World Series Game Thread, Game Five - Rays at Phillies
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 7:15 PM EDT
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Tampa Bay Rays at Philadelphia Phillies, Oct 29, 2008 8:37 PM EDT
It's been 28 years since the Phillies played a World Series clinching game. Of course, we all know what happened that glorious evening. And we hope for the same tonight.
They could hardly have asked for a better alignment of circumstances -- in their home park, with lefty ace Cole Hamels on the mound, on full rest. Of course it's baseball, and anything can happen, but you're a hardened pessimist if you're not at least cautiously optimistic right now...
One more game. 27 outs. Finish it.
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What happened on that night? They burned cars? :-)
by boteman on Oct 27, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Phillies…uh…I know I have been asking for a lot lately, but could you guys do me a solid and back Cole up with about 8 runs tonight? I’ll be your best friend…
Meanwhile, Cole, can you just do your thing tonight? Thanks.
Signed,
FuquaManuel
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s go Phillies, Finish them!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where was Oates?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was Oates … it was suppose to be Hall.
"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 27, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where was Hall? Was he eaten?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They said he has the flu. Oates flew in today aparently barely making it.
"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 27, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And apparently Hall is from Pottstown and Oates from Wales. Who knew?
by Have a Seat on Oct 27, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The hooters would have been a better option
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YEAH! Didn’t one of the lead guys pass away, tho? Still, a great idea.
by boteman on Oct 27, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no diea…the young rumblers would have been better than otaes, or hall
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s lock it up tonight fellas … last night was big … tonight is BIGGER.
"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 27, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I gotta remember to breathe tonight.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel very calm—probably because I just woke up fairly recently.
Good kind of calm.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think Iwamura is capable of pulling the ball against lefties.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they just say it was 43 degrees there? Yikes.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, its cold and wet out there. I would hate to be out on the field in that weather.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in the world series possible clinching game … I would be okay with being out there.
"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 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one more reason getting the lead will be a big plus. If the Phils do it, weather reports indicate conditions will deteriorate, with it Rays morale (I hope)
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow that was close
"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 27, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice quick inning … I like
"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 27, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Feeling considerably less jittery after that.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I forgot how nice it was to not have to listen to Buck last night …
"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 27, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else just have a real negative reaction to a Donovan sighting?
by Have a Seat on Oct 27, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
clock management fortunately not a part of baseball
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Donovan McNabb will have a long broadcasting career when he retires with that voice.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir is looking wild after 2 pitches.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He had a pitch to hit. Looks like he just missed it.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice patient at bat by Werth
"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 27, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And he walks him. Looks like he does not have a lot of control.
by Erufus2 on Oct 27, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Omar Minaya cracks a beer and a smile as he watches Kazmir tonight.
by boteman on Oct 27, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kaz is looking wild …
"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 27, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and he hits 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 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it does appear that way.
"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 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somehow apt for Chase to get the HBP there.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tonight the night to take one for the team. Damn that’s gotta hurt. It’s raw out there.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“I didn’t trade Kazmir”
-Steve Phillips, Baseball Tonight
by Have a Seat on Oct 27, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it is his turn.
"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 27, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is sad that Blanton has more WS hits than Pat the Bat
by Erufus2 on Oct 27, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Homeruns
"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 27, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases juiced. Shane, you are also due to do something good buddy.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pat walks; Buck complains about the strike zone. Dickface.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s still bitter it’s not Dodgers Sawx
"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 27, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, HBP Utley and the Good Eye AB by Burrell. so now it’s time for Shane’s red light hit, righ?
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I kinda wanted Pat to swing at that.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shane has a different approach/swing from the right side of the plate.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Less popups, more line drives. Knawmean?
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GREAT START FELLAS!!!!!
"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 27, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RISP drought is over. drink your fill gents
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, good stuff.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep it coming. Pedro…do….something.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
POI
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Make Pete happy, Happy Pete…
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. He came THIS close to crushing the first pitch.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, Feliz had one to hit there. Just missed drilling it.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Pete.
"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 27, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why wasn’t Bruntlett in?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha – i was just about to say that
by Putsy Caballero. on Oct 27, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good knock. Good decision not to send Pat…
Patience Chooch!
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fear the CHOOCH, Rays, fear the Chooch.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rofl Joe Buck at Pat is slow…nobody scores on that there.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carlos, lock down Series MVP NOW!!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but the LOBs!!!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang. Why is Ruiz up there hacking? Take a pitch brother.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOBs
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Last night at the game there were like 5 Rays fans with cow bells and they were swinging them around … this old man probably in his 60s stands up turns around and holds up a mini Liberty Bell and starts swinging it … funniest thing I’ve seen in a while.
"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 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
“What Freedom Means to Me.” 5th graders may steal that vignette for social studies class.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m really glad a Ray stole the first base of the series.
by Have a Seat on Oct 27, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir with the 29 pitch first inning.
They usually have a crappy 1st, then settle down. The Phils were good to jump on him early, of course it’s not hard when he keeps walking everybody.
by boteman on Oct 27, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Howard fielding … finally.
"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 27, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rays trying everything with that futile bunt
by Have a Seat on Oct 27, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena with a bunt try, unsuccessful.
That’s probably a clear sign that the player is out of his comfort zone.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why the mutha fucking hell does ANYBODY slide into first base?!!!
by boteman on Oct 27, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
…that show that a runner is allowed to overrun 1B?
by boteman on Oct 27, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, about the benefits of sliding, enver read them, know they are out there – only a couple months old
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The instant that the batter-runner stops applying thrust via his legs he starts to slow down. Sliding across the dirt only decelerates him faster. You run as fast as you can to 1B no matter what, including Carl Crawford.
The laws of physics still apply.
by boteman on Oct 27, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang. Pena is desperate. That was the equivalent of going on craigslist to look for a hooker during a dryspell.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not even close.
Tranny hooker, maybe…
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HEY DADDY!!!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need one of those hats with the earflaps.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope your joking.
"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 27, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why? would be nice to have in the winter when I want to rep my team.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d rather wear a beanie … those hats are hideous
"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 27, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a strike on 2-1. I guess we can’t complain after the 1st, because we’re not Rays…
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole is all business. Shutdown inning accomplished.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bat’s looking a little slow there Colbert…
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that they are taking the count deep … making Kaz throw some pitches.
"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 27, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what do you figure their bullpen desperation plays will be to try to keep this close if need be?
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
David Price? They’re probably dying to use him again. As long as he doesn’t face Mountain Man :P
by Walcott on Oct 27, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really, I wouldn’t mind hearing that Joe Buck got busted for trying to buy kiddie porn. Then sent to prison with a bunch of real criminals.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He REALLY wants the Rays to win tonight. He won’t stop talking about how badly he wants this thing to go back to Tampa. It’s really making me angry.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He clearly has a mistress in Tampa
by Have a Seat on Oct 27, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lock ’em down again, Cole.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody swing at the changeup already.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scouting report maybe
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bartlett definitely should not be this tough an out. Gad dang.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This one reeks of “must find something to complain about.”
Think Eckstein. Bartlett’s that player, but probably more talented.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he isn’t throwing that many—McCarver puts it on the weather, but for whatever reason, it’s been mostly fastballs that I’ve seen.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wheeler concurs—lots of fastballs.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Buck wil single-handedly will the Rays to hit.
by Walcott on Oct 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What innings does Harry Kalas come on 1210?
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s on now, I think he’s doing more innings in the playoffs b/c he doesn’t have to do the TV as well.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There’s your freaking hit Joe Buck, now shut your trap.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
These Rays have clearly not learned to be patient.
by Have a Seat on Oct 27, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
backs against the wall I guess.
"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 27, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want Kazmir at no less than 67 pitches after this inning. Patience fellas.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was about to come in here and post he was throwing a no hitter
Just to break it up but right as I was joining Aki got a hit.
Now I will post at least the shut out is still intact.
Not trolling …
As a matter of fact I believe it will stay intact.
Great Series as a Rays fan I am just grateful we made it this far. Enjoy your World Series championship Philly the long suffering fans have earned it. Burn a cop car for me.
by PewterPirate55 on Oct 27, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost like he’s surprised they are coming right at him with fastballs
by Have a Seat on Oct 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Howard had just acclimated his bat speed to the breaking stuff, and now here’s Kazmir firing mid-90s heat at him.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s sad to think that Burrell probably only has another AB or 2 in a Phillies uniform.
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Only if
A. The phillies are stupid
B. Some other team offers him an ungodly bad contract, then see ya later pat
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s much more likely than that
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m hoping that he’s starting at first and matt cain is the game 2 starter next season…
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suddenly the patient approach has disappeared.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah stop with the sucky ABs.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate that. Guy is wild all night and not one guy sees more than 3 pitches.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Buck also using his mind powers on Kazmir.
by Walcott on Oct 27, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir will have to call out stupid tomorrow.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Kazmir was wild for one inning. Now he is dealing.
by Erufus2 on Oct 27, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Maddon a picture of cold soggyness.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck./McCarver gushing over Maddon.
Man, what a couple of douches.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s another should hvae been a triple
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena off the schneid. Werth just missed it.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad play by Werth.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Werth almost had that one. Seems like he doesn’t make that catch like, ever.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh crud
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is a very good fielder and couldn’t get to it?
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mistimed his dive and had the ball go under his armpit
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn that sucks.
"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 27, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pena and Longoria with back to back hits…ok cole – stop this – we get it – stop messing with us -
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Longoria off the schneid too, and it’s 2-1.
They need to stop cruising. Now.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What has he done lately to convince us otherwise?
by Walcott on Oct 27, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the rain???
"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 27, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I REALLY don’t need a rain delay of any significance in this game
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chase remember where the strike zone is?
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice DP … we needed that
"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 27, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SWEET GIDP
Side retired
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has a knack for doing that. Ahhh. Score more runs assholes!!! And I say that in the nicest, least hostile sense possible.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He had a couple of those in game 1 too, I think.
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There’s an uncomfortable progression on Kazmires pitch count by inning
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There is no pitch, no pitch, that Feliz won’t swing at.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you have the 2 year life expectancy numbers on that disease?
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn’t kill you – ever – you just spread it more and more
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is going to seriously never take another pitch in his life
by char6587 on Oct 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What a sucky night to play baseball.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
True. Unsafe probably as well.
Chooch with the single.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody wonder if along the way anyone have ever tried to change Feliz’s approach at the plate?
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure they did
It’s like talking to Jerry Falwell about homer sexuals
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s in his mid-30s. It ain’t happening.
I remember when I first noticed him, probably in ‘01 or ’02, wondering how a guy who slugged .500 couldn’t even OBP .300. Now we know.
Holy crap—Cole hit on hand. He looks nonchalant, but… yikes.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does his trade value increase if the phillies win the world series?
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RADAR shows more rain with some embedded heavier stuff headed to PHL.
If it makes it to an official game, surely they wouldn’t call it early, would they? The WS?
by boteman on Oct 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Call off the bunt !!!!
"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 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit. Oh shit. That would be bad.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looked like it got his index finger, which doesn’t portend well for his change
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rollins ‘chased ball 4’ too as well :(
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would SUCK if they had to call this game.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know the ratings sucked on saturday but should they have even started this game? How long is this storm supposed to last?
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See – this is why all baseball should be played in domes
:)
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn’t home from work yet – and didn’t see it mentioned – who threw out the first pitch?
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Think I read this morning that it was going to be jim bunning
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rollins taking the Feliz approach. Let him walk you—get it to Werth.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Werth is also swinging at pitches he shouldn’t
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would he be a phillie if he didn’t have a habit of chasing some kind of pitch that’s always out of the zone?:0
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope the long inning on the basepath (and hamels running on all these fouls) doesn’t impact next inning
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
worried the fingers are swelling up.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That too, but he’s taken off on at least 5-6 fouls between rollins and werth
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir must be up around 80 pitches right now.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This has to be it for Kazmir, right? He’s over 80 already.
Would love to add a couple runs at the end of his night.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that would feel good to me if the next guy probably wasn’t a better option than kazmir from the first inning tonight
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
29-19-9
but a nice high pitch for kazmir so far in the 4th – that’s nice
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Utley…don’t get yourself out buddy. Let’s go.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 27, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dont get anyone else out either, how about
by char6587 on Oct 27, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Tim McCarver questioning something Maddon did (or did not) do?
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably a good thing Chase missed that first pitch—he wasn’t doing much with it.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that colored on a manilla folder?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since the phillies are up 3-1 and hence have scored more runs than the devil rays in 3 games – coul we stop talking about the performance in RISP as it doesn’t seem to have impacted the series all that negatively?
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. This was never a team that could really be defined by numbers anyway.
by Have a Seat on Oct 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this team could confound the boys at Prospectus for a solid decade.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I think they’ll be fine at understanding it, this team befuddles the morons who can’t think past Batting average and how many times ryan howard strikes out
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What’s crazy was that they were better disposed toward the Phillies for years—right until the team really started winning. I guess that makes sense given the general Prospectus MO, which we could describe as “future > present.”
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir pitching to a guy who comes to the plate to “Kashmir.”
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3-1 pitch – chase should already be on first with a run scored….
now full – come on chase
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that Foxtrack is a joke.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 27, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it chase – if you wouldn’t swing at crap – the inning would be over
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That sucked.
Hamels was out there for a long time, and they didn’t score.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Iwamura now a lock for Cooperstown.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
F ME
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please be OK, Cole.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are you shitting me.
"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 27, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This whole situation is disgraceful.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really, they need to delay the damn game
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please just get through this half-inning without any runs
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This game should have never been started knowing the weather
by VHayes on Oct 27, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
based on weather forecasts it wouldhave been played until thursday as i understand it?
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BEAUTIFUL DP THERE
"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 27, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THis is pathetic – baseball should be embarassed
and chase utley i almost forgive you
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What this city has to go through, I mean really.
Chase Utley YATM
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAHH!!!
Chase, you are my personal deity.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Utley glove > Utley bat
http://www.thegoodphight.com
WHY CAN'T US?
by WholeCamels on Oct 27, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no pinch hitter for Kaz?
"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 27, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy shit, they’re letting kazmir hit?
by Alex Falzone on Oct 27, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you doubting the brilliance of Joe Maddon?
I’m just asking, because that decision seemed pretty fucking dumb to me.
by dajafi on Oct 27, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might be, but it’s wll known in many circles which no longer like me that i’m a friggin douche bag, so who knows.
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Joe Maddon forget that this is the national league?
by jemagee on Oct 27, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
guess that answers the question of whether or not Kaz is coming back 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 27, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice inning.
College bandwidth collapse imminent…
by Walcott on Oct 27, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well it’s an official game now. Looks like we are in for a full nine innings, damn the elements
by VHayes on Oct 27, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
call the damn thing now! We win!
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 27, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs