Magic Man: Astros at Phillies Game Thread, September 30, 2009
by WholeCamels on Sep 30, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
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One more win -- ANY win -- and the Phillies claim their third consecutive NL East crown, and begin their World Championship title defense in earnest.
The improbable man of the hour is Pedro Martinez, ace mercenary and baseball legend.
It has to happen tonight, doesn't it?
Brian Moehler goes for the Astros.
Discuss the game below.
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It’s amazing what a difference two years make. I was at the game when the Phillies clinched the division in 2007. I, along with the rest of the city, went absolutely apeshit. Now we expect to win the division, and it will take at least another trip to the World Series to get me that excited again.
And amazing what a difference a day makes. One Phillies win and one Braves loss later, and everyone’s in a great mood again.
uh oh
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
was hoping for dp so no underpants attack
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 30, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
Hunter Pence is a praying mantis. Heh
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
good to see his fast ball in the 90s, first batters it was in the hi 80s
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 30, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions
Alot lower, but he’s pitching really well. Can’t fault him for a couple of grounders with eyes.
by Boundforbeach on Sep 30, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
small ball wins
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
I was talking strictly about that situation … considering it got the run home. I would have hit Victorino I hate giving up outs for runs personally.
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
Mention #1 of fatigue on the part of Larry. Do we have any from the TV crew yet? This is the next ‘they hit too many homers’.
ha nats hit a slam off k rod to win the game, love to see k rod blow
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 30, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions
yea it was 4-2 mets, k rod comes in, nats load it, 2 outs, 3-2 count and boom
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 30, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I had a vague recollection that we’d destroyed Brian Moehler in a really crucial game during one of the last two Septembers. But I guess it was actually in 2006 and it was in two games. Unfortunately, we stlil weren’t able to catch up and get into the playoffs that year, of course.
fish 2nd and 3rd 1 out, stuck in class for 20 more min so i live on mlb.com to make it through
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 30, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions
We definitely should root for Atlanta now. I don’t think they’re going to catch Colorado no matter what, but if they make it close, the Rockies won’t be able to set their rotation as easily.
You’re probably right, but with the Braves playing the Nats to close out the season, I’ll admit to still being terrified of a miracle Wild Card comeback and its ramifications, i.e. that we get the Cardinals in the first round.
I am not rooting for Atlanta until our magic number is 0. I’ve seen too many things go wrong with our teams.
dodgers play rockies last series so root for rockies i guess, i want home field throughout, plus i’ll know when the 1st homegame of the nlds and the 2nd home game of the nlcs will be….
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 30, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
been paying attention on the radio web-cast whilst throwing together some chicken salad…..
Pedro doesn’t sound too good. Werth with the GIDP….glad the Bravos are losing!
Side note….feel sorry for Eric Wedge. They trade away his two CYA winning pitchers and wonder why they suck.
pedro in and out of trouble in all 3 inings so far
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 30, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
yeesh. You know…we all wanted him out of the rotation when he was sucking, but this is a horrible way for him to go out, and you have to suspect that short of a ceremonial return, he’s probably done.
dbag ’stros are annoyin, underpants and now J-Off towlie
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 30, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions
raul
please help. what is up with his check? it is always bothering me. i thought chew tobacco was banned?
yeah next time up just fucking drill him
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 30, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
good thing
per radio they said it kicked up chalk. I’m convinced umps err on the side of caution and default the call to ‘foul’ if they’ve got any doubt at all.
just more time for reflection! Ain’t that great?
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yahoo Game Channel...
Has Ibanez on both 2nd and 1st bases at the same time.
If he scores, does he score twice?
Oops! LOL
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
Woot
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
Numbers and a positive attitude are often an irresistable force. That’s what Coach said.
Coach taught math.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I love Ross Gload
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
Ross Gload may have to be excluded from our detestable Phillies-killer offseason thread for that.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
naaaaaaaah, we getting it done on our own, no need to exclude him for
one possible play that might have helped us
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Be the hero, Kyle. Maybe if the lead is big enough, Charlie will let him stay on the mound for the clinching out, since he won’t be on the postseason roster. I remember Jim Fregosi doing something similar back in 1993.
KK for the 15-out Perfect Save™! It can happen!
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Fregosi did that with……………Donn Pall in ’93
by Pedro45 on Sep 30, 2009 10:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
93 mph sinker painting the outside edge will do that to ones perception
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 30, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Shane, Shane, Shane.
Why are you swinging at that?
Speed doesn't slump!
If only rollins and victorino didn’t slump so much…
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
why dont the astros play other teams like they play the phillies? they’d be better than they are currently
its random me thinks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 30, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, the Stros have this whole thing figured out. I assume.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
it's lucky! What a great number!
And I like the ones after 7 too! it’s all gooooooood
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
good job
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
no! not at all
they’re just finally catching up to our wonderful advice and insights! And on clinching night too! I feel like I’m in the dugout with them. It’s just great.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
molasco two more k's after double and walk to start inning
third out fc
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 30, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Are people ready for a boring week of baseball? Cause that is what you are about to get!
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
looking forward to the Hangover Day lineup
any guesses?
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Stairs in center!
Ah, go on dude, give it a try!
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
C-Hoover
1B- Stairs?
2B-Cairo
SS-Bruntlett
3B- Dobbs
LF-Mayberry
CF-Francisco
RF-Werth ???
it seems like one poor regular will have to play, right?
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
tracy at first and stairs in right
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 30, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
forgot about Tracy
figured there had to be some Sept callup I was missing. TY
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s throwing that change for strikes seemingly at will. Would be nice if it were a bit slower—it’s only 5-6 miles off the fastball—but it’s a hell of a lot better than the nothing he had before the demotion.
upon reflection, Kendrick is the perfect antidote to break the Astros’ eerie Replacement Level spell over us.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Ruiz is playing... should he be?
After tonight Paul Hoover should see most of the action the rest of the week, no? I assume we want Ruiz’s wrist as rested as possible.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
There has to be a happy medium between resting his wrist, and giving him some at bats against live pitching to get him back up to speed for next week.
fair enough
But does it make sense for him to play 1B? AFAIK he has no experience there so I guess the answer is no, unless you think any major leaguer can pick up first in a snap.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I assume Piazza couldn’t really field anywhere
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves announcer actually mentioned a stat he read on Baseball Prospectus. Nice to see at least some broadcasters are getting on board (10 years later).
I think he was kicked off the island in the first Survivor season, actually.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ll see the positive in that. Being at 2nd with 1 out and the pitcher up…or drawing the throw and cementing the run?
and trying to transfer his wrist pain to someone else. Pay it forward, CHooch!
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Kendrick's mowing 'em down 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
Wheeler amazed that the Phillies he grew up and suffered with are now an elite club.
I’m right there with him.
I read a while back that Carman was a really friendly guy – personally answered all fanmail, for ex.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
question. Before, why did Ruiz of all people try to stretch a double into the triple?
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
maybe he thought they would try to get the runner at home
and he would get a triple
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 30, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
not that like
That was really clearly off the bag before he got the throw. It’s all good though. I’ve been highly impressed with Feliz’s consistency for two years now.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
not like that
is what I meant.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Howard - now with defense!
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
lol Carlos Lee
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
I like how T-Mac was trying to set up a comment about Harry . . .
. . . but Wheels jumped in with a Tug story.
WOOOOOOOOOO
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
a little behind but
wtg rauuuuuuulllllllllllllllll
by SmilingJPhilsPhan on Sep 30, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
Marlins 5-2; to the bottom of the ninth now
Bases loaded on one out but a strike out by Jorge Cantu (can not!) and groundout by Ross (You Can Go Back To Hating Me) Gload and the score doesn’t change.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
If he leads the improbably comeback all will not be forgiven.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Loathesome Burnt Orange Star People
Recoil at the thunderous applaus
Wafts of spilt champagne from afar
The media pines, but not for you
Role of foil you can play no more
Back to the rock from which you crawl
Whaddayathink Wet?
This is either Beat poetry or heavy metal lyrics. Maybe both.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m high on life! This is great! Keep writing!
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Wes Helms has always been a thorn in our sides, whether he plays for us, against us, or even for another team against another team.
Not that much -- 3 time division champs
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 30, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
RBI single
Braves pull within 1. Runners 1st and 2nd, 2 out.
would’ve been nice to let Lidge come in here. What with the 7-run lead and all.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
It is over, just not official.
It was over about a month ago.
Remember the Phitans
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 30, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
Aww, that's nice
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
im liking this move. Charlie is a helluva of a good guy
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 30, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
Amen.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
How bout a repeat WSC? yeah that 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
I’ll… be… DAMNED!!! Hahahahahahahahaha… to clinch on a play like that! Now let’s do this the right way!
by PhillyFan20XX on Sep 30, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Tying run picked off at 3rd with 2 outs to end the game??
WTF?!?
What was he thinking? Trying to steal home?
(Then again, I am old enough to remember the infamous Chico Ruiz in 1964)
Ironic..
We win the division on a pickoff… Ronny Paulino to Wes Helms. Who would have thought that after they spent the year being Phillies killers?
And it was Diaz, the ultimate Phillie killer, who was picked off. Just a weird play all around, huh?
by PhillyFriar on Sep 30, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
And we equal last year's win total.
This is awesome.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
Zolecki Tweet: Lidge to close out all 7+ run games in playoffs.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
"High apple pie in the skyyyy hopes!"
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
You and this picture man.
I’m about 75% sure that this is the wallpaper on your computer.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 30, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
It could be worse
I lost a bet wherein my wallpaper must be a grinning Eric Bruntlett for a month.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
What, is there a better time to bust this out? It doesn’t get better than this.
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
I agree. There is no better time than now. I was just commenting on your love of this picture.
by FuquaManuel on Sep 30, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
no better time. I love seeing this picture. This pretty much sums up a lot of our fantasies.
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh, clinching link error
this is what I meant
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, that first link was a little trippy for our white-leather-shoe legend.
"I am the Walrus?..... I am the Walrus." - Donny Kerabatsos
by The Navigator on Sep 30, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
and Pink Floyd nearly blowed up my Mr. Positive persona. WTG Mr. Positive! You were right all along!
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 30, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Was Stairs about to get beer showered and they cut away?
For Who? My teammates.
For What? To Win.
How Much? Where do I sign?
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