Broadway the Hard Way: Phillies at Yankees Game Thread, May 23, 2009
by WholeCamels on May 23, 2009 4:00 PM EDT
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Congratulations, JA Happ, and welcome to the starting rotation. Your first assignment? Oh, FOX Game of the Week. In New York. Against the Yankees. Hi buddy!
Oh, and welcome to the bigs, John Mayberry! You wanna debut against the Yankees? Go get 'em!
The Phillies go for two in a row against the New York Yankees and veteran lefty Andy Pettitte this afternoon in the Bronx. He'll be opposed by the above mentioned JA Happ in his first start of 2009.
Platoon-wise, the Yankees would appear to have the advantage the rest of the series, as their right-handed hitting is that much stronger than the Phillies. The Phillies will attempt to tip the scales a bit by sending John Mayberry Jr., recently called up from AAA Lehigh Valley, out to right field, shifting Jayson Werth to left and taking Raul Ibanez out of the field to serve as today's designated hitter. Probably not the worst idea, it's pretty hot and he could use the "rest."
Discuss the game below.
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Ken Rosenthal just said that the Phillies are going after Jason Marquis. Please god don’t let this happen. Difficult to see how this would not make our rotation worse, much less better.
Yeah, I heard that too and I nearly spit out my drink on the laptop.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Oswalt, yes ….. Marquis only if necessary.
by phillyinportland on May 23, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I almost choked on my soda when he said 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
well, to be fair… Marquis’ ERA is almost 3 runs better than Cupcakes’
and that throught made me cry just a little
"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
Similar pitchers career-wise though. Painfully league average…which I guess would be better than the league-worst we are getting from Blanton+Moyer.
Oh boy, we get the joyless one calling the game.
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Over/Under on combined homeruns?
I say 5.5, and I’ll take the 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
Just to be a contrarian, I’ll take the under.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Mine’s fine
"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
No Rodrigez for the Yanks today?
"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
Nice start for Happ… Um, I’m kind of not too thrilled that Cholly is capping Happ at 80 pitches today… Guess we’ll see the pen early… No way he throws CRaP out there today right? right?
"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
Was that a 1-0 change to Rodrigez???
"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
Ibanez
Chance to start the All-Star game?
I can’t remember the last time we had a Phillie outfielder starting the AS game.
by phillyinportland on May 23, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions
Ummm he better start… Considering he’s leading the MLB in HRs, RBIs, OPS, and is like 5th or 6th in the NL in BA
"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
i expect both Werth and Ibanez to be on the team…especially given that Cholly’s the manager. Raul should start.
I agree – I just have no idea how voters will react. You would think they’d pick him for one of the outfield slots based on his performance. It could be a case of whether there are enough other “names” like Manny Ramirez who come to mind first.
by phillyinportland on May 23, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
it would be an utter travesty if he is voted to start.. and i’m not even talking about the suspension… i’m talking that only playing 30 or so games when everyone else plays 80 or so, there’s no way his stats should compare
"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
Thanks
I’d forgotten that Abreu was voted in as a starter – I just remembered the year he won the final position vote – but 2005 he was having quite the year, until the second half when things went differently, if I remember correctly.
by phillyinportland on May 23, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Played it like a right fielder in left fielder.
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Yeah, angles, approaches, reading the spin off a ball. Sort of like mirror images.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a problem
with Coste questioning a call. He will be looking for that to be a strike more than his 1 lazy taking it. NOt like he is hitting anything these days.
Cardinals win behind 8 shutout innings from Lohse. That’s one decision by Pat Gillick that still makes no sense.
by phillyinportland on May 23, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions
Oh you know Lohse would have sucked bad if he were still with us. :)
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Every team passed on a multi year deal for lohse – cards gave him a one year deal (who knew he’d take it) to earn the long year deal – we know that that opportunity was ever made to gillick?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Round the horn, boys. Happy Pete flashes the glove.
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5-4-3 DP
Then the ball is knocked off of Happ’s hand but he flips the ball for the out.
Top of the 5th, Phils bat.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
Must be a record….8 pitches, 2 walks for Feliz.
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Launching pad :)
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
and per usual for the phils – he ain’t a young rookie
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
2 Run HR
Welcome to the Bigs, Mayberry!
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
Fox is calling it 3
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it was
My bad.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
Well i wouldn’t have put it past fox to get it wrong – i mean it is fox – they make stuff up all the time
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
True
but its my fault this time.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
So many inappropriate jokes come to mind i’ll just be quiet :)
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm used to inappropriate jokes
I get them all of the time on BSD….
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
Well see that other thread just fuels the idea – i don’t’ know what BSD is.
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
See…fox idiotically identifies some random dude as mayberry’s dad.
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got home from a crappy hair cut experience and a real stupid phone call from an ingerdient provider at work that could leada to legal problems
turn it on
see walk
see home run
smile
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions
I mean – wonderful he hit the home run – but he’s only up for the weekend right?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not sure. They’re now back at 13 position players, 12 pitchers, which makes more sense than 12/13. The question is whether Mayberry remains the 13th guy, getting maybe 5 AB a week, or they’d rather leave him in LHV to play every day. And which is better for his trade value too, I guess.
Rather see him get spot starts than matt stairs – i mean he’s got to be better?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Mayberry is hot!
/CindythePhilliesFaninCA moment
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
How has Happ pitched?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
In control, with lots of FB’s and only with Jayson Werth screwing up in the 2nd inning, it would be a shutout.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Not so worried about the score cause that’s not under his control – more about his control and such…there was an article this week about Happ and his curve ball since for some reason he hadn’t thrown it much (if at all) this season in his relief appearances – so i’m curios as to how his pitches have looked – his location – especially the curves and how he’s handled any high pressure moments.
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he’s looked really good. Stuff isn’t jaw-dropping but location has been terrific, and he’s starting to mix his pitches after throwing mostly fastballs, as WM wrote, the first time through.
Any curves?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Not many (if any). Fastballs and changeups mostly.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
So, guess he ain’t got it back yet…he’ll have to find it – cause I’m almost sure you have to be REAL good to survive on fastballs and change ups alone
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Happ
Five innings, only 60 pitches, only one legitimate hit. Nice start so far.
by phillyinportland on May 23, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Two legitimate hits
I forgot about Texeira’s infield single.
by phillyinportland on May 23, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Good to see that Mayberry’s head isn’t too big.
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The hats would be harder to get if it was
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Fox crew is a bunch of morons. They are looking for the Real™ John Mayberry.
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Um….hmm…..let me get back to you.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s part of the corporate culture of FOX and really all products owned by Rupert Murdoch.
Which is why the inevitable failure of myspace and its ilk is all the more enjoyable
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap-tacular. Inconsistent zone.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
To paraphrase the great crash davis
There should be a constitutional amendment banning the defensive shift :)
And fox gets their obligatory Joe Maddon genius comment in
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions
True. But at the same time, Happ’s velocity is starting to come down.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Durbin up in the pen.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
I hate derek jeter
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions
As I understand it he single handedly saved baseball, new york city and the world from complete ruination.
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Just don’t tell Orioles fans that he never cheated.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Orioles fans forget the derek jeter rule – it’s actually in the book
He who is jeter can doeth no wrong – if jeter doeth it – it must be correct
It’s like Nixon in that movie “When the president does it it’s not illegal” – same thing
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Rule 2.2.2.2, right?
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
of course
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
THat’s the one that requires all teams to retire the #2 once he who is the jeter retires right?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed. At least the Phillies won’t have to retire #2 for Rod Barajas.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Um….happ making me titchy
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions
Way to settle, Happ. Gives up a bomb, then gets Jesus and Tex to fly out. Good job, man. You have done yourself and your team proud.
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Mayberry, Jr.
Tall and lanky, looks a little like Garry Maddox in the outfield.
by phillyinportland on May 23, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions
Are you kiding me?
The way he came in under a fly ball brought back a fond memory of a great Phillies outfielder and you think that’s racist.
by phillyinportland on May 24, 2009 3:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Glad to hear. I don’t want to be upsetting anybody by making analogies about players.
by phillyinportland on May 24, 2009 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Mayberry – ballsy base runner or just doing what he was told?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
And left.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Everything Tim McCarver says just sounds stupid
I enjoy the hulu commercials and tagline, when mccarver says it it makes me angry hulu exists for him to talk about
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
“It won’t be his last” – that’s insightful – what with him being part of the rotation and the season not being over
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions
As much as I hate to say it…..GREAT INNING DURBIN!!
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I think that AB is different if it is 3-0 instead of 2-1 after that Godawful call of a strike at the shoestring.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Correct
He either is very good or very bad. Today is one of his worst games he has played. Cost us alot today. Hopefully it does not cost us the game!
Walk Matsui?
The Hold is dumb
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
Ok, forget that suggestion
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Please oh Please oh Please Madson, please do your best to disprove the inappropriate legendary status…
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions
Jeezus K
Epic fail?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Madson
97mph fastball
85mph changeup
That’ll screw with a hitter’s head
"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt." ~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
Did Fox just imply that Ken was gay?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions
Yup – in Santa Barbara, when someone male tells me the ‘fleets in’ – it usually means one thing for that fella
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
No offense jeter – but Ryan Howard should be the face of baseball – he’s just cooler and more ‘down to earth’ than you are.
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:30 PM EDT reply actions
Shane – you’re an idiot
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions
Pepsi Throwback – available for a limited time huh?
I can get me ‘real sugar’ coke year round
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
Completely off topic, but I hate this concept of ‘Pepsi Throwback’ (after seeing 17 commercials for it)….the whole reason for corn syrup over sugar was so that the beverage could last longer as a solution rather than sedimenting itself.
And besides, Coca Cola Is better.
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It’s also cheaper and more disgusting – there’s a definite difference in taste, and the natural sugar tastes better.
And like I said, live close enough to mexico and costco and yo ucan get the ‘real sugar’ coke year round.
It’s all part of pepsi’s marketing department trying to justify their existence – i mean did anyone switch to pepsi due to the rebranding that probably cost 10s of millions?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
So far, not good
Leadoff walk
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
The “thunder” is coming up after jonny damon?
Am I the only one who flashed on sean william scott in the rundown? I bet I am
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions
If the slider is his trademark pitch – why does he not throw it to damon?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
Lidge just made Texeira look horrible
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions
Fuck
Lidge blows the save.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
I really wish A-Rod wasn’t this good
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions
Uh Huh – whatever
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually there’s a lot of wiggle room in the impact of steroids – but why bother bringing it up – you’ll deny it
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Open base – hot hitter – why would you pitch to him?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:41 PM EDT reply actions
Not hot so much as feast or famine.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Still open base – worth the risk?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Certainly merit to the argument.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He wasn’t trying hard enough to throw strikes I guess
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
If he threw some sliders to damon it might have only been a one one shot
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:42 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone who thought he’d be as good as last year is just silly
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
If it weren’t for that asinine contract extension, I’d feel slightly better
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Oy
This is getting dangerously close to a facepalm situation.
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At least the Phils won the WS last year. Otherwise, I’d be thinking “This is what’s wrong with baseball….a cheater on a team with the most $$ to spend always coming back to win games.”
Yup – that’s what’s wrong with baseball
can we talka bout what’s wrong with baseball fans?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
So you aren’t a fan of baseball?
Then you should probably stick to compalining about donovan not being good enough, the need for kevin kolb, and how andy redi should be replaced by someone with no experience or resume
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Must be hard then – reading your own writing?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh oh. Temper tantrum/awful attempt at insults time…
Calm down friend, It’s ok for people to think different than you.
Ah I see, when unable to respond, go on the offensive an look tough…you must be popular over at pp.
Thinking difference is fine, but ignorance shouldn’t be ignored, and I try not to ignore ignorance.
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean, all you have to do is look at the blog that he is the proprietor of. The most blatant homophobia/sexism/racism and downright bigotry was repeatedly tolerated. Guess he is for harsher punishment of steroid users than he is klansmen. Talk about ignoring ignorance.
by FuquaManuel on May 23, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I am glad...
You hate the Phillies and still believe that 1980 was out last WS since we won last year with at least 1 cheater.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Happ does not get win.
Mayberry does not get a game winning hr.
Lidge has to start throwing strikes. I can live with home runs, I cannot live w/ all his walks.
Yankees Win
Lidge blows the save.
Please send Lidge to the DL.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
how about sending hime to the minors to LEARN
to throw strikes!
As soon as you learn to spell his name, he’ll take your advice I bet
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ouch….been while since we have seen this one. Even the SD game didn’t feel this bad.
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Bleh
I hate the effing Yankees.
Get ’em tomorrow, boys.
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At some point they do have to do something with Lidge and promote Madson to closer. It’s not like they don’t HAVE another option – they do…so use it
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions
I can live with blown saves
I cannot live with walks that he throws EVERY game.
What’s your definition of the word every? In mine it means that in each appearance lidge has made this year he would have thrown a walk.
What’s yours?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
has he not
almost walked someone every game he has this year. I believe every run has scored w/ a walk involved (or almost every).
Still don’t understand why no sliders to Damon
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions
I’m confused – is it costes fault or lidge walking someone ‘every time’ he pitches?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
And Jasyon Werths fault too?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I am guessing
but alot has been made of Ruiz and his catching w/ Lidge. Ruiz was not here at the beginning.
But, who knows, trying to analyze something that probably can’t be done.
I am not an expert, just a fan.
which brings up another point
Between coste and werth, they did not help us.
You know, if they still thought stress caused ulcers, I’d say something about giving yoruself an ulcer, but newer research cleared that all up, so basically, just calm down
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
The way FOX was talking he’s been dealing with something all year and has to wear special shoe or something
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Happ had a nice outing, strong showing from Mayberry…the phils need to face reality with Lidge, but tomorrows another game and the phils will still be in first place.
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions
Because the yankees won, the scoring on Damon was recored as a stolen base
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 6:57 PM EDT reply actions
I don’t believe so – I don’t believe defensive indifference scores as a stolen bse does it?
"Someone created the box score," Morey says, "and he should be shot."
Blocked shots — they look great, but unless you secure the ball afterward, you haven’t helped your team all that much.
by jemagee on May 23, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
not suppose to count as a stolen base
that is why I asked why above. Does not make sense unless they are tying to stuff the ….
Same reason it took so damn long to put Happ in the rotation and take Park out.
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by WanderingMoses on May 23, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
lol that was one of the worst car rides i've had in a long time..
I unfortunately had to drop someone off somewhere so I had to listen to the radio for the 8th and the 9th. Man the 9th inning was something else, I never almost been in as many accidents than today. The radio announcer said it best, Lidge’s everything (era, walks, etc) are unusually high for a closer. That said, Lidge should take a little rest since we have Madson to fill in for him until he gets back on the ball or healthy again if that’s bothering him.
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