GENERIC GAME RECAP TEMPLATE 2011: OPPONENT [INT=/>1], Phillies 0
by WholeCamels on May 22, 2011 7:15 PM EDT
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The Phillies dropped another low-scoring contest today to the [OPPOSING TEAM], finding themselves completely shut down by [AVERAGE MAJOR LEAGUE STARTING PITCHER] despite yet another strong outing from [PHILLIES WELL-COMPENSATED STARTING PITCHER], losing the game by a score of [INTEGER </= 3] to [INTEGER </= 2]. All on a day when the Phillies learned that [KEY PLAYER] would be unavailable for [INTEGER >/= 1] game due to [FREAK INJURY].
[OPPONENTS' STARTER] held the Phillies to just [INTEGER </= 5] hits over [INTEGER >/= 6] innings pitched. The Phillies managed only a few small threats. After [SOMETIMES COMPETENT PHILLIES BATTER] reached first base on a [ONE/NO] out [SINGLE/WALK] in the [INNING >3/<8], the Phillies' soon found the rally quashed after a double play grounder from [MISCAST AND OVERMATCHED UTILITY INFIELDER OR 4TH/5TH OUTFIELDER]. Later, in the [INNING >7]th inning, with a runner on base, [OPPONENTS' STARTER OR LEFTY SPECIALIST] induced a big strikeout of [PHILLIES MIDDLE OF ORDER LEFTY BATTER], effectively ending the Phillies' day offensively.
[PHILLIES ACE] once again pitched well despite receiving no support, allowing just [INTEGER </= 2] runs over [INTEGER >/= 7] innings pitched.
The Phillies resume play tomorrow, hoping that the team can muster just enough offensive support to win the game for [OTHER PHILLIES ACE].
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From the [CLICHE FOR POSITIVE POINT OF VIEW], [INJURED STARTER] is progressing nicely and should be back in the lineup in [INTEGER </= 15] days while we’re [STILL/ONLY][INTEGER </= 3] games [UP/DOWN] in the division lead. Once [PHILLIES MIDDLE OF ORDER LEFTY BATTER] starts seeing the ball and [NOTORIOUSLY IMPATIENT BATSMAN] starts taking more pitches, the sky’s the limit!
"Ninety percent of this game is half mental" - Yogi Berra (SI, May 14, 1979)
by bandwagonesque on May 22, 2011 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
[BLASPHEMOUS OR SAXON-DERIVED EXPLETIVE], but I’m just so [SAXON-DERIVED EXPLETIVE-BASED ADJECTIVE] [EMOTIONAL REACTION OR STATEMENT] about how the Phillies are playing right now. I’m reminded of this when I [CONNECTION TO EVENT IN PERSONAL LIFE], which makes me think the Phillies should [PROPOSED (ROSTER OR LINEUP) MOVE WITH (MARGINAL OR LITTLE BASIS IN ADVANCED STATISTICS or SMALL SAMPLE SIZE]. Unless they do this, I will [(ALWAYS/NEVER)] ODD DRASTIC BEHAVIOR AND/OR OVERLY EMOTIONAL STATEMENT] for [EVER/REST OF THE SEASON] [!=1<5]
by Wet Luzinski on May 22, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
And this, too, is a needed template, although I must say the variables are much larger than the illustrious Mr. WL seems to allow for. That’s my humble opinion and anyone who disagrees can [SAXON-DERIVED EXPLETIVE-BASED ADJECTIVE] [EMOTIONAL REACTION OR STATEMENT]!
by phillyinportland on May 22, 2011 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
If you think that about my idea to [PROPOSED (ROSTER OR LINEUP) MOVE WITH (MARGINAL OR LITTLE BASIS IN ADVANCED STATISTICS or SMALL SAMPLE SIZE], you [GENERIC INSULT], you clearly don’t know anything about [SABREMETRICS or {INSERT ACADEMIC SUBJECT HERE}]. I suggest you learn a little bit more before posting here.
by Wet Luzinski on May 22, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
But you posted earlier
EXCERPT FROM HIGHER IN THE THREAD OR FROM PREVIOUS COMMENT FROM=(1<365DAYS AGO)
so my intent was to engage you on your disagreement with me, because you referred to principles that used tenets of [SABREMETRICS or {INSERT ACADEMIC SUBJECT HERE}]. You’re the one who got all emotional.
by Wet Luzinski on May 22, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry. Literary discussions like these often make me emotional. :(
by phillyinportland on May 22, 2011 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
So now I advise we discuss instead [RECENT TV PHENOMENON or SCI-FI MOVIE or COMIC BOOK / SUPERHERO until we WEAR OUT THE INDENTING FEATURE ON SBN COMMENT THREADS]
by Wet Luzinski on May 22, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah me to
A [INTEGER </ = 23] BB, [INTEGER </ = 30] K [WALK MACHINE PITCHER] and the [SCRUB CATCHER] was the one of few players who looked like a [PROFESSIONAL HITTER], your gonna lose.
It’s missing a concluding sentence: Nonetheless, the Phillies and their punchless offense continue to have the best record in the NL and remain [INTEGER >= .5] games ahead of the Florida Marlins.
by David S. Cohen on May 22, 2011 7:34 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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[1st stanza: DESCRIPTIVE LINES OF CURRENT CONDITION OF TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PLAY]
[2nd stanza: SYNTHETIC INTRODUCTION AND EXTENSION OF GUIDING METAPHOR]
[3rd stanza or COUPLET: USE DOUBLE ENTENDRE/ ZEN-LIKE KOAN TO GARNER CHEAP LAUGH; CONFUSE/DEEPEN/CHALLENGE READER WITH YOUTUBE LINK]
by Wet Luzinski on May 22, 2011 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Paraphrasing Billy Crystal - THIS is marvelous
Ran a Google Search for any mention of “guiding metaphor” and “Zen-like koan” – this is a first.
by phillyinportland on May 22, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Nag nag whine bitch! Moan whine whine cry moan nag! Bitch bitch cry moan!
Time is not made of lines. It is made of circles. That is why clocks are round.
-Michael J Caboose
by TheOrangeCone on May 22, 2011 9:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
What are the chances we win any of our next [INTEGER>/= 9] games?
I know [PHILLIES ACE] pitched well today, but he has to know that he can’t allow [INTEGER>0; INTEGER</3] runs. This, combined with the way [OTHER ACE WHO HAS BEEN PITCHING FINE] has been pitching, is making me seriously [VERB EXPRESSING UNCERTAINTY] that the pitching staff is as great as people were saying they were. Thanks a lot [MAJOR SPORTS WEBSITE AND/OR TV AND/OR RADIO NETWORK][ELLIPSIS OR >/= 3 EXCLAMATION POINTS]
I just [EXPRESSION OF DEEP PSYCHIC PAIN HAVING LITTLE BASIS IN OBJECTIVE CIRCUMSTANCES]. I’m hoping I’m wrong, but I just don’t see this team winning any of their next [INTEGER >/= 9] games.
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by FuquaManuel on May 22, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I know I am glad I missed today- If the offense does not feel like showing up at all, why should I bother?
In good news, at least the Marlins and Braves both lost today too, so no game was lost in the standings.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 22, 2011 11:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Dom Brown
I didn’t see the game, but THEY DIDN’T START BROWN!?! WHY DID THEY BRING HIM UP!?!
DO THEY THINK HE BECOMES A BETTER HITTER BY NOT PLAYING?! IS HE NOT THE FUTURE OF THIS TEAM!? ARE AT BATS NOT IMPORTANT?!
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH OUR COACHING?! WHY DO THEY LOVE THE SCRUBS SO MUCH?!!??!?
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
I think it not a jape. ‘Twas serious, m’lord. Perchance too serious, but serious nonetheless.
by Senor Octubre on May 22, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
They brought him up because Shane died- killed by the troll that lives under second base.
Brown did not start today because the organization thinks that it is a bad idea for him to play against left handed pitching right now, never mind the fact that he did not have serious splits in the minor leagues. At bats are indeed important, but they want to start out with getting him to hit right handed pitching and progress from there.
Our coaching is trying to develop Domonic one step at a time, so that he becomes our future. I am not sure if it is the right thing to do, but this coaching staff developed Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth, and Shane Victorino. I am going to guess they know a little bit about how to develop a young hitter (not that they have done it recently…)
PS… In the future, please disable the caps lock before typing your post. I am sure that you did not intend to yell at us.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 22, 2011 11:40 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You mean, the staff that developed a good hitter, a hitter with the most strikeouts in baseball, a five-hole hitter who was almost always off when the guy in front of him was off, and Shane – who I love but know he has serious issues at the plate.
That staff? You mean, that’s the staff I should have confidence in? The staff that loves to give a green light to hitters in a 3-0 count with the bases loaded when we need runs? The staff that encourages first pitch swings to ensure the opposing pitcher can get through an inning with three pitches? (I’ve seen Phillies games where the opposing pitcher eeks out of the first inning with no runs but 30 pitches, and by the sixth inning is at 60 pitches.)
This staff? You want me to have confidence in this staff? With what evidence? And why are we going to protect Brown from left handed hitters? Is he a man or not?
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
I think those hitters that you just disparaged so have also done a lot of good things. There is a lovely pattern with sluggers- home runs and strikeouts tend to go together (if they learn to walk once in a while they can essentially be 3 true outcome hitters). I think they won a World Series a few years back, and went to another one just a couple of years ago, and that is not something you do by buying scratchoff tickets. Are they perfect, no- it would be lovely if basic concepts of plate discipline could be taught to some of our hitters, but you can’t argue with the results they have produced.
If you want evidence, go to Citizen’s Bank Park- you don’t even have to walk in the building, just go walk in the parking lot behind Center Field and look up- flying there is all the proof I need that this organization can raise a few hitters.
PS- Thank-you for turning your caps lock off!
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 12:15 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I forgot to answer the last of your question, so here goes...
It is not so much about protecting as about developing. It is easiest for a hitter to see a pitch being thrown by a pitcher who throws using the opposite hand of the side they hit from. This is why switch hitters generally (with the exception of knuckleballers in some cases) hit from the opposite side of the pitcher (I.e. hitting lefty against a right handed pitcher). So Brown will start out with the pitchers he is most likely to have success against- this is good for both sides- Brown is more likely to have success and thus stay confident, which is good for both sides in the long run, and a right handed outfielder will take pitchers he should have more success with. As time goes on and Brown has success, then it will be time to move on to something more difficult- one step at a time.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 12:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
1. There should never be leniency for sloppy and poor play and performance because a completely different team won a World Series. The Howard who won in 2008 wasn’t the same Howard in 2009, and especially not the same Howard in 2010.
2. I am fully aware of the differences between the left and right side of the plate when it comes to left and right handed pitchers. Brown is not some baby though. He will have to hit left handed pitching eventually – and he will have to get through a slump eventually. Last year we had him up, and he slumped. I do believe we protected him as well. There’s no way to ease a player into the game or into hitting. Beyond that, he is a better hitter. He is wasted on the bench learning how to chew gum.
Your consistent mentioning of my venting through caps lock is immature and uncalled for. Does it make you feel like a better person that you don’t use caps lock? I didn’t write in caps lock “I AM LOOKING TO ARGUE WITH DANNIJD”, I was venting. I am a fan, and a much tougher fan than you who seem to be pleased with our recent performance. The team is playing beyond poor. I was at the game last night, I’ve watched every game that I am able to this year. I am a fan, I am attentive, and I am upset. If you have a problem with that because Brett Myers was walked by CC Sabathia, that’s fine. But you are not a fan. And from the tone of your posts, your “it’s okay guys, they won in 09” input is not appreciated. Do you know it’s 2011? 2008 is getting farther and farther away. There are big, big issues facing the Phillies currently. Either wake up and notice them before you post here, or be prepared to be embroiled in arguments when you insist everything is okay because we have a few new flags in the outfield.
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
I am a fan, and a much tougher fan than you who seem to be pleased with our recent performance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL-8aTVl0Qc&feature=related. Except replace [OUR LAST WEEK TOGETHER] with [HOW TOUGH OF A FAN YOU ARE]. Good lord.
by FearTheTurtIe on May 23, 2011 2:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Also you asked
This staff? You want me to have confidence in this staff? With what evidence? And why are we going to protect Brown from left handed hitters? Is he a man or not?when you were discussing player development, to which she replied in a perfectly resonable manner. This staff (mostly) developed the players who won the World Series in 2008 into the hitters THEY WERE IN 2008. And 2009. And since then. And since you were discussing player development her response was accurate and reasonable. Aside from the whole debacle with Brown at the end of last season I think the development of young hitters has been a strong point of this team, as dannijd pointed out with relevant observations. So why don’t you calm down before you fly off the handle with how much more of a FAN you are. No one here gives a shit. Finally, I believe that how many PAs Dom gets against LHP has little to nothing to do with how much of a man he is.
by FearTheTurtIe on May 23, 2011 2:41 AM EDT up reply actions
No. The staff prior to 2008 developed those hitters. The staff after 2008 developed them into what they are today. Something is amiss. Things have changed. Unless you want to look at the numbers and tell me they are the same.
What “young hitters” have the Phillies developed in recent history? Please, show me this list.
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
Last time I checked, Charlie was manager in 2008. And 2007. And the 3 years before that, all which happen to be the years in which Utley, Howard, etc were coming up. He plays a large part in the development of hitters, as a former hitting coach. He also happens to make day-to-day line-up decisions, which is what you are currently bitching about. And since his track record shows that he handles hitter development pretty well, I tend to give him the benefit of the doubt on this one. He’s EARNED it. That concept seems alien to you. Also, you should probably figure out what the term “recent history” means, since by almost all accounts 2006-08 qualifies as pretty fucking recent.
by FearTheTurtIe on May 23, 2011 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Howard and Utley came up in 2004 and 2003. And I do not think they learned to hit in the Majors. You don’t get called up because you may be a good hitter, you get called up because you ARE a good hitter. Already.
How do you learn how to hit major league pitching in the majors? Sit on the bench and watch? Hit only opposite throwing pitchers? I mean, how does hitting only right handers help Brown? Say he goes on an 11 game hitting streak solely against right handers, including relief pitchers. Then he faces a left handed hitter and strikes out. Do we assume his confidence is shattered? If we assume he can, correctly, handle that situation, than he should be able to correctly handle striking out against a left handed hitter all game.
And I mean, where is the pressure on Brown to step his game up when the whole team manages three hits? Right now would be the ideal situation for him. It’s not like he’s holding the team back – he has a giant chance to be the hero. Anything he does will be magnified against his teammates. Going 1-4 on this team is a miracle at the moment.
Right now is the perfect time to put Brown in full time. We can’t baby him any longer. He already is questionable in when he was called up. The only qualm anyone could have over Brown is his recent injury, but I’ll good faith assume that is 100% healed. His time is now. The more we delay it with this kind of babying, the longer it will take Brown to settle into a true every day rhythm. Unless we expect him to be a career pinch hitter, he needs work in the field, work at the plate, and work in the locker room with the press.
He needs to be a MLB Player. I don’t care who it is making the decision, it’s the wrong decision. I feel pretty confident in Charlie’s ability to make poor decisions, and anyone who follows this team should as well. There’s a reason my phone blows up with texts when Herndon is put in.
What is this? Why is it a crime to criticize this team all of a sudden? I do my fair share of “they’re in first place” defending daily, but there is plenty of room for criticism in that first place title.
It's in his wheelhouse!!
Carlos Ruiz, My Nickname is Chooch.
"But you are not a fan."
Oh Christ.
Seriously, can there be a winner in this fight?
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by alcatraz0109 on May 23, 2011 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Talking about what a big, tough fan you are is not going to win you any friends on this site. Frankly I think it makes you look like someone who is much too used to commenting on Beerleaguer, which is not a compliment. And honestly, if you were such a tough fan, I don’t think you’d be freaking out like this. Surely we as Phillies fans have seen worse.
by ThinMountainAir on May 23, 2011 2:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
“Weird Medicine”?
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by WholeCamels on May 22, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Madson injured his hand in an unfortunate Redtube accident.
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by WholeCamels on May 22, 2011 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
So now our closer is dead?? Who will be replacing him?
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 12:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is it serious?
because he could have used the day off really, he had a lot of appearances this past week.
He got hit on the butt of his right hand on a comebacker on Friday night. Not serious, allegedly, but was affecting his cutter/change grips. Expected to be ready Monday.
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by WholeCamels on May 23, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
to be fair
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by WholeCamels on May 23, 2011 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, you pretty much slaughtered that one.
by philsandthrills on May 23, 2011 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
It was self-defense.
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by WholeCamels on May 23, 2011 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
cool
thanks for the update…sorry, its kinda late. I figured you were joking, but I just wanted to know what happened to him.
by PhilsForever on May 23, 2011 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I did too- this was the first I heard he was ailing… However, considering how the injuries have went with this unit, who is going to close games out now? (since this sounds an awful lot like Chooch/Vic/Oswalt?) Bastardo?
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 12:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I seem to remember being told by this same organization:
- That Chooch tweaked his back and would be back in a few days- 15 days and a DL stint later he returned.
- That Victorino’s hamstring was just a little sore- a pinch hit sac bunt later he was on the DL, return unknown.
- That Oswalt’s back was going to be fine and he would be back, ready to start Saturday… A rather fun night with KK while Oswalt was on the DL and a rehab stint later he returned.
So now the Rangers have killed Ryan Madson. A final, great ninth inning was played by him on Saturday, after which he has went to the afterlife. Which is a sad thing to be sure. But games will be played in his absence, and there is a good chance that these games will involve save opportunities. So the question is, who will handle them?
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 12:44 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"who is going to close games out now?"
I mean, where do you get this stuff?
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on May 23, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
See above . Madson actually survived a long tine for a Phillies closer this year- Lidge died in training camp, Contreras lasted 3 weeks, with fewer opportunities. Madson made it almost a month. These things happen.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 12:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Expected to be ready Monday.
This isn’t that hard to comprehend
"There is no dark side in the moon, really. Matter of fact it's all dark."
by alcatraz0109 on May 23, 2011 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Shane was “expected to be ready” for the homestand… How did that turn out? Guess they were not talking about the same homestand.
Madson will be ready for a Monday, I am sure. But this organization took injury reporting lessons from Bill Bellichick, so I will believe it is tomorrow when Madson pitches.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 12:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Madson was hit in the hand Friday, finished the inning. Pitched a scoreless inning Saturday, and was unavailable Sunday. Considering he pitched the very next day, I’m pretty sure he’s fine.
The velociraptor needs more at bats before we can even talk about that. Sorry.
by LeepinLizardz on May 23, 2011 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
:-( My happiness has just been killed dead.
The velociraptor needs more at bats before we can even talk about that. Sorry.
by LeepinLizardz on May 23, 2011 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
Did I say that? No. I at this point have given up on getting emotional about most injuries- if it is not season ending, I just want to know when they will be back and which AAAA player/ rookie/ prospect will be filling in in the meanwhile.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 12:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You, given up on being emotional? Yeah, and I’ve given up on being human.
The Good Phight, Big Black Kids, fun!
Stop with the injured player=dead player joke. It’s just stupid now. I know it’s fun when you are finally able to participate in a joke, but you’ve officially killed the whole meme. Congrats.
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I’m being held hostage by revolutionaries in Oaxaca. I am hopeful that my release will be secured soon. Will get t-shirts for all. Great wrap. Laffs much-needed. Guard coming. Must hide cell phone. P.S. Droid nearly indestructable and is quite resistant to high levels of humidity/moisture.
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I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on May 23, 2011 12:27 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
¡viva la revolución!
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by FuquaManuel on May 23, 2011 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
Predicted line for Chase tomorrow:
4 for 4, 1B, 2B, 3B, HR, HBP, SB.
Unrealistic? Maybe, but it matches my excitement level.
Also, during the seventh inning stretch, he turns the Gatorade cooler water into wine.
by Senor Octubre on May 23, 2011 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
A cycle on his first day back?!?! Boy are you excited.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 12:55 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It would’ve been four grand slams, but then I realized that would require the rest of the team to get on base in front of him.
by Senor Octubre on May 23, 2011 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
And lots of hitting to get Chase four at bats where the bases could be loaded (or him batting cleanup)
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 1:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Also, all our misfortune has given me some morbid ideas for next year’s O/U/N.
An Opening Day starter goes on the DL.
Roy Halladay suffers a CG L.
Lee K’s >10 in a L.
That would involve KK being here next year.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 2:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That would involve KK being here next year.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 2:37 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That would involve KK being here next year.
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 2:37 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Holy triple post Batman!
Seems like you need a better phone or a better wireless company or something.
Better wifi probably (or a return to not giving a rats behind whether AT&T likes how much data I use).
Offense, offense, where are you?
by dannijd on May 23, 2011 5:58 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wait, would that involve KK being here next year?
by FearTheTurtIe on May 23, 2011 3:06 AM EDT up reply actions
On the [UPBEAT EMOTIONAL METAPHOR], the [NL EAST OPPONENTS] and [BRAVES/LOLMETS] all lost today, which means the Phils didn’t [LOSE ANY GROUND/FALL FURTHER BEHIND].
by Phrozen on May 23, 2011 2:01 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Empires Fall
The Phils have had a great run over the last 5 years. And this season still holds plenty of promise. with their pitching and defense. But empires often begin to rot from the inside before the inhabitants realize what is happening. This team is increasingly sclerotic…Nagging injuries are up, power numbers down. I think there is no question but that the Phils will make the playoffs and likely win the division this year. But a steep decline in the next couple of years is more than possible unless Phils can groom position players to inject some needed youth into this team. Eventually, the Marlins and the Braves will convert their young talent into consistent winners. Maybe not this year, but soon. Phils need to keep pace.
generally agreed, but I can't resist...
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by WholeCamels on May 23, 2011 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I think there is no question but that the Phils will make the playoffs and likely win the division this year.
Maybe you felt you had balance the otherwise downbeat tone, but I think it’s way too early to say this.
Celebrating 50 years of slightly more Phils wins than losses: 1962-2011
Should have chosen a different phrase
I meant to say that the Phils are poised to once again win the division or at least make the playoffs. You are right to say it is way to early to say anything with certainty.
Anyway, my real point was to note the obvious. The Phils need an injection of youth…soon…particularly at the power positions.
by BenDerDonDat on May 23, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
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