Phillies Breakfast Links, October 30, 2009: Even Steven, Stop It!, Negative Reinforcement

by WholeCamels on Oct 30, 2009 8:33 AM EDT

Shortish links today, I'm sure you can find Phillies news out there, somewhere, on the Internet today.

Philly transit strike looms
What a clusterf-. This will make Philadelphia look really great to the world. Top notch, guys.

Sunday in South Philadelphia: Eagles. Phillies. A sports fan's nirvana
That Jetro lot is going to look like something from The Lord of the Flies.

Jersey bars hope World Series brings in more customers, cash
New Jersey continues to bask in its latest bit of non-Sopranos related attention.

Fans Greet Returning Phillies After 3 A.M.
Thanks, I needed to sleep.

'Fans' Take World Series Trash Talk To Wikipedia
Wikipedia vandalism can be fun, but it must be clever. This all appears, um, not clever.

'Will Ballhawk for Tickets"
Oh yeah, I actually hate this guy.

Phillies battle, but settle for split in Bronx
Hard to complain but uhhhhhhhhghh that game was winnable last night.

Pedro rocked by fans' venom
In or out of context, the "who's your daddy?" crap is pretty absurd. Didn't the Red Sox send the Yankees to the WORST POSTSEASON COLLAPSE OF ALL TIME just a month or so after those remarks were made?

'Desperate' Phillies Fan Gets Her World Series Wish - KTVI
And the lesson to be learned here is...

Jay-Z Leads Yankees To Victory
Wait, that wasn't Ja Rule?

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Subject: Thanks for the run support in my last two outings…Cabrons

by Boundforbeach on Oct 30, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions

So apparently the actors from the TV show “Glee” will be singing the national anthem for Game Three. Not exactly John Legend.

There’s plenty of great musical talent from Philadelphia. We better have some impressive people performing in Games Four and Five. No more of this Hall & Oates nonsense (apologies to Doug Glanville).

by taco pal on Oct 30, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions

Don’t forget Bon Jovi :)

The folks from Glee can actually sing pretty well and I’d rather hear them sing than Alicia Keys

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Oct 30, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Wonderful, cross promotion

What, were Hugh Lurie and Olivia Wilde unavailable?

by Cormican on Oct 30, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

The people of Glee can actually sing – they are cast as singers and not actors and as far as I’m concerned strong broadway voices are moreinteresting to hear sing than Jay Z and Alicia Keys slobbering over New York

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Oct 30, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m with you and I actually kind of like the show—although I come from a musical theatre background so I guess you have to take it with a grain of salt.

And if someone watches the WS for the musical performances he/she should officially have his/her fan card revoked. It’s like those postseason-only NYY fans who keep arguing that their A-listers are better than ours. Seriously? Who gives a crap?

by doubleh on Oct 30, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree with this for the most part, but at the same time – Hall & Oates! I mean – dude!

by taco pal on Oct 30, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Well, they are from Philly and actually are quite influential throughout the music industry, but problem was that only Oates showed up last year. It’s like having Simon & Garfunkle and only Art playing.

by doubleh on Oct 30, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

equal time

Is Philadelphia slated to get a new nob-slobbering anthem by John Oates and Queen Latifah or Patti Labelle (or all three)?

“(When It Drops on Your Head, You Gonna be in a) Keystone State of Unconsciousness”

by Wet Luzinski on Oct 31, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

We’ve already got motown philly and summertime – what else do you want?

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Oct 31, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

SEPTA strike won’t just make Philadelphia look bad to the world. It will make the labor movement look bad to Philadelphians and other local voters. I understand that they’re trying to look out for their members and are obligated to use what leverage they have, and I’m not sure exactly what their alternatives would be, but frankly, if I were SEPTA’s management, I would be licking my chops and hoping the union shoots itself in the foot PR-wise by going on strike. Why would management care if 45,000 Phillies fans get screwed by a strike? It’s not like SEPTA has shareholders or is a for-profit company.

by taco pal on Oct 30, 2009 11:54 AM EDT reply actions

Unless FOX brings it up – I somehow don’t think the ‘world’ will even know if SEPTA is on strike would they? I mean it’s not NYC where every little thing matters per se.

And you’d think the players would be ‘pro’ union what with the unbelievably powerful union they are members of.

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Oct 30, 2009 11:58 AM EDT reply actions

Hmm, looks like it’s gonna be a slow day today. Maybe this will get people riled up. Look at the funny Mets fan, everyone!

by taco pal on Oct 30, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions

Really pisses me off and makes me want to go troll. But I guess I won’t?

by Boundforbeach on Oct 30, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought about it

but they’re just venting because their team hasn’t met expectations in a few years. I hated the Braves in the 90’s for the same reason (Philly could never seem to catch up to them), I hated the Mets in the early 200’s for the same reason. Now, whatever, they want to hate us, and call us douchebags, fine. The winning team is always hated and full of “douchebags”. I look forward to many more years of being the jerks with the terrible city and stupid fans. It’s a great feeling.

by Cormican on Oct 30, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Early 2000's.

not early 200’s. The Mets would have sucked back then.

by Cormican on Oct 30, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s like responding to those dreadful NY Post writers articles—it’s what they want you to do to prove some sort of theory that we feel inferior to them somehow. It’s not necessary. Ultimately, they feel the same way toward this Phillies team the way I feel about the Giants—envious of the way the teams are built, play, coached and most of all, of all their recent success.

by doubleh on Oct 30, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions

“Chase Hammels”

That was funny.

by Cormican on Oct 30, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Scoring 3 runs is “rocking” someone? Wow. I suppose the Phillies then “rocked” Sabathia on Wednesday.

Ludicrous.

And Jay-Z leads them to victory? Did he bat 8th or 9th? I’m confused. No wonder print media is dying…

by doubleh on Oct 30, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions

Ludacris was there too? Now I really regret missing the pregame.

by taco pal on Oct 30, 2009 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL. I needed that laugh. I am furious over that game last night and my boss sends me an email today about what a great game it was (b/c she’s a Yankees fan). I’m tempted to quit.

by doubleh on Oct 30, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions

We aim to please.

by taco pal on Oct 30, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Anyone else think Burnett looks like the Crypt Keeper? Lord, he is breathtaking.

by doubleh on Oct 30, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, he brings new meaning to the word gaunt

by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 30, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Zolecki just tweeted that Blanton is starting game 4. Is anyone else concerned by this? I have checked out his numbers vs. the current Yankees and they are really not good. Manuel doesn’t want to start Lee on short rest, which I can understand. But I think Happ would have been the better choice.

by FuquaManuel on Oct 30, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t like it, either, especially with Cole going tomorrow tied at 1 game apiece. Happ had better be warmed up and ready to go early.

by doubleh on Oct 30, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Depends upon what happens tomorrow. If the Phillies beat up on Pettitte and the bullpen, I’m not that bothered by it. If Cole struggles and the O doesn’t put up runs, I’m going to start cloud seeding Sunday morning.

by Cormican on Oct 30, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m OK with it. I’m not sure that it’s what I’d do, but I think it’s at least reasonable to go with Blanton on regular rest than Lee on short rest. The only two guys with really scary numbers against him are Teixeira and A-Rod, and A-Rod is only in 10 PAs.

by taco pal on Oct 30, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe some locals cn tell me why Cardinal Daugherty (sp?) high school is closing?

Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned

by jemagee on Oct 30, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions

From the best i could tell, its the usual reason for Catholic school closings.

Declining attendance, rising tuition and the whole economic situation in general.
With fewer students, two schools (CD and North) closing is not too bad.
They will spread them to other schools.

by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Oct 31, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions