2011 National League Division Series Game Three Thread -- Phillies at Cardinals
by WholeCamels on Oct 4, 2011 5:07 PM EDT
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The Phillies and Cardinals face off in a crucial Game Three of the National League Division Series, tied at one game a piece.
Jaime Garcia, certified Phillie Killer, gets the ball and will be opposed by Cole Hamels.
Discuss the game below.
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Go PHILS
Not happy about these shadows, though.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:08 PM EDT reply actions
Hopefully it cuts both ways.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a prayer- even the sun is scared of TLR.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Don’t ever change Young James.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
BABIP makes an appearance already.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:11 PM EDT reply actions
All right. Not scoring three runs in the first inning – although I was hoping for two.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 5:11 PM EDT reply actions
Yes! Let’s!
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, how are you?
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Doing OK. Working nights this week. How’s things with you? Kiddies behaving?
"We are the Borg. Resistance is futile."
Sometimes they are! Otherwise, it’s been a good first month plus of the school year.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Amen!!! Go Phillies!!! Beat the birds!!!!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I am sure the Cardinal players will gladly pay the fine themselves.
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For complaining on the telly on Sunday night about the strikes.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m sure his wife can say this is the first time “Tony LaRussa” and “fine” have been in the same sentence.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Rangers move on to ALCS
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
Not bad after getting annihilated in game 1.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Good. Looking forward to Law & Order.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 4, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Offering a prayer to Baseba’al and His Only Son, Jamie Moyer, for a clutch Phils win tonight
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 5:15 PM EDT reply actions
He goes out and pitches at 48. Tell me he isn’t the Blessed One
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
after the half inning.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB cares not for ideal playing conditions.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:16 PM EDT reply actions
They are statutorily obligated to play in prime time.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Too late to say we’re doomed?
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 5:17 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah. We made the Post Season. Can not be doomed. We are blessed and lucky to get at least an extra four games this season- there are 22 fanbases that would trade places with us in a minute.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No. Spent some time with a friend who is an Indians fan… Gained some perspective.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
they used to be able to say that about us.
even more perspective.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Fooled me, too.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
DOOOOOOOMED
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 5:19 PM EDT reply actions
Settle down, Cole.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:19 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe LaRussa didn’t say “Pujols has a bad heel.” Maybe he said “Pujols is a bad heel” for testing free agency and it was misinterpreted.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He said it so Cole and Chooch would pay him less than no mind. Gamesmanship at it’s best.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lol, good AB, Freese.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
I think you mean, “Like, eff you, like, Tony”
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Or was it “y’know”
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
TBS’s radar says Cole’s FB is at 94. Anyone following on Gameday have the “real” speed?
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It was, though- and that is saying something considering how bad it has been.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They just showed a replay of a pitch to Howard that went from shadow to sun back to shadow.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty bad. It goes from sun to shadow right around the release point.
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
isn’t it moving pretty fast though? mound should be covered soon
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
God, I hope that was the shadows.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:26 PM EDT reply actions
i love how the media was praising him for it, ridiculous
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Oct 4, 2011 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Lefty pitcher, big outfield
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Oct 4, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
this is true. It’s more a comment on Manuel coaching style which for the most part I agree with . I certainly don’t think LaRussa’s methods are good but I do feel at times Chuckles undermanages things which in a short series can be problematic. . When things aren’t working you don’t have the luxury of waiting for the law of averages to play out in a short series . That’s when I’d like to see more out of Manuel. Baseball managers have limited influence over the game and I respect Manuel’s acknowledgement of this as well as the result it typically yields. However there are times when he needs to be a bit more creative and direct the player’s approaches.
Yayberry
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
Victorino “only” 3-8 this series, got called out last night on Baseball Tonight as someone who has to start producing this series.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 5:28 PM EDT reply actions
.375! he should be hitting .400
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Oct 4, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
they are not
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Stockton’s not good at counting.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:30 PM EDT reply actions
MakeMeFeelGrayberry
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 5:30 PM EDT reply actions
DOOOOOOM. Can Amaro trade more prospects for right-handed hitters before the end of this game?
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
better than kid rock last year
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Oct 4, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but that’s like saying getting punched in the face feels better than getting kicked in the nuts.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Oct 4, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
’09
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I keep thinking that song is by U2 each time I hear it
by Legion of Bullies on Oct 4, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
nah U2 doesn’t suck.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
conspiracy!!!
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
LaRussa’d
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
JESUS
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
Hamels looking good so far – excellent velocity on his fastball. Dead arm period over?
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 5:34 PM EDT reply actions
For real!
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 4, 2011 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
All right, my boss officially rocks.
It’s 4:30 and I live about a half hour from my office. He goes to me and says “Get on out of here so you can make it home for the first pitch.”
Results in a hit.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Um… on Gameday ball 1 was practically down the middle.
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
Looked that way on TV, too.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
it was in real life too
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Oct 4, 2011 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
And this is the problem I have – because a missed call alters the entire subsequent pitch selection and hitting approach.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Reply fail on me.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
the pitch counts drive me crazy. don’t know how the Cardinals turned into the Red Sox and the Phillies turned into a bunch of kids with ADD, but it’s killing them.
Vic and Pence did it.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The cards ever swing and miss
I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.
by Christopher A on Oct 4, 2011 5:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The cards ever swing and miss
I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.
by Christopher A on Oct 4, 2011 5:41 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
they’re making him work. we’re not making their guy work.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
High pitch count but no runs.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
The first two have looked ugly, but manageable
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
There you go Kolbert
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 5:43 PM EDT reply actions
On notice!
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know if I’m just in a nervous/finicky mood, but Dick Stockton’s commentating has been pretty poor so far. Considering listening on mute.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
Put the radio broadcast on- it is synced with Comcast and much better than National Announcers.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Joe Blanton apparently works at State Farm.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:44 PM EDT reply actions
Alright, everybody got OPS?
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
Dude shoulda had surgery in May
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Zombie.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
So far, Howard & Pence are the only hitters to swing at the first pitch: Pence hit a line drive right at the SS; Howard whiffed on a bad ball. Every other batter has taken a called strike.
yeah, the other side of the “hitters should be patient” coin. patience not necessarily a virtue if it means you’re 0-1 and 1-2 all the time.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
The problem isn’t that they swing at first pitches, it’s that they take every first pitch and swing at every second. And so if you are a pitcher with a functioning brain they are spotting you two strikes.
by Spoilt Victorian Child on Oct 4, 2011 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Uhh can someone explain OPS to me? i was to busy looking up alberts wOBA
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
It’s a gateway stat, much like Smirnoff Ice
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh Cole. He’s better off swinging the bat there. Even if he moves Ruiz over what are the odds Chooch scores on a base hit from 2nd??
The pitcher is a lefty and Cole has been more than a little GiDP happy- bad execution but the right call.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 5:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
smart play by Jay
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 4, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions
Waste an out. Why not at least take a few pitches first.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions
Dearest Chase,
Knock the crap out of this.
XOXO,
JnTC
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 5:49 PM EDT reply actions
:|
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Should’ve used stickers.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
whats a ball?
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate to think this way, but if Cole got that bunt down we would have had a run.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
You really think that Chooch would’ve been able to score on that one from 2nd?
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
On contact and running hard, probably. But FOTPDO applies.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think so. Jay played that well and Chooch is not very fast.
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at least chase made him use three pitches, instead of 1 or 2… 8(
Phillies in 2011!!!
Eagles in... "this team sucks a huge cock end of story" by Mike GinZ
Hey! Brian Wilson! You’re a douchebag! :-D
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 5:53 PM EDT reply actions
Not you.
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn’t it be nice … if the Phillies scored some runs now?
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Not a good idea. Don’t want to upset the umpire, even unintentionally.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice job cole
that will teach him
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
Qatar
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
50 pitches in <3 innings. that’s a terrific approach at the plate. incredibly fucking annoying, but really good.
Hopefully you can get the Cards to swing at more pitches.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Gonna need a lot more of those.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
they’re not biting on those shit pitches.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
yep, but he'll be done by the sixth at this rate
Phillies in 2011!!!
Eagles in... "this team sucks a huge cock end of story" by Mike GinZ
Maybe for Berkman he did. But not for many other hitters.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s not that he looks bad, the Cardinals just aren’t swinging and he’s trying to get them to bite.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Deja vu.
Why would ANYONE even be thinking about passing over a fully-rested Roy Oswalt for a short-rest Roy Halladay, even in an elimination game?
I know Doc’s our ace, but COME THE FUCK ON.
It’s time now for the new lineup to produce some runs. Good batters due up, no shadows to deal with. It’s time.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 6:03 PM EDT reply actions
Let’s get some runz?
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 6:03 PM EDT reply actions
RUNZ
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I love Cole. Wish the bats would take the same approach to Garcia as the Cards are to Cole.
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Garcia throwing less junk, lots of strikes. Cole’s good pitches look great, though.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Garcia is getting generous as hell calls too.
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Can we please stop bitching about umpires? Both pitchers are getting calls. I love this blog but anytime the phils lose all that ppl talk about are umps and babip. Take some accountability the lineup is a disgrace with these approaches
by aPHILLYated on Oct 4, 2011 6:22 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Quick! Somebody take his temperature!
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Need some runz and baserunnerz
high pitchcountz
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
Awh pooopy
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:04 PM EDT reply actions
He’s hit both balls pretty hard.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
what is this take pitches you guys keep speaking of?
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hunter Pence is Hunter Pence
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate to think if the Phillies have to use the pen earlier then seventh. Looks like their guy is looking CG.
I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.
by Christopher A on Oct 4, 2011 6:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
To be fair, he just got hosed.
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Bull
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
we achieved a 2 ball count!
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 4, 2011 6:06 PM EDT reply actions
This is looking like conspiracy with the strike zone.
I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.
by Christopher A on Oct 4, 2011 6:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Of course, the one time someone takes he gets boned on a pitch outside.
by everybodyhitswoohoo on Oct 4, 2011 6:07 PM EDT reply actions
I hate how commentators choose when and when not to agree with the K zone. If you’re not going to fucking use it, then get it off my tv screen.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
I agree.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
They are paid to root against the Philadelphia so it will always be a great pitch by the cards if it hurts us.
I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.
by Christopher A on Oct 4, 2011 6:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Did it not clip the corner?
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It helps when the umpiring crew is behind you.
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m pissed off now, Baseba’al. Look, I go to you. I stick up for you. You don’t help me now. I say “F—- you,” Baseba’al, I do it myself.
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
~
we should be hitting, the strike is an excuse, now we are 11 ininng with 4 hits and no runs, awesome
I know Garcia is pitching well, but it’d still be nice to see our guys putting up a fucking fight at least. Also, I’m probably just deflecting some of my anger about that called strike on Howard.
"What's gonna happen is that you jerk off the ball. You almost want to let this guy here jam you, and if it comes, it comes." Gary 'Sarge' Matthews
Quick inning please, Colbert
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 6:10 PM EDT reply actions
Per Brooks Baseball, the Cards have one more gift than the Phillies thus far.
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Dam Cole certainly doesn’t have his command right now. It’s killing his pitch count. Still holding the fort though. This offense is disgraceful
by aPHILLYated on Oct 4, 2011 6:13 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Cards are not swinging at the change up.
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How about we CHANGE it up?
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:13 PM EDT reply actions
they’re not biting on that at all.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Freese just did
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
outlier.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you’re missing the point of the comment, made in light of said K.
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I love it when they trot down to first for a walk, only to get a called strike
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:13 PM EDT reply actions
Thank you based Molina!
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:14 PM EDT reply actions
Does anybody know what the dust or leaves are that have been flying around all game?
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
Theriot is such a bastard.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:16 PM EDT reply actions
looked to be rolling foul, did not
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 4, 2011 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Theriot showing off those postseason clutchy intangibles.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:16 PM EDT reply actions
Bob Brenly: “The Phillies should have known the ball was going to do that”
Really, Brenly? Is that what TBS is paying you to say?
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TBS isn’t paying anyone, which is why they get such awful announcers
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Don’t all players roll the ball along the grass/dirt line with crazy spin to see what will happen?
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
Haha. I literally yelled “what the fuck are you talking about?!” when he said that.
Scared the dog.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one who isn’t seeing bold topics?
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:17 PM EDT reply actions
Why the FUCK isn’t anyone paying attention to runners today? All three steals were a total lack of attention
by aPHILLYated on Oct 4, 2011 6:18 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Jaime Garcia is about to have an eight-pitch at bat that ends in a ball falling in front of Shane Victorino thanks to the shadows, scoring a run.
by everybodyhitswoohoo on Oct 4, 2011 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
Garcia just got Garcia’d
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:19 PM EDT reply actions
especially down low. at least it seems both ways.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
do they count intentional walk pitches in the pitch count?
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:19 PM EDT reply actions
Lord please let them accept the things they cannot change.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 4, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Even with all the Sabermetrics we use on this sight, this might be the most incredible stat I’ve ever seen
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Mayberry first… Hmmmm!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 6:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
This!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 6:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Eff that, I want to see Garcia CHASED
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Novel idea to make a tough pitcher work so you can get to the bullpen sooner.
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Garxia has thrown 8 balls today. EIGHT.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:22 PM EDT reply actions
booberry.jpg
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:23 PM EDT reply actions
Can someone, anyone, work a fuckin count. You’d think they’re scared to hit with two strikes. This is a fuckin joke
by aPHILLYated on Oct 4, 2011 6:23 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
For God’s sake, this is comical
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:23 PM EDT reply actions
I think Charlie needs a V-Chip on the shoulders of the hitters. Everytime they swing early or want to, he can zap them.
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I don’t care what you insert, as long as it results as: in play, run(s).
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions
What kind of a fine is it if you get to donate the money to your favorite charity? That is screwed up.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
So is that tax deductible?
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
His accountant should deduct the fine from his income. That’s a better deal than the charitable writeoff.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
actually, maybe not. he’s an employee so he gets a W-2. Assuming the fine doesn’t come off the W-2 income when he gets it from the team then the charitable writeoff is the way to go.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Somehow the fine for LaRussa turns into an opportunity to tell America what a great guy Tony is who supports animal welfare charities. That really takes the cake.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there no justice?!?
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 6:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Or cute college girls in Italian jails who capture the attention of American media.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Ruiz with the count of the game
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:25 PM EDT reply actions
This is what i meant
about them not having patience when batting. Not working the counts and shit
At least Chooch saw a few pitches.
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So…we’re just going to ignore that we’ve scored 15 runs so far this series?
"What's gonna happen is that you jerk off the ball. You almost want to let this guy here jam you, and if it comes, it comes." Gary 'Sarge' Matthews
by Senor Octubre on Oct 4, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
What about walks?
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
torllololololololol
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, though, can anyone remember the last time someone won the Homerun Payoff? I can’t. I remember one last year, but that’s it.
Theywere talking about this during the Game 162 broadcast. I think it was August.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 6:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Gonna go eat. There better be runs for the Phils before I get back.
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
You may want to plan an extended dinner.
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Next inning can we have the dancing rabbis? I love that.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 6:30 PM EDT reply actions
For Rosh Hashanah. Someone posted the link a few nights ago.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Two down, only 5 pitches.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
………………..
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
nah man the cards have been working counts all day
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions
thats a strike for garcia
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:31 PM EDT reply actions
Pujols on 2nd with Berkman and Theriot coming up. I can see this going just wonderfully.
by everybodyhitswoohoo on Oct 4, 2011 6:32 PM EDT reply actions
Well?
"What's gonna happen is that you jerk off the ball. You almost want to let this guy here jam you, and if it comes, it comes." Gary 'Sarge' Matthews
by Senor Octubre on Oct 4, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
At least his doubles were both two-out bases empty.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
silver lining I suppose.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Half a hand-job.
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by WanderingMoses on Oct 4, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
or just wait for him to check swing the ball in play
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
exhale
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
Cole fears no man.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
yes
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
hes the face of baseball
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I like your username.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
by TheOrangeCone on Oct 4, 2011 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Is this a “I don’t like him because he’s not on my team?” or “I don’t like him because he’s a scumbag” hatred?
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
He just rubs me the wrong way. Sure, I’d like him if he was in a Phillies uniform but I don’t hate him because he’s not. I just…don’t like him.
by FearTheTurtIe on Oct 4, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t like him because he’s not on my team.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
We’re a bit lucky it’s still tied.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:34 PM EDT reply actions
0-0 and it feels like we’re down 5.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
it really does.
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I keep ;ooking at score to make sure we aren’t losing.
I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.
by Christopher A on Oct 4, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
not really.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, you’re right.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Oct 4, 2011 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
but at some point that can turn. they dont’ convert the two-out rallies and capitalize on all those full counts and….
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Srsly. Enough of this. Runz. I’d settle for 1.
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 6:34 PM EDT reply actions
lol
I've been waiting my whole life for an Eagles Championship
R2C2!
RIP JJ
by sports00fan00 on Oct 4, 2011 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
that was the chance goddamnit lol
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Oct 4, 2011 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
damn
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:37 PM EDT reply actions
ok seriously it feels like the Cardinals have 20 guys playing the field
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
Well that cancels out the 380-foot fly ball to Victorino.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:38 PM EDT reply actions
Stupid Gameday. It said it was a hit and then switched to out.
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
AtBat just teased me- it said that Hamels singled!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 6:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Brenly inadvertently describing why W/L records for pitchers are meaningless.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:39 PM EDT reply actions
but winz ar all that matters
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:39 PM EDT reply actions
Nasty curve.
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Yeah but Polanco was still alive back then.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Let’s make some contact here, and simultaneously keep our BABIP at its current spot.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:41 PM EDT reply actions
I meant in fair territory.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Keep it going!
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:42 PM EDT reply actions
Wait a minute… wait. What happens when one of our players hits the ball and one of their players doesn’t catch it?
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
Please hunter
This is why we got you
/media’d
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
Chase!!!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 6:43 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
lol
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
A single, Hunter. All we need now. A single.
by everybodyhitswoohoo on Oct 4, 2011 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
Utley: dervish on the base paths.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
please ryan
PLEASE
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:44 PM EDT reply actions
Bring up Howard here in Busch.
Could be worse.
by everybodyhitswoohoo on Oct 4, 2011 6:44 PM EDT reply actions
IBB Howard
Guy 1: Good move.
Brenley: Well it’s yet to be determined if it’s a good move or not.
Yay outcome bias!
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:44 PM EDT reply actions
it’s kind of like the only way anyone would ever consider Brenley a good manager is because he won a WS
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:45 PM EDT reply actions
ppt
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:46 PM EDT reply actions
3 fucking pitches
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:46 PM EDT reply actions
So, how’s that username coming?
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
funny
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey man, if you have a username based on a player, he’d better be very good or irrelevant.
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd prefer it if Ryan Howard did not swing at pitches on the outside part of the plate
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that second pitch was so far off the plate i have no clue what he saw make him swing
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Meh…. Ryan :,(
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Oct 4, 2011 6:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Come on guys, we can't stay disappointed too long...
It’ll be time to hold our collective breath again after the commercial break.
howard couldnt have possibly stood any further from the plate there. no brainer to pound the outside corner
Honestly, he should be mandated to not lift the bat off his shoulder until there are two strikes. Charlie should start fining him every time he swings before he gets two strikes against him. Or force him to do windsprints. Or something.
It’s even more ridiculous with Howard though because he so rarely sees strikes
by FearTheTurtIe on Oct 4, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he’s pretty terrible. Only hit a 3-run homerun in Game One.
"What's gonna happen is that you jerk off the ball. You almost want to let this guy here jam you, and if it comes, it comes." Gary 'Sarge' Matthews
by Senor Octubre on Oct 4, 2011 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. Eleven at bats.
Not exactly a sufficient sample size.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course not
But how many pitches has he taken? How many times has he struck out? Is he playing well at all?
Basically if a lefty pitcher gets a second strike against Howard before getting a third ball, it’s an out.
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That’s why I was such a shitty baseball player. I couldn’t do shit with two strikes.
by FearTheTurtIe on Oct 4, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
because the Phillies aren’t hitting enough ground balls already?
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but these ones would be softer.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
No, I noticed that too.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
followed by a make up call
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
From fangraphs.com
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
You should see it now. It's going insane.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Cry abou it.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
sweet pitch.
his changeup has gotten better as well.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
fuck you broadcasters
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
Arguably the ugliest of the Troika.
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
There are so many people on this team that I can’t stand. If you compiled a team of all the players from my lifetime that I hate, half of them would be Cardinals.
Holding out hope that the hitters will light it up the third time they see Garcia.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions
Assassin
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions
Thank God.
Don’t want anyone on when Theriot, he of the four-leaf clover shoved up his ass, comes up to bat.
by everybodyhitswoohoo on Oct 4, 2011 6:52 PM EDT reply actions
clutch comeback from 3-0. this is the best he’s looked all game, even the second inning.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:53 PM EDT reply actions
Cole’s making his pitch for GUTSY VETERAN STARTER
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:53 PM EDT reply actions
why is Theriot running around the outfield OH WAIT IT’S A SQUIRREL
by perfectdepth on Oct 4, 2011 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Ha.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Some great television.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:53 PM EDT reply actions
LOL That squirrel made me so happy
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:53 PM EDT reply actions
The squirrel got to third before the Phillies.
by Wet Luzinski on Oct 4, 2011 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
rec’d
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And a squirrel makes it to third base before the Cardinals and Phillies do
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
gathering intelligence for TLR
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
I have been out of the US for most of the year
When did the Cards get Edwin Jackson? Didn’t they have Westbrook as the #4?
Off the top of my head, I recall it being one of the various trades that happened on account of the Colby Rasmus to Blue Jays three-team trade.
That’s the one.
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He’s gonna roll one down the line that hits the squirrel. Just watch.
by everybodyhitswoohoo on Oct 4, 2011 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
As far as they can push him.
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I liked the nut who tried to grab it bare handed
by Boundforbeach on Oct 4, 2011 6:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I want to strangle Ryan Theriot.
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not on strike 3, I mean ball 1
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
WTF
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:57 PM EDT reply actions
Hamels gets a call.
Oh wait then he doesn’t.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
I’m surprised they don’t miss more.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
8 hits today.
5 with 2 outs
3 with 1 out
0 with 0 out
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
For the benefit of those of us on Gameday: Is the pen active?
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
yeah vanimal
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
ah well why not
worley
We've come to bury Caesar, not praise him.
by VanceinmyPants on Oct 4, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, at least Garcia’s up.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 6:59 PM EDT reply actions
i hate these umps
"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
In thee o’lord have I put my trust, let me never be put to confusion
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
This has answered the " will Cole pitch the 7th inning " question.
I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.
Geez these missed calls, at least they are going both ways at the time.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 7:00 PM EDT reply actions
Do the announcers seem slanted for the cards, or do I need to adjust my annoyance meter?
by Boundforbeach on Oct 4, 2011 7:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Might be the underdog effect.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Oct 4, 2011 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
This. It was the same thing last year for the Giants.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I can honestly never tell. Every time I think the announcers are slanted, the people I’m watching with disagree, and every time I think they are being fair, the people I’m watching with disagree.
by FearTheTurtIe on Oct 4, 2011 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m hoping the Phils eventually work on their BABOP
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Garcia looks pretty determined up there.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
Lee..
would have scored a run for himself by now
by sophiejo on Oct 4, 2011 7:01 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
GUTSY VETERAN PITCHER
"I remember being three and I wanted to be a baseball player, that's all I ever really wanted to be. That and Spider Man." -Raul Ibanez
by Jose and the Contrarians on Oct 4, 2011 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
Stocktons call of that K couldnt have been more apathetic.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
This game couldn’t have a worse atmosphere. The announcers sound like they are calling a game in July, in a sigh-ho-hum way. Plus it’s an afternoon game.
Thankfully the fans are into it.
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice fucking job Cole.
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
Dang.
Hamels was a GAMER today.
I feel oddly comfortable that Vance Worley is coming in…
Math Problems? Call 1-800-[(10x)(13i)2]-[sin(xy)/2.362x].
by dees ees en drama on Oct 4, 2011 7:02 PM EDT reply actions
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"Who's Been Eatin' Hummus" DJAX
Im not JIBTA.
by howard is better than pujols on Oct 4, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions
Not complaining
But that has to be one of the least impressive six shutout innings I’ve seen anyone throw.
by phillyinportland on Oct 4, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions
Impressive or impressive seeming? He did strike out 8 and give up only one or two hard hit balls.
by FearTheTurtIe on Oct 4, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Guy’s pitching a 5-hit shutout with 8 strikeouts after six innings,and the pressure of no run support. we should all be bowing down.
by flyersfaninchicago on Oct 4, 2011 7:03 PM EDT reply actions
Seconded
Doc, Lee, Hamels, Vance...Moyer. 2012's winning combination.
by Missing Jamie Moyer on Oct 4, 2011 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly. The way the announcers make it out to be you’d think Garcia is throwing a perfect game with 15 strikeouts and Cole gave up 9 runs.
Giving St. Louis the bird since 1982
by Veni Vidi Vici on Oct 4, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Hamels, King of the Zero-Run-Support Club. Still a champion.
Some people don't think it be what it is, but it do.
Please guys don’t swing first pitch this inning will ya.
I wasn't even a year old but I stayed up to be outside the Vet with my Dad and Mom when the Phillies won the World Series 1980.
and yall
laughed at me when i was saying this team doesnt have patience when batting
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