See Cliff Lee's Teammates!: Phillies at Diamondbacks Game Thread, July 29, 2009
by WholeCamels on Jul 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT
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Well, yes, I'm afraid there's a baseball game tonight to distract us from New Shiny Thing Cliff Lee.
Former Future-Former Phillie J.A. Happ squares off against Yusmeiro Petit.
Discuss the game below.
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It is hour #8 AC (After Carrasco)…I feel a tightness in my chest.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m a little verklempt myself…remember, if symptoms worsen, go immediately to the ER.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Only after four hours, though, right?
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
These ladies are also a little verklempt
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, did you guys hear the Phillies got Cliff Lee?
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
In other Water Found to be Wet/Pope Found to be Catholic news…..Bobby Cox got tossed from the game vs. the Marlins.
Wait, Bobby Cox got tossed from a game? That’s weird.
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Very, since Bobby has such a soft-spoken and grandfatherly personality….he would never talk smack to an umpire!
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
that does say 12 HRs in 43 innings for Perez, who throws right, right?
And it also says gametime temp is 100 with a wind blowing out to right.
Lord help the man.
I think everybody hits (home runs) tonight.
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Werth and Ruiz are the only righty bats in the lineup.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
well yeah, that’s my point, it’s a tough row to hoe. On paper this looks like a thumping.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Baseball moves to the metric system! ERAs would be a helluva lot easier.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
charm is an artifact, like tits on a bull.
I kind of like it.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
And as useful as balls on a priest.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
“In all the excitement, I can’t remember if I put away five chalices or six.”
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
This reminds me of the conversation in Chasing Amy between Holden Caulfield and Alyssa Jones.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Rollins gets a leadoff hit probability of win has increased by 98%.
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions
Howard strikes out? Thats unexpected.
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions
Well, there goes the perfect game.
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions
now up and limping around in CF as play resumes.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m listening to the game on 1210, so I’ll say that the catch sounded like a good catch.
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
I would gather that means putting Werth in CF and Francisco in right?
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Barf
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
So you are saying you are going to start making thousands of positives posts?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Jul 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No, because that would be progressing to the mean.
by FuquaManuel on Jul 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve heard grumbling from the DNL crew that sees Happ going back to the bullpen. Im curious as to what ya’ll think
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jul 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
After thinking about it, I like it. Happ’s postseason spot is going to be as an important member of the bullpen. He isn’t likely to get a postseason start, so, might as well start getting him used to being in the pen now.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Then what ChoP moves to the back of the pen to strengthen the lines? His stuff has been quite electric as of late
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jul 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it’s the big question…especially also that Myers may be coming back to the bullpen.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Comeon Happ, you go to stay in Philly show us that you care!
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions
Every time something bad happens, lately, I’ve been remembering about Lee and I crack a small smile, and realize…everything is going to be just fine. every
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
Ignore that last every, it snuck in there when I wasn’t looking.
by myrestingpulse_121bpm on Jul 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Happ-iness is...
… the bullpen for J.A. I agree, he’s filled in quite nicely for the injured Myers. But assuming Martinez is healthy, you know he’s going to start. They’re definitely not sticking Moyer in the ’pen.
So you have Hamels, Lee, Blanton, Moyer and Martinez. If someone gets hurt they can call on Happ or Lopez. And the healthy Myers will bullpen it up like it’s 2007.
“Bullpen” is now a verb as well as a noun.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
That rotation was in no particular order, FWIW.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
If bullpen is now a verb, can we work out a trade so that the words “conference” and “partner” go back to being solely nouns?
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes please.
Gradually we will take the English language back, so long as “bullpen” can still be a verb.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
Sorry, I killed that Carla post. Probably should have left it for an hour for all you guys to fap to.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
We traded our knapp fap, of course, i usually fap before I knapp.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
You get this before you fall asleep? I’d stay awake and have that checked out.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
It would be tough to overstate how friggin awful the D’bags announcers are. They’ve spent the last five minutes making “Happ” puns. I mute it, then my curiosity gets the better of me and I un-mute it, and the jackholes are still at it.
do they say how “Happ”-less the DBacks are?
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I almost find myself pining for T-Mac and Wheels…..Almost.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Curious
I have a feeling that the Phillies are grooming Jim Jackson to take over as the commentator. He’s been on the radio for a while, he seems to know what he’s talking about, and he’s a solid announcer. I heard him during last Saturday’s game and I thought he did a good job.
Plus, since he’s been the voice of the Flyers for a while, he will be recognizable to a lot of Philly sports fans. The familiarity thing is always good. (Wheels is even more familiar, of course, but he’s not the best announcer in the world.)
Am I completely sideways or do you guys agree?
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
I go with the prevailing backroom deal that has Scott Graham coming back from the Mets team.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
How many backward K’s are we going to take tonight?
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions
a few more. They haven’t moved on from their game plan last night.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad it won’t be Sunday – I think they said that game was going to be the TBS game of the week. I wonder if that means Moyer pitches on Sunday and Hamels not until Tuesday vs. Colorado or if they’ll stick with Hamels on Sunday and give Moyer extra rest until Tuesday. That might not be a bad idea, since it would still allow Moyer to come back on normal rest against the Marlins in his next start.
by phillyinportland on Jul 30, 2009 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Guys are coasting assumimg our awesome pitching will carry us. DAMN YOU LEE!!!!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
gotta figure this afternoon’s preparation was not the best.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
2009 Phillies = making unknown and crappy pitchers look like Cy Young/Walter Johnson/Sandy Koufax/Bob Gibson.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
Well, no, just irrational pissiness. Seems like we can beat aces, but 0-5 pitchers with 7.00 ERA’s we have problems.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Hello everyone. So my TV set appears to be malfunctioning – for some reason it’s telling me that we’re getting dominated and shut out by Yusmeiro Petit.
I think he prevented a lot of excess rubbing by removing it!
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I’d have NO problem if she was talking to TGP or at least tried to discuss things on here and pimped herself off as well. Comeon, she was just trying to show off some T&A and while I LOVE T&A, I can find it out there by myslef and at a higher quality.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
aww. we know. It’s hell to be the adult on a baseball discussion board.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d say. A rather shapely Phillies fan named Carla was welcoming Cliff Lee over on youtube. I still kind of don’t believe what I just saw.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Score some runs, dammit!
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
Cliff Lee a Phillie in a former life.
Also an outfielder. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Lee_(outfielder)
"I can play anywhere; First, Third, Left field, anywhere but Philadelphia." - Dick Allen
http://www.travismount.net
Happ’s been very good since the first. Unfortunately he’s facing THE GREATEST PITCHER EVER TO TAKE THE MOUND
That ERA and Whip prove that.
"I can play anywhere; First, Third, Left field, anywhere but Philadelphia." - Dick Allen
http://www.travismount.net
Who uses “that” twice in a sentence, let alone to begin and end it?? What an ee-dee-uht…
"I can play anywhere; First, Third, Left field, anywhere but Philadelphia." - Dick Allen
http://www.travismount.net
rhetorical flair, I’d call it. Chatter syntax is more fluid, don’t sweat it.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I need a drink...
Jack and coke anyone?
"I can play anywhere; First, Third, Left field, anywhere but Philadelphia." - Dick Allen
http://www.travismount.net
on the plus side, we’re humming along at a good 17-minutes per inning clip.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
just flagging after two nights out West, and a 630 EDT start at work…plus I prefer quick games.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Wed night is ideal, theaters aren’t crowded.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Well since you asked so nicely...
"I can play anywhere; First, Third, Left field, anywhere but Philadelphia." - Dick Allen
http://www.travismount.net
Come on Phils
Settle down and have some good at-bats, at least.
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
My God, one hit, and the pitching coach has to come out and reassure him.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
THERES THAT DEFENSE!
"I can play anywhere; First, Third, Left field, anywhere but Philadelphia." - Dick Allen
http://www.travismount.net
Hinch stupid for no lefty there.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Sweet
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
Even with two productive outs, it should be a tie game.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
Didn’t watch it – just saw double and a spot on the center field wall. I guess thanks to both.
by phillyinportland on Jul 29, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
theyre afraid nif stairs comes out theyll bring in a lefty to pitch to him
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jul 29, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Chooch
Come through for us, buddy.
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
Their "snake rattle" sounds like a rain stick
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
Feliz? it’s like giving up already. I’d rather Stairs vs a lefty.
Vic has cotton up his nose?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
Let's go, Happy Pete
Surprise us.
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
Aaaarrrrgghhhhh
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
Oh well.
It’s not all Feliz’s fault. At least he made contact.
0 for 7 with RISP, including 5 K’s. Not our night tonight.
Do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps?
“Eyre” Snyder, 3-0.
Here and I was just going to respond that we’re still set up okay for the 8th and 9th, lineup-wise.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t count this team out, particularly against the DBacks and their Russian roulette style of defense.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
it appears our offense left for San Francisco during the day
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Jul 29, 2009 11:43 PM EDT reply actions
Well, shit.
The Ball Buster broke it again.
by WanderingMoses on Jul 29, 2009 11:44 PM EDT reply actions
"The deal was consummated"
I guess “consummated” works, but it sounds funny.
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
Uh oh. Shane hurt?
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
has to be. something in his nose. OK, so now my faith is flagging.
Well, two days left to trade Cliff Lee back for our old offense.
by Wet Luzinski on Jul 29, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Blargh
That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!
Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09
ugh, replay time.
Ah hell, that’s it. I’m going upstairs to take my shirt off and talk dirty to my picture of Cliff Lee.
Very odd bounce off the top of the wall
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
Bleh
This has been a really sucky baseball day. Well, aside from the Cliff Lee 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
In the last 27 days there have been four sucky baseball days. Things could be worse.
by phillyinportland on Jul 30, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
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