My WS MVP predictions and other stuff...

by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 9:19 AM EDT

Don't worry, I am predicting who the MVP will be in all instances. So, not black cat.

Phils win in 5: Cole Hamels (unless he gets roughed up an we win, but this seems like a lock).

Phils win in 6: Carlos Ruiz. He is hitting .417 and has an OPS of 1.396

Phils win in 7: Ryan Howard. He'll have another game against a righty, and if we are to win in the Trop in a game 7, we'll need at least one homer from Howard.

Rays win in 7: BJ Upton. If the Rays are going to win, he'll have to play ridiculous over the next 3 games. He is probably the only player on that team who could actually do it.

Some other tidbits:

Phillies:
OPS For: .785
OPS Against: .522

Leaders in OPS:

Bruntlett: 1.833
Blanton: 1.667
Ruiz: 1.396
Howard: 1.362
Werth: 1.326
Utley: .968
Dobbs. .833
Rollins: .632
Feliz: .619
Victorino: .544
Burrell: .200

Also, this could be Pat's last game as a Phillie. In fact, I am pretty sure it will be. I'll miss Pat on a few levels. He became my cause celebre, and I am pretty sure he owes me at least 2 cases of beer for sticking by him through the tough times. I'll also miss him as I like lone time Phillies who are under rated and worthy of playing here. That being said, I think I am ok with him leaving. I have never been a fan of Manuel and this team looks poised to win despite his mismanaging. That means Pat would continue to be a part time player here, for at least 3 more years (the minimum of a contract) and I think that is too frustrating for Pat and me (as a fan). Here's hoping that Pat takes one deep in what could be his final game.

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Here’s hoping that Pat takes one deep in what could be his final game.

"When you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you're getting your ass hammered by guys - there's no better feeling than to have that done." - Matt Stairs 10/13/08

Gold... Pure Gold...

by foos05 on Oct 27, 2008 9:39 AM EDT reply actions

I still think there’s a fair chance that he comes back.

by taco pal on Oct 27, 2008 11:09 AM EDT reply actions

i hope so… but part of me thinks that given the way he hit in the second half, his way back was a big WS… not lookin good so far

"When you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you're getting your ass hammered by guys - there's no better feeling than to have that done." - Matt Stairs 10/13/08

Gold... Pure Gold...

by foos05 on Oct 27, 2008 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions

and not that I would want it to happen, but given their background, 10 – 1 says Cholly gets the FO to look at Manny… ugh….

"When you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you're getting your ass hammered by guys - there's no better feeling than to have that done." - Matt Stairs 10/13/08

Gold... Pure Gold...

by foos05 on Oct 27, 2008 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah that would be… problematic. Hopefully it won’t happen: if affordability is the problem with Burrell, it wouldn’t make much sense to go after Manny.

by taco pal on Oct 27, 2008 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

The phillies aren’t going to spend the kind of money manny wants and they should take heed regarding mannys comments regarding being uncomfortable the entire time in Boston, just a bad fit, he would do better on teams where the fanbase may not know what it means but maintains a laissez faire attitude most of the time.

by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

before I get into this, I just want to restate that I am totally against it… but when i thought of this problem, this was the scenario that played out in my head… first, with affordability, look at it as we’re paying 15M per year to Pat now, so 22M to Manny wouldn’t be all that big of a jump overall… second, Manny can state that he wants 25-30M per year for 4 or 5 years all he wants, but I don’t think any team will be foolish enough to give it to him given his age and past exploits… third, Manny can say he’s going to simply pick the highest bidder all he wants as well, but we all know other factors will go into it… do you think he’d go to Kansas City even if they would give him 28M per year for 6 years? i doubt it…

there’s going to be a handful of teams and situations he’ll look at, and from his perspective, knowing Pat’s contract is up, knowing how well he’d hit at CBP, knowing the protection he will be afforded in our lineup, knowing Charlie is the captain of the ship, and knowing he’d be going to a winning club… I could see Charlie trying to talk him into making concessions in his contract demands to make something fit within the organization’s standards…

plus he did come out and publicly say he’d like to have someone like Brett Myers on his team…

like i said at first, I’m totally against it, but it wouldn’t be a jaw dropping surprise if it happened either

"When you get that nice celebration coming into the dugout and you're getting your ass hammered by guys - there's no better feeling than to have that done." - Matt Stairs 10/13/08

Gold... Pure Gold...

by foos05 on Oct 27, 2008 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions