Tinseltown Rebellion: NLCS Game Four, Phillies at Dodgers
by WholeCamels on Oct 13, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
Email
PrintPhiladelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers, Oct 13, 2008 8:22 PM EDT
Alright, let's try this again...
After a sound Game Three thrashing in a matchup that looked bad for the Phillies about a week ago, the Phillies will attempt to stop the bleeding tonight and keep the Dodgers from evening the series at two games apiece. They will do so behind the rather stout right shoulder of Joe Blanton, who pitched exceptionally in the Phillies Game 4 NLDS clincher against the Brewers. The Dodgers send NLCS Game 1 starter/loser Derek Lowe to the hill on three days rest, relying on the old baseball adage (not really backed up by any empirical evidence) that sinkerball pitchers do their best work on short rest.
Even if the Phillies lose tonight, remember that the Dodgers still have to win at least one game in Philadelphia to end the Phillies season.
922 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
I am feeling good about this game.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
J. Rollins ss .077
J. Werth rf .167
C. Utley 2b .375
R. Howard 1b .167
P. Burrell lf .364
S. Victorino cf .154
G. Dobbs 3b .500
C. Ruiz c .333
J. Blanton p .000
R. Furcal ss .231
A. Ethier rf .308
M. Ramirez lf .400
R. Martin c .250
J. Loney 1b .375
B. DeWitt 2b .125
C. Blake 3b .200
J. Pierre cf .000
D. Lowe p 000
I have muted the TV and turned on the radio coverage. It is SOOOO much better for my sanity. Enjoy tweedle dee and tweedle dum all you non-philly watchers.
and we strike first ...
looking good fellas
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Oh shit!
I just realize I recorded the first 15 minutes! My comments are pretty stale!
I bleed green and I piss silver and blue
Thankfully
Manny was running with a parachute … jesus he’s slow.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Nice Dobbs...
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Meh, not terrible. Maybe Blanton can hit a deep fly.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
come one 2 out runs ...
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
possible with the bottom 3 due up.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
makes sense
He’s just generally impatient right now. I hate when they pitch around him—it works, because he gets himself out.
That said, he had a good first pitch to hit there, and he hit it hard, as you said.
Touchdown ... 10-7 Browns pending extra point
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
still good news for those of us including you … that are Eagles fans too
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Niekro
So what’s wrong with rubbing down with a file then? Or using spit? I don’t get it. This is all news to me and makes no sense.
Yeah, I heard that. But, I don’t see the line between that and spit or a nailfile. Especially if each team can rub the ball to their liking, and not just some universal rubdown.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it’s funny that fox is interviewing Rich Dubbie instead of Charlie. Maybe its because you can’t understand a word he says. Still, these in between interviews are very bizarre
I understand all the words Charlie says – maybe it’s not charlie – maybe it’s you?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
for those who care ...
another TD for the browns … 17-7 pending extra point.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
That inning kinda sucked. Even though we are winning, I am starting to feel really bad about our chances. You have to figure that Blanton will cough up at least a few more runs…especially when Charlie leaves him out there an inning too long.
Offense, wake the hell up!
Anderson making some nice throws. I never saw him last year, and I know he stunk on ice early this year, but he looks good in this game.
I don’t know what sucks more- listening to Tim McCarver or listening to Tony Kornheiser!
I bleed green and I piss silver and blue
Blanton - drapes don't match the carpet...
Hoo-boy. I think i just made myself sick.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
perhaps Utley should keep his mouth shut
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
damn ...
this just got bad real fast
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Walk Manny to load the bases -- walk him, walk him, walk him
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
This sucks that I just got home.
Pat Burrell has a very good arm McCarver you douche
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
It’s Joe Blanton – he fooled us in the Milwuakee game – he’s still Joe Blanton
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
Pat's got to hit the cutoff man there -- no chance at Furcal -- he's not Sid Bream or anything
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
yes it was.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
No go ahead run there if he had hit the cutoff man
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
And it could have been 2
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
A second earlier – and he gets the run at the plate.
Pat Burrell has a very good arm
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't care -- it was a stupid throw YMMV
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
If they get out of it down 3-2 I’ll consider it a success
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but didn’t he go to the other extreme – he’s the one who called him despicable? which is only fun when you say it like sylvester :)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
McCarver had some harsh comments for Manny leading up to the series. Saw it in the newspaper — must be true.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but…
No cable, no satellite. I’m like the Amish sports fan or something. The bulk of my baseball has come this year from radio and gameday. I’m mostly a box score guy.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
so are you on dial up?
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Nope. Semaphore.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, the despicable thing was all over the media when McCarver said it – basically he gave credence to every even partial rumor or myth about Manny and assumed it’s all true
After he took curt schillings johnson out of his mouth
Curt Schilling just needed to remind everyone he was on the red sox payroll
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Shouldn’t he be on wheel of fortune
or having sex with men?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
not as bad as it could have been
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Like I said – 3-2 is a success now – let’s make pinch hitting for blanton important
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions
Well, that will do.
It’s only 1 run…but unless the offense starts to get its shit together it might as well be 5.
Let's blow this kid up ... C'mon Ry
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Against a lefty? Crap he can’t even hit righties any more
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, all that regular season stuff you earned peanuts
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
You’re on a mission to never be happy about the phillies for more than 5 minutes at a time :)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Give me a break. I am happy, but concerned, that’s all.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 13, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
he said Kershaw is ugly and his god is on of the X-men
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
If only it didn’t have a typo of its own :)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Would have sounded better in the spoken word. Something was lost in translation.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 13, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he was on the Waltons. He played Elizabeth:
http://www.geocities.com/televisioncity/2792/walton5.htm
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
PLEASE
STOP
GIVING
UP
OUTS
God Damn it its NOT successful
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t like that with the bottom of the order.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I don’t like the bottom of the order.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Next year it will look better
Marson and Donald
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Course, it’d probably look better now with Marson and Donald too
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Pedro Feliz is very unlikely to do anything successful with a bat
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, just noticed, must be hard to be a bay area fan this time in your life – you guys have like no future?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually for the first time in a while, we’ve got some talent in the farm system. I’m happier with the Giants than I’ve been in years.
Do y’all want Rowand back, though?
God no – rational people with functioning brains knew that contract was dog poop
You want Ryan Howard for Matt Cain?
I was referring to the overall bay area problem including the 49ers and the warriors who had their moment
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
How do you feel about his stupidity? I feel bad, I’m a huge monta fan (but I hate Don Nelson, he’s kind of a tool)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
WIth the history of the dude on the bulls – you’d think he’d have been a bit smarter – i’d be mad at him for lying about it – character flaw -
you made up the name travis ishikawa right?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Still – just a mean combo of first and last name – probably gets beat up alot
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Love the bunt
After all, doesn’t Shane have the most RBI this post-season by far? So smart!
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
That was a perfect sacrafice bunt – he put the runners in scoring position for the powerful pedro feliz HOW DARE YOU QUESTION THE BOOK?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s contractually obligated to give Eskin something to rant about
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Rather have the guy who pitches for the mets batting now
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Feliz splits
18 at-bats with men on third, less than 2 outs – .444/.478/.444 with 16 RBI. I like those numbers.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
Small sample size laughs in your general direction
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
AAAAHHHHHHGGGGGGGHHHHH!
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
wow
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
THERE IT IS
A GIFT!!!
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Come on you stupid waste of a roster spot – increase your trade value
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
Coste is a righty
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
WHat side of the plate does Pedro Feliz bat from again?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
So when they switch pitchers CHolly brings in the real hitter right?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
“martin has been sucking up everything”
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
No, that would be Joe Buck
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Jenkins
Jenkins as PH. But Torre is going for the lefty. Does Cholly counter-move?
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
he will just wait for a wild pitch
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Torre play Chess, Cholly Manuel plays Chutes and Ladders – TM Fox Sports
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh great So Taguchi
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
I’m more of a what have you done for me lately kind of guy.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
I’m more of a put good players on your roster not guys who get lucky every once in a fracking while.
Seriously folks…i’d rather have anyone batting than so taguchi…i’d rather MYERS have PH’d (yes i know)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
who didn’t chris coste anally violate?
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 13, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
That made me laugh quite a bit – i’m trying to figure out WHY he’s not up before So Taguchi – and back up catcher is just a stupid reason
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree. there’s no sense to it. he did get an AB yesterday & got a hit. this would have been a perfect time for him.
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 13, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Unbelievable
Great catch – pathetic move by Cholly. He really mismanaged that inning. Got lucky with Martin, but that was awful awful managing. Taguchi?!?!?!?!
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
And now Beimel stays in for Rollins, Werth, Utley, and Howard, right?
by WholeCamels on Oct 13, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Fortunately no – he’s the national spokes person for DISH TV – which has to go out of business soon right?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Of available bats (including pitchers) who wouldn’t have been a better option….
Durbin – you suck
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Durbin
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Why Taguchi?
I know we’ve moved on now that Blake just hit a HR, but why the hell is Taguchi even around in October for the Phils? Have you seen his stats recently??? http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=5004
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
Golson would have given you Lonnie Smith pinch-running karma
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Playoff experience, veteranability, rosterosity, overall toughness grit and knowing how to play
And the eckstein factor – scrawny guys are awesome in the playoffs
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
good reasons. forgot the scrawny factor.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I was gonna say something about his alien like eyes but thought i might get french basketball team reactions
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously dude, france, spain, they’re all in europe right, like it makes a difference?:)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
true that. And Taguchi should go back to China or whatever.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Juan fucking Pierre
Sucks ass all year and now this?
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
I can only imagine how happy CHris Wheeler is in his broadcast booth
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Chad Durbin sadly remembered that he’s Chad Durbin
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
Because the curse of the underdog is rearing its ugly head
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Because we are Phillies fans. Duh.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m prepared for the sixers to grossly disappoint this year
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
They cannot grossly disappoint if it is expected.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Cause Eyre isn’t warm yet.
Don’t you feel better, Scott Eyre will pitch next
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Pierre
I forgot how much I hated Castillo and Pierre when they played for the Marlins. Until just now.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
At 8 PM i am turning this off to watch the big bang theory – that’s right – i said it – and have you met Ted
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
I understand it now – it’s easier this way – then nothing ever really surprises you except the good stuff
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
At what point does Andruw Jones frack the phillies in this seires?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
So he’ll just run someone over in the parking lot?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
After Boomer makes another toaster baby
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Saw a girl at the sports bar where I was watching the Eagles game who looked distressingly like Grace Park. And by “distressingly,” I mean “she was really hot.”
Did her spine glow, or didn’t you get to investigate?
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
You are a failure as a man
And howard is a failure as a baseball player
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
See, now you did it, i have a thing for asian women – you should see her on the cleaner – crappy show but she dresses more like a skank :)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Why are there so many BAD advertising firms in America making so much money? And How do i capitalize on what obviously isn’t a very challenging job?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
or command an imaginary spaceship? I’ve done that much.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Why?
Why does being a sports fan in Philadelphia suck so damn much?
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Are you kidding? I’d love to root for Lebron James
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
And the Indians have double the number of World Series wins that we have.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to mention cleveland stole the rock and roll hall of fame – those evil bastards
sure, they’re stuck with drew carey – but we got hall and oates
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think it does really, imagine being a sports fan in milwaukee, or kansas city,
at least you live in a real city – i mean they live in MILWAUKEE and Kansas City -
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
My son is just 7. He was bawling last night. Welcome to the club, kid.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s a bill in congress that if it passes will consider it child abuse to encourage your children to be fans of philadlephia sports teams
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I remember. I think about that from time to time. There should be an “amnesty” day every 7 years where we get to choose up sides again. It’s hardly fair when your favorite team’s ownership group sucks.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
And even when ownership gets it kinda right and hires a decent manager and loosens the purse strings . . . the baseball gods still hate us and want us to suffer in agony.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you are correct. The sample size is there.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
my nephews father is a skins fan ...
he chose to be like his uncle … an eagles fan … what a shame
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Smart Kid – your sister married a douche?:)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
aww, that’s sweet. I was 10 in 1977. brings back memories. sniff.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
God Howard is horrible in the field
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Really?
Do the baseball gods really hate us this much?
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Dodgers fan.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
You know – tis not often it’s better to be on the west coast – i have 3 hours to wipe this from my brain and distract it with tv
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
Remember, the series doesn’t start until a home team loses
And who really expected TWO good outings in a row from joe blanton?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah true.
Our best chance comes on Wednesday. But I am really more worried about the offense.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 13, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Or he will go 7 shutout and strike out 11 guys.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 13, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think carlos just needs to talk about manny’s sister. get he and ruiz suspended for the rest of the series. win win win
Just make fun of Mannys hair and the punk ass behavior he had last night
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
let’s not forget the now-challenged short bench for this comeback.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
hahaahahahaha
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Nice play Chase
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
escaped another could be HUGE inning ... don't know if we can dodge any more bullets
no pun intended
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
it’s trolleys you’re supposed to dodge, and they took all of them out in LA. No worries.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn’t matter really – i expect the damage is done
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Utley
Now there’s someone who can field!
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
Scrappy, too.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s blue-collar, lunch-pail, team player, selfless, incredible work ethic.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s a woman and lost his man card for his idiotic old spice skin care commercials :)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s also hitting .455 in the NLCS
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Still a woman – a manly woman – but a woman all the same – freaking metrosexuals – just be gay already
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Innings 7+
Phillies have scored 231 runs on 61 HR hitting .242/.329/.410.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
Ranks for 7+
14th in MLB in runs; 11th in OPS.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
And that means what exactly – playing like a total douche?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Moyer, Rollins, Howard
Carried us in September. Have killed us in October.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, cause that Howard kid is tearing it up
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It will be hysterical if the Eagles are the only NFC East team to win this weeknd
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
very possible
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
What’s that old adage about great in the field and then batting in the next half of an inning?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
You’re spent?
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Adage: How many times do you see it – someone makes a great play in the field and leads off the next inning?
Answer: 1 in 9.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not yet. I’m willing to wait to see PB hit.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
WIth the inevitable outcome of Howards at bat – all he can do is make it 5-4
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha! Take that!
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone recall the outcome of EVERY phillies game in LA this year
and the outcome of EVERY dodgers game in Philadlephia this year?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Yup
Saving grace! And we have Hamels going Wednesday.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s our best chance. But if we lose that, I won’t be feeling good.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 13, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
If we lose that i’m putting all my energy into figuring out how to make basketball journey a real web site and figuring out how to scrape web sites for box score stats
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Given the season record, I was hoping for a road victory from the phils, though.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
If you could guarantee the perpetuation of that trend for another week, I’d take it.
But we’ll need to beat Kuroda and a full-rest Lowe to make it work. I have trouble seeing that.
Cole Hamels is already planning how to make people forget Brett Myers plate appearances in game 2.
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Those mean Phillies bullies...
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:02 PM EDT reply actions
You’ll have to update more thoroughly for those of us not watching any more :)
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Inside pitch, Dodgers fans whine
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
They’re hungry – they ran out of win early
ANd some of them may have to evacuate their houses later
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Howard to lead off next inning. All is well, ALL IS WELL!
I bleed green and I piss silver and blue
So now we are talking about Jon Lester and Josh Beckett
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
word. That graphical representation of Beckett’s right oblique muscle was smokin’
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Phillies/Rays
I’d like to see the Phillies and the Rays at this point just because it would piss off fox.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
I’d rather see the red sox, rays/philies history is on the rays side
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously – are the Dodgers reading the phillies signs or something – they seem to be ALL OVER first pitches
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions
Howard is an adventure on every bunt
The Dodgers should bunt to him every time.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
No, THAT is a statistical impossibility.
I mean at any point in the series.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a particularly flattering view, I might add.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Not just not flattering, but what the hell does it add?
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
“New” factor. Next thing you know, they’ll get old, immobile guys to hit for the pitchers.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
“when you have more bandwidth than decent content, choose DirecTV.”
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
7th inning -- show the stadium, Fox
Bet the Dodgers fans are leaving already.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
Play GBA on car horns exiting the parking lots,
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
This is it
If they don’t hit this inning, who bats in the ninth? Feliz, Ruiz, and Coste/Bruntlett? Ugh!
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
BK
This BurgerKing commercial is atrocious.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Is it worse than the berries n’ cream scary person?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
TiVo
I don’t normally watch commercials at all since I have TiVo and never watch live TV. Except for the playoffs.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Just turn the game on 30 minutes late :)
Or channel surf during commercials like i do
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
We have old TiVo so we can’t tape one thing and watch another, so I can’t watch this on delay – have to use the separate live feed.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
the ones with the creepily vicious king/clown are compelling. Wish he could get it over with and just go after Ronald McDonald with a cleaver.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Howard, Blanton, Cholly, Myers, et al
This team, if it fails to win the NLCS, has a future on the competitive eating circuit.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
Pat the Bat
Time to live up to the name . . . again!
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
Stupid
Why bother with this charade? Just tell the ump you want another few minutes rather than the slow walk and the wait for the umpire schtick?
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
You have no respect for history and tradition – Buzz Bissinger hates you
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha. Slavery was a tradition too…wonder if Bissinger respects that.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 13, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s a crotchety old white man whose ‘golden era’ was before civil rights – so probably
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
he respects default credit swaps and high risk mortgages. You just sign some papers and they give you a lot of money! what could go wrong?
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
How come no one told me about this before the collapse – i could use some cash
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m all for a pitch clock count. Sub 2-hour games here we come.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Another chance to make it look like managers are crafty...
instead of mostly irrelevant.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie Manuel proved how ‘relevant’ he is when he did the stupidity that started with Shane Victorinos bunt
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
at least the Giants are going to lose.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Why?
I mean is it for jump the shark laughability – prison break is excellent for that
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Then again, people watch American Idol and I’ve NEVER understood why
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't it be great if Vic stuck his finger in the Dodgers' collective eye?
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions
Wooooohoooooo!!!!!
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
Shane Victorino says “Don’t ever make me bunt again you old buffoon”
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
it would feel like larceny to win it. but I’m up for it. you, FM?
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
the daily news just called for your copyright permission
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball gods
I take back everything I said before.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
It just makes it better.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
True
But come on – all the other NFC East teams lost when they shouldn’t have this “weekend.” The Phils need some luck too.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt Stairs
Professional hitter (10 years ago).
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Time for Stairs to earn a paycheck
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
This is why Charlie saved Stairs...it's all falling into place...
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
Where's my bipolar medication?
Screw it…just get me a beer.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions
Combined weight?
What’s the combined weight here for pitcher/batter?
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
He's going to eat Rollins
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Or if not for Charlie we’d be winning by more
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
STAIRS DELIVERS
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
HOLY SHIT
AMAZING
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
OMFG
GET LIDGE UP
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
That was a bomb
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Wow
First HR off Broxton since July 2006.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
My gf is rubbing it in that I was completely wrong when i doubted the phillies had a chance in this game
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
my girlfriend just got up and said “and I’m the emotional one” and went into the bedroom …
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Trust me – women who understand sports – KEY for phillies fans
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Fox
The announcers and producers have no clue what to do now that someone other than Manny or Torre was the key to the game.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
Morty, get me the graphics boys, pronto!!!
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
thought the third pitch check call was generous but whatever.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Can you GET a cheap home run in Chavez Ravine?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
Okay everyone, not over yet.
Nonetheless, is it just me or does Matt Stairs look like a mechanic who just happens to play baseball occasionally?
Stop it
Can this inning stop all the complaining from those who say the Phils score too many runs on the HR?
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
Right after people stop calling CBP a band box that’s next on the list
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Rollins walks -- now I know I'm just dreaming this
I actually passed out 2 innings ago from the booze.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions
I hope that is the beginning of a 2 year slump for Broxton (a la Pujols-Lidge) where everyone cites that homerun as the beginning of his struggles.
Seriously. How does anyone hit this guy?
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, other than unemployed truck drivers.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
That was Russel Branyan-esque.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Speed
The Phils have speed on the bases this post-season? Who knew it before that?!?!
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions
Weight answer
According to espn.com, Stairs/Broxton is 210/290 – for a nice round 500.
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions
Just the sideburns, methinks.
Christ, my wife needs me to take the dog out. It’s not like she can’t walk him herself just because of her recent foot surgery. I mean, she has vicodin, for crying out loud.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
G'night all
I’m watching the rest upstairs with no computer. Pleasure “watching” with you. Go Phils!
by David S. Cohen on Oct 13, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions
he’s totally “oh i love the phllies”
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 13, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I know. And did you see what he was wearing, I mean, what up with that/
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Romero for 2, Lidge for 4, if all goes well.
Six outs is a lot.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't be a pussy, Romero - throw strikes
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe I will go walk the dog.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup...me and Romero...walking
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Nice DP
empty bases for Manny
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
I put it back on FOX because of all the ughs – to see the end of the DP
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
i really almost believe that he is in fact a fat old guy
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 13, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
now that’s method acting. I wonder what his motivation is?
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Now you’re just reaching for things to complain about
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s not complaining, that’s being extremely nervous.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
even more nervous
because the Dodgers just brought there guy in for a 4 out save …. and … well you know what happened
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Phillies fans could learn a little bit from Red Sox fans who don’t worry when papelbon comes in for 6 out saves
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions
Lidge has been pretty damn good this year – and closers, even Papelbon are over rated
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I think this was a mistake.
Should have pitched around Manny and gone after Loney with J.C.
Though I guess then they could have PH’d Nomar for Loney.
Did Lidge pitch a meaningless inning in the playoffs at some point?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
lidge should hit manny in the dick vulva
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 13, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Just pitch to manny here
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions
Manny is really, really good
I don’t care if he wipes his ass with towels
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
agreed
I think Ruiz moved to much to get the call
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
shit
i’ve seen this before
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Lidge is just setting up the next inning for the bottom of the order
Relax. All is well.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
Just. One. Out. Please.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
Is Lou Marson eligible for the World Series roster?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions
Don't puss out on calling the slider, Ruiz.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions
They said something about lefties liking Lidges slider?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Loney is a high fastball hitter ...
stop calling it RUIZ!!!
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
PHEW
I need like 15 runs in the top of the 9th
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
a day off and a steal in LA ... worth it
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
I'm not calling it over ... just that inning ...
getting through the heart of there order when threatening like that was worth it … not the game … sorry.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
plus the bottom of the order coming up
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 13, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
Gerard Fasel teaches at Pepperdine
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 13, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
There’s a referendum on the ballot in California about gay marriage – the ads are truly offensive
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
sometihng about the california supreme court ignoring 4,000 people
The city of los angeles has a population of 8 million…dumb ass recareactionaries need to learn about numbers.
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
The No side just has to win the vote. I sent them some bucks last week. What I worry about is that the economic downturn will somehow hurt them.
I expect the no side will win….my boss is a flaming democrat and really on me to vote for Obama – when did California go to a republican presidential candidate who wasn’t from the state? I’m just curios
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
If howard hits a homer I am sending every TGP reader a present!
by FuquaManuel on Oct 13, 2008 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
it wasn’t that minor-league dinger I saw him hit in Reading in the early 1990s?
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 13, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Stairs was the Hail Mary, but he’s obviously capable. Bruntlett only hits against the Mets, in weird circumstances.
Speaking of weird circumstance – what the hell
by jemagee on Oct 14, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I have an obscure trivia question
Has a Rule V player ever won the MVP in the NLCS or any LCS?
by jemagee on Oct 13, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah -- Victorino.
It’s in the bag.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
There is no statistical proof of jinxes.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
There’s no statistical proof there isn’t one
Didn’t you see what the dodgers did to the cubs, the curse the curse
by jemagee on Oct 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I meant before – that’s the kind of crap jayson stark writes about – so if you’re hiding out here looking for INTELLIGENT baseball analysis – feel free to steal
by jemagee on Oct 14, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Bruntlett just did! but it didn’t work. cause you jinxed it.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
For barking.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m serious – I think the Dodgers have stolen the phillies signs
Did they change them when Bowa left?
by jemagee on Oct 14, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions
If Microsoft has all this moeny – shouldn’t they know how to make commercials that don’t suck?
by jemagee on Oct 14, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
If [the Yankees] have all this money – shouldn’t they know how to make [a lineup] that doesn’t suck?
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
One Garciaparra?
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
1 down
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
2 down
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Lidge cuts down the lumberjack
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions
Jinx my, ass. See you guys Wednesday.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions
Charlie substitutes for defense
He’s no Ozark
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
A steal in LA is HUGE
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
Sweetest victory in...28 years.
The Dodgers are Victorino’s bitches.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions
Imagine how he’s making the Dodgers feel
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Plus there’s an out-of-control, sexually aroused Chris Coste roving the lockerrooms too.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 14, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
I guess we don’t have to ask if he’s a pitcher or a catcher…
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, this was a classic
I can’t think of another Phillies game that was this entertaining/riveting since 1993. This was a treat. Hopefully, they can get one more from LA.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Oct 14, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions
not even the sight of eric karros’ gigantic skull can diminish my glee
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 14, 2008 12:16 AM EDT reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Next Game
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- The 10 best things about being a Detroit Tigers fan
- Surprise! A’s finally end the Yoenis Cespedes derby with $36 million deal for Cuban star
- The time Whitney Houston sang to Jim Bowden
- Pitchers and catchers! Mariners get early start in Arizona
- Photo: Padres fan regrets letting mother capture moment with Trevor Hoffman
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
