Better Dead than Red: Phillies 3, Reds 0
by WholeCamels on Aug 31, 2011 10:41 PM EDT
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Cliff Lee all but sewed up another National League Pitcher of the Month Award with 8 2/3 dazzing innings tonight, as the Phillies went on to blank Dontrelle Willis and the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 3-0.
After surrendering loud line drive outs to the first two Reds batters, Lee settled in and continued his amazing August run, striking out seven and allowing just six hits and a walk in 8 2/3. Lee came so very close to yet another complete game shutout, retiring the first two Reds batters in the ninth before allowing a double to Joey Votto, walking Jay Bruce, and hitting Miguel Cairo with a pitch to load the bases. With 117 pitches, Charlie Manuel had seen enough, summoning Ryan Madson from the 'pen, who promptly induced a foul pop from Yonder Alonso to end the game and cement the Phillies' 86th victory of the season.
The Phillies scored early, plating a run in the first without a hit after consecutive walks from Dontrelle Willis to Shane Victorino and Placido Polanco, with Victorino advancing and scoring on fielder's choice groundouts from Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. They would score their second run in the sixth on a Hunter Pence home run, and their third on another fielder's choice groundout from Chase Utley.
The weirdest moment of the night came in the fourth, with Cliff Lee batting. After Lee topped a grounder to Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips, the world-beating lefty decided that running the ball out wasn't his thing...
I have nothing to add here, but you know where I'm going with this I bet...
Anyway, FanGraph of Deliciousness
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Personally, I think Cliff Lee is just so used to hitting home runs and doubles he forgot that grounders count as being in-play too.
by TwistyWristy on Aug 31, 2011 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Oh, and I applaud Charlie
for learning from his past mistakes and going to Madson. For the detractors that say he should have given Cliff a chance to get the shut out…he did…2 chances….22 and counting
23 and counting...
I actually thought he should have taken him out at least one batter earlier. But yeah, better than before.
I agree, but I can live with letting him pitch to Cairo
22 and counting...
by DirtyWaters on Aug 31, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t ever plan on trying to match your youtube linking mastery, so don’t worry.
by philsandthrills on Aug 31, 2011 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Learning from your mistakes is a sign of weakness…
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 31, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I smell a new .gif meme for trolls and whatnot.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Love it. Someone who’s more technologically inclined than me: please make it happen.
by PhillyFriar on Aug 31, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Caption is funny, have question.
Okay WC, as a fan your captions, is there a backstory or reference here? I wanna make sure I’m not missing something. It still works if there isn’t any, just as outright weird, death-stare urine humor.
no story really
Although the image of young Regan urinating on the rug in front of the house guests early in The Exorcist was in play.
http://www.thegoodphight.com
by WholeCamels on Aug 31, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Click here if for some reason you want to see Rhea Hughes and Ricky Bottalico discuss Domonic Brown. A true summit meeting.
too lazy to get a flu shot…jeez
22 and counting...
by DirtyWaters on Aug 31, 2011 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn’t want the flu shot bad enough. SHUNNED. QUARANTINED.
But I love this Lee feller!
by Wet Luzinski on Sep 1, 2011 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Why does Ricky Bottalico scream so much? So not only is it useless information it’s LOUD. My ears are still bleeding from the postgame.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
it makes him perfect for sports radio and ESPN. It doesn’t matter that most of his opinions are underdeveloped and/or dumb— he says them with conviction and volume, and he makes sure everyone knows he is VERY SERIOUS about this.
So, bright side— one of these days he’ll be gone from here, and maybe he’ll be replaced by someone who isn’t obnoxious. Or maybe it means more Daulton.
Daulton can't be filmed anymore.
A little known side effect from generous applications of Tan-In-Can is the absorption of all light about a foot away from the body. On TV, the person looks like Human Torch outlined by a foot of soul crushing darkness.
First time commenter: I just wanted to thank you all for this blog. I just moved out of town and my school is really strict about illegal streaming so it’s kind of impossible for me to watch games. But your recaps are up so soon after the games are over, and I don’t feel like I’m missing out too much. Seriously, thank you!
Eff that guy.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
by doubleh on Aug 31, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I often use the f word on this forum, should I cease doing that?
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 31, 2011 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I’m generally against the idea of censorship but am cool with being respectful and self censoring.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Aug 31, 2011 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I save the real f bombs for when I’m really cranky.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Ed Snider/Paul Holmgren cranky.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
I swear I dropped 15 fbombs in that thread alone. First Carter than Richie. About lost my damn mind.
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
joe savery update (AAA stats)
23.0 IP, 22 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 5 BB, 24 K
1.96 ERA
57% GB, 21% LD, 21% FB (31% IFFB)
Quick, try and convert Kendrick to a hitter, and then back to a pitcher again.
by philsandthrills on Aug 31, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I laughed.
Seriously though, Savery’s 2011 may be the strangest year I’ve ever seen from a prospect.
by PhillyFriar on Aug 31, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven’t followed him much since he started out hitting so well and then tapered off… any indication of something he’s doing different now that he’s back to pitching?
Amaro, per the beats yesterday, said that he probably won’t help this season, but that they definitely see a future for him as a reliever. He’s consistently hitting 92-93. he was quoted as saying ’He’s ressurected himself".
That would be a hell of a story.
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
Yeah, he’s gone from having a ceiling of AAAA 1B / bench bat to looking like a possible solid reliever. Craaaaazy.
Bob.
by The Dark on Sep 1, 2011 11:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Is he still DHing or playing 1B with any regularity? It would really be nice to have a decent reliever who was also not a terrible hitter.
Brooks Kieschnick
Could he have a future like this guy?
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kiescbr01.shtml
by phillyinportland on Sep 1, 2011 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
…And?
Time is not made of lines. It is made of circles. That is why clocks are round.
-Michael J Caboose
by TheOrangeCone on Aug 31, 2011 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Of the over 30 years old shortstops in the NL, I think only Gonzalez has logged in more innnings than Rollins. Maybe the Barves are planning to rest the guy more which is smart and the proper way to handle an SS in their 30’s. If Rollins’ calf strain last year and the groin pull this year haven’t been ample warning shots for the organization to attend to this, then fuck them.
so they are hoping Matt Diaz and Jack Wilson are this year’s Cody Ross and Edgar Renterria
22 and counting...
by DirtyWaters on Aug 31, 2011 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
We were all like “John Bowker. Your move, Atlanta.” and they felt like they had to counter.
by taco pal on Aug 31, 2011 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LH relievers are available
maybe I’m in the minority, but I wouldn’t mind adding one
22 and counting...
I’ve been big on the idea of adding Gorzelanny, but I somehow doubt that’s happening at this point.
by PhillyFriar on Aug 31, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
that’s who I like as well
22 and counting...
by DirtyWaters on Aug 31, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
best splits of the group
22 and counting...
by DirtyWaters on Aug 31, 2011 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Jimmy Rollins reallllllly needs to get back on the field. His FB feed this week…tonight it’s:
Can someone tell me what the word youse means exactly?
What kind of plane is it? Oh, it's a big pretty white plane with red stripes, curtains in the windows and wheels and it looks like a big ol' Tylenol.
Jimmy’s taking time off. Could he play? yes, but there’s no rush to get him back. The Phils are systematically giving their players time off. Utley in the beginning of the year, Polanco here and there, Rollins, Ruiz gets replaced 1-2 times out of every 5 starts (Schneider calls Worley games fairly well), Mayberry platoons with Ibanez, and Vic and Pence play every day.
It really is to the point that Charlie must be thinking
“well, we’re winning right now, take 2 weeks off”
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 1, 2011 7:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I was going to see it but my friend and I decided to watch Crazy, Stupid Love instead. I don’t regret it as it was a pretty funny movie.
"They say that nobody is perfect. Then they tell you practice makes perfect. I wish they'd make up their minds." - Wilt Chamberlain
The Gaurd is an awesome movie also
by FanSince1993 on Sep 1, 2011 10:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Dammit!
I had a chance to see that flick at a free preview, but I aint know about it til a day after it VIEWED! oh well…definite rental it IS…
If only we lost a previous game and won today, then the title “Red Dead Redemption” could be used. I understand many people here don’t play video games so they won’t get it, but it’s good.
It's only gonna get funner
I think there are a few gamers on TGP. I’m not one of them though. Unfortunately, they are way too addictive for me.
well, if you're ever incredibly bored and come across some money
grab a 360 and Red Dead Redemption, is good. I guess I’m part of the younger crowd here.
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 1, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Younger crowd?? What makes you say that?
by j reed on Sep 1, 2011 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Fucking glory. My Dad had these on our old computer when I was growing up. Forget Nickelodeon, this epitomized the 90’s for me.
Time is not made of lines. It is made of circles. That is why clocks are round.
-Michael J Caboose
by TheOrangeCone on Sep 1, 2011 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Ah, another soul who appreciates the austere aesthetics of vector graphics. For me, Tempest was like an interactive Abstract Expressionist/Chaos Theory painting.
…I liked the sound FX.
Music major, sue me.
Time is not made of lines. It is made of circles. That is why clocks are round.
-Michael J Caboose
by TheOrangeCone on Sep 1, 2011 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions
The original home computer version (on an Apple ][) or the later, first person shooter pre-Doom?
Yes to both.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 1, 2011 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions
QIX
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 1, 2011 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh shit, how could I forget that. It was a great game.
I saved my paper route money to buy an Atari 400 just for that game. It was just like the arcade version. That’s the beauty of vector graphics.
I blew up the Death Star a bajillion times.
I’m currently addicted to Fallout: New Vegas
Bob.
by The Dark on Sep 1, 2011 11:06 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
not too glitchy?
Currently addicted to Killing Floor
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 1, 2011 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Cliff Lee pattern recognition quiz
Awesome June
So-so July
Amazing august
_______ September
_______ October
by Vaughn Haze on Sep 1, 2011 1:12 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Pretty Bad September
.
October:
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 1, 2011 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That would be
Like One B Lo would put it : “So So AMAZIN’!”
By the way, I new to this forum..at least as a POSTER! HI Y’all!
I’m pretty sure there are 36 days in august, so we’re good.
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 1, 2011 7:51 AM EDT up reply actions
If baseball has a God, then Cliff Lee is the manifestation of that God down here on earth. That’s it … pure and simple!!
Careful....
Oh christ, don’t anger Baseba’al….
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 1, 2011 5:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Obligatory useless but fascinating statistic of the day.
Lee has thrown more complete games by himself than 22 other teams. He has more shutouts than Cleveland, the reds, Kansas City, Houston and the cubs.
Halladay has 7 complete games. Neither lead the majors. Believe it or not,that would be James Shields. 10 complete games, 4 CG shutouts.
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
> I have nothing to add here, but you know where I’m going with this I bet…
I think so, Brain, but where are we going to find a duck and a hose at this hour?
brilliant reference, Pinky
I eat sentimentality for breakfast, but stats stop me dead in my tracks
by CoburnsCuddleBuddy on Sep 1, 2011 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I don’t think I’m going to get that picture of Rosie Red out of my head all day…. It popped up on my “history” page when I opened a new tab and I was like “What the hell is that thing?”
Conversation with Lee last night according to Charlie:
Charlie: I want Madson
Lee: You Sure?
Charlie: Damn Sure.
How the conversation would have Gone with Doc:
Charlie: I..I…I… want Madson.
Doc: You Sure? Doc death stare
Charlie: No sir Doctor Halladay… I’ll go sit down.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Sep 1, 2011 12:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
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