NLDS Game Two Discussion Thread, Rockies at Phillies, October 8, 2009
by WholeCamels on Oct 8, 2009 2:00 PM EDT
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One down, 10 to go.
The Phillies send 2008 Postseason Hero Cole Hamels to the mound today in Philadelphia in an attempt to gain a commanding 2 games to 0 lead in this Division Series. The Rockies counter with Aaron Cook.
If nothing else, the Phillies have done better than they did against the Rockies in 2007. Which I guess is something.
Discuss the game below.
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Lineups
Phillies
1. Jimmy Rollins SS
2. Shane Victorino CF
3. Chase Utley 2B
4. Ryan Howard 1B
5. Jayson Werth RF
6. Raul Ibanez LF
7. Pedro Feliz 3B
8. Carlos Ruiz C
9. Cole Hamels LHP
Rockies
1. Carlos Gonzalez LF
2. Dexter Fowler CF
3. Todd Helton 1B
4. Troy Tulowitzki SS
5. Garrett Atkins 3B
6. Yorvit Torrealba C
7. Ryan Spillborghs RF
8. Clint Barmes 2B
9. Aaron Cook RHP
I like our chances against Cook.
I’m generally terrified of sinkerballers, and Cook’s a really solid pitcher, but a couple of things work in our factor: (1) he’s never pitched particularly well against us; (2) he struggles against left-handed hitters, walking more than he’s struck out over the course of his career; and (3) his arsenal of pitches haven’t moved very differently since he’s come back from injury.
Now watch him go out and dominate. That’s why they play the games, right?
the crowd is going bonkers! i dont see how the shlockies could be anything but intimidated right now.
They’re professional athletes and fans don’t have as much impact in a game like baseball as they think…in football there’s a volume to the QB and such – baseball you don’t really need to hear much to play…
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Lack of creativity or because ludlum was a hack?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I knew yo uwere referring to michael – i just thought you hated the nickname – i didn’t know he did something – at work – no audio or video – no 90 minute lunch :)
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Howards fail % on the throw down to 2nd base after a pickoff must be astronomical. Jeez.
Awful start.
ESPN radio commented on that yesterday (Berman and some other guy that isn’t steve phillips) and they were saying it’s a harder thing than it looks and that Howard knows even with his improvement he needs to work on that
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup. For someone who has played baseball for the better part of their natural life, mostly at the same position, and is currently a major leaguer, it must be incredibly difficult to throw the baseball 90 feet to second base. If he needs work on it, why hasn’t he done it already?
if none of his defense had gotten better this season i might say you had a point – however, he’s vastly improved in almost all other aspects of defense
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
now i see what you guys have been saying
seeing eye singles against hamels… just rough
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll take it for now
…just hope Cole lets that roll off his back and that the O can make some noise.
Dear Jimmy Rollins
I showed you how to have a good at bat yesterday – why weren’t you paying Attention
Jayson Werth
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
Excellent. Go ahead and pitch out with Utley at the plate. Give your pitcher less balls to play with.
Why do their pitchers want to play with balls?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Given Torrealba’s crappy arm and Cook’s GIDP proclivities, I would put the over/under of “total times Cook throws to first” today well into the double digits.
He didn’t even come CLOSE to tagging the bag at 2nd. I mean, I understand the umps give a lot of leeway on that play, but he was 3 feet away from the bag by the time the ball hit his glove.
That’s BS.
MLB gave us two mid afternoon mid week time slots...
…you think they’d give us the GOOD umpiring crew?
Hmm…a conspiracy based on inaccurate facts….awesome
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh I was referring to the fact that you still think MLB decides who starts when and not the networks themselves…you want to rant about start times, pick the right target, it’s on TBS, not MLB
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
The strikezone is awful today as well. The 2-0 to Howard was in the same spot as Cole’s 1-2 to Gonzalez.
This is gonna be fun.
The rockies scored some a run and the phillies haven’t yet – it’s this new fangled scoring
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh thanks for clearling that up.
Anyone that doesnt have a wise ass answer?
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Based on comments no – a lot of ‘seeing eye’ crap combined with bad decision making (by cole) and howard unable to throw to second base
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope – but i’ve got another one.
Sports.yahoo.com/mlb/scoreboard
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t mind them as long as the pitch swung at is in the zone – but plate discipline shouldn’t change – if you think it’s a ball don’t swing
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
but the players do :)
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Life?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
She’s not on the rockies side either
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The writers of guys and dolls disagree with you – plus the song is so catchy :)
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I think luck always tends to even out. It’s just that we’re not always alive long enough to appreciate when it does.
Meanwhile, Feliz is having one of those ABs from FM’s nightmares.
well one could argue that with a 270 babip last year versus a 325 babip this year we’ve seen cole hamels luck ‘even out’ a bit…
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, the fucking world is tilted to the left!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Joe Simpson talking about Feliz driving in 82 runs this year.
Proving, of course, that Joe Simpson is not a member of MENSA.
he’s a member of densa, and a founder of duncea
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
AA
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions
Do any women go to those Flomax games? I mean, just saying…
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Women try to avoid aunt flo and her max
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
i thoroughly enjoy yelling at the tv when werth swings on a 3-0 pith or when pedro watches a strike down the heart of the plate and just walks away
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions
And are watching the game alone – or at least not with a woman you hope to some day impress (or bed)
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I actually screamed an obscenity at the TV toward the start of my second date with the woman who later became my wife. (She’d come over beforehand and I was watching an Eagles game.)
That she didn’t bat an eye was an early clue things might work out…
Excellent test – mine was a red sox fan since she was born so had an inborn understanding of males and sports…fortuunately she was not a fan of any other boston sport and has adopted my philadelphia sports teams (and is also a phlilies fan as long as it’s not the ws against the sox – we haven’t worked out how to deal with that yet)
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
its only because i have a bag of cheetos next to me
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
how is it the cheetos fault?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw the Hang a 1-2 curveball over the plate sign also and I was thinking, WTF is Ruiz doiing?!?!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
If he’s burying it in the ground, ok, but that catches so much of the plate that he can keep his hands back and get a decent swing even if he’s fooled.
by Michael Levin on Oct 8, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
2:1 that Cole leads off with a hit.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
it seems cook is having some issues with control
has lead off the last 2 innings with 2 3-0 counts
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions
pitcher has control issues, swing early in count
mediocre idea when ur not facing a ground ball pitcher
horrible idea when facing a ground ball pitcher
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I know there’s no way Charlie’s going to drop him in the order… but Jesus, Charlie should drop him in the order.
Not in the middle of the NLDS you don’t. I agree with you, but it should have been done months ago. Too late to tinker.
by Boundforbeach on Oct 8, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d suggest a steal try here, but keeping the man out of scoring position is probably better given Utley’s issues there.
don’t have a problem with utley striking out
have major problem with rollins proving that hes hes an impatient douche swinging at the first pitch of a pitcher who just walked the other pitcher
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions
Is anyone’s MLB.com Gameday crapping the bed right now?
I mean, you’d think they’d have it working correctly for the friggin playoffs.
And that’s why he didn’t start the series lol
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions
it’s ok
with our offense wowing the way it is we might get a run by next weekend
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
it ok everyone, Cupcakes to the rescue!
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions
its ok jayson werth, we wanted you to get that double play
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
i got that feeling when werth flied out on a 3-0 pitch or when jimmy swings at a first pitch after a walk, or more double plays happen
hey, maybe we can get to their bullpen
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Stupidity/overaggressive approach is one thing. The double plays, just-foul hits, borderline calls that go against us, et al are what grinds my gears…
That said, Hamels/Ruiz also just made a lousy decision on the pitch to Norbit.
is cupcakes pitching in the snow saturday?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
why didn't mvp cole hamels come out to play?
and why does our offense have no bite?
I just got back from an exam, I’m curious.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
sometimes i think he just plain sucks this year
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
so if they get the 2 more runs this inning do you put Kendrick in with the white flag?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
So tell me is this more of Hamel’s ‘bad luck’ or just leaving meatballs over the middle of the plate?
Bit of both. First one, then the other.
As FM notes, pitch selection has been bad too. Gonzalez is a talented guy, but with a better approach he’s 0-3 or 1-3, not 3-3. And anytime Norbit homers off you, you’ve done something really dumb.
Is he missing his spots or is ruiz ‘calling’ a crappy game?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
So I see we’re in a world of suck here
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Oct 8, 2009 4:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
/captain obvious
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
/Hamels pitching like a World Series MVP and not like Bruce Chen
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
we'll try this again.
The bottom of our lineup will do something!
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
perhaps Cole is going to cry in the clubhouse
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
at least show some feeling after giving up four runs
some anger, maybe throw inside a little bit
something that says i want to win
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously?
Seriously?
I thought we were free of such ridiculousness
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
This blows.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Oct 8, 2009 4:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
First pitch though.
He’s seen 4 pitches this game and made 3 outs. Between him and Feliz, we are set!
Tell me again why he’s a ‘lead off hitter’ charlie?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He might have the worst approach of any hitter in the major leagues at this point. He can still hit mistake pitches, which keeps him from actually being the worst hitter, but his approach is piss poor.
I doubt he’s even close to the worst approach of any hitter in the major leagues – but i see it’s hyperbole day
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
You got a point – he probably doesn’t even have the worst approach on the team, let alone the league
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
For those of us audio/video blind – who will be /is pitching now?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
When did they move blanton to the pen.
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m assuming you’re referring to him when you say fatty mcfatss is pitching – if i’m wrong let me know
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
No, you got it.
But I guess they moved him to the pen today. I am fine with it if it means Happ gets the start on Saturday…I like sticking with the lefty.
Except if blantont throws too much who the hell starts game 4?
Gimpy Martinez or worrisome kendrick?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Is he HEALTHY though…i thought he left his last start with a tweak – is the tweak better?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got back.
5 innings, 4 runs. Nice, Cole. If we wanted a Kyle Kendrick performance today, we’d have started him.
Yup – it’s his fault the offense has been futile too
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Just because there’s plenty of blame to go around doesn’t mean Cole shouldn’t get a big chunk of it.
And how much of the game did you actually watch?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Up to the Torrealba home run, then ran out and came back.
Or let me put it this way: enough to know that he hung a fucking meatball to the worst hitter in this game.
and many other players on the 25 man, let alone 40 man roster.
Matt Stairs sucks a lot too
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s an art and a style to the FM school of posting – you can’t just rant and rave willy nilly
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I appreciate what you bring to the table…it isn’t that easy
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
So I guess this means Happ is the game 3 starter?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions
Yes they do – heart of the line up
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
So – was cole hamels horrible in day games last year too ESPN reports when i was driving back from lunch that this would make him 0-7 in day games?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
He won Game 1 of the NLDS last year during the day. Dunno if that’s regular season, this season, or if thy just made a mistake.
Maybe i said it badly
0-7 THIS SEASON in day games :)
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
is it just me or has utley looked like shit for a good portion of this season? redemption time chase!
Post all star break Chase Utley has not been as good as he was before the all star break with pitches on the outside half of the plate…he’s not making as much contact (percentage wise) as he used to and they aren’t falling for hits as often
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
That i have no idea – i just know that when he swings – he’s fouling off a higher percentage, missing a higher percentage, and the ones in play aren’t becoming hits at as high a percentage…i don’t know why – and analysis isn’t my thing that well – but the theory that ‘utley isn’t as good on the outside half of the plate post ASB this year’ is supported by the numbers (which i don’t have here – but at home)
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
as in: dont strike out, howard, and dont GIDP, Werth?
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Utley did what now?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
singled, runners on 1st and 3rd no outs
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That was one of the worst stats I’ve ever seen.
“Utley, Howard, Werth, Ibanez: 3-for-9 today (no extra base hits)”
So…. it’s bad that they’re hitting .333? Or it’s bad that all three of their hits are singles? I don’t get it, TBS.
yea i though the same thing…they’re hitting .333 whats the big deal, well now 5 for 11 TBS
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Tracy waited too long to get Cook. I know he’d been pitching well, but he should have gone to a lefty right then and there for Howard. Thank God he didn’t!
I’m watching the Gameday app on MLB’s website. Did we just chase Cook from the game?
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Oct 8, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn’t shock anyone, honestly, but Contreras is probably good for at least one inning.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
he used his bullpen enough yesterday, he should get an inning
by Ant on Oct 8, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Worst pen in the league – Colorado Rockies
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
Grampa Cuba!
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
Selig called and said you’re making my umps look bad, no more strike zone graphic
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
Rauuuuuuuuul!!
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
what happened? my internet feed crapped out on me
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
YES
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
YES
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
did raul ibanez just get the phillies within one run ?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
can’t hit shit with those swings.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
hahaha
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
keep it going!
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
Bullpen v Bullpen – here we go
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions
Who is on deck out of curiosity?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions
and lest we forget – rockies bullpen crappy – phillies bullpen really only crappy with lidge :)
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Did ruiz swing at the first pitch?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions
I will reiterate my hatred for him now and wish him gone yet again
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
not smart against a sinkerballer who has struggled with control throughout his career
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
not to mention 2 on 1 out and him being a slow runner
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
3 innings of rockies pen….we’re scoring
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions
and 3 innings of the phillies pen…not exactly lights out either
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I didnt know double posts were possible on SBN, nice job
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 4:53 PM 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
Um – charlie knows it’s GAME 2 of a 5 game series – not game 7 of the WS right?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Thank god charlie is managing with his head up his ass
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Happ? I guess it’s Pedro Saturday. Dunno if I agree with that.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Oct 8, 2009 4:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Do you think Blanton sees all these posts calling him fatty and fat-butt and lard ass and fat turd etc? Let’s think about that before we start ripping on our fat friend.
You brits – all so whacky
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
we know how those british boys love a fat ass
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
um….i thought it was rather clear
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is charlie manuel manging with his head up his pitard?
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions
Oh just freakin great. I hope he’s not hurt.
by besam32 on Oct 8, 2009 4:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Is TBS having technical difficulties for anyone else?
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
Fucking great. The eagles play Sunday right? Cuz it looks like baseball season is over.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Oct 8, 2009 5:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
wha?!
really? we’re down a run… with a 1-0 lead on the series
by PHIGHTINPHILS on Oct 8, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
With the bases loaded and no outs. We’ve used our two best options to start game three and one is now injured. Oh and Pedro gets to throw in snow Saturday.
"I tried to run him over but Eli had his big boy pads on and he kind of stopped me from getting in the end zone. The next time I’ll try to jump over his head.’’ - Asante Samuel
by foos05 on Oct 8, 2009 5:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Charlie Manuel is trying to be the first manager fired DURING a division series? Only explanation i can think of
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions
Cripes, people
Don’t you think you’re overreacting just a bit with the Charlie Manuel bashing?
Good news: he only threw 5 pitches so he might still be able to pitch Saturday or Sunday.
Bad news: the bases are loaded with no outs.
Revised
Good news: he only threw 5 pitches so he might still be able to pitch Saturday or Sunday.
Bad news: the bases are loaded with no outs. Hes hurt so he wont be able to pitch anyway
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
is it sad that I actually turned off the game?
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
yeah, you probably should wait until AFTER they score…
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
My roommate needs the tv/dvd player, so I said he can use it for 10-15 mins. film classes.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
Oh, well I guess nows the perfect time to give it up.
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, turn off your comp while ur at it
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
If we can get out of this with 2 runs allowed, I will consider it a victory. I think they are probably gonna score 3 or 4 here though.
If he can get out of this jam with 0 or 1 runs, he deserves a statue.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
well, thats a start.
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Oct 8, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i think i’ve met you before… isnt your name captain obvious?
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
see, DP now inning over….. everybody needs to relax, starting drinking or something
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions
come on
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
Come on. Let’s get out if this only down 2.
by besam32 on Oct 8, 2009 5:08 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
what?!?
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
wow. priorities, I suppose. Maybe that went into deciding who would pitch when?
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
oh god damnit heidi you can’t hold that thing in 3 more hours!!!
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions
i was trying to use reverse psychology… i think it worked
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe Hamels head wasn’t in the game?
by besam32 on Oct 8, 2009 5:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
So he could get hit by a line drive in the 2nd inning?
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Only if she’s in some sort of distress or it’s really early – babys are born natually every day
THough i wonder if it distracted him though – seriously – if she’s in labor maybe happ should have started
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s what I meant. It should put his poor outing in perspective. Not life or anything. Just today. If that was weighing on his mind, I could easily see how it would prevent him from being at his best.
regardless, the guy is getting paid big money to pitch. especially in the playoffs. If it was such a problem, why pitch at all?
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
Could've been a quick labor
When my daughter was born in April my wife’s labor was 3 hours long from when she started feeling pain until the baby was born. My daughter was born an hour after we got to the hospital. So… it could’ve come up real quick.
so – never getting married or having a long term relatoinship huh?
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Or Cole was pitching distracted cause his wife was giving birth to his child?
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Either way congrats to Cole, and Happ getting hit with a line drive is not Charlie’s fault
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions
No, but using Happ in the first place was Charlies fault.
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Happ goes 3, no runs, Charlies a country genius…oh well, lets go bats
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
would’ve liked to see Fowler’s shades go flying
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
jimmys more comfortable righty??!?!? what?!?!
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions
Didn’t that occur also during one of the games during the final week of the regular season?
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
This is not turning out well
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 don't do that again, Brett
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
Joe Simpson just accused Brett Myers of throwing at Tulo. His motive is allegedly revenge for that foul ball, and for a HR Tulo hit off of him back in April.
Really, Joe Simpson? Seriously? Are you retarded?
Were the TBS guys just implying that Brett threw at Tulowitzki on purpose?
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’s usually hungover till 5:30ish so he’s a little groggy
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions
Brett Myers sucks. I hate him more than most of the players on the Mets, Braves, and Marlins actually.
He is a Free Agent after this season, no?
Maybe he can be on one of those teams next year.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
That’s a given. Par for the course re: all ex-Philadelphia athletes.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
I was just thinking that too
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I have another example but I wont share
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
You may hate him, but he doesn’t suck. He may be sucking right now, but he maybe THE reason we caught the Mets last year after he came back.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
At least Myers took the sure out unlike some other pitchers today
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions
What the hell, I'll be Mr. Positive -
Flyout to Werth.
long-lucky it doesn’t go out-pop fly
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions
nice!
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions
gotta be a little scary looking at roid rage stache
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
WIN THIS THING%$#^$#){%!#$$#~!!!!!!1
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
$#^$#){1
missed the exclamation mark in the beginning?
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice
Now come on, offense. Your pitchers wanna win this thing.
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
true some of them have money on the rockies
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
think TBS could afford some decimals for the steals graphic….
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
probably – but most people don’t care
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn’t work that way. It’s a bad call no matter what.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
like playing good blackjack or poker, cuz it worked out once, wasn’t the right call
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
No, it’s ridiculous anyway. We’re bitching about Manuel wasting both Blanton and Happ today, and rightfully so, but Tracy has made some head-scratching decisions.
Any of his decisions cost him both possible game 3 starters?
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
side note, hamels travels with the team to CO right/meets them later?
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
probably meets em later
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
come on Jayson
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions
WHOO
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions
Yes! Attaboy Werthy!
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
NIIICEEE, now that token stairs HR next inning may mean something
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
1 more! Thought I’d let you guys know.
by besam32 on Oct 8, 2009 5:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
TBS is the worst baseball station in the world.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Bringing in the lefty just for Ibanez?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Ibanez, the guy whose platoon split over the last 2 years has been negligible, if not downright reverse.
We’re losing to a team managed by an idiot.
Adding...
…that I understand why he’s winning it, and they’ve played well under Tracy. But as an in-game tactician, he makes Charlie look like a genius.
Which would prove more about the value of the manager (and the award) then wouldn’t t.
Mike Scosia is the front runner in the AL – and how many years in a row have the angels won the division – yes nick adenhart died – but they did win without him before
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
interesting the righty pitcher coming in against chase, howard, and werth makes the mistake against…werth
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
Or Francisco, Bako, Stairs? To flip the pitcher’s spot back to 9th in case this goes to extras?
I might just leave Ruiz in incidentally; he gives you better at bats than Bako, even considering the platoon advantage.
As in, I hadn’t thought of that either.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Ruiz could play third, but I dont think that helps much
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
this is it
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions
Black Taco huh? Wonder what they mean by that…
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
wonder if its available with halibut or grouper or trout
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
haha yeah I saw that earlier. Might as well just call it the BBC
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks for counting for me tbs
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
dam it. Rollins
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions
C'mon JRol
This would be such a great time to redeem yourself for how the rest of the game has gone
Lets go Shane
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
A play at the plate means that Cliff Lee is sliding/hitting a catcher, no thanks.
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
howd it sound on tv yesterday, i was there it was loud as shit
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
damn
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’s right though. Losing Game 2 isn’t the issue — I can live with that. Losing both of your best options to start Game 3 — that’s a big, big problem.
Thank you. It is basically a kneejerk reaction for Jon to disagree with everything I say at this point…so I can live with it.
Not everything, just the off the wall stuff.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Given our up-and-down play down the stretch, and given that God only knows who is going to pitch for us, it’s not that off the wall to say we could be in trouble.
I have faith in our ability as a road team, though. We can get one there and win in five. But I think this series is going the distance.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
yeah
really thought he had that hit right there
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
at first looked like he had it
"Play action. Lewis. Touchdown and they will celebrate!"
"Let freedom ring Philadelphia, the Eagles, are going to the Superbowl!"
"Vick open with a throw and a pass picked off by Dawkins! Brian Dawkins with the interception!"
-- Fox Sports Commentary in the 2004 NFC Championship game.
GO EAGLES!
by xADx GoGreen4Ever on Oct 8, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions
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