smart ass fans.  Kosuke Fukudome has been bumped down to second while Chien Ming Wang falls to third.

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