It Can't Happen Here!: Astros at Phillies Game Thread, September 29, 2009
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
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Houston Astros at Philadelphia Phillies, Sep 29, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
The Phillies look with increasing urgency at the quickly gaining Atlanta Braves, hoping they can simply run out the clock, much less get hot, before they're overtaken.
Tonight, J.A. Happ can underline his case for Rookie of the Year with a strong performance against the Houston Astros. He'll be opposed by the anonymous-scrub-who-will-probably-dominate named Freddy Pitchendorf or some crap.
Discuss the game below.
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I am glad I wasn’t on this thread last night….had a meeting and listened to the meltdown on the radio driving home. That being said.
LET’S GO PHILS!!!
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, with a sinclair lewis reference in the title, we can’t lose tonight!
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m struggling between my desire to see Happ get these guys out, and my desire that he throw at them all.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tejada should get one in the ribs before this series concludes. Berkman too. And Lee.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh, if only Ed Wade could set foot in the batter’s box.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Houston pitcher has a sub-Lidge WHIP.
Not that this has much relevance. Just sayin.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is named after the great town of Wilton, Connecticut. Home to a bunch of rich white people.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think I dated a girl from Wilton.
She was cuh-razy.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have family there. They are afraid of me.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only good thing about my iphone crapping out today – no game updates
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Happ having difficulty throwing strikes.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s pretty clear at this point that Lopez is going to stay way, way away from everyone, and try to get them to get impatient and roll over his sinker. Look at the pitch chart to Rollins…
And yes, those first two pitches are balls. So sweet… we’ve got an awesome strike zone tonight too.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What’s Ruiz’s status? Is he ever going to play again?
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, fat ass Carlos Lee steals a base??
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ, and the parade of bleeders and infield singles continues.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good. Maybe this thing will be over after 2 innings so I don’t have to waste my time.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 wins and Florida wins one game against the Braves, how hard could it be?
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s probably unhealthy how much I detest this Astros team.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Towles is hitting .108 do you really need to walk him?
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah but didnt he get a hit or two last night
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont remember details from last night haha
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do remember that like every Astro got a hit last night
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Risk/reward thing. With runners at 2nd and 3rd, even a bloop base hit scores 2. Even though you turn the lineup over, it’s worth it to get to face a pitcher fresh up from Double-A.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it makes sense, I was just nit picking a bit
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hear you. You just know that, with our luck, Towles would have hit a blooper over Utley’s head to plate a pair. God I hate this Astros team.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, out of that one….how many times will fire be played with tonight?
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice jam out
were fans actually cheering and waving the towels unlike last night, they were weak I was there
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blame the fans for the players sucking….novel.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The crucial thing is for the bats to remain patient. Make Lopez throw strikes, and he’ll start to elevate his sinker.
Or you could just strike out on 3 pitches, Ryan Howard.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn this pitcher is good. Maybe he’ll throw a perfect game.
by besam32 on Sep 29, 2009 7:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
It’s bothering me that they’re having shit ABs. Confidence is such a big deal for pitchers like this guy, and they’re giving it to him.
Also not helping: this ump calling every first pitch a strike, whereever it is.
Okay, Werth. Perfect game over ;)
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Positive
that’s me tonight.
So far it is a beautiful early fall night night and we are making outs at record pace. So there’s something to look forward to.
And Werth begins what will start a 6-week skein of ridiculously good luck.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More positive thoughts: there are 2 outs, so Feliz couldn’t ground into a double play!
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not too excited yet….he still pounded that pitch right into the ground.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey the way this is going, when I come up for the weekend
I might see them clinch on friday
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
same I’m goin Fri.
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marlins grab a 1-0 lead, by the way.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The other reason to be glad that guy is starting tonight.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t want Pedro Feliz on this team next year.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s a bit early to discuss now, but I’ll be starting up the “Trade for Alex Gordon” bandwagon whenever the offseason starts.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn’t want pedro feliz on this team last year – or ever
i didn’t want ruiz on the team either though so there you go
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean, me neither. But he was…and I don’t want him next year.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jem, were you the guy who called into mikey miss last week and drunkenly rambled about how carlos is the cause of every single one of the phillies’ problems?
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
um….no…i don’t drink, i don’t listen to mikey miss and i don’t think i’d ever call into a radio show, let alone one 3,000 miles away
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would have but probably wouldn’t have conveyed my utter insult at such a suggestion…
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I listened to him once or twice – when last i listened he was doing his ‘all color’ teams in all sports – i stopped listening
Don't frack with me or you'll get a punch in the kidneys...you've been warned
by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAME!!! Better early than late in my opinion.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Chris Coste actually start at first for this team a couple of times?
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate the Astros. I hate them. I hate them. I hate them.
by besam32 on Sep 29, 2009 7:48 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Bako of all people with the sort of patient at-bat they need to have against this yutz.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leave it to that sweaty taint Paul Bako to have the best AB of the night.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Played the game the right way!
/Wheel’d
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
would he have said that if rollins homered?
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, because that’s playing the game the wrong way.
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Success!
Swinging at the first pitch. What a great strategy.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hate to bring up 30 seconds ago, but….
They won’t score here.
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boo. Didn’t work. I’ll stop now.
by besam32 on Sep 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Victorino just looks dead on his feet up there.
I had this idea a few weeks ago that if he hits .300, he’ll fetch much more in trade if they go that route. Obviously, not real likely now…
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad Jimmy got to third, he would have had a chance of scoring if he were on first or second
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
crap!
thanks chase. we need those risp
by Halos in DE on Sep 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Utley is hitting about .200 in Sept. Absolutely terrible
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, and he should probably start playing about 152-154 games per season
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he usually has an injury, which ironically gives him time off lol
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this going to be the new “the Phils will never have success in the playoffs because they hit too many homeruns?” I’ve heard “dead on their feet” about 30 times in the past 3 days.
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chase Utley (anecdotally) seems to be a slow finisher. The opposite of Howard.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gargano and macanow went over the atbats for the team.....very high=tired
cuz the bench is pretty crappy, always need to play your starters, he hoped to clinch then rest…..
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bench isn’t that bad. Francisco, Stairs and even Mayberry are all major league quality OFs. Rest Werth, at least, against a righty.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t hear the guys name without hearind Under Pants now. Is that dajafi’s fault?
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My brother had all the books, and Pence even looks like Capt. UP.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This team’s 2-5 are just bludgeoning the living shit out of us.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pence has stick legs
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 29, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha, I guess they were right to walk him the first go around
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think getting out of 2-out jams makes innings extra exciting.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pitcher batting for the second time in four innings
this score could be worse
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha Johnson RBId the only run in the Florida Braves game, god that would be frustrating if Wilton had the solo shot instead of Berkman
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4th time this month?
holy crap. what is next Howard is going to be a 30-30 guy?
by Halos in DE on Sep 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our fourth inning
is statistically our best. My hunch is we swing the bats at our awakest.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I have noticed this non statistically, it seems like recently they are just awful the first time of the line up and then when they go through the second time they can get a pretty good rally or something going
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good stats from Franske. Only player over the last 60 years with more RBI over a 4 year stretch is Sosa.
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gerhig’s 4 year RBI total is crazy to think about as well
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, roughly 100 more than Howard? Can you imagine a player having 100 more RBIs than Ryan over the past 4 years? I sure can’t.
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedro:
Pop out, strike out, double play, triple play or other?
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded, no outs for……drumroll………..PEDRO FUCKING FELIZ….
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let’s get him off this team. Sooner the better.
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just when you want to hate Feliz/
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck him. It was still the first pitch. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
But that was nice. I’ll give him that.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s a joke. But I realize that it can be hard to tell the real me and the facetious me apart.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve been campaigning for an Internet sarcasm font for years… alas, to no avail.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could probably set ground rules for what to do when you desire to speak in sarcasm.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As have I for “sarcasti-stars” (eg. What’s the deal with Pedro Feliz?). Yours sounds far less nerdy.
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right. Imagine if stars didn’t make things bold in this text editor.
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always said it was a good idea for Feliz to swing at the first pitch.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no wheels
i will not relax until harry kalas sings
by Halos in DE on Sep 29, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pedro. Dang that feels good for a change.
by Ritty77 on Sep 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whats the chances pedro feliz translates into blind squirrel in spanish?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
okay
just saw the raul commerical, what is up with his check? natural or chew tobacco or what
by Halos in DE on Sep 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cop Puncher does something right.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FELIIIIZZZZZZZZZZZ
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 29, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On the out of town scoreboard...
Cards now down 4-0, and in the most meaningless game of all time, the Mets have edged the Nationals at 3-2 in the 5th.
by Steve J on Sep 29, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Phillies in the 40’s couldn’t do it, no matter what Rosie the Riveter said.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pedro more rbi than jroll 79-77
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that something to brag about?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else having a horrible time with mlb.tv tonight? It keeps dropping out. I missed the slam.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don’t worry, you didn’t miss much. The AB went really quickly, just some jogging and cheering, oh and 4 people congregating around the catcher…
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it’s bad tonight
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 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just saw the raul commerical, what is up with his check? natural or chew tobacco or what
by Halos in DE on Sep 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Happ threw 11 straight fastballs in that at bat.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Happ probably done this inning, or else he will be at 11_ pitches for the night
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Happ would need to pitch the final game of the season if it matters at all, but maybe Manual will just gamble on that game being meaningless and Moyer can pitch it
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Audio isn’t working either.
I blame this on the Astros.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another broken bat hit. What a surprise.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woe to me...zomfg! the sky is falling!
Oh wait…it’s not.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whew
That thing looked like a popup and nearly went out of the park
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 29, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sarge said the wind is gusting out in center.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Happ, pretty good night all in all for him
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, here’s the question now: Happ’s on 104 pitches, but the Astros’ 7-8-9 hitters are due up next inning, and in case you hadn’t heard, the Phillies bullpen hasn’t exactly been rock solid this year. Do you send him out to at least start the 6th?
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It doesn’t matter! All our pitchers I’m sure are up to the task.
Moyer warming.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking the same thing
that pitch chase usually hammers
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is off-persona tonight, but I believe YATM now stands for:
You Are Tired, Man.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ball 4 to Ibanez was Strike 3 to Chase.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like these "meet the cameraman" bits
It’s nice to see the faces of the behind-the-scenes folks
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 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That Ball Four to Ibanez was a makeup call if I ever saw it.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I had the same thought. Looked right down the middle.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it’s just wonderful that we have restarted the walk machine tonight on offense.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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 Sep 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seven! Seven
is a lucky number. I like seven runs.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And that is why Werth needs to hit before Ibanez come playoff time. If you bring in a lefty specialist to pitch to Chase and Howard, you need to either leave him in to pitch to a lefty-masher, or take your chances with Ibanez against a righty.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense……
Ergo, won’t be done.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why, this too is a wonderful idea! What a treasure trove of informed opinions we are.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If this keeps working, you’ll need to keep it up in the playoffs for good luck. Now wouldn’t that be a challenge?
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A picture’s worth a thousand words. Unfortunately, since Lenny doesn’t read, he’d never know…
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He considers people who read to be criminals.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw, the sarcasm-o-meter was off. I agree w/PF. AND kept it positive.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves have Chipper up with two men on, two outs, down 4-1
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought this might happen, Happ should probably get to rest or at least take it easy the rest of the regular season if they win this game
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap
And Chipper walks to bring up McCann
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was watching it on Gamecast, and that decided me to turn it back off…
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Popped out, and slammed the bat down emphatically when he did.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Happ’s toughness, but his pitches are flattening out. This has to be it.
Got the PH nicely though.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Clearly the extended work for the starters is a byproduct of the bullpen struggles this year. But I can’t tell whether it’s a good byproduct or a bad byproduct.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check Rob Neyer talking about Crashburn Alley. Bullpen isn’t as bad as we all act it is.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Along the same lines, the starting pitching was pretty horrible at the beginning of the year, and the bull pen got used a lot. I think the Phils are just experiencing the negative effects of that at this stage, with injuries and guys just not pitching up to their level etc. It is easy to get down on a bull pen at the end of the year, because there mistakes are so obvious, but it also isnt really fair to say “Player X sucks, he is giving up tons of runs in September” when he got used a ton early in the year and did pretty well until he got fatigued from overuse.
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charlie Manuel needs to grow a brain. Why is Happ still in there?
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree, I am guessing it is because the pitching spot is up third in the next inning, but with a 5 run lead is that the most important thing? Aside from this year, I cant imagine all these high pitch count games are going to be good for Happ next year
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he'll probably have the old tired arm syndrome
common in second year pitchers
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have confidence in Jamie in these situations.
by Ritty77 on Sep 29, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Moyer ends it.
I wonder if Manuel is hoping for the seven-out hold from him.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he can get through Berkman, Lee, Pants then it is entirely possible.
I’m still kinda seething that he put Happ in a position to make it a save situation again.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Jamie coming out, otherwise, why not a double switch?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that doesn’t make much sense to me either.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Sanches in for Johnson and quickly spreading gasoline all over everything.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Former Phillies always find ways to hurt us.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True or false: Jimmy Rollins’ P/PA (pitches per plate appearance) is < 1.5.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How about one of those fucking bloops or bleeders that they always seem to get against us here?
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
12.79 final ERA.
Good job guys, you lowered it by almost 2.00 in that inning alone.
by NowWhat? on Sep 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Diaz. Fuck.
Even when he’s not killing the Phillies… he’s killing the Phillies.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marlins should have walked him with 1b open and then pitched to the pitchers spot, either getting Kawakami out of the game or else getting a relatively easy second out
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s Sanches. The bastard isn’t even cool enough to end his name with a Z.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C — Brian Schneider
1B - Kaz Matsui
2B -
3B -
SS -
LF — Cody Ross
CF — Juan Pierre
RF — Matt Diaz
I’m open to suggestions for filling the rest of this in. It only needs to be guys that Phillies fans despise, for doing abnormally well against us compared to everyone else.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your shortstop: Julio Lugo
First base is a tough one. LaRoche?
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, can’t believe I forgot Lugo.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed, but he always gives us fits. I also nominate Brad Wilkerson for OF.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No room for Hunter Pence in the outfield?
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. I don’t think we’ve gotten him out since trading him.
Cantu isn’t a bad choice either.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, we should turn this into a poll in the offseason, do it one position at a time. That’d get the hate flowing.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This should be a front page post actually. It would be a lot of fun.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Freddie Gonzalez an A-Hole
91 pitches tonight for Josh Johnson. Five innings. THEN he puts in Sanchez. Ridiculous. Just ask umps to end game now. Florida not trying to win.
by Pedro45 on Sep 29, 2009 9:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
In Gonzalez's defense
Johnson couldn’t find the strike zone the last couple innings. I’m surprised he didn’t walk in a run in the fifth.
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Madson warming up… for what, the 6-out save? Please tell me Brad Lidge won’t set foot on the field tonight until the game’s over.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Even then, straight to the parking lot. If you let him on the field, he may actually have the delusion that he is a pitcher.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broke his hip
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Shane
But Moyer’s 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
by HappyHuman on Sep 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought jamie thought that was out
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gramps is down
pretty soon we’ll be asking the red cross for a bullpen
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
clara barton out of the bullpen?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Hawkeye, Trapper, and Radar.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was one of the craziest plays I’ve ever seen.
Moyer falls to the ground after making the pitch. Keppinger hits it to the deepest part of the park; Victorino doesn’t seem to know where it is. He makes the catch anyway, somehow.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
moyer has angels in the outfield?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, i would have to say that if God had anything to do with this, Harry Kalas worked his magic
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jamies leg didn't look pretty
Hope he’s not hurt now.
by Pedro45 on Sep 29, 2009 9:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Braves tied it up if nobody has mentioned that.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You sure?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he got help from bako off field
that type is usually a hamstring
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked to me like he landed on his left leg funny and just went down.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeebus, the zone is TERRIBLE….and I am repeating myself.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phils Bullpen:
“They’re dead down there…..They’re all messed up”
by Pedro45 on Sep 29, 2009 9:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
coglan lead off double for fl
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Cantu just stared at a 1-0 fastball down Broadway. Come on, you ugly shithead.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The mound is killing pitchers tonight
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 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
guess cold weather is killing relievers’ hammies or hips
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha oh yeah that makes more sense than the mound
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"When you grab the back, that's a hammy"
The sequel to Wheels’ recently released book that I have no urge to read.
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That;s a hammy huh?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
by jonk on Sep 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Something wrong with the mound? This is pretty wild
by Whack8888 on Sep 29, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For once Jorge Cantu helps the Phillies!
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves announcers: “He just magic wands this one through the right side. It could just as easily have gone right at someone.”
Bitter much?
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, lol, I heard that too….the NL east really does have the worst sets of announcers, even ours.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the sad part?
The Mets guys are the best. Hands down.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let them have something to be proud of.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree…I always find them to be fair.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fly ball, runners move up.
2nd & 3rd, 2 out for the Marlins.
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here’s an Astros pitcher with pretty good numbers.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Soprano’s had a bullpen, it would look like Houston’s.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
“That’s bullshit!”
Gonna have to start bleeping the fans.
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 29, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ummm, so Madson’s going to go 2 innings, right? Right?
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, but Brett Myers has his jacket off and is holding a ball in the bullpen. I wouldn’t advise bringing him in for a save his first game back, but it’s a far superior option to Lidge.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he need to be? It’s September, so we’re not hamstrung by the 25-man.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, you’re right. They never DL’d him.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he returned and pitched one game(i think) and was shelved for shoulder muscle
no need to dl him because it was after sept 1 and we could bring anyone up anyway
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Madson in.
WTF is Manuel thinking? I’m not even sure it’s wrong, because I don’t know what the plan is for the 9th, but this seems pretty dubious whether the idea is six-out save, or… I can’t even write it.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is exactly what I thought. He can’t really do it can he? He just can’t.
Come on…
by JasonB on Sep 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
How can he be so good in the 8th, but not the 9th? It just doesn’t make sense to me.
by JasonB on Sep 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
He just hasn’t had enough opportunities. “Small sample size” is kind of a cop out, but I think it rings true in this case.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay. Great 1-2-3 inning, and he threw something like 10 pitches.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Score 2 more runs and I will feel good.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That can only mean one thing…Brad Lidge is up, isn’t he?
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I can blow my own brains out….lest anyone misunderstand.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
suicide ok but not homicide
bad little catholic boy
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I lied when I said that I wasn’t going to watch any more Phillies games until if they made the playoffs. I need to go to confession.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
reminds me of Wild Thing Rick Vaughn
maybe he comes out with new glasses with skull and crossbones?
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck Charlie Manuel. I have had it. This is a god damned joke.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where’s Wet Luzinski? I need some optimism.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is kind of fun.
Wooooo….sort of a roller coaster.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Terminal arthritis.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm preparing to start an angry mob!
"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 Sep 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ll bring the pitchforks!
"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 Sep 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitchforks? Check...
Torches? Check….
Hunchback? Check….
Lightning rods above the stone castle? Check…
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay! We are ready to go.
Remember, everyone, I want to see emotion. I want to see the angriest, angry mob in the world.
"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 Sep 29, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is Charlie saying Lidge decides our destiny from here on out
i tend to agree with him that if we are to succeed in the playoffs we need Lidge
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
absurd
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way. He’s done, broken, busted for the year.
He’s not going to magically get well on September Fucking Twenty-Ninth.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Other options for closing in the playoffs if we make them? Whose had experience?
As much as I don’t like Brad Lidge, he won it for us last year. It’d be dumb to think he doesn’t have the potential to do it this year
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t give a rat’s ass, somebody with the ability to get outs without giving up multiple runs.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you watched the first 156 games of the season?
He doesn’t have the potential to shut down a decent college team right now. In six months? Maybe. But going with him right now would be the depth of stupidity, an absolutely hopeless gesture.
Better to use Durbin. Or Kendrick. Or Carpenter.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have watched the first 156 games
I’ve also realized that Charlie will do what Charlie wishes to do
So i just think positive
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that being said, if Madson can come in and do this, hey more power to him
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 29, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another ‘grab the back of the leg it’s a hamstring’ comment from Wheels.
by Pedro45 on Sep 29, 2009 9:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
If Lidge comes into this game, I’m turning off the television.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pussy.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with a landing strip!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
Hockey has better facial hair than baseball, but it’s more…bohemian. Or 70’s.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
on the bright side..it is 3 runs. he has a harder time fucking those up
by (AXP)HBK on Sep 29, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when there's a will, there's a way.
Brad Lidge can do anything. Even if there’s a 5 run lead. He will find a way!
"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 Sep 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moyer has a left groin strain. Ouchy.
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 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
D'oh!
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Madson in the batter’s box. Maybe sanity rules the day.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strap in
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez in for the Braves, rocking back and forth like an invalid
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How is that not a balk? I always wondered that.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like a drunk staggering around.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One…two…three…pitch!
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 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cochlan with a two out double in the top of the 8th off Rocky Mike.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That always pisses me off...
Shouldn’t he be called for a balk every time he lifts his foot off the ground and doesn’t throw home?
by NowWhat? on Sep 29, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys, if he blows this, call 911 and tell them that there is a dead body in front of the Frank Rizzo statue in front of the Municipal Services building. And tell my mom I love her.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A three run lead has never felt so shitty.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I need a minimum 10 run lead for me to feel comfortable. 20 if Lidge is closing.
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate that goddamn Japanese swing. Woefully late, and yet he managed to lift it the other way. It’s garbage.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he and ichiro have made a career out of that swing
as well as a few other japanese players
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Positive thinking folks!
DOUBLE PLAY DOUBLE PLAY!!! DOUBLE PLAY DOUBLE PLAY!!!
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah fuck it. There is no point in watching the 9th anymore. Doesn’t matter who the fuck is pitching.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but i’m with luzinski….they’re winning the division, maybe clinch fri……
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fish down in top of 8th…still leading 5-4
by Dlance04 on Sep 29, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That pitch has been a strike ALL NIGHT….until now.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oddly, I'm totally calm tonight.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope. Pretty cool.
The Phillies are winning tonight. I just know.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 10:04 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 29, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god damnit, yahoo gamechannel stopped working.
what happened?
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seeing eye single. 1st and 2nd, one out.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
use mlb.com gamecast
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for some reason its not working for 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 Sep 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i usually hit the blunt in the 8th to deal w/ the 9th
by (AXP)HBK on Sep 29, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, three run bomb coming up?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha. Lubing up my anus so as to make this less painful.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fucking gross, but hilarious none the less.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok now its a strike?
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course we get two. That was never in doubt. The homerun comes with 2 outs. Always.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaaaassssssss
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 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
f yea high cheese, and the dude in the green sweater wtf
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 more time plz?
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
keep flailing underpants
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Y'know Madson does have
a pretty good change. Why doesn’t he use it?
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no clue.
They were talking about it in the playoffs. Next to 100% hamels, Madson has the 2nd best changeup on the team and it’s pretty damn good.
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s talked about not getting beat with his second best pitch when he pitches in close and late situations; he’s hung some change ups and paid for it. I still think it’d be good to mix a couple in, but if the fastball’s hitting 97 and you can get it away with it, I won’t argue too strenuously.
by PhillyFriar on Sep 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hamels-esque change time
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do I have images of Biggio in my head?
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Take a seat, Underpants, 'cause this game is OVAH!
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 29, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 outs in the bottom of 8th for braves
by Dlance04 on Sep 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We win We win We win!!!!!!!!!
Uh oh, I just ejaculated.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF were you all worried about?
Geez. After tonight, magic number to 1.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and 2 out in bottom of the 8th nobody on for braves
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m not sure that could have been sweeter.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Madson grabs Mrs. Pence out of the crowd, teabags her on the mound?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, but my MLB.tv probably cuts out before the denouement there.
by dajafi on Sep 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
extra innings, my friend
We get the postgame on Comcast now!
You’d even get Ricky Bo commenting on the deliciousness of Madson’s area.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think this Madson kid might have something.
Keep giving him the close role.
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OH and what a waste of a f'n angry mob.
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
resources
Let’s go make pizza!
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, I'm at the library right now....though pizza sounds good.
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sticking around for the Marlins on Gameday
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want that hat
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 29, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WE BEAT THE 'STROS!
Take that, Ed Wade!
by NowWhat? on Sep 29, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, if the Marlins win...
Our Magic # down to 1?
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
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by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at all the fatalistic ledge jumpers coming back from the edge
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The edge of the Lidge ledge?
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 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The edge of the lidge ledge on the bridge?
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a parachute!
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to ask but can someone help me learn to callcualte slugging percentage properly?
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s what I thought but someone wrote something different online in the first search that came up :)
another dumb question – i always thought this was easier – does a sacrafice not count aas a plate appearance?
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For some dumb reason, they do not (Bunts, Flys, FCs)
by NowWhat? on Sep 29, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because the Stat Lords didn’t want to discourage players from making selfless plays that would hurt their stats.
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by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is something I’m preparing for someone professionally:
Sacrifices count in in determining OBP but not SLG?
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to the best of my knowledge, yes
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by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok – so let’s try this – god damn distinct queries – SUCH a pain in the ass to deal with
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is what makes baseball so fantastic.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about errors – where do they fit in OBP? They don’t count as an at bat right?
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe they do if you reach base as a result
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by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great conflicting answers – I need to determine derek jeters OBP/SLG/OPS in any PA that he falls behind on the count – but i can’t find uniformity on the definition :)
Excellent…
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jem, ANY time at plate is a plate appearance provided there’s an “outcome” of some kind (i.e., doesn’t count if runner gets picked off mid-appearance).
Sac bunts, sac flies, fielders choices, are all plate appearances but not at-bats.
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by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i only need it for this season though does it break out?
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go to the top of the page, click splits and select 2009
by mattjg on Sep 29, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting -much easier than figuring it out myself :)
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Matt…I’m not 100% sure combinging it would work though
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by jemagee on Sep 29, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.sandiandstevie.com/MP3s-SS/SS-04-Fishy-Fishy.mp3
Yeah!!!
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mlb.com live lookin of blue jays vs red sox bot 9 tor leads 8-7
runners on 1st and 2nd 2out youker up
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 29, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
leadoff batter Prado on in Atlanta in bottom 9th
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by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With a completely pointless slide into first
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 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buzzkill.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thankfully, no heart attacks with this bottom 9 situation!
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is that? Watching Fish-Braves.
by WanderingMoses on Sep 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pardon?
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by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bahaha awesome
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by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They did.
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 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves fans looking like characters from “Beyond Thunderdome”.
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by WholeCamels on Sep 29, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sir Lawrence of Chipperdom
once again groundeth into the joue d’ouble.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 29, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Season -- Braves lose, Braves lose...
Magic number 1? It’s done, folks. Go home and chill.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The anti-Cassandra basks in the glow of his
foretelling of this glorious moment.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 29, 2009 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
totally unnecessary but I approve.
"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 Sep 29, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nicely done in Spanish.
I think Pedro Feliz is coming by your place tonight looking for a kiss. You know he wants it.
by phillyinportland on Sep 29, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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