Florida Marlins @ Philadelphia Phillies GameThread, Aug 5, 2008 7:05 PM EDT

Unlikely vs. Irrational: 8/5/08

by dajafi on Aug 5, 2008 7:00 PM EDT Comment 81 comments

Florida Marlins @ Philadelphia Phillies

Every time Jamie Moyer faces the Marlins, I think to myself: This is it. He simply can't beat these guys again. They've seen him too many times, they're too good, and he's only human--he's going to have an off night against Florida sooner or later.

I don't know if this is Negadelphianism, reverse black-cattery or simply mild neurosis unleashed. But I hope I'm as wrong this time as I have been all the other times--or if I'm right, that the Phillies knock Josh Johnson silly. As strong as the team has looked over the last week-plus, they've got to start beating real pitchers eventually, and this week against their closest divisional pursuer would be a fine time for it.

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I thought the same

10 outta 10 is unreal to be sure but Moyer has the mojo so let’s see him make it 11/11.

by Steve-O- on Aug 5, 2008 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The way I see it, if we are worried about Jamie’s luck finally snapping, then a ND would be all it would take. And if that were the case, we very well might still come out winners…so here’s to hoping that Jamie either (a) keeps up his winning ways or (b) has his streak snapped but the Phils still win.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bottom of our order

Looking at the bottom it’d be a great time to see Shane continue his hitting and Jim-Me to pick it up a couple of notches. God I hate seeing Jenkins and Ruiz playing ina series opener.

by Steve-O- on Aug 5, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Small sample size etc. etc. but Jenkins is .270/.340/.520 since July 1st.

by christonabike on Aug 5, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed Jenkins has actually put up the numbers I expected in April, May and June…maybe that’s why I’m soured on the guy.

by Steve-O- on Aug 5, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

One month of above average hitting doesn’t make up for months of terrible, I’m just trying to stay optimistic that Jenkins isn’t washed up.

by christonabike on Aug 5, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jenkins’ May stats were actually pretty similar to what he’s doing now. His crappy overall stats are primarily the result of a transcendently awful June.

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

To slice the salami even thinner, it all comes from a 13-game stretch from June 8-27, when Jenkins went 2 for 41 with three walks. If you erased those 13 games from the history books, Jenkins’ 2008 statline would be .332/.468/.800.

Obviously, that’s getting a little too cute with the parameters and it can’t be disputed that Jenkins is having a bad year. But interesting nonetheless.

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Moyer kinda shaky early on.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Moyer walks in a run.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Whew

was biting the nails!

by Steve-O- on Aug 5, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Moyer vs. Marlins

Did anyone else notice that Phillies’ last three wins vs. Florida have been by Moyer. Moyer 3-0, Phillies 0-4 vs. Florida since June 1st. I doubt that happens often.

by phillyinportland on Aug 5, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Comeon bottom of the order, make me proud!

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You guys are somethin’ special!

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That last inning was Eric Bruntlett’s fault.

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Obviously, because blaming Ruiz for any LOBs at this point is like blaming an alcoholic for being a drunk.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ruiz at least had the right approach in his at-bat and worked a deep count. The at-bat was a failure but not a mental mistake. Bruntlett inexplicably went up there hacking.

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree. Some of Ruiz’s best work this season has been when he just doesn’t swing at all.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just turned the game on with the bases loaded in the top of the 3rd. But this doesn’t surprise me—Bruntlett has among the lowest “baseball IQ” I’ve ever seen.

by dajafi on Aug 5, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Which is crazy, because I heard lately that he is actually a really smart guy with a degree in engineering or some such thing.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

economics from Stanford ...

by Whodie126 on Aug 5, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was it! Thx.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Moyer’s got nothing tonight…maybe we will see Happ!

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Moyer pulled those Ks out of the air

granted that last one was against the pitcher but I’ll take it

by Whodie126 on Aug 5, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He is an artful dodger.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gonna give me heartburn, Gramps.

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Eaton

At Redding gave up 5 in the first (a GS) and 2 in the second. Geesh…............

by Steve-O- on Aug 5, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Boy that sucked.

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That was awful.

Worse, now McCarthy is coming on.

by dajafi on Aug 5, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Howard really is clueless defensively. That wasn’t his play.

by dajafi on Aug 5, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I cringe everytime a ball is hit anywhere near him

by Whodie126 on Aug 5, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

see

by Whodie126 on Aug 5, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

is Moyer going to load the bases again???

by Whodie126 on Aug 5, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yes.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Weird weird weird.

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Ryan Howard = Bill Buckner

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice play by the pillar of salt

oops meant to say non-play…

by Steve-O- on Aug 5, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Correction

Ryan Howard < Bill Buckner

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha, Howard is on another level of atrocious in the field.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Although that isn’t fair to Buckner….he was in his late 30’s on bad legs…I wonder what Howard’s excuse is.

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

another leadoff baserunner

Gotta make ‘em pay this time.

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Pats gonna tie it up…I got a feeling.

by Steve-O- on Aug 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

next time … definitely next time

by Whodie126 on Aug 5, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Got a pitcher who can’t shut it down on several 1-2 counts and an offense that is downright offensive. I got the Zantac and the Tums ready for the 8th and 9th innings.

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Woo, Howard can stop the foul ball!!

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

YAY!!! he got it

by Whodie126 on Aug 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What kind of game would it be without a Victorino first-pitch popup?

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

further proof that Victorino is nowhere near the player Abreu is.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing doing with our offense. Again. It’s nice that they can hit against the Nationals and Braves, but…

by dajafi on Aug 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no happ. why the hell bring him up if hes just gonna sit around collecting dust?

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i rest my case.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Johnson begins our demise

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

now lets get a win so I can watch sportscenter and see that again.

by Whodie126 on Aug 5, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Utley’s swing is looking tight again. Good stuff.

by dajafi on Aug 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

*(&$(#*(#($&

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not Howard’s night.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll translate

This sucks.

by Steve-O- on Aug 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man that was like 2mgs of Winstrol away from a homer.

by christonabike on Aug 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That would have been a run. Howard, that’s on you homey.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

“homey”?

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

alternate spelling of homie. sorry.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

uh huh.

by taco pal on Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh, first pitch. $x%x^$#$%@#!!

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don’t even know anymore. This offense is just annoying.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Enter Walrond, king of the elves of brandywine forest.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not a bad start Lord Walrond.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Walrond

I’m just looking at his picture (in a Cubs uniform) – does he look anything like Arthur Rhodes on the mound?

by phillyinportland on Aug 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of the devil.

by phillyinportland on Aug 5, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kinda wild now.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Shit. That will probably do it.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So Taguchi: good baseball player.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Can’t catch a goddamn break, can we?

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I believe that officially counts as a break.

by christonabike on Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I concur

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Calling the Vicky popup #2

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It was a popup…of sorts.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, a Happ sighting. ‘Bout got damned time.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Heilman just gave up a 3-run bomb, Mets up 6-5 in ninth

by phillynyc on Aug 5, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Too close to take….can someone explain why Jayson Werth has such a hard time with straight fastballs. It seems that he swings right through them.

by Cluttered_JML on Aug 5, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So Happ’s first bullpen appearance couldn’t have gone any worse.

by FuquaManuel on Aug 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gee Charlie Manuel, would it’s a close game against our division rivals. Would now be a good time to put all of our new, untested relievers into the game?

This game will end with the following IP totals for our four best relievers:
Lidge: 0 IP
Durbin: 0 IP
Romero: 0 IP
Madson: 0.1 IP

by christonabike on Aug 5, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs