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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Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies, Oct 8, 2009 2:37 PM EDT
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
by David S. Cohen on Oct 8, 2009 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the crowd is going bonkers! i dont see how the shlockies could be anything but intimidated right now.
by sixrfan on Oct 8, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Focus, Cole. This is you, right here.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff basehit. Blargh.
Cole got squeezed on 1-2.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Hey, as long as Cook doesn’t get that low strike — he lives on that — then fine..
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Michael, not Jason. Bourn did that to Cole three times in September.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Remember all that stuff about Howard working on his throwing in the offseason? Well, he’s totally regressed as the season’s gone on.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Howards fail % on the throw down to 2nd base after a pickoff must be astronomical. Jeez.
Awful start.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At some point, you wonder if he could just throw it to second…
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Dang
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
by psuphiman80 on Oct 8, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh fuck me. This is the story of Hamels’ season. Gimme a break.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad decision.
Also, Cole has the shittiest luck I think I’ve ever seen.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Missed it
What happened on the Helton “sacrifice” that he got on base?
by David S. Cohen on Oct 8, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Swinging bunt from Helton, CarGo went on contact. Cole threw home instead of going to first, so safe all around.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take it for now
…just hope Cole lets that roll off his back and that the O can make some noise.
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rollins will swing at the second pitch and ground out to second.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YO
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
by psuphiman80 on Oct 8, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes!
(A fairly easy prediction, but still…)
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. I’d give you more credit if it wasn’t fairly predictable. (Well done though.)
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please, Jimmy, don’t swing at the first two pitches.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Victorino will swing at the third pitch and ground out to first.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Jimmy Rollins
I showed you how to have a good at bat yesterday – why weren’t you paying Attention
Jayson Werth
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too busy “keeping it light” on the bench. ie Not paying attention.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The more attention Cook pays to Victorino, the more likely Chase gets a pitch to hit.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent. Go ahead and pitch out with Utley at the plate. Give your pitcher less balls to play with.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, when I reread that… yup, that was bad.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He’s going to get halfway there this at bat.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB gave us two mid afternoon mid week time slots...
…you think they’d give us the GOOD umpiring crew?
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
seem to have misplaced my sarcasm tag.
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
…I know that as well. Everyone tells bad jokes sometimes.
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And poorly worded to boot, which didn’t help matters.
I meant bad as in literally inaccurate, not biased. Not serious in linking them regardless.
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Causing Howard to swing and miss at what should have been ball four.
That chaps my hide.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Like I said, just be consistent, umps. Jesus.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The marginal stuff is not going our way in this first inning.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got in and a bad called third strike is the first thing I see….not our day.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. So the high inside strike is in play, and the low outside strike is in play as well. So apparently you and I can go out there and throw strikes today.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cole missing badly with the fastball early.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yorvit Torrealba, infield single-ist extraordinaire.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another seeing eye hit against Hamels.
Unreal. He’s either going to win the Cy Young with a 25-0 record next year, or blow out his arm trying to do way too much.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank God. I always get terrified when Ruiz calls for the high fastball, because nobody aside from Happ actually throws it above the zone.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh. Now he’s looking good. Let’s get us some runs.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
starting to settle down
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
by psuphiman80 on Oct 8, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The good news: Hamels has his good stuff, including a working curve.
The bad news: 2009 BABIP is in play instead of 2008 BABIP.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got in
And were (gasp) losing? Howd that happen?
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
CarGo scored on a Helton swinging bunt.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything hit hard against Cole?
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nope. Just more of the same shitty luck he’s had for most of the year.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Damn it. I like 3-0 green lights, but not with the bases empty.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
And no outs.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t agree with swinging 3-0 there.
Cholly gives a lot of 3-0 green lights, I don’t like it.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but the players do :)
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-0 is decent with men on base/1 or 2 outs. Not so good when you’d be a leadoff walk.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would (informally) outlaw the 3-0 swing.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Life?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YTBD. If Yorvit Torrealba continues to get infield singles, I think it’s pretty well decided that life isn’t fair.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So that’s 2 liners down the 3B line that just missed being fair. Luck is not on our side.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I actually think luck is a neuter.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
And Feliz almost replicating the Seth Smith “hit” from Game 2 two years ago that I still see in my nightmares. Almost.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obligatory “I hate Pedro Feliz” post.
Man, he sucks hard enough to give the whole world a hickey.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Man, the fucking world is tilted to the left!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Swing at that shit Feliz.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had to laugh at that called third on Feliz. Oh, the stuff he does and doesn’t swing at…
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes I wish Pedro Feliz wasn’t such an easy scapegoat.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Simpson talking about Feliz driving in 82 runs this year.
Proving, of course, that Joe Simpson is not a member of MENSA.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Making this guy look like a strikeout pitcher. Let’s see what they do the 2nd time through the lineup.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AA
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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…
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
My wife is an Angels fan—not for any good reason, but she is—so that’s the one I hope to avoid.
Actually, the Red Sox is the only WS matchup that wouldn’t be in some way problematic for me.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
how is it the cheetos fault?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez is annoying
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
by psuphiman80 on Oct 8, 2009 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hanging 1-2 curveball out over the plate is an awful call
by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on Oct 8, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yup. I would have gone with the fastball up and in…at least if he doesn’t swing you set up the changeup.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on Oct 8, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My point was that the ball went where neither of them wanted it.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats better.
by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on Oct 8, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You still have to pay attention to Gonzalez here. Helton is basically a singles hitter against lefties, so you can’t let CarGo get into scoring position.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice got em
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
by psuphiman80 on Oct 8, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice Howard.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2:1 that Cole leads off with a hit.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so too. A double on the 3rd pitch.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just like yesterday: our pitcher has a better approach at the plate than the rest of our lineup the first time through.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Close enough.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Good to work that walk….let’s gets some runs.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Take second, Cole.
by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on Oct 8, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Rollins sucks.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy Rollins should be benched for that piece of work. My goodness. What a joke. What game is he fucking watching?
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know there’s no way Charlie’s going to drop him in the order… but Jesus, Charlie should drop him in the order.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I know. That’s why I said a few weeks ago that we should just ride out the string this year, but he should hit 6th next year.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d suggest a steal try here, but keeping the man out of scoring position is probably better given Utley’s issues there.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would also keep the hole open
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, and you’re not staying out of a DP by doing it with 2 outs, and Utley could just as well park one in the gap as hit a single.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know we’re only through 3 innings, but this is starting to smell like Game 1 of the 2007 NLDS: a pitcher who the Phils have owned throughout his career comes in and twirls a gem.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Utley liked to swing at those pitches.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
What a nice looking inning going to crap. We can’t keep on giving away free chances like that.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
…and as soon as I say that, it returns.
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not missing much
leadoff single
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In addition to the breaks and calls, the Rockies hitters are showing a much better approach than our guys have through the early going.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear. Why Cole?
Don’t let this get out of hand.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that’s why he didn’t start the series lol
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hanging curveball. Fell in love with it and it comes back to bite him.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another scrub who’d be a Hall of Famer if he played us every day.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
it ok everyone, Cupcakes to the rescue!
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing. If Cole gets that call for strike two (which he should have), then he doesn’t put that hanging meatball out there. - sigh-
by Boundforbeach on Oct 8, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bats have their work cut out for them.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C’mon. We’re going to get to this pitcher in at least one inning. I just hope we can do enough damage.
by Boundforbeach on Oct 8, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Howard singles. Leadoff man on again.
Run him?
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its ok jayson werth, we wanted you to get that double play
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I might have to compile all your “it’s ok” posts.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck.
I’m starting to get that “not our day” feeling.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is cupcakes pitching in the snow saturday?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cook doesn’t overpower….move up a step in the box and take away the sinker.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes I think Cole forgets that he needs to try and then makes bad pitches against pitchers.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sometimes i think he just plain sucks this year
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game is a base hit from being finished.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So tell me is this more of Hamel’s ‘bad luck’ or just leaving meatballs over the middle of the plate?
by Steve-O- on Oct 8, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Miguel Cairo, and Greg Dobbs, and Paul Bako.
Hell, he’s not even the worst catcher on either of these two rosters.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So does that mean he is cheating to pull pitches?
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Durbin likely to come in.
Turning off a playoff game goes against every fiber of my being. But…
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel ya. Not really something I want to come back to after taking a hard exam. The phillies were supposed to make my day better.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The pitch selection has been really questionable today. Also doesn’t help that he’s missing his spots with some regularity.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well, we are going to need some runs…eventually…if we want to win this game.
/obvious statements
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
/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
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
/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 0 recs
Can we just forfeit this inning and get on to the top of the 6th?
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to put Pedro Feliz in a walk-in freezer with no jacket.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First pitch groundout by Feliz does not raise spirits.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
perhaps Cole is going to cry in the clubhouse
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 8, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You ARE one of those.
Give it a rest, that kind of silliness won’t fly around here. Take it to the Philly.com board.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I would have left Cole in…considering Dobbs will definitely make an out.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hamels wasn’t great, but the zero runs on the board next to the good guys suggests he was not the only problem, maybe not the biggest problem.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So, yeah. Hard hit balls right at the RF and SS.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First pitch though.
He’s seen 4 pitches this game and made 3 outs. Between him and Feliz, we are set!
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah, at least the pitches Jimmy swings at are ALMOST strikes.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This either gonna go really well or really horribly.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Pedro has had a lot of rest by now. I think he would get the nod.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Just got back.
5 innings, 4 runs. Nice, Cole. If we wanted a Kyle Kendrick performance today, we’d have started him.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Just because there’s plenty of blame to go around doesn’t mean Cole shouldn’t get a big chunk of it.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, worst hitter in this game aside from Pedro Feliz.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Thank you for the compliment. I like to think I am an artist.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
There’s no way I could even imitate FM. I’m generally not a pessimistic poster.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All the sudden I'm nervous...
about going to Denver for two games with three to play…
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Could Blanton go in Game 4???? I just like the way that guy controls the tempo of the game… esp against younger teams
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so its Happ in the snow on saturday? Can’t see Martinez going
by BizarroCole on Oct 8, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
We need to get something going this inning
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
scoring position against Aaron Cook is no small feat
by BizarroCole on Oct 8, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the sun had a factor in that.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We have an opening, but I can’t see any light coming through it yet. That could change.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If anything says that Chase isn’t comfortable at the plate right now, it’s that attempt for a bunt base hit.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
No worries. Makes sense given the context.
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it just me or has utley looked like shit for a good portion of this season? redemption time chase!
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So that would suggest he is cheating to pull pitches, right?
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
We don’t know the severity of the injury. Could just be a bruise. They could just be playing it safe.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as in: dont strike out, howard, and dont GIDP, Werth?
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starting to see some light through the opening.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Need to remember, as Manuel tells them, that all the pressure is on the pitcher here.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Utley did what now?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
singled, runners on 1st and 3rd no outs
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Way to go big man.
A single makes this a real ballgame again.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Wonder if Tracy will go Full LaRussa now: three pitchers for the next three hitters.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
he used his bullpen enough yesterday, he should get an inning
by Ant on Oct 8, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst pen in the league – Colorado Rockies
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is TBS not using the strike zone meter?
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ummmm, who is this thing that paints the corner with 96 mph fastballs? And what has he done with the real Jose Contreras?
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RAUUUUUL!!!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what happened? my internet feed crapped out on me
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Single up the middle, 2 score.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
keep the heat on pedro
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We’ve got ourselves a ballgame! RAUL!
Let’s keep it goi…oh wait…Feliz is coming up…
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Feliz takes meatball for strike one, reaches at crap pitch for foul strike two.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Feliz lets a meatball go right down the middle for strike one. He knows he hits those out, should have swung.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can’t hit shit with those swings.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
omg, texas league single for feliz.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
i love the luck of de feliz
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen v Bullpen – here we go
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A Ric Flair to right, huh?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh shit, ruiz man
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is on deck out of curiosity?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
didn’t even get a chance to see, Ruiz grounded out on first pitch
"It was almost like if Harry didn't call it, it wasn't real." - Jayson Stark
by Chris Haines on Oct 8, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goddamnit Ruiz. Way to fuck up the whole mojo. Loser.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yech.
Well, we get to keep Blanton in the game, and three back is okay.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Shit. Ruiz there to pick up Feliz: “You didn’t ground into a double play? Wow. Alright, I’ll take care of it. Can’t have people getting confident in the bottom of the lineup now, can we?”
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did ruiz swing at the first pitch?
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by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
agreed. I love his defense but he is the definition of rally killer sometimes.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately yes. he and rollins have been drinking the same water.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Alright, time for collective deep breath.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
fingers crossed.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
This is going to prove to be a key inning.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we get a lead, I want to see Happ. If not… it would really stink to waste him. My faith in Pedro isn’t so deep that I’d want to see him in the ice and snow.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I didnt know double posts were possible on SBN, nice job
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad. Posting from my iPhone.
by besam32 on Oct 8, 2009 4:55 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i HATE spillbourghs… i mean what kinda name is that?
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we almost traded for him.. according to rumors
by Ant on Oct 8, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh good. This is a brilliant way to start, fatass! Let’s make all that good offensive work go for naught. Smart.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sonofabitch. Bad bunt, shitty baserunning, and they got lucky.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GET THE FUCKING OUT YOU FAT TURD! GAHHHHHHHHHHHH
We’re screwed.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Um – charlie knows it’s GAME 2 of a 5 game series – not game 7 of the WS right?
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Oct 8, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might have just lost us the series with that move.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus H. Christ. Pedro, in 35-degree temperatures, in a 1-1 series. Awesome.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew they were going to give Pedro the ball for game 3, put the experience out there
by Ant on Oct 8, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank god charlie is managing with his head up his 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 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happ in now?!? maybe martinez can finish the game
by BizarroCole on Oct 8, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
that wasn’t his fault.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Who in the hell is going to start these games?
by SJPhillyVT on Oct 8, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
got a hold of the wrong stuff.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why, why, why would you use Happ here with Eyre and Bastardo available?
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After dealing with Lidge all here, he has finally snapped.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so then for game 4 they go back to Lee? (hopefully there is no game 4)
by (AXP)HBK on Oct 8, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess, or they go start Blanton
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
luck, really… we had all the luck yesterday, nothing today
by Ant on Oct 8, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh just freakin great. I hope he’s not hurt.
by besam32 on Oct 8, 2009 4:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
uh oh, babip coming to bite happ in the leg.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, awesome. Not only are we going to lose this game, we’re wasting our two best candidates to start Game 3, and getting one hurt in the process. Excellent.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Comcast being a pain in the ass.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now it’s back
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it just made its way up to Boston.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The one guy we wouldn’t part with huh? ROFL
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great. This is perfect.
I’m about to turn this off. I’m boiling with rage right now. Charlie Manuel should not be allowed within 100 yards of this pitching staff.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess the best way to solve bullpen problems is to NOT EVEN USE THE BULLPEN
by SJPhillyVT on Oct 8, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
He’s hurt. Absolutely amazing. I’m speechless.
Charlie Manuel has a lot of explaining to do. A lot.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
this game is partially on him. totally didn’t need to bring in BOTH potential starters.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news, Rockies just traded for Francoeur.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully that elbow with the loose bodies can get some outs
by BizarroCole on Oct 8, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cripes, people
Don’t you think you’re overreacting just a bit with the Charlie Manuel bashing?
by wildcatlh on Oct 8, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not an overreaction, I think its totally justified.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s managing a bad game. He’s also the best manager in the history of the franchise.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why didnt we just bring in Eyre in the first place? WHY?!?!
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TBS just not feelin it
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
by psuphiman80 on Oct 8, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, you probably should wait until AFTER they score…
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
what happened? eff, i knew I should have just waited. My short-term pessimism always does this to me.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
well, thats a start.
Let the beasting begin.
by TransplantedFan on Oct 8, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
My boss may not like that.
Screw it, where’s the vodka?
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
check the tops of the fan blades
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isnt Eyre retireing after this year? Just wondering, I thought I remebered him saying that.
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a loose body in my pants right now.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hrm…needed to go low there.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll take it. Just get this last out.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I’m a little miffed that Fowler’s delivered two sac flies. He strikes out A TON, so it’s kind of freaking out of character for him.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy shit cole
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what?!?
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He left the stadium — Heidi went into labor.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if that is why Happ left…maybe it’s his kid.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. I always knew Happ was a sly one.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
who’s this helton guy and why are the announcers all over his balls?
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was trying to use reverse psychology… i think it worked
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Hamels head wasn’t in the game?
by besam32 on Oct 8, 2009 5:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Cole’s wife is in labor. I think that should put everything in perspective.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really?!
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Happ should have started today?
:)
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah.
It’s kinda sad that Happ may have just been fucked out of a postseason start by Charlie’s shortsightedness.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by wildcatlh on Oct 8, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask Charlie. He’s the one deciding who pitches when (and doing a bang up job at it, I might add).
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if we do end up losing this game, let’s hope ol chollie doesn’t pull the same shenanigans the rest of the series.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So the batters were so happy for him they couldn’t hit for 5 innings?
by SJPhillyVT on Oct 8, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
My point was yes Cole was a problem but so was the offense.
by SJPhillyVT on Oct 8, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
No, but using Happ in the first place was Charlies fault.
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Miguel Cairo for Pedro Feliz is what you would call a lateral move.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
true story.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
by soman319 on Oct 8, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have more faith in Cairo to give a decent AB.
Which my four months ago self would have had a hard time believing.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha. The same guy who made something like 6 outs on the first 6 pitches he saw.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tie goes to the runner?
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh damn i was hoping so bad!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I meant collision.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
jimmys more comfortable righty??!?!? what?!?!
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is he, I didn’t think so
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just copy and paste this for all of Jimmy’s ABs today.
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy is having one of the worst days I have ever seen him have. He looks so bad today.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Too many to count I guess. This season has been a shitshow. He has been largely unwatchable. And his consistent failure (or lack of desire) to make any adjustments makes it even more frustrating.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was the Saturday game in Milwaukee. That day he was a mess in the field, too, though. Today at least he’s been okay with the glove.
But yeah, horrid ABs.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least we turned the lineup over.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
His stats Belisle his ability to get the Phillies out.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Torrealba with the big blow, and with Betancourt and Morales wasting away in the bullpen, Tracy goes to Matt fucking Belisle to get his big 7th inning outs.
I hate when managers get rewarded for pulling the wrong strings.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, thought that was fair.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man, tbs sucks
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
“It’s no time to be macho.”
#(!$(&%&(#?*&#$J82f????!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant the camera view, but that too.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brett is going to be ineffective in this inning.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
myers for closer what?
JA x-rays negative
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
have some champaign brett.. it’s good for you.
by LondonPhillie on Oct 8, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I’d kind of like to see Dubee drag Myers off the field by his ear.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brett Myers sucks. I hate him more than most of the players on the Mets, Braves, and Marlins actually.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by mikefive on Oct 8, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And stick it to us Helms/Paulino style.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don’t forget barajas
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Oct 8, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Barajas is in Toronto, where we don’t have to see him 18x a year
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by mikefive on Oct 8, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I have another example but I wont share
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m scared of Thome if we/they make it.
by SJPhillyVT on Oct 8, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He sucks as a person. That’s for sure.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that is why I hate him, by the way.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just think of all the players that suck as people that you have no idea what they did. Obsess over that for a bit.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brett Myers is on the team I root for…and I happen to know what he did.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
If he can throw strikes. I’m fairly comfortable predicting the RBI BB here.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bloop single plating 2. That’s my call.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell, I'll be Mr. Positive -
Flyout to Werth.
by Aphilfan on Oct 8, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nice beard mustache thing Gianbi.
by besam32 on Oct 8, 2009 5:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
WIN THIS THING%$#^$#){%!#$$#~!!!!!!1
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
$#^$#){1
missed the exclamation mark in the beginning?
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah, kid!
That’s why he’s there. Thank God they were smart enough to include him.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well, not Brett Myers. He’s more interested in avenging Tulowitzki’s homer from April (according to Joe Simpson).
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
No Morales? We’re catching a break here.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The righty here is ridiculous.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
These are some lame ABs by the heart of the lineup. They might could go down quietly.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Shit. Couldn’t somebody have gotten on base for that?
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by HappyHuman on Oct 8, 2009 5:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
1 more! Thought I’d let you guys know.
by besam32 on Oct 8, 2009 5:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. But I don’t actually know, so it’s possible.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Needed that big time.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TBS is the worst baseball station in the world.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bringing in the lefty just for Ibanez?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howard has been awesome so far batting, but man I wanted him to crush the righty there.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahem…an idiot who is the frontrunner to win manager of the year, mind you.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup. Shows how messed up the mainstream media’s powers of perception are.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I voted for him. I just managers on wins and losses since most are retards.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Blech
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought that was gonna find some outfield off the bat.
by dajafi on Oct 8, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So what now in the 9th, Francisco Ruiz and Cairo?
vomit
by SJPhillyVT on Oct 8, 2009 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Bako bats in the 9th inning of a playoff game that we are losing by 1 run, then we have a serious serious problem.
by FuquaManuel on Oct 8, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s all I could think when I saw his name.
by SJPhillyVT on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we’re all replacing Cairo who’s playing 3rd if it goes to extras?
by SJPhillyVT on Oct 8, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes, you’re right. I wasn’t looking.
by PhillyFriar on Oct 8, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As in, I hadn’t thought of that either.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ruiz could play third, but I dont think that helps much
by philiafan14364 on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who cares?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Oct 8, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I am guessing Huston Street comes in so Stairs bats first then.
by WanderingMoses on Oct 8, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs