If you drive by the Eagles NovaCare practice facility in South Philly and you’re hearing Nicki Manaj or “What is Love,” a song made popular by a Saturday Night Live skit, you’re not driving by a nightclub, nor is there a special on Margaritas.

Despite being the best prospect in the Phillies organization and lacking in significant league experience, more than a few people called for the team to cut ties with Brown. But so far this season, Brown is making the most of his chance to play on a regular basis. 

“My shoulder was bothering me,” Halladay said. “I woke up and I really didn’t think anything of it. I thought it was regular soreness. It kind progressed over the last two weeks or so. ..I felt good all spring, I felt good all year. It was after that start against Pittsburgh, I had soreness in there and I wasn’t able to get rid of it.”