Snap Out of It!: Phillies at Brewers Game Thread, September 27, 2009
by WholeCamels on Sep 27, 2009 3:02 PM EDT
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Philadelphia Phillies at Milwaukee Brewers, Sep 27, 2009 2:05 PM EDT
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And just in time, too
At this point I have the score 4-1, bottom of third, two on, two out.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job by Blanton to strike out Fielder
and you’re welcome :-)
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 Sep 27, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I honestly think the Phillies have a better chance of three-peating as World Champs than Joe Blanton does of ever hitting another home run in his career.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 27, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol probably
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 Sep 27, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still not entirely sure it actually happened. I saw it in person, but I had lost a contact lens so it was blurry in one eye. The entire universe could just be confused; that was a squatty Jayson Werth batting.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 27, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the inside breaking ball looks real good to Jimmy.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
between Howard getting PO’d at 2nd, all the LOB, and the postage stamp strike zone that has materialized in this inning….this looks like another game in which the Phils are destined to phail.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that’s the spirit! (but content-wise, I agree).
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
34-7 Boids.
so long as we can play the Chiefs every week, McNabb can take his sweet time healing. Kolb looks real good today.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i live in Panthers land, so I rarely get to watch the Iggles unless either they or the Panthers are on a night game. So I was psyched that they were on today. About 5 min into the second half, it was so out of hand they switched to Jets-Titans :(
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s so out of hand that Jeff Garcia is now playing with 4.40 left in the game.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s got to be a good thing, right? Quarterback is going to be an interesting situation when McNabb returns.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush out, Butler in
bullpen time after Werth K. (who out there called him a poor man’s Adam Dunn? It’s sticking.)
Mets 4, Fla 0. Final
Nats 3, Braves 3 B7
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i labelled him that, and have caught flack for it. He’s a better fielder and faster runner, but doesn’t have Dunn’s walks.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
batting-wise, I knew what you meant, and certainly his pattern lately FEELS that way. Haven’t dived too deep into the numbers.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn vs Werth
PA/HR/K/BB/OPS and then number by % of plate appearance…
Werth: 640 PA / 34 HR (5.1%) 85 BB (13.3%) 149 K (23.2%) Other (59.2%) OPS = .875
Dunn: 641 PA / 38 HR (5.9%) 111 BB (17.3%) 170K ( 26.6%) Other (50.2%) OPS = .946
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t know what criteria determine “similar” but to me they certainly look similar. Based on those numbers you’d probably think Dunn was the All-Star, wouldn’t you?
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunn is viewed as a lazy lummox by casual fans and the media. I don’t agree with that.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What goes on with the Cincinnati Reds? Haven’t they had an enormous number of excellent players come onto their team, but year after year they send them away and remain unimportant come September.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A small-market struggle, and an uneven farm system from the looks of things. And for the abuse CBP takes, GABP “plays small.” They likely have the same difficulty attracting FAs as the Phils did 6 yrs ago.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have a glut of OFers, which they keep giving away for essentially nothing, and no pitching.
Dunn, Kearns, Encarnacion, Griffey, Josh Hamilton…
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I thought. It’s too bad for the city of Cincinnati, which I know nothing about, but something about the Reds made for a great rivalry with the Philles in a lot of the earlier pennant races, like 1964, the 1976 playoffs, and even in 1980-81, where the Reds were close to making the playoffs.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Pete
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 Sep 27, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Feliz
In my mind, he did that for FM, his biggest fan, because he cares.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Paul Bako
one-man wrecking crew.
Go big Joe, get them duckies in.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Cookies
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 Sep 27, 2009 3:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aww, too bad that wasn’t a bit higher
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 Sep 27, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bah. McGehee denies Big Joe’s big hop.
J-Rollin up
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
doesn't it seem nuts
how often we have 2-3rd with 1 out and we hit one right to the 3rd baseman?
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, in this ab, I don’t worry so much. It’s the pitcher, and Blanton tends to hit to the left side. The Brewers playing in made that a bit more exciting that it would have been normally, and a miscue would have gotten the run home, maybe 2.
In general, it’s the pattern we’ve been seeing lately—too aggressive, hitting what the pitcher wants.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s not really what I’m getting at. It’s just that in that situation, a lazy grounder anywhere else (usually) scores the run. Phils have a knack for hitting them right to the guy standing by the runner at 3rd, preventing him from running.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I get it, and I agree. My main point is that the batters can’t seem to lay off the pitches that result in those grounders.
Also, Blanton again not an ideal candidate, but it feels like we have not attempted safety or suicide squeezes as often this year.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another 3-1 count
with 1B open, but he’ll swing.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so much for that prediction. Amazing.
BAses loaded.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Braun, great hitter, out of there, thank you. Happy Yom Kippur, by the way.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
assuming his day is done...
that was a great outing by Blanton given the circumstances. He was squeezed a lot today, and gave up some hits, but only one run.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, I think Chollie has to leave him in. This game still feels young.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. If what I’m seeing is right: 5 IP, 95 pitches, and considering the importance of this game and Manuel’s desire to get extra work out of his starters, Blanton should go at least one more inning.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got in and pleased to see 6-1 lead. I also see that we have been in LOB Purgatory yet again. How bad was it?
by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2009 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pretty annoying. Brewers have done the same though.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I was at the bar watching the Eagles and following this on the iPhone. Seems like both teams have done squat with men on, us slightly less awful than the other guys.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alert – DC has the winning run on first base, 0 outs.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that ball bounces anywhere else, Phils score…
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
more bases loaded fun
I’ve lost track. Third or fourth time today?
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
which ALWAYS bothers me when we have a lead.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this reliever have an ERA above or below 9.00?
Not that it will mean much to the next two batters.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Smith
Never heard of him but looks like he’s done okay for the Brewers this year. ERA in the low 3’s. Of course, he got the two batters out.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, they went to commercial break and I figured the Phillies stranded the bases loaded again, I just realize now that it was a pitching change.
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha yep, just so long as they win it I dont care that much, also it is not quite fair that the Brewers just walk everybody till they get to the catcher/pitcher spots
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well…it wasn’t a grounder, but it was an unproductive ball hit to the third baseman.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now Braves have em loaded with one out.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it prudent to count on the Nationals to win any of those games? I think they have to win one right?
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sorry I ever admired Ryan Zimmerman.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, who has “Paul Bako slam” on their baseball bingo card? Well, you can leave that square open for now.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw a card with that and I opted for the “lidge pitches a 1-2-3 inning for the save” card instead
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they still print those?
Every year I enter, but just once, the Daily News HR Payoff Inning contest. Haven’t been pulled yet, but I just know I’ll have a bases-loaded, Paul Bako-ish situation.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cookies should’ve been taken out after 5….
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but the bull pen is a mess right now, both Durbin and Condrey who are probables to come in have been recently injured and rest would probably do them well. What, do you want Lidge? Haha
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like to throw my hat in the ring for taking Chollies job when he gets fired for us missing the playoffs.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So when you’re kicked in the nuts again and again, does the body eventually adjust by not feeling it as much?
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so mark the time, at 4.25 p.m. EDT, this afternoon started to career off the cliff…
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully, just the day
not the season.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Gamel - just the kind of .231 bit player who typically starts the chain-collilsion.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, Blanton wont get far in the game and he will pitch 110+ or so. Lose Lose Situation
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A lot of pitches there, but Blanton gets the out. Does he come out now?
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAH
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 Sep 27, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this one is going to hurt
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 27, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You have shitty ABs with the bases loaded the whole game, and you leave less room for error.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Blanton still pitching? You have to have somebody ready, don’t you?
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is all about how a fucking horrible bullpen can drive an otherwise good manager straight out of his right mind.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it just all kind of unravels I geuss stratigically, none of your moves start to make sense
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
more clearly, all of your moves stop making sense
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sixth-inning bugaboo
In past years Manuel used to really get hung up on getting starters through six innings. Maybe he liked that quality start statistic, if the starter had a shot at it. (I can remember games with Freddy Garcia and Adam Eaton being left in to start the sixth inning when they were clearly about to get bombed.) Can’t imagine he thought going beyond 110 pitches with Blanton at this time of the season was a smart thing – but he did it.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They probably won’t miss the playoffs, but damnit if they don’t try.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
the braves are 12-2 or something in their last 14, with BOTH losses coming against the Phils. Thank god for that.
Even if the Phils limp in, they’ll get swept, playing like the ass they have been lately.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today's game started at 2:05..
I agreed to take the wife to work today, and pick her up at 6PM when she was done, so we could go grab a quick bite to eat. I assumed 4 hours was enough time that the game would be over. Apparently, I was wrong.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh crap
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 Sep 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m not quite hoping that the plane crashes on the way home.
Not quite.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Escalona coming in
I believe Escalona means “darn the luck!” in Spanish
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is a joke…we need to snap out of whatever slump we are in as a team and get our shit together…if we want a repeat of 2007 against the Rockies…well then we are doing great
by Dlance04 on Sep 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously….the brewers have nothing to play for, yet they do the small things and are successful (like stealing 2nd with 2 outs).
The Phils get picked off bases, leave runners on and can’t win a game to save their ass.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That, plus being unable to close out one-run games in the ninth inning, pretty well sums it up.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The tired cliches are flying fast and furious in this thread
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Time to go one inning, one game at a time.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we’ve lost our heart, our pep, no hustle either, skip.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has it really turned around that completely? I’m not watching, but 30 minutes ago they were doing okay, up 6-1 and looking to at least cut the magic number by one.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
those were my “tired” cliches. I see guys making some questionable decisions, but really the most major boneheaded play was Howard getting picked off at 2B a real long long time ago.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
look
The Phils just have to play good, hard-nosed baseball and let the results take care of themselves. They can’t get caught scoreboard-watching; as for the Braves game, it is what it is. Now, what were you saying?
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need to get back to doing the little things right, play within ourselves, and stop pressing. We have to remember we’re the champs, we have it in us, so let’s play like champs.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now go out there and win one for the Gipper!
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 Sep 27, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fun fun silly willy
can’t find a good pink and the brain video with this in it
by Halos in DE on Sep 27, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HA HA!
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 Sep 27, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HOFer Bruntlett enters the game, surely we will win now
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trying to follow this game by refreshing ESPN on my phone at the airport was frustrating when it was 6-1. Now it’s completely unnerving.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Jimmy Popup strikes again.
How I loathe him (this weekend).
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m fine with Charlie leaving him in the leadoff spot for this year — creatures of habit, sports psychology and all that — but he needs to hit in the 6-hole next year. His skillset just doesn’t fit at the top of the lineup.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 27, 2009 4:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
the phils have to add on. It is highly unlikely that a bullpen of Durbin, Lidge, Madson, Walker, and Taschner can throw 3 shutout innings. I think the Brewers will finish with 8-9 runs today.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to loop the hands, Vic. Popup x2
by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stretch time
this is the game that never ends
it just goes on and on and then
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we’ve missed a YATM leaping defensive special.
perhaps omens are changing.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why'd they close the dome? Is it raining?
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 Sep 27, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would assume so, I thought MLB had rules prohibiting the home team from opening/closing domes mid-game (but I’d expect “bad weather” to be a loophole)
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for those of you keeping track at home….it’s very likely that Braun and Fielder will bat in the 9th…..
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh. It’s not like Madson gives up dramatic home runs in huge spots or anything. Right?
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Assuming we still have a lead at that point, of course.
Gulp.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Six more outs
I think I’m calling an early bedtime.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Durbin briefly reminded me of Roger Mason in Game 6 there.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If this gets to be bases loaded, 2 out, who do we send up? Does it even matter? Is it a given that they’ll ground into the final out?
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
David Weathers
This a career sucky journeyman who owns the Phils….
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
actually I’m still waiting to be able to mark Stormy Weathers off on Phillies Bingo. I wonder if we’d have a row at that point.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still amazed he was never in their employ. Wade was GM for, what, eight years?
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair
Weathers doesn’t have great career numbers against the Phils: 4.73 ERA, more BB than K.
Feels like the sort of schlub who torments us during times of epic awfulness, though.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
current Phils
have 16 career ABs against, 5H, (1XBH, 0 HR), 2BB, 3K
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C’mon Howard. Circle the bases.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jayson steals 2nd, Raul BB.
Let’s get them home!!!!!!
by Ritty77 on Sep 27, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FAIL!
(but i thought that was back through the middle off the bat)
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck you Pedro Feliz. I hate you. I hate you. I fucking hate you.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers’ strategy of “walk the guys who don’t suck to get to the guys who do” has really paid off for them today.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve muted the game audio and put on a Beethoven symphony.
It’s helping a little.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless it’s the 5th symphony. But that would certainly be an appropriate soundtrack for a Phillies game of late.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Durbin gets the first two outs with ease and then runs into trouble. He always fucking does this. He’s a bad pitcher.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Madson coming in for the 4 out save.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it will work better for Madson mentally to be out there in the 8th – and hopefully in the ninth he’ll just think it’s his normal place.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double switch coming. Madson for the four-out save.
Yeah, that’s gonna work out great.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
4 out save….or should i even say that word
by Dlance04 on Sep 27, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok Folks.....lets start the Blown Save Lottery.
Will Madson give up the gopher to:
Braun?
Fielder?
Cameron?
I’ll take Fielder, with a 3 run homer, this inning.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I take my bit players, Rivera, Counsell or Gamel, as the ones who will cut our hearts out. Gut says Rivera.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gamel already made the first incision earlier today.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TV says
Madson has stranded 12 of 12 inherited this year.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I was about to thank T-Mac for the jinx.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to see TMac fed into a woodchipper, a la Steve Buscemi toward the end of Fargo.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blood has been shed, dajafi!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 27, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’re not playing at the Bank, Jerry.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, we gotta play ball with these guys…
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will take that boneheaded play any day.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats why you should only eat organic food!
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
R-Ho
with the foot speed!
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Hart
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 Sep 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh c'mon
the Phils have surprisingly few outs on the bases this year.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might actually have been better to get Braun out…but that works.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but you still need to get him out, and if he hits one out now it’s only one run.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this comment seems to be in the spirit of “sometimes a double is better than a home run.”
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but he already had 2 strikes on Braun (right?) so if he is able to get him out, theoretically our chances are better in the following inning.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I revise my prediction to...
Prince Fielder with a 2 run bomb in the ninth to make it a walkoff…
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just in case anybody wonders, I really hate walkoffs on the road.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea Braun leading off in the bottom of the 9th….
by Dlance04 on Sep 27, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesnt matter
If they can tack on a run or two
by backtocali on Sep 27, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’d hate to be a leftie standing in there the way this guy delivers…
by Boundforbeach on Sep 27, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's
a freakshow, never throws inside to LH
Just have to stick with it
If there werent a Milwaukee Brewers, this guy wouldnt be on a MLB roster
by backtocali on Sep 27, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they still have our Old Friend Mr. Swindle?
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
He was released and picked up by the Rays
by backtocali on Sep 27, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could get some insurance here, please.
by Ritty77 on Sep 27, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no…it was good. came back over the heart of the plate.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anybody else catch that shot of Madson on the bench with nobody within about 10 feet of him?
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looked ok to me…..maybe on the corner, but not absurd by any means. too close to take.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let him win you back in two weeks
by Boundforbeach on Sep 27, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the much-coveted Dajafi Comeback Player of the Half-Inning goes to….
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
didnt swing at the first pitch? hey we might want to win
by Dlance04 on Sep 27, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whos
The resident MiLB expert here? As far as Phily guys?
by backtocali on Sep 27, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tough if the asshole ump calls utter crap strikes.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok ok ok .....just going murphy's law here.
Vic gets on, Utley does too, Howard fans to end inning with bases loaded.
Madson gives up tying run, then we get to bat in the 10th with werth, feliz, etc….
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course he fucking pops up. Of course.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
would you expect anything different?
by Dlance04 on Sep 27, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad umpiring is corrosive
It degrades hitters’ selectivity. Consequentially, they swing at shit, do nothing with it, and are retired.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
was that ump refereeing the Penn State game last night?
by Boundforbeach on Sep 27, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok folks. I’m just going to turn it off. I’ll find out later tonight. I can’t bear to wathc.
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don’t. consider this practice for the postseason.
by Boundforbeach on Sep 27, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
think this can happen with out giving up a baserunner?
by Dlance04 on Sep 27, 2009 5:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe in miracles...
But I still see an epic fail coming.
by RaptorLC on Sep 27, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooo no strike? pretty sure it was to Vic
by Dlance04 on Sep 27, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ben Francisco just put on sunglasses indoors. I’m thinking this is bad. If you’re in a sunny spot, wearing shades and trying to see something in shadow… it doens’t work real well I find.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think what Pete Happy threw over to Howard was a clothesline. But, true, it was hit close to the line.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be careful with Fatso. Don’t throw that god forsaken cutter.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 5:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, what good is on-base percentage with these big guys? They just make it harder for hte Craig Counsells of the world to bunt for a hit and then steal second.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 27, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this must be payback for our deal with the devil last year. only in philly…
by Boundforbeach on Sep 27, 2009 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez 5 for 9 career against Madson, says television.
by dajafi on Sep 27, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t have good command today. Bad things are going to happen.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
somebody get your camcorder out. Maybe time for another youtube rant…
by Boundforbeach on Sep 27, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Madson. You can do this.
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 Sep 27, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you gonna change your name if they blow this?
by Boundforbeach on Sep 27, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
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 Sep 27, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one more…one fucking more…please…god save us
by Dlance04 on Sep 27, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2…. and a runner on third… just get this next fucker out plzkthx
by RaptorLC on Sep 27, 2009 5:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s a relief. Most excited I have ever seen Madson.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 27, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness for the good Ryan Madson today.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t handle this shit… holy crap.
Why can’t we go back to just beating the royal fuck out of our opponents?
by RaptorLC on Sep 27, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time we threw a scoreless 8th and 9th in the same game?
by Aspeed8 on Sep 27, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WINNAH!!
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 Sep 27, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, the Fish lost....
Meaning they’re eliminated from division contention. Let’s go hoping they play the spoiler against the Braves and take them out before they decide to screw us over.
by RaptorLC on Sep 27, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marlins still in it for the Wild Card as well, so they still have something to play for
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Five up with seven to play is a pretty good place to be.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ex-
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAle
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 27, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this was the cathartic moment needed and they will roll for the next 7 games – which would give them 97 wins, most since 1993.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2009 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
guess I need to not watch the ending more often….
I just pulled up the play-by-play. the one out double woulda killed me!
by Bilzo on Sep 27, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, probably save a lot of peoples’ hearts if the Phillies win the next 2 or 3
by Whack8888 on Sep 27, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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