NLDS Game Three Discussion Thread, Phillies at Rockies, October 11, 2009
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 9:30 PM EDT
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It's been a long layoff. How long? The Angels and Red Sox had had yet to play a single game in their ALDS matchup when the Phillies and Rockies completed their Game Two on Thursday afternoon. The Angels just eliminated the Red Sox, three games to none, earlier this afternoon.
J.A. Happ, Lefty #3, gets the ball tonight for the Phillies, versus Jason Hammel. It's a cold one in Denver. Coors Field just turned blue. Uh huhhuh huhuh.
Discuss the game below.
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Doesn’t make any sense at all. I understand that both teams have to play in the weather, but that doesn’t mean it is fair to the fans or the players.
Not fair to the fans? I bet more than half of the people there tonight are also Broncos fans that sit through -5 degree weather in some cases. It sucks no question, but I don’t think that it’s unfair to the fans just because baseballs a warm weather game.
by philiafan14364 on Oct 11, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, I guess there's no way around this.
Oh nevermind, there is — don’t schedule an October game in Colorado for 8 o’clock at night!
Yup, idiots.
it’s all about ratings. Denver – New England game ended at 6 pm mountain west. Don’t wanna have conflicting priorities
all about the cash
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, it looks like Phillies-Rockies might be the only game on tomorrow, so maybe they’ll come up with a better starting time, like 6:07 ET. Yankees leading 2-1 in the bottom of the 8th and former Phillie great Nick Punto gets thrown out at home trying to score from second on an infield single, with no outs. Ouch.
by phillyinportland on Oct 11, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
former Phillies math
Vicente Padilla > Nick Punto
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Always was, although Punto sure is a gritty player who can make some great plays in the field.
by phillyinportland on Oct 11, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
okay what the fuck is up with colehamels.com (the top)
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/11/2009/10/500x_hamels.jpg
saw it on deadspin
Oh yes, the Twilight Zone Stadium with the Green Monster in right-center field and Pesky’s Pole in left field?
by WanderingMoses on Oct 11, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
that thing has been around before
that is crazy. whoever runs his site needs to be fired. what is he trying to say – he is gonna run once he hits free agency
finally one good call by TBS.
Really, if I had missed even one pitch while I had to endure Yankees splooging all over one another with champagne and broadcaster adulation, it would have resulted in a very strongly worded e-mail to Mr. Selig in the morning!
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe three more
As to WholeCamels’ comment about the Angels playing the Red Sox three times since the Phillies ended game two, if the Yankees win and if the Phillies and Rockies go to game 5, they will play three games after the last division series game with any other team in it.
by phillyinportland on Oct 11, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions
what is the drinking game we are playing
by Halos in DE on Oct 11, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
count the number of times Rocktober is mentioned.
Signs only count if we are behind.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Something to monitor
For those who read and/or like Fangraphs, Jason Hammel’s best pitch (by pitch value) this year has been the curve ball, and the Phils have had the least success this year against (by pitch value)… yup, the curve ball.
Maybe advantage Phils, as the curve should be impaired if anything will be. (right?)
Happ’s almost all fastball approach hopefully won’t be adversely affected.
by dajafi on Oct 11, 2009 10:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
My first mistake was thinking of this as a normal baseball game. This is extreme baseball.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
duh game plan
pound the hell out of the inside corner.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice to be playing again.
31 degrees… That part is a sad joke
by dajafi on Oct 11, 2009 10:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
announcer just said snow in an hour?
Well, it is 10 pm here in PHiladelphia and a balmy 57 degrees.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Rollins took a pitch…two pitches….what??
by WanderingMoses on Oct 11, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
game was over after Punto was thrown out imho. Will be shocked otherwise.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed
kinda sad twindome will be going out in a whimper. homer hankies
by Halos in DE on Oct 11, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
where was that played out wild-card entrant two years ago when we needed them?
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
how much rest do you need, pal?
Hey, hey. let’s stay positive.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
this is a joke.
im freezing just lookin at utley bat
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
Chase getting on track could be HUGE for this team.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I wonder if the cold nullifies the humidors.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I don’t know, but the cold generally nullifies power output in general (I’m thinking of Burrell’s ball in the 7th inning of WS Game 5 last year).
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
wow the announcers can't be more excited
they are probably just pissed to get the shitty series (at least 4 games and the fricken cold)
i have no idea
might be a contract type thing
by Halos in DE on Oct 11, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
prob off days too
gotta prepare (like yesterday) esp with pedro and now happ for game 3
by Halos in DE on Oct 11, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
if MLB marketing
didn’t jizz itself repeatedly over “yankees vs red sox” the rest of america might discover there’s good ball being played in other markets.
by Bilzo on Oct 11, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Liar
You know dang well that the only baseball worth watching comes from the Bronx and Boston.
Wonder how many expletives were yelled at FOX Sports offices today after the Red Sox were eliminated.
Got no problem with that
Would definitely want to see a Phillies-Angels WS
would absolutely love it
would go broke using stubhub. what bothers me though is the angels use if you are on their mailing list you get a code to buy playoff tickets, but phillies use a drawing system.
by Halos in DE on Oct 11, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
would hate to see it but
the LAA-LAD would be as good a consolation prize as any. Splits only the 2nd biggest market, would piss off the fans b/c of start times.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
crys of glee here
and i hope ANA knocks out the yankees, and if the phils don’t make it, I’ll pull for the rockies or LAD.
Ideal series #1 = ANA vs LAD (nobody in LA cares about baseball, and nobody outside of Cali will either)
we are such
love the players, hate the game sorts here.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Chip Caray just screamed ‘FISTED!’ for the 100th time in the Minny-NY series.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 11, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
ugh….it seems to me that if the opposing leadoff guy gets on, he’s almost automatic to score, especially with 0 outs. Hope that’s not the case here.
that’s dern right sabermetric of ya
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t get guys out when you are behind every count so far.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 11, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
what are you talking about?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
No one with two legs was getting doubled up on that ball.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
hi there. Late career Pete Rose was pretty slow too.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought that ball was rather a strike on the outside corner
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Iffy doesn’t even begin to describe it. Happ’s been down in every count because it’s completely fucking inconsistent.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Slow pitch softball league rules apparently.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I remember during the season when we thought San Francisco was the most of our worries. Me thinks the weather is better there than here
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
I am tempering my expectations
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
apparently the ump can’t call a ball if the batter swings
magical
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate the Rockies
So Go Phillies!!!!
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
::likes this::
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
…and then has the discipline to lay off that slider. Unreal.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
How the he’ll was that not a strike.
by besam32 on Oct 11, 2009 10:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
that 2-2 pitch was a strike wasn’t it
thought so
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
oh look at that
Freeze Fillies
i didn’t know baseball was supposed to be played in the dead of winter in the mountains
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
can’t pitch inside
ump isn’t calling that inside pitch, as you’ve already pointed out
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
blah, I know, just frustrated. Replayed that 2-2 pitch.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
i’ve resigned myself to just watching and accepting it for what it is
a very cold joke
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
seeing is no believing something to watch between innings…http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/ModernTube-The-video-that-will-buy-umpires-some?urn=mlb,195162
Thank god, that 30 minute inning is over.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
great, a 5-hr game starting at 10 p.m.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Would have been smart to have started Pedro, pulled him after 1 batter and then have Happ come in against all the lefties.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
why wasn’t Blanton considered in the talks of who to start today? Cupcakes has the body type to not freeze out there if that accounts for anything
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
i have a question that maybe you could answer:
do all of the players on the card have to be in the dugout?
I know the batter up next must be on deck, but can the rest of the team go in the clubhouse?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
play was close at first. THought Ibanez was out, but it was close.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
As a Giants fan....
…..I’ve seen Hammel pitch a lot this season. He always seems to start off great, but he wears down by the middle of the game. If the Phillies can keep the score close, they can get to Hammel.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
Pedro Feliz...
I’ve been a big supporter of you all year……but this crap ain’t gonna cut it in the playoffs.
Yeah, need to show some sort of plate discipline. This guy’s control isn’t that good. Even with two strikes, don’t be flailing at anything coming at you.
by phillyinportland on Oct 11, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Rob Morrow recruits for the FBI.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Im sure Fuqua would be proud of Pedro right there.
by besam32 on Oct 11, 2009 10:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Pedro Feliz is dead to me….until he gets a hit or makes a great defensive play.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 11, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Regardless, not worth $5MM.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
but first pitch seemed like a borderline strike
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Might be good, keep the effer in the cold.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
In that vein… please throw over to first at least 10 times.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
not a bad thought, but I’d rather not have a baserunner
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
NOTHING ever good comes from walking the pitcher….we ought to know.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 11, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
If Chip Caray were calling the game, he would have screamed ‘fisted!’
by WanderingMoses on Oct 11, 2009 10:51 PM EDT reply actions
this ump can’t call a philly*
fix’d
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
your headshot?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
i just love the vibe of this. So utterly self-unconscious.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I know we’re all bitching a lot about the strike zone, but it’s magnified by the fact that Happ loves to throw low strikes, and he’s flat out not getting more than half of those calls. Hammel works higher up in the zone, but his curves that find the same spot as Happ’s fastball are being called strikes more often. It’s shitty umpiring, and it’s making Happ’s task tonight infinitely harder.
I wonder if the Rockies and Phillies will score more than the 9 points the Bills and Browns put up today.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 11, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Oh good. Jimenez goes for the Rockies tomorrow!
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
5:30 start tomorrow…..that’s better than what we’ve been getting….but…
WHY THE HELL CAN’T WE GET A GAME AT SAY…..7PM!!!?!!!
6:07 start time….they want the game to be played half in shadows.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 11, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Ugh...
Chooch hits a bullet down the line….nice pick but 3B, iffy throw, nice scoop by 1b.
No breaks so far.
If I were a neutral fan watching this game, and you told me one of the pitchers was insanely lucky with his BABIP this year, I’d definitely say it was Hammel.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Happ is like, those are strikes?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
saw that. “cause I’m sure not gettin them.”
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
These announcers are pissing me off.
by besam32 on Oct 11, 2009 11:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
did it land in the stands?
If the Phillies lose this round, I’m boycotting the rest of the playoffs. Yankees + Dodgers + Rockies… I guess the Angels aren’t detestable, and they have Abreu, so…
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I had the same thought a few minutes ago. Can’t imagine anything more grating than the Yankees playing either of these a-hole teams for the crown.
more snow outs would be sad but bitterly amusing.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I still like ARod. Mostly because everyone hated him until he hit a 2 run game tying shot.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
If you live up here, you dread Yankee success.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone know why they havent played a winter classic in denver yet?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
Yay Todd Helton. The best baseball player who has ever lived.
by besam32 on Oct 11, 2009 11:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Inner-circle HoF’er against the Phillies.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
The ump is just not consistent with Happ at all.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Oh Great
Stupid Colorado fans have started their Tulowitski chant.
FIRE BRUCE BOCHY NOW!!!!!!
AND TAKE BRIAN SABEAN WITH HIM!!!!!
The number of 3-2 counts Happ has gone to is amazing. Eventually there will be walks. And damage will be done.
by phillyinportland on Oct 11, 2009 11:08 PM EDT reply actions
I wouldn’t want to be a salmon swimming nearby tho
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
the bears smell the menstruation
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
or Hedgehog?
Ron Jeremy?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
crap. What about Hammel?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
you gotta be f-ing kidding me
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus Christ. Look at all the low strikes Hammel’s getting. Unbelievable.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Everything borderline low. In other words, where Happ lives with his fastball.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
bed is looking like a good option all of a sudden.
by Bilzo on Oct 11, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
yupp
…i’d almost rather go back to studying…
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a game’s worth of laundry. Best case is that it all gets folded and we win.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a lifetimes load of studying to do. Best case scenario; the Phillies win and I fail all three midterms!
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
facepalm
time to give pedro some relief innings
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
think he sold out for the catch, then got too close to the wall
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
only b/c theres 2 outs
how bout we hit it into the gaps & they hit it right at us? wtf… Let’s Goooooo!
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
its only the third
u saw what the angels did today… & hammel does not look that good
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 11, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I can handle losing, but I can’t handle being beat by shitty baseball players. And with Torrealba and Atkins, that’s exactly what’s happening this series.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
its frustrating
i could understand losing if we play the mets & santanna pitches & wright, beltran, & delgado drive in runs, but if louis castillo has 4 rbi’s & oliver perez throws a 2 hitter it’s ridiculous (hypothetical, mets just used as an example)
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 11, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
God forbid the Phillies batters ever actually hit the effing ball . . .
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 11:15 PM EDT reply actions
look at the bright side
Ray Emery doesn’t play today!
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Pheew, I can’t take a Flyers loss on top of the Phils losing to a shitty team. Thursday was AWFUL!
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
trust me i know. I go to PSU Main and was watching the game on FSN Pitt with penguins fans
Emery’s lateral movement is complete trash
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I go to school 45mins north of PITT so I TOTALLY understand!
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Good things happening this inning…book it.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 11, 2009 11:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Strike zone seems inconsistent, but they need to start thinking about pulling Happ. He just hasn’t been effective tonight.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 11, 2009 11:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
He’s been inconsistent, but he lives off his low fastball, and Meals just isn’t calling it a strike. It’s frustrating, but you’re right — we need to think about replacing him. Short leash from here on out I say.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
walk
nice
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
Nice Shane.
Leadoff walk not good for whom?!?!?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Good work Shane…lets make this POS work in the cold.
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
now 4 straight balls
u have to give utley the greenlight after his homer
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
You guys need to chill out.
I think last year spoiled everyone. It’s usually gut-wrenching and difficult even when you ultimately win. They’re two friggin’ runs down.
I know this is lame to say, but after last year, I feel like we are playing with house money.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Vic-Utley-Werth-Howard-Ibanez-Rollins-Whozit-What-Pitcher
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. They’ll just never do it this late in the year. But I’m pulling that bandwagon out of the station for next year.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Howard has been almost Abreu good this series.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Senior (sic) Tin
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Had an OPS of 1.400+ against the Sox.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
The man was/is money.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you notice the hint of sadness in the announcer’s voice – I think it was the same guy who just told us if you didn’t get to Hammel in the first three innings he was almost unbeatable.
by phillyinportland on Oct 11, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
“A disappointing turn of events.”
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
.340 batting avg for opponents when hammel falls behind 3-0
amazing
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
we are now part of the evil cabal of laughter
“by this time tomorrow, Elliott Ness will be dead!”
bwahahahahahahahaha
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
tbs is the braves network (always show braves games)
so they prob aren’t phillies fans
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 11, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's Goooooo!!
1) Nice call Jonk
2) Still got Werth & Ibanez to go & in this weather the bullpen will need a while to WARM up
3) Deep ball ties the game, so werth is gonna try to yard this one
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
tried to make it 12
Let’s go Ibanez, everyone hits, small ball, no Double Plays’s
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
what's the pitch count this at-bat?
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
i wanna say know
old man raul is a sage
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I would.
At worst, you walk him, and bring up the bottom of the order, rather than risk a bases clearing XBH.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
From your mouth to Mark Hamill’s ears
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
ice the pitcher
nice one torreable
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
tie game, based loaded, no outs
let’s go pedro!
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
Heh. Nice.
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Damn, common Chooch
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
If they walk him
will we put in a pinch hitter?
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
I absolutely would
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
that was suposed to be inside
they’re pitching around him
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
Lots to do with hitting 8th, I bet.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, if Hammel gets out of this inning with the score tied, this will be huge!
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
i love how all the fans thought that was a strike
it was high & inside
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
All they know is that it is Rocktober. Past that they aren’t even sure what they are doing at the stadium
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Chooch
Just a hit. A little base hit.
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
HELLS YEAH!
Ibanez should have run.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I think so too. The ball wasn’t in CarGo’s glove yet… though he was pretty shallow.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell yea
CHOOOOOOCHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
way to battle chooch
unfortnately ibanez is running in slo-mo in this temp…
by Screen Name 20 on Oct 11, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
Good call Charlie. Now Dobbs, please dont SUCK!
by Mitchell Green on Oct 11, 2009 11:37 PM EDT reply actions
Good news with all the righties in the game.
Wonder if he’ll switch out the righties to face blanton.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
He probably should, but that’ll definitely handicap his bench moves later (even with a 6-man bench). And this is shaping up to be a wild one.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Happ's out
he can’t get the win since he pitched 3, let’s hope blanton can stay warm, being a big guy he’s got a nice advantage
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
where's chooch from
& where’s the town they’re gonna name after him
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 11, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Weird huh?
I guess they don’t want to “waste” a lefty here, and the lefty they’d throw here (Beimel) isn’t a multi-inning guy.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
i notice that too
do they have limited lefties in the BP
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 11, 2009 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad matchups have been working like a charm for Jim Tracy all series.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions
being unemployed has its advantages
no need to worry about bedtime during mlb postseason
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 11, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
We can all learn a valuable lesson here...
walk’s can kill you
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Really good inning. Though I called the Feliz GIDP. Useless fuck that guy is.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 11, 2009 11:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
so it’s not HRs that kill rallies so much
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions
No, it’s bases loaded 1-2-3 double plays, then HRs, that kill rallies.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
watching on the big screen and my son is letting me use his laptop
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 11, 2009 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
what worries me about Pedro is, if they don’t use him soon, when? and how badly will the layoff hurt him (if at all)?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to see that so badly. I’m serious.
The buildup to Pedro in Game One? Chills.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude, I know! Bring big bro Ramon back too.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
& he probably hit 5 homeruns all year
fuck this luck for the rockies
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13
stil… wtf? let’s see chooch hit a homer this series
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 11, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
So, Gonzalez is on fire during this series
Blanton gives up a solo, does well against the other 3 guys
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
You mean we can get that HR back?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
does we have a Delorean and Christopher Lloyd?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
1.21 gigawatts!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
How many terrorist watch lists did Doc Brown wind up on? He took plutonium from terrorists, for crying out loud. Yellowcake, my ass…
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
back when those movies were made we were employing the terrorists
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
These were Libyans, they were bad guys. We loved the Afghanis back then, though.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
touche salesman.
you have bested me in this venue and many in the past
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 11, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Little known fact…that was a young Osama Bin Laden.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
with the bazooka? In the VW bus?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 11, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
The driver, somehow escaped harm after driving into the photobooth.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I thought he was a billionaire, they shoulda done some assassinating in a Rolls or something.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 12, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
In the early 80s? He needed time to sell plutonium and make bombs and shit to make his billions.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
This is heavy, jonk.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 12, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Jimmy has no idea what to swing at.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
September 13 against the Mets.
Yup, I’d say he’s due.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 11, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I see what you’re trying to do there. Stay +
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 11, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you have a Black Van that goes around abducting men into a fraternity that Jeremy Piven is against?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Let's go Chase!
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
Let's go Howard!
when was Howard’s last Homerun?
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That was definitely a strike. But when Meals called it a ball, J.A. Happ just nodded his head.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 12, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
If they don’t take this pitcher out, Howard is going deep.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
oh ya
thanks
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 12, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
do people really go to college to...
read things off sheets that people, who get paid a lot less, give to you & spitting out random baseball “facts”, & by “facts” i mean little tid-bits of data on hitters & stats that a 5th grader could tell you, or even a preschooler with a computer…
y am i going to school for engineering again?
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
1)there are way more of them than there are of you.
2)if you don’t have any connection to the game, you are fated to start in A-ball while making ends “meet” at hs games.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I actually like the first pitch swinging by Howard there. He just missed it.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Yup. He’s hopeless when he gets behind a lefty, so sitting dead red on the first pitch isn’t a bad strategy.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 12, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
meh, even the jam-job nearly dropped in.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
1) that was an easy catch, not an over the shoulder catch (dumbass!)
2) the announcer was way to happy
3) i hate tbs, horrible announcers & like screwing over the phills & rockies with game times… just to make a few extra bucks… assholes… if u want to save money? fire the announcers & hire me, a lot people might pay u to do that
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
Yeah, these announcers were orally fellating him enough as it was. A homer would have been TV-MA.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 12, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Blanton needs to throw his devil food ball.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
snap off a Snickerdoodle.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 12, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Helton
This guy is a good player. The fact that he hits us well doesn’t bug me that much. I’d give him HOF votes as a writer.
Just for the record: on my couch, I said to myself, I bet he hits into a double play here – that would be great.
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
honestly, has anyone seen anything written anywhere by a present or former broadcaster who said, “It’s true that between innings the other announcers and i were saying how much it was hard to stay objective because we really hated the (fill in team name here).”
I just think these guys all delude themselves that they are actually objective.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
They definitely think that, but they could never say it because it’d be career suicide.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 12, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
exactly y we have too
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
if lee doesnt give you a good feeling for a W then you must be a glass half empty guy
by LondonPhillie on Oct 12, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm not afraid of people from other countries..
I’m mocking the trend of hispanic players that just falsify ages so as to get better contracts when people think they’re yougner than they are, and to collect retirement earlier (although I think MLB stopped that crap…)
hear that, Colorado pitching has now punched out so and so
not that we’re making our way thru their bullpen
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
What is up with that douchbag behind the plate in the stands.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I was just going to say that. He keeps standing up every time he thinks there’s a punchout, and meanwhile the ball’s been fouled off. Haha what a clown.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 12, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Chamberlain saw the reunification of Europe, case en pointe
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
just give up Czechoslovakia, what’s the big deal? It was a made-up country anyways.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
my spelling of former English Prime Ministers is very poor
the Prime Minister before Churchhill
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Feliz is legit, he'll will come up big at some point
by MalibuLSV23 on Oct 12, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
If not for the patience required of the 8-hole hitter, I’d completely advocate Feliz and Ruiz being swapped.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 12, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
No I was just anticipating Pedro sucking. Glad to me proven wrong…
by Mitchell Green on Oct 12, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Ok, nvm, I cant be upset with a walk
by Mitchell Green on Oct 12, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
breathe, buddy
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 12, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Feliz is the first player in baseball history to simultaneously draw a base on balls and ground into a double play.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
Did I just see Pedro Feliz use some plate discipline to get on base? My God, the world will be ending soon.
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 12:18 AM EDT reply actions
These fans want everything to be a strike...
“Oh Contreras has that one get away from him & throws it into the netting…” ump calls a ball, then all you hear is “booo”… conserve ur energy rockies fans, ur going to need it when the temp drops to 20
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Chooch!
is the f*cking man
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
51, it’s such an odd and beautiful number isn’t it?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Chooch, we need another hit
Heh, I didn’t even finish my request post and he answered.
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Cupcakes.. powers his HRs with strawberry frosting?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
How long ago was it that Ruiz sucked so bad somebody couldn’t wait to see him off the team? I think maybe Carlos didn’t like that.
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 12:21 AM EDT reply actions
Man, I’d consider PH blanton here.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Bunting for Rollins, guess that really is turning the lineup over.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
i’d keep blanton in, he’s been moving through the rockies
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
announcer...
“this might be a bunt situation for Blanton…but remember he hit a HR in the WS last year”.
Yes …..and he’s also like a careeer .120 hitter. Cookies getting another XBH is about as likely as Pete deveolping plate discipline.
that would be the Pete who just walked, right?
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah him and his friends behind him
all have the cliff clavin postman hats
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 12, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
FAIL
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Heh
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
JIM-my ROLL-ins (clap clap clapclapclap)
GET a DAMN hit (clap clap clapclapclap)
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
JIMMY DON'T LIKE TO WALK.
We talkin’ bout walkin’? Is that what we talkin’ about? Walkin’? I mean…walkin’? We talking about walkin’?
not a hit, not a hit, not a hit that I die for every night. Walkin’
how silly is that
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Sigh
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Somewhat surprised Rollins grounded out there rather than the popup on 3-1 I was expecting.
It was ball four, I think.
Looked like ball 4 to me as well.
Sadly, I can’t yell “Keep the bat on your shoulder damn it” at the TV loud enough for me to be heard across town…
it’s always funny, and true
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 12, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
time to go all Oakland As and recognize that Chooch is now our best leadoff hitter.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
isn’t this the cyclical year in which the marlins have a firesale?
im pretty sure they have a serviceable shortstop
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
yep
rumors of uggla to philly have already started, they say he’d play 3rd
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
not sure
This was their year to win the World Series, so I don’t know what they’ll do (1997 – 2003 – 2009).
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 12, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
new park coming in 2-3 years.
They won’t be doing that anymore. Though they’ll deal a couple guys—Uggla, maybe one of their starters.
Hanley Ramirez would sure be dreamy
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
nice play
1 down
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
how so?
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Odds that Pat Burrell makes that catch? Less than one in three I’d guess.
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 12:30 AM EDT reply actions
Blanton, I appreciate the effort and that you want to make a play
but NOT WITH YOUR BARE HAND! Are you trying to break something?
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
atta boy shane
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
"Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth."
Phew! Sacred me for a second Vic but you are the man!
by Mitchell Green on Oct 12, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions
Sacre bleu, Pepe le Pew! Vic est l’homme.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
the game is sacred. Whitman said it would redeem us all.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
start the hypothesizing
Eyre into go 1 and 1/3 it seems
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions
Holy shit, just paid attention to this commercial and whitey chevy chase.
Sucks watching famous people getting old and dying.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Chevy Chase is still famous?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Oct 12, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
And Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
i think hes only in for this one batter, hopefully
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 12, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions
Yea I hope so, don’t like Eyre much . . .
by Mitchell Green on Oct 12, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
True. He just does not fill me with confidence
by Mitchell Green on Oct 12, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
hes been one of the best
out of the pen this year
"Victory without honor is an unseasoned dish. It might fill you up, but it won't taste good" - Joe Paterno
by MilroyBoozer on Oct 12, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
“Loose Bodies” – a classic, to be sure. Bo Derek, a young David Hasselhoff, dir. Michael Cimino, soundtrack Olivia Newton John. Tell me if I’m wrong here.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions
he’ll never lose that nickname because he otherwise has no personality
by LondonPhillie on Oct 12, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
all right folks…I’m gonna watch the Phils bat…then it’s off to bed.
If the Phils hang on, I’ll be dead tired at work tomorrow.
If they lose, I’ll be tired and miserable.
Just cutting my losses.
That’s what he’s going to bed for.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Yes, you are a wussy for not having Indigenous Peoples Day off from work.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
That's the benefit of government jobs.
Federal holiday = no work.
And hell, since they’re coming by tomorrow to fix my TV, whose HDMI ports got zapped by lightning, I’m sure they can fix a beer can protruding through the screen if all does not go well. =p
Is BIlzo gone yet? Let’s talk about him then.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
i said i’d wait out the inning.
And….
I’ll be sure to check the thread tomorrow…….
I’m watching you WL.
- Bilzo? I thought you said he was dead.
- No, I said he sleeps with the fishes. You see, he…
_ Yeah, I don’t really wanna know.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions
"Great play on both ends"
apparently = Helton saved Tulowitzki from a throwing error
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Man, the announcers sure were excited for Tulowitzki to make a terrible throw and Helton save his ass.
by Mitchell Green on Oct 12, 2009 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
That's been a recurring theme tonight.
The strike zone is about the size of a postage stamp it would seem.
too simplistic
a moving postage stamp more likes.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
So, should Charlie have PH Howard there like Sheehan wants?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I like Sheehan, but he doesn’t think through to the end of the problem on the Howard thing. I mean, who’s pinch hitting for him? What happens later when there’s a righty pitching to the middle of our lineup?
by PhillyFriar on Oct 12, 2009 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it would have been nice to justify the tone of awe and fear in the voice of the announcer when Howard’s name was announced as being up this inning.
Erm, that was supposed to be a reply to jonk.
I R good at computers, I swear.
Ok, so all we have left is Bastardo in the pen as a lefty, right?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
i remember when that song was first popular here
over 6 months ago
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
some fan (phillies most likely) wearing red shirt that said
ruck focktober
if you have dvr playback check it out
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 12, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Must be the seventh inning stretch...
And after attending quite a few games at Coors Field, I must quote Major League here….
I hate that goddamn song.
Put ur hands in the Eyre, Eyre would be such a better song...
& this dude’s on roids
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
if only he played for the astros
watch ed wade trade for him
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
If that's a Bourn reference
the guy’s OBP was around .370 – .380 this year, that definitely works. Not saying we should have waited for him to figure it out, but he could be a good player for a while
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 12:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe we should start walking him. Ugh.
by besam32 on Oct 12, 2009 12:53 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
ugh
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
He has to get one toward the head first inning tomorrow.
Lee’s the sort of cold-blooded bastard in whom I’d have faith to do it.
So, has Carlos Gonzales ever been associated with the Phillies in the past?
He’s sure playing like it…
really
wtf?
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
oh crap, what just happened?
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
No Madson here, likely they tie it up regardless.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
It's Madson
Wow, great move by Manuel. Bring your best guy in when it matters most.
Normally would like that, but I’d consider Bastardo here.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
long commercial break
great…
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
This sucks
The Phillies can’t catch a break tonight.
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Neither are the Rockies though.
/devil’s advocate
by PhillyFriar on Oct 12, 2009 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Why have Bastardo on the roster if you don’t use him here?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
For when Giambi comes off the bench in the 13th.
Seriously, I think he sees Bastardo as a one-batter, lefty-only guy.
It’s not that I’m “saving” Bastardo — because that’s stupid bullpen use — but if you use him for only Helton here, Tracy has free reign to use Stewart, Hawpe, Giambi, Young, etc. for the rest of the game without fear of another LOOGY. Given that they’re probably going to score anyway, as you say, I think Madson’s the right move.
Madson before the 9th
Who knew Charlie read Baseball Prospectus?
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
Yes! I was just wishing I could hear more about Todd Helton!!! TBS read my mind!
by besam32 on Oct 12, 2009 1:03 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
worth a try
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
I would trade the tying run for a double play...I think...
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
yes
"Leave Michael Alone!" - said like that Brittany Spears fan on youtube
by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
too bad pal, because Bruntlett’s not on the roster – now who’s sorry?
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I tried ESPN radio, but whoever they have on is just as bad
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
blow one past him
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nice
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
time to turn 2 here, boys
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Now I'd really like a double play
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
low inside change-up
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I think I felt the breeze from that swing here in Chicago
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Low and away, Tulo can’t reach that with his stance.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I hate you
But I rec’d you
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by WholeCamels on Oct 12, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Oh shit I thought that was out. Should have gone low and away damnit!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I was yelling low and away, too. I guess they didn’t hear me.
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
damn
throw over
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Bleh. That’s ok though. Get out of the inning Ryan!
by besam32 on Oct 12, 2009 1:11 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
is that a mullet?
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really?
every swing is inches away on the bat for something, that’s why it’s called a game of inches
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like steven wright said, everywhere is walking distance if you have enough time.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I have a fantastic collection of seashells – I keep it scattered on the beaches of the world
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
yep
fuck tbs
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
let's get it back
& add on a few more
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nah
This is the game you have to win. It’s very unlikely we fall short with two shots behind Lee and Hamels. Use Madson for as long as he’s viable.
I’d keep Madson in for the 8th.
Of course, assuming we get a lead and he holds it, this means that you’ll be seeing Lidge take the mound around 2AM.
Which is kind of good, as it makes for a seamless transition between nightmares.
Alright, dajafi, truth syrum time. Greater nightmare: Brad Lidge taking the mound for the 9th… or Chad Durbin?
pedro
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
i have absolutely no idea how the phillies are going to handle the bullpen from here out. i assume you can’t pitch kendrick or durbin in a close game under any circumstances, right? i don’t really think you want pedro and his slow starts out there in a one inning opportunity either. bastardo maybe for a lefty could work, but i guess it’s pretty much myers/lidge, and i’m not trusting either.
Pedro’s slow start is ridiculously overrated.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Yeah it’s ugly from here on out. Luckily Charlie did something smart for a change, and got his better reliever(s) in when the game was still in the balance. But cobbling together the rest of this game could be interesting, either way.
I know what you mean, but, uh, the game is still sort of in balance.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions
and lots of RBIs. Just being careful for what we wish for.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
"if the bullpen can continue as they've done here"
i’ll take a couple more runs, & that way they’ll def. see utley & howard… dumbasses
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C'mon Werthy
Just a little hit.
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
ugh
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
wow missed his spot
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3-1, come on Raul!
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Pedro's due for a hit
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3 walks
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Channeling the absent Burrell – also note that Raul swings hard.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Feliz, DON'T SCREW THIS UP
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
please turn on one
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its comical how the blind squirrel finds a nut in the forest
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Nice. Very nice!
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
hell yeah
& the rbi machine’s up
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he is Senor Double-Bind, the most interesting man in baseball.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 1:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Holy crap
And up now, is Chooch. Hopefully he keeps doing what he’s been doing.
C'mon Chooch
You’ve been the man tonight. Another hit, please.
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
so...
who’s on deck?
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Stairs, Francisco, or Cairo?
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Couldn't catch up to the fastball
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Man, chooch, just a sac fly would have been nice
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
luck switches from feliz to ruiz, and so on
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions
In case of Emergency... use Stairs!
if anyone was ever due for a hit, it’s matt stairs
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Hey Stairs
This is your kind of moment. Go ahead home run time.
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
no way
that’s a ball
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three pitches in same location and one is a strike
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 12, 2009 1:34 AM EDT reply actions
that was ball 4
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5 pitches in the same spot
here comes the inside fastball
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crap
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
yeah whoever said shifting postage stamp strike zone was right
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 12, 2009 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Well shit....
We go into the 9th with a gimme out, then hope the good part of the order can do something…
Worse yet, I’m down to my last beer.
7 pitches, 0 strikes... thanks ump
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How is Stewart not hitting here?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
1 down
ph, then who?
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where the fuck was that pitch?
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Is it just me or does everybody want the Rockies to win this game, from the announcers to the damn ump, this has been ridiculous
http://www.broadstreetheroes.com/
by Heroes of Broad Street on Oct 12, 2009 1:42 AM EDT reply actions
If we get one in the top of 9th
who pitches the bottom?
your lucky underwear is a colostomy bag?
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions
its a game of push and pull
hopefully we’re ahead at the end
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions
"Pedro Feliz doesn't get a lot of attention for his defense"
Yeah, umm… That’s the ONLY thing he gets attention for… Gotta love these genius broadcasters.
Where did they find these idiots by the way? I’m almost wishing Joe Buck and Tim McCarver were doing these games, then I remembered how terrible they are.
http://www.broadstreetheroes.com/
by Heroes of Broad Street on Oct 12, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Apparently TBS gets token broadcast rights for the DS's before Fox takes the rest...
So we get some Braves homers who don’t follow the rest of baseball, despite TBS trying to cover everyone now.
Jeez, I actually miss Skip Caray.
Joe Buck actually knows baseball though
& he just hates the eagles (i think), but his cards are out, so he could root for us
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions
He loathes the eagles, I think because we kick the shit out of his cowboys on an everyday basis. I feel like he just hates all of philly. lets go jimmy
http://www.broadstreetheroes.com/
by Heroes of Broad Street on Oct 12, 2009 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions
jimmy swings at pitch and hes a missin
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions
That kid behind the plate cracks me up.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
wow, this is getting creepy
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions
anyone see the kid in the background that thinks everythings a strike
wearing all white with the towel
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Yeah. I have grown to hate that kid as the game goes on.
by besam32 on Oct 12, 2009 1:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
hahahaha
nice
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions
YES! FINALLY COMING THROUGH
http://www.broadstreetheroes.com/
by Heroes of Broad Street on Oct 12, 2009 1:49 AM EDT reply actions
Holy crap, J-Roll hits?
Ah yeah, Street must be pitching.
he has to score so we can win blah blah blah
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 1:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey now...
They talked about how Utley wasn’t doing anything of note in the first inning. At this point, I’m perfectly fine with them doubting us.
But now they’re talking us up. Le sigh…
nice bunt
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Nice
did that hit chase?
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good call
he was off the base
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stfu announcers
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Hahaha, look what I just found
A website called Drunk Athlete. Check out Street, Blanton, and Nick Swisher partying with some (equally drunken) chicks. Everyone’s fully clothed and stuff, so it’s “safe”.
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
it did hit chase by the way
bounced off shin
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 1:56 AM EDT reply actions
That it did...
So the call that went against us that would have given us a run in game 1 is returned where it counts more…
Nice heads up play by chase
ball def hit him
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Aww, fuck....
Well, Lee can tie the series back up tomorrow and send it to a decisive final game in Philly… hopefully not a day game for Hamels.
that kid finally sat down (maybe he's crying, who knows)
on a side note, lidge is up, let’s hope that new pitch is working for him
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lol here we go
everyone get your parachutes and paper bags ready
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 1:59 AM EDT reply actions
AHHHHHH
"I can play anywhere; First, Third, Left field, anywhere but Philadelphia." - Dick Allen
http://www.travismount.net
Btw, this game has been pretty awesome.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Let's Goooooo!
Come on Lidge!
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Parachute? Check
Paper Bag? Check
New Boxers/brief? Check
World Series memories? Check
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 2:01 AM EDT reply actions
As a baseball fan, I’ve got to say this is awesome. As a Phillies fan, I’d much rather have Madson in there – but he’s not available, so let it be Lidge.
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 2:01 AM EDT reply actions
we used him in a more important spot when he was in damage control
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions
It's the playoffs.
Time to put the regular season behind him.
It’s a brand new day.
OK, Sting, thx for the wisdom
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Oct 12, 2009 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions
on the plus side, it’’s 2 a.m. and a week’s worth of laundry is folded. Only two missing socks. Not bad.
Best case scenario, right? The laundry got folded AND the Phillies won. Yahoo!
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m hoping Myers and Bastardo are up already…
by Jeff Hildebrand on Oct 12, 2009 2:02 AM EDT reply actions
This is the series right here.
We hold this lead, win this game, I think Colorado goes away quietly tomorrow and we look toward LA next weekend.
They come back and win it here, very likely we fade out tomorrow and they see the Dodgers.
Hey, it can’t be worse than Papelbon’s mistake
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 2:03 AM EDT reply actions
true
we’re only up 1
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Sure it can...
Because we’d be the ones who get boned.
nice
though i think he’s pitching around him
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 2:05 AM EDT up reply actions
If he’s going to walk the guy he should do a Bull Durham and hit the damn mascot.
by Jeff Hildebrand on Oct 12, 2009 2:05 AM EDT reply actions
3-2 1 down
nothing down the middle
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no homeruns
throw him a change-up down & in
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by sports00fan00 on Oct 12, 2009 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions
STRIKE 3
u piece of shit fucking ump
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 2:07 AM EDT reply actions
BOOOOOOOOOO
roids!
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Hey, isn't that strike three?
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
just throw it past him
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Look on the bright side...
At least it wasn’t defensive indifference this time.
time to peg giambi
go for the dp, since he & helton are slow
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2 down
lefty… slider, slider, slider
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"rockies in same sit as the phills"
except helton’s slower
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And there were two outs, not one. Idiotic thing to say.
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions
there's the stairs strike
now to make it fair we need 3 more
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lidge had no intention of giving helton a strike
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 12, 2009 2:12 AM EDT reply actions
Get the third out, Brad, PLEASE
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
These announcers are so biased its ridiculous, lets go lidge you have this!
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by Heroes of Broad Street on Oct 12, 2009 2:13 AM EDT reply actions
he pitched around him
Tulo u better make an out
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YESSSSSSS
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Thank god he didn't pull a Holliday
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THE PHILLIES WIN IT!
THE PHILLIES WIN IT! OH MY GOD… THE PHILLIES WIN IT!
Holy Jesus…. I will now catch up on all the breath I’ve been holding the past inning. I think my heart will catch up on the beats it skipped sometime tomorrow afternoon.
See you guys in less than 14 hours
thank god the yanks swept so it’s @ 6, not 4
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BEst game of the year.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 12, 2009 2:16 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
have you been paying any attention this season?
that qualifies as beautiful
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 2:17 AM EDT up reply actions
And a win in game three in a series that was tied 1-1 is more just a win. It puts all the pressure on the Rockies tomorrow.
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 2:22 AM EDT up reply actions
true true. Historically the 3rd game in these series is a huge-onic drivers’ seat.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 2:23 AM EDT up reply actions
quoting Fri links/ Scott Lauber
Consider this: Since wild-card play started in 1995, 11 best-of-five NL Division Series have been tied after two games. The winner of Game 3 has won nine of those series. Only the 2002 Giants and the 2004 Astros lost a tie-breaking Game 3 in an NL divisional series and still advanced, both times by beating the Braves.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions
That Southern boy knows something about who pitches well for how long in cold weather, it looks like.
(Except for Happ getting a really bad strike zone, I guess.)
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 2:23 AM EDT up reply actions
4:06
Just what you guys on the east coast needed – a four-hour game starting after 10pm.
Just heard Eckersley comment that he estimated about 50 bad calls by the home plate umpire. Out of about 335 pitches, that’s approximately 15% (or around one in seven) wrong on balls & strikes. They’ve got to be able to do better than that.
by phillyinportland on Oct 12, 2009 2:31 AM EDT reply actions
What a fucking game. I’m a little bit bent right now…free shots all around at the local sports bar.
This was so much fun, and horrifying at the same time. I still have a tremor from that last inning.
You and me both.
Christ, games like this make me glad they fixed my heart, but I still don’t have to like the process of dreading every single at bat.
as late as it is, I’m a bit too amped to sleep.
But 8.00 a.m. comes too too soon.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 12, 2009 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Relief...and WINNAH!
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
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