Los Angeles Dodgers @ Philadelphia Phillies GameThread, Oct 10, 2008 4:35 PM EDT

Cholly’s mother died this morning according to the AP. This is pretty sad, and comes at a really bad time for him, obviously. He has made the decision to coach today’s game though.

Hopefully the players can win one for the old man.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

I saw the news about Manuel’s mother just now, indeed very sad…seems like they were very close and it is hard to lose a parent at any age. I am glad he has decided to coach today, we will be proud to have to have him out there and hopefully it will help him to be around all the guys. FuquaManuel is right, let’s win it for Cholly!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

damn that is sad ...

hopefully he takes his grief out on the umpire over a questionable call.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

tough day. condolences Cholly. We tag you around here quite a bit but a mom’s a mom.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey guys

I’m from South Africa, and I’m a huge Eagles fan. I’ve always found baseball to be boring, but I don’t know everything about the game either. However, I have started to take a lot of notice of late, and I would love it if the Phils could bring that WS Championship to Philly! Anyways, you’ve got my full support! Go Phils!

by LeonSA on Oct 10, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

welcome! Lots of seats available over the wheel wells :)

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Ouch. If that means what I think it means, then ouch.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Leon!

whats up man, glad to see you made your way over from BGN, welcome.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Dobbs is in

Greg Dobbs is in the lineup today, batting seventh. Same lineup for the Phils as last night otherwise.

by another Mike on Oct 10, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions

i love it whenever he plays. makes the second half of our lineup so much tougher to pitch against.

by char6587 on Oct 10, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Bit surprised Coste isn’t playing today—day game after a night game, and he’s caught Myers a lot this year. I guess he really is in the doghouse, and/or they’re really down on his defense.

Ruiz called a good game for Brett in the Milwaukee series—let’s hope for more of same!

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions

they’re note even using Coste as a pinch hitter so it can’t just be his defense, right? has anyone heard anything about why cc is in the dog house?

by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 10, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions

different outcome

First of all I would like to pass along my sympathies to Charlie Manual and his Family…

Now on to Baseball…

This could either fire up your team or make them depressed…I was expecting a split in Philly and this could ruin my plans

Good game last night…Game could have gone either way…looking for a different outcome tonight…Go Dodgers

by K T1 on Oct 10, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions

whatever “dude.”

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Let’s just get through the first inning Brett.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions

This is awful, shut up Joe Beimel.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions

First out, easy enough.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

Yay, Furcal down.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions

91 with the fastball, good sign early.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions

that curve looked sharp too

by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 10, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Scared him.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions

Again.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions

K’s Martin!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

Myers looking sharp, but helps when they go fishing. Good up and in down and away plan there.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

So pretty. Up and in, knock him down. Then throw the hammer to strike him out. 2 out.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions

Threw behind Manny. lol.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

Hehe, threw it behind Manny.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

Manny called Myers like the best pitcher in the league when they were here last.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions

Monday, August 25

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brett Myers was heading to the dugout after retiring Manny Ramirez in a crucial spot when the slugger turned and said something to the pitcher.

Was Manny stirring things up again? No, just offering praise.

“He’s one of the best pitchers in the league,” Ramirez said. “That guy is nasty.”

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Thought it was something like that.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I wonder if that throw behind was intentional.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions

Drop a nasty curve, low though,.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

GOT HIM!

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

K’s Manny Hooray!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

Strikes out Manny.

Nice start boys. Now go jump right on em.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

Holy crap.

At the risk of having this comment come back to reveal me as a total idiot, Brett’s stuff is close to too good right now. Fastball at 94, wicked break on the curve…

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

No such thing as too good.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

How do you not notice if someone didn’t order? I mean, come on.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

he looks dialed in ...

good sign hopefully he doesn’t get burnt out … and PLEASE give him some run support.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

ROFLMAO, I love the Phanatic giving the lineup!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

That is by far the best lineup introduction in the history of Fox’s stupid lineup introductions.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

myers is going to kick the phanatic’s ass after

by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 10, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions

phanatic would just shoot him with the hot dog gun

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

The first pitch to Rollins looked like a strike.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

I like patient jimmy.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Billingsley has good stuff it looks like too.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

Not a bad AB by Rollins. He got fooled, but was patient.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions

Crap, Shane smacks it, but it ends up being a 1 pitch out.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

That was a strike for Lowe yesterday.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

tight zone today for sure

by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks like it, Brett will need to miss some bats.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Billingsley can be wild…Jimmy’s approach should pay off in the long run.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions

I give Chase a 3-0 greener here.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

Chase with the walk!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

Jeez. Billingsley is getting no love on the low pitch.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

Chase never takes the bat off his shoulder.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

RADIO help needed!!!!!!!

Because of this asinine start time, I’m stuck at work during the game….can someone throw me a bone and let me know where I can listen to the game for free online????

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by Steve Jeltz on Oct 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

Howard trying to hit a ball rolling off a table.

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For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

What is Howard swinging at there?

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Howard goes fishing again.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions

Almost went three times in a row. Jesus. Don’t start pressing Ryan.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Yikes.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

Awful AB by Howard. This is not the time my man.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions

Base hit on a 1-2 count. I hate those. Especially when they lead off the inning.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions

Tough AB from Loney.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions

Jesus Christ Brett. It’s the second inning, not the first. Put them the hell away man.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions

I liked that pitch.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Big K of Kemp there.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Brett K’s Kemp!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

An out for a run.

2 outs. Dodgers lead 1-0.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s hope Billingsley doesn’t pull a Myers to Sabathia’s Myers here.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

almost ... that was hit well for a pitcher

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

The run scores, but this is how it started last night….

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions

Jeez… okay, minimized the damage, much like Hamels in the 1st last night.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

Don’t scare me like that Myers.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions

Does anyone know if there is a phillies/dodgers commercial like the rays/redsox one I keep seeing?

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

Billingsley is pretty nasty today.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions

Yuck striking out on your birthday isn’t fun.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions

Mowing em down. Gulp.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

Yay Dobbs with the single!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

Dobbs says “screw your rhythm Billingsley”

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

why can’t Ruiz just smash one here?

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions

ah. Thanks buddy.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions

That would be grand.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions

WOOOO

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

AND HE DOES IT!!! 1-1!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

YOU CAN’T STOP CHOOCH YOU CAN ONLY HOPE TO CONTAIN HIM!

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 5:13 PM EDT reply actions

Brett Myers=George Herman Ruth

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions

BRETT GIVES US THE LEAD 2-1!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions

I don't believe it.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions

COOOOOOOOOCHHH!!!!

by WholeCamels on Oct 10, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions

Seriously, again?

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions

Come on Jimbo.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

J ROLL!!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s knock Billingsley out right here.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

It has eyes.

Myers stumbles his way to third.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

Suddenly the ump is giving him the pitch 6 inches off the plate.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions

V FOR VICTORY 4-1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions

woooo

hell yeah

by psuphiman80 on Oct 10, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions

Shane DELIVERS BIG TIME AGAAIN!!!!

I feel like I have been transported back in time a week.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions

NA NA NA NA, NA NA NA NA...

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 5:19 PM EDT reply actions

Well, maybe next inning.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

This just in: I love the Phillies.

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by Cory Williams on Oct 10, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions

Billingsley has lost it.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions

Don’t get yourself out Chase.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Okay Ryno. This is it man. HUGE spot.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

Walk to Chase…Please Ryan, it’s time to bust out!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

They aren’t gonna throw howard a fastball.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

Jesus. Why doesn’t every pitcher throw Howard all breaking pitches?

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions

Well, that was a pretty awesome inning.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions

Howard

I just feel bad for the guy. He can’t get anything going.

by psuphiman80 on Oct 10, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions

But yeah, Howard’s doing what I was worried about—getting frustrated at the pitch-around, and getting himself out by swinging at lousy pitches (that called third notwithstanding).

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

Furcal gives Myers a quick out in a very important inning.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

One out! Go Brett!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions

No walks Brett. Ugh. Manny now.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

What is it about guys who came up with the Indians in the ’90s—Manny and Thome—that it basically looks like they barfed on their helmets?

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

Cholly taught em well!

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Pops him up. 2 down.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

manny pony pops up. Hurrah.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions

See Billingsley was just getting those pitches. C’mon ump. CONSISTENCY

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

close one

by psuphiman80 on Oct 10, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

Shit Brett. Goddamnit. Strikes man.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

no more walks please brett.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions

crap 4-2.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

Brett. What the hell?

SHUT DOWN FRICKIN INNINGS!!!@@!

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions

He’s not being aggressive enough here—too many first-pitch balls, too much aiming for corners. Just fire away and trust your stuff.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:38 PM EDT reply actions

If he keeps this up he’s gonna end up making a really big mistake.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

You must be kidding me.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions

Myers

isn’t going to last very long. 60 pitches

by psuphiman80 on Oct 10, 2008 5:40 PM EDT reply actions

This ump SUCKS. That is the same pitch Howard Kd on! Give me an effing break.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

Whew.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s get rid of Billingsley now.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Thank god he k’s Dewitt, inning over.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

He’s getting it done with that curve today. But yeah, either he needs a couple short short innings or we have to score a bunch more runs.

Billingsley went from unhittable to awful so quickly in the second that I have no idea what to expect now.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:44 PM EDT reply actions

Way to go Pat!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions

Hey, Burrell got to third on that!

;)

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions

Werth!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions

Nice one Werth ...

stopped by the beer store on the way home from work and go to see that beautiful 2nd inning with the beer distributor guys, sped home to walk in to a Werth hit and Burrell to 3rd no outs … nice

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 5:48 PM EDT reply actions

intentional pass to Dobbs, loading the bases for Ruiz!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions

hopefully he can be Victorino-esque

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions

or not

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Probably a very smart IBB to Dobbs there. I’m nervous they get nothing now… yep, 3-2 at home. Now Myers…

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions

ugh. That wasn’t so Victorino-esque.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions

BRETT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

MYERS!!!!

UNREAL!

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

oh yeah

by psuphiman80 on Oct 10, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

Myers

Playoff batting MVP?

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

Amazing. Somebody give that guy a urine test!

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s it for Billingsley—I think Chan Ho Park is coming in.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions

There’s the vaunted Dodgers pitching rotation for you.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 5:53 PM EDT reply actions

Huge run out there at third.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

What the hell with these strike calls.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions

NICE!!!

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 5:58 PM EDT reply actions

V FOR VICTORY AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 5:59 PM EDT reply actions

Kershaw up

Looks like we’re definitely going to get Lowe on short rest in Game 4.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions

Demolishing the Dodgers pen would be a wonderful added bonus

I HATE TIME ZONES

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:03 PM EDT reply actions

come on Howard

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:04 PM EDT reply actions

I was getting an annoying phone call when Shane hit that—need to see it again.

This was a weird call—it was from a charity, and I kept saying I’d donate online, but the guy really wanted to do it over the phone, with a credit or debit card number. Eventually I hung up on him.

Can’t tell if they’re pitching around Utley or he’s just being as selective as Howard isn’t.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:05 PM EDT reply actions

Sounds like identity theft.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, I thought so too.

My wife already lost (and recovered, but with money gone) her wallet today. Getting my credit card ripped would just be the icing on the crapcakes.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m having fun now…

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by JasonB on Oct 10, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

We scored 20 twice in the regular season.

Why not in the postseason? Let’s destroy their spirits.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:06 PM EDT reply actions

Cause someone is going to say it – we have to save up runs for later in the series

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, of course.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

why not just score 20 every game ….

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds good to me.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Okay, he didn’t get himself out there.

I have trouble imagining we can “wreck” their bullpen, given the travel day tomorrow, but this is nice anyway—at the least, we get a look at everyone out there in a relatively low-leverage situation.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions

Can the Dogers really still be considering Lowe on short rest after that performance last night? Why isn’t Maddux and option for them?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

true

and this game is loooong from over.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions

That’s why Torre is a genius – double switch in the 3rd inning – strong

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:12 PM EDT reply actions

Oh pat :(

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions

I am happy at least that we have more of a cushion today.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions

Are you all going to watching the ALCS tonight? I am conflicted between watching it and going to the movie “Flash of Genius”…

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:17 PM EDT reply actions

Why pay for a movie like that – netflix is awesome

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I want wheeler to say myers needs to simmer down now

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions

DP!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

just what the doctor ordered

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

I was a little worried Myers would get rusty there.

Dammit, strikeout/passed ball/reached base.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:20 PM EDT reply actions

Called a WP.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Questionable, though.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions

well that sucked

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:20 PM EDT reply actions

crud

very careful here…

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

FOX keeps hoping for a manny homer…

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

I was just thinking that … Buck already gave it to him.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions

OH come on Brett…don’t fall apart now

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:22 PM EDT reply actions

and FUCK!!!

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions

Neither Yahoo or MLB audio are caught up to you but i’m assumimng 8-5?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

yep

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions

boy, that sucks

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

Oh crap, dammit.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

did he just say he “did not hit this ball well” I’d say that’s almost the best you can hit a ball …

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

Ugh

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions

Yet more reasons to hate Carlos Ruiz

Yes Myers lost it – but I hate Carlos Ruiz

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions

The magical answer to all our problems…more runs please!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

Is Marson on the roster?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

I’m sure all the commentators will soon be complaining about the cheapness of Manny’s home run in our bandbox ballpark.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions

Only the phillies hit cheap homeruns in our badbox

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I love how we won a 1 run game last night but we are in trouble now only up 3

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

I love how last nights game has absolutely nothing to do with todays game – brett myers isn’t pitching well and cole was on – see the difference?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Besides, todays a weird game

wheeler said so

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I understand that smart ass but it doesn’t matter 3 > 1

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions

And Hamles > Myers

As for calling me a smart ass for realizing that this game is different than yesterdays game, what does that make you since you seem to think apples and oranges can be equated?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

I never said equal … the same batters in the line up and our 3 runs came in the 6th, cole pitched the 7th and then Madson came in.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Can’t we all just get along?

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I enjoy the close games, but I was enjoying all that breathing room.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d really like to see McCarver’s head bashed in with a brick.

Lousy AB from Werth there.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:29 PM EDT reply actions

What did he say?

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions

You have to imagine it in Timmeh’s voice: “It is not often that a team bats around in consecutive innings, and their opponent is still in the game.”

No cheering in the press box, jackass.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I think I can picture it.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Must be annoying for Torre to have to keep wiping his crotch to get all the announcer slobber out of there.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:31 PM EDT reply actions

Just make Dobbs the starter already :)

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions

Alright Ruiz – the word of the day is redemption – and you need some

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

Good thing our big bat is coming up next.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions

Unbelievable.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

MYERS again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s hope by hitting himself in the head he didn’t knock the crazy loose.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

Okay, that’s a pretty funny graphic—for the postseason, Myers 4 for 5, Howard 2 for 18.

C’mon Jimmy; everybody’s doing it…

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions

Phillies Rally by the River on Sunday

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by debmo on Oct 10, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

He hit himself in the coconut

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

Myers really has to throw a “0” in the top half

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions

He needs to get through at least 1 more here—probably 2. Because otherwise, we’re going to see Durbin, and lord help me if we have to endure that.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions

is mcdonald on deck?

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:42 PM EDT reply actions

yes

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions

this ump really sucks

Total guess as to how any close pitch will be called.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions

Kemp walks after getting behind 0-2. The 2-2 pitch was verrrry close.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

Jesus. Myers has nothing today. Thank goodness his bat was in the lineup though.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:45 PM EDT reply actions

He’s go 6Ks, but I wonder if the battng is affecting the pitchign?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

He’s been nibbling again.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions

They need to get Myers the hell out of there before he ends up squandering all 6 runs of the lead.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions

Well we got through another inning there.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions

Okay. So on the balance sheet, Myers night wasn’t TOO bad when you consider he was directly responsible for all of our runs. Lol. Just wish he could have been sharper on the mound.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions

In hockey you could give him a +3

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Howard

If he’s going to get going against anyone, maybe it’ll be McDonald. Hard-throwing young guy, fly ball pitcher, likely to go right after him.

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

so much for that

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions

So 4 innings from the bullpen huh?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions

We really need to score again. I have a feeling 8 won’t be enough.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

welcome to my nightmare

Durbin coming in.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions

Getting ethernet cable, securing one end to ceiling fan, tying snug know around neck with other end, standing on desk chair, preparing to kick chair out from under self.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions

*knot

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Fourth walk for Utley.

McCourt just sort of looks like an a-hole.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions

agreed

by taco pal on Oct 10, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

He is an ahole – a terrible owner – and not even the guy who made the best offer – i hate MLB

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Go deep Burrell.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

over/under on Dodger runs scored next inning

I say 2.5.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions

and probably I'd bet the over

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

pay up – your and FUqua will make nice charitable donations

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Unprecedentedly happy to be wrong there.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions

So, according to the Fox announcers, the Dodgers already have a runner on in the top of the 6th with Manny up. They are just willing the Dodgers to a victory here.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

Almost tempted to turn it off for 20 minutes. But I won’t.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

stop it. there is only room for one of us on this blog! ; )

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

It would be really nice to actually get to a teams’ bullpen for once.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 6:59 PM EDT reply actions

I’ sorry – but which game are you watching?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry, what I mean is get to their bullpen in a situation that was not the fault of their starter.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Furcal’s really filled out since he first came up with the Braves. Not quite to the Bonds level of complete physical/chemical transformation, but he looks very different.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

it begins...

Furcal single after Kent hit a rocket that Werth tracked down.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions

Yes!

(And Werth ties a playoff record…)

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

My personal Win Probability Added just jumped by about 17 points.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Whew. That was a great job by Durbin.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

How do they talk so clearly with Manny’s balls in their mouth … sorry for being so crude if anyone is offended

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions

No worries. I think I made a variant of the same joke regarding Torre’s need to wipe the drool off his junk.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Buck excitedly looking forward to the Dodgers’ next turn at bat.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions

Feliz in at 3rd.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

And just in time, as he makes a nice play on Ethier, who can run.

Romero jammed him effectively, but that was well placed.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

1 away.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

Okay Jesus Christ Superstar…take care of the lefties.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions

Loney can’t quite hold up for strike two…

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

Loney looked pretty silly there.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

2 away.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions

So, the way things are looking now, Lidge is gonna have to face Manny. I am scared.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:21 PM EDT reply actions

This ump sucks elephant nuts.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

I am really about to through the TV screen and beat the shit out of this ump. God damn.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

I can’t speak english right now, sorry.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Madson coming in to face Garciaparra.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

Let’s go Maddy!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

Oh sweet bleeding crap.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

Oh for God’s sake.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

Ok please get this last out now and shut up the Fox broadcasters.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions

V FOR VICTORY JUMPS TO CATCH THE BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

EFF YOU JOE BUCK!!!!1

Fantastic catch Vic!

little joey is sad

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

What a freaking great catch.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:28 PM EDT reply actions

Freaking MLB audio just had nomar

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions

Does Chris Wheeler know how baseball games work?

Why do they find the WORST singers for this song

And why do they STILL do this nonsense – it was stupid 7 years ago – it’s even stupider now

God Damn Bush America

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

No overheated political rhetoric in the game thread.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

I know this is futile, but I would really appreciate 2 runs right now.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

Kershaw pitching

I guess that means Lowe for Game Four.

Man this guy is nasty, just in terms of pure stuff.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

This is the biggest inning of the night right here.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

For now, yes…

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Fox is sweating

Looks like they might have to think about plan C:

A Tampa/Philly World Series?

by SullyBaseball on Oct 10, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

I want Tampa/Philly aka Plan C more than anyone will ever know.

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Were the Cubs plan A?

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Bruntlett in left. Hopefully not playing the part of Greg Luzinski.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions

thank you

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Madson blows one by Furcal—two quick outs.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

That was gas.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

Madson is a stud

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

I love Ryan Madson really more than, as a straight married man, I probably should.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

MADDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions

Where in the hell did he get that 96?

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

Manny, Ethier, Loney…

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions

I forecast nausea.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I already have it.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

The struggles for Howard continue.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

rather have Manny leading off actually

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

absolutely.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

well, Howard hit it to left field

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions

Howard should just make it his goal to get on base once next game. This can’t continue.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions

did you know he struck out 199 times this season?

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Ah, crap—I was really hoping Werth would get to face the lefty. But Wade is coming in.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions

Kershaw looks good. Maybe this game takes him out of Torre thinking about starting him?

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

One can hope… though, who knows, maybe they’d do better with a second shot at him, or he’d get the willies actually starting a game and be wild. The one game I got to in Philly this year was him against Hamels on a Saturday afternoon, and he wasn’t very good—you saw the talent, but the command wasn’t there yet.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

ok, but I’d consider starting him at home.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Joe Torre is a firm believer in veteranability – i mean look how long it took him to give up on the over paid outfielders

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously – isn’t greg maddux some kind of amazing pitcher? I mean if lowe is awesome cause of 4 years ago why the hell isnt maddux getting run?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions

Adam Eaton was pretty good 4 years ago

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions

No he wasn’t – Adam Eaton was never good – and that’s why the contract he got is treasonous

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Because Lowe was awesome last month too, and most of this season. Maddux might be the first ever unanimous first-ballot Hall of Famer, but right now he’s basically a decent middle reliever.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I was just curios, cause Lowe sucked last night, that’s got to make Torre nervous

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I wouldn’t say he sucked—he was terrific through 4 2/3.

Problem was that he pitched 5 1/3, and the slider stopped biting and the sinker stayed up.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

the Dodgers do have a pretty hellacious collection of early decade all stars

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

and here we go

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

Bruntlett looks like he’s got a hockey beard going.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

strap em on folks.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

Alright, here we go.

“Hold on to your butts” – Samuel L. Jackson

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions

God damn mlb streaming audio – i’m listening to blue cross blue shield and Jayson Werth hasn’t batted yet – what the hell?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

spoiler alert

he lines out.

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

bcbs is evil. Get used to it.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Lidge time….

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

mute button on tv turned on…

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions

3 balls. Here we go.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions

Get me a bucket.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

I’ll take a shotgun

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

McCarver, goddamn it, so we walk Manny. bfd.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

walks manny

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Aw shit. Just throw strikes man. Don’t do this to me again.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Lidge hates 3 run leads

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Was he pitching around manny or is he just scared of his fast ball still?

by jemagee on Oct 10, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

He was throwing the fastball. I think he just failed to locate it.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

threw a decent first strike pitch, but when he’s amped his slider bites too much

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions

there's one

Ethier helpless against the slider.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

K’s Ethier!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

1 out.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

Falls behind Loney.

Come on here.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

Throw freaking strikes is all I ask.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

can someone explain to me

how a 2 run homer is better than walking Loney?

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions

3-0 groan

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

another one just like that

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions

dang

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

fuck me.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Ack another walk, better than a homer, but ack enough with the walks

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Why is it so hard for him to throw strike early in the count?

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

ground ball hats on

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

Cmon Brad finish them!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

Double play please!!!!!!

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions

I’ll take a K

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

okay nevermind … Double play please!!!!!

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Strikes out Kemp with the slider.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions

K!

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

one more. one more. one more. o god o god o god one more.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

I hate seeing Garciaparra here.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

I like seeing him swing at garbage ….

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, I wasn’t counting on that.

Me too!

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

PHILLIES WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

GAME

"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"

by Whodie126 on Oct 10, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

HE GOT HIM!!!

BALLGAME

2-0

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

yeaaaahhhhh

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions

Makes me sick everytime, but he gets it done every time.

Win one in L.A. and I think we are golden.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 10, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

Pretty much everything makes you sick every time :)

by jemagee on Oct 11, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions

LA lady, you’re my lady, little LA, LA, LA, LA come on

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

Like a great book – the Brothers K!

by phillyinportland on Oct 10, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

that one’s for you, Cholly’s mom. Thanks for the help!

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions

Amen to that.

by dajafi on Oct 10, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Definately this is all in honor of Cholly’s mom!

Re-sign Everyday Atty!

by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Lol at Lidge when asked about Myers batting cleanup!

Re-sign Everyday Atty!

by AtkinsandTulofan on Oct 10, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions

On to the ALCS. I’m rooting for seven extra-inning games with lots of debilitating injuries. May the best team win. That way.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions

I am ok with that performance from Myers. I mean, I wanna see him give up less runs in his next start, but he did not get a few close calls and was on base a lot. And it was a warm evening.

For Who? My teammates.

For What? To Win.

How Much? Where do I sign?

by jonk on Oct 10, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

pitching wise, it was deep-breath Kendrickesque. bottom line is that he left with a 3-run lead after 5. And thank goodness we have a tight bullpen. If he had done nothing at the plate you would have wondered—but then again, without his 3 rbi he would have left with a tie game. And the 3-run bomb to Ramirez shouldn’t have happened if Chooch catches it or gets a better bounce.

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 10, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions