Philly.com: Phillies MVP?
Who is the Phillies true MVP?
http://www.philly.com/philly/polls/9487277.html?results=y
I see a lot of options there (with obvious opinion trying to skew the facts):
"Starter" Cole Hamels
"Slugger" Ryan Howard
"Closer" Brett Myers
"Multiple threat" Jimmy Rollins
"Reckless" Aaron Rowand
"Gritty" Chase Utley
"Hitting Guru" Charlie Manuel
Not only is this a fairly biased poll (Multiple Threat versus Reckless???) but where the heck is Pat Burrell? If Rowand, Manuel and Myers make this poll, then where is the guy that has almost single handedly carried us through the last two months of the season. Sure, he is to blame for having an awful June, but if he played merely average over the last two months, the Phillies would likely be 8-10 games back.
Another example of Philadelphia negativity from Jim Salisbury:
"Now, let's get some things straight here: There's still a month to play, still lots of work to be done. Also, lest we forget, the Phillies haven't won diddly in 13 years, and probably won't if they keep giving up 10 runs in a game, as they did in yesterday's wild 11-10 victory over the Mets, sealed by Chase Utley's RBI single in the ninth."
What exactly are we getting straight here? I am all for getting on the pitching when it pitches poorly, but they let in 2 runs a game for the previous FOUR games. And 4 runs in the loss before that. I am not saying this is what will continue to happen, but to give us a wakeup call when they allowed 10 runs is a prime example of cherry picking.
Oh, and thanks for the "haven't won diddly in 13 years". That was much needed and useful when looking at today's team. Even when writing a positive article, we STILL have to deal with this crap.
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Re: Philly.com: Phillies MVP?
by EastFallowfield on Aug 31, 2007 7:20 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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But what bothers me is that the pitching was excellent for 5 games, but we have to set the record straight after the 10 run game...
by jonk on Aug 31, 2007 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by The Navigator on Aug 31, 2007 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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My premise is that, even if we gave up 10 or even more, I find it ridiculous to use that as a means to bring us back to reality after consecutive days of 4-2-2-2 runs being scored. It is biased journalism.
by jonk on Aug 31, 2007 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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What exactly makes Chase Utley gritty, other than the fact that he's a white guy?? 'Gritty' is usually used for guys who obviously lack natural gifts, yet become decent major leaguers anyway. Utley is just plain awesome, and I think it's odd that so many sportswriters reflexively ascribe said awesomeness to heart and hustle instead of amazing talent.
I'm not saying he doesn't have heart or hustle, just that I don't see how he has any more than, say, Jimmy Rollins.
by Seth on Aug 31, 2007 10:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Philly.com: Phillies MVP?
by David S. Cohen on Aug 31, 2007 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by richard on Aug 31, 2007 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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If, say, a Dave Hollins comes back from an injury like this and produces like he had before, he (and rightfully so) is remembered for his grit and determination, while if another player (hmm let's just call him J. Drew...) suffers the same injury and never returns, he forfeits the rights to "gritty" and becomes "fragile"
by das411 on Sep 1, 2007 2:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Seth on Sep 1, 2007 3:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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