Winaholics! Tonight at 7:10 p.m.: Phillies at Braves Game Thread, September 27, 2011
by WholeCamels on Sep 27, 2011 7:10 PM EDT
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The Phillies look to play a**hole to the Braves again tonight in Atlanta, who held on to their one game lead in the National League Wild Card race thanks to an extra inning loss by the Cardinals (to the lowly Astros, no less).
Roy Oswalt goes for the Phillies against Derek Lowe, the drunken sot.
Discuss the game below.
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Cause that’s what he was doing when they took that pic.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmQUXR1Tj8Y
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s a great amateur video. A view into the mind of the cameraman, for sure.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Interpretation
“PIETASTERS! PIETASTERS! PIETASTERS! PIETASTERS! Oh, look! TITS! TITS! TITS! TITS! TITS!”
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
UTLEY BOMB
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
Me too!!!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 7:36 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
So, MLB decided Florida wants to see Baltimore-Boston instead of Philadelphia-Atlanta. I’m watching Rays-Yanks instead.
Bob.
True, but there are probably fewer Rays fans in Florida than either Braves fans or Phillies fans.
Bob.
Plus, SunSports (the local channel showing the Rays game) is doing continual updates of the Orioles-Sox game. Baltimore’s up 1-0.
Bob.
But also by that logic, Im sure there are fewer Phillies and Braves fans then there are Sox fans….I would put O’s above Braves but below Phills in terms of Florida fans.
I’m not sure – quite a few Braves fans from the pre-Marlins days, when Atlanta was the closest team for anyone living in Florida.
Bob.
Oh my gosh, I love homeruns! How have we never talked about this?
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
Home runs by the Phillies
Pros? Cons? Discuss.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Pros-Scores more runs, which is directly correlated with more winning.
Cons- You can’t steal a base if you hit a home run.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Bases can be stolen?
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 7:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’ll likely lose my job tomorrow, but Utley makes everything better.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 7:26 PM EDT reply actions
Bummer. Company related?
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Somewhat, a customer went too far today and I mercilessly trolled him as a result. Possibly too far, I’m expecting a sharp lashing, and tomorrow is Day 90. So yeah, I guess I’ll find if they really like me.
I still consider myself justified, because the moment slurs come out, I don’t care.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
He tried to look up my facebook profile, fortunately he found the dummy one I use for actual work purposes. Changed the profile pick to something … revolting.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Presently I work at an email marketing service firm, emphasis on “presently”
"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 Sep 27, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Sorry to hear that. I hope things work out for you.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 7:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Wouldn’t you be?
"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 Sep 27, 2011 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe if we were tied for the wild card
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
They’ve also had a 10 game lead evaporate. I mean really, it’d be incredibly difficult not to get dispirited. Remember the absurd amounts of negativity after the NLCS last year?
"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 Sep 27, 2011 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, but that was after we lost. We were still pretty positive when it was a 3-2 series
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Negadelphia!
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw it. I get it. But I don’t want to spoil it for anyone.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
I get what happened, I just don’t know who was responsible for doing it (NO SPOILERS!!)
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh ok. Well I don’t think they did it. I think they got capped before they could do it.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
That’s what I’ve been hearing. I wish it had been Celia, that would have been a pleasant surprise
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
BTW
I appreciate that you always respond to my OT pop culture posts
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Glad to help.
I think it was a dude behind the scope but I could be wrong. I read an interview with the creator and she said someone from her Nancy’s past wants her dead but we don’t know who yet.
It’s possible that, that could be the series finale. Season 8 hasn’t been ok’d yet.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
I hope it isn’t, it’s finally getting back on track
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Takes the bloopiest of bloop hits to bring about the night’s first Chop.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 7:34 PM EDT reply actions
HA!
The way things are going for the Braves, I wouldn’t be surprised to get a Chop after a 1-0 count for McCann
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Low threshold… God I hate that song!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 7:41 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
By the way, Workaholics is a pretty funny show for those who haven’t gotten around to seeing it.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
True, but there are still good shows out there. I mean, I watch very non cartoon comedies anyway, but I do think there are some better shows. But hey, I’m not gonna judge his choice of TV, God knows the crap I watch, most people would think I’m weird.
You should definitely give it a chance. I believe they got the show based off a bunch of youtube videos they did. This is one of the funnier ones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G3rr9Gf7jI&feature=related
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
If you thought that was forced, watch the pilot episode of Whitney. Go ahead and do it now. You’ll have had enough by the time Oswalt throws his next pitch
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus had a pretty bad year this year for the Braves. Kind of interesting to compare him with Dom Brown.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:38 PM EDT reply actions
I keep thinking back to what Chipper said while Heyward was on the DL- careful what you wish for.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 8:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
And Baltimore is winning 1-0.
Yep.
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It’s been hard to beat the last few weeks for schadenfreude. I hope we’re building to a two-choke crescendo.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Good for them!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 7:48 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
BTW, enough with the rain already. FFS.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:43 PM EDT reply actions
Is it raining in Atlanta?
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 8:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I’m a winaholic. I’m addicted to winahol.
by dylan1066 on Sep 27, 2011 7:46 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
I’m addicted to wine-ahol. Is that the same?
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes please.
Writer at SB Nation's Philadelphia Union blog, The Brotherly Game. Follow me on Twitter.
Amen! I’m lovin’ it!
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 7:49 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Lineup gods decided to smile on the Phillies – for the first time ever.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
So how’s it going? I have the score on my laptop but I am playing Fifa 12 so no tv for now.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
It goes well. 3-0 Phillies.
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how is it? i was debating between fifa 12 and nhl 12
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like the finger pointing has begun.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I gained a little respect for Chipper, going out with pain because there’s no choice for him.
I’m sure the first sign of the Fucking Chop will take care of that.
Agree- I don’t like him, but I have a whole lot of respect for playing through the pain to do everything he can for his team.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 8:12 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ryan Howard
Hypothetical question. Say you wanted to trade him. What would you have to give up to do it? What if you wanted Team X to take on all or almost all of his salary? What if you were willing to take on some, what return would you want?
$10,000,000 a year in cash, for starters.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
What is the point of trading Howard away but retaining his salary? That would only make sense if we had a super hot 1B prospect charging his way through the minors named Jon Singl-
"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 Sep 27, 2011 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, it hurts.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Aww Ellsbury homered to give the Red Sox a 2-1 lead.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
Russell Martin home run
Solo shot.
Yankees 1, Rays 2.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMGVMtnxXEw
I was lonelier than Kunta Kinte at a Merle Haggard concert
That night I strolled on into Uncle Limpy’s Hump Palace lookin’ for love.
It had been a while.
In fact, three hundred and sixty-five had come and went
since that midnight run haulin’ hog to Shakey Town on I-10.
I had picked up this hitchhiker that was sweatin’ gallons
through a pair of Daisy Duke cut-offs and one of those Fruit Of The Loom tank-tops.
Well, that night I lost myself to ruby red lips,
milky white skin and baby blue eyes.
Name was Russell.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
So, like, where did the Phils lose their mojo? How did they get it back? If they’re like me, they left it in the last place they looked! But at least they found it!
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Great minds think alike.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
It is difficult to go to the moon all the damn time. Except if you’re Ryan Braun, that dude loves moon shots.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bourn loves to steal.
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.
You were saying?
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I loathe it. I actually have to turn off the TV when they are doing it.
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.
even the years when the Mets were the big rival, I always hated the Braves more. Kinda like how in hockey I hate the Canadians and Devils more then the Penguins even today.
OH GIRL
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
I love a good DP.
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Haha, since I’m just getting here, has lil Roy looked as good the whole game as he’s looked this inning?
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
If I was trying to enjoy my mcnuggets and my friend started talking nonsense like that, I’d slap the shit out of him
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Question
I know most of the statistical analysis shows that lineup protection is a myth, but what do the data show about the value of splitting up similar-handed hitters as we’re doing? Does that create any discernible effect?
I am not sure that it is a huge help, except in as much as it may reduce the use of LOOGY’s late in games, or at least water down their effectiveness some.
"Valdez can pitch, Lee can hit... and pigs can fly."
by dannijd on Sep 27, 2011 8:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"The only team that can really put any pressure on them and beat them somewhat is us. And I hope we get them head-to-head in the postseason. If we get them head-to-head, we like our chances. We’ve beaten their big three. I’m not sure if any other team in baseball has beaten their big three. They’re a great ballclub, don’t get me wrong. But we’re not scared of them. It’s going to be a knock down, drag out [fight]."
Sup Larry?
by Nikk.m on Sep 27, 2011 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I don’t have any problem with this quote. What’s he supposed to say? “We go home and cry to ourselves in a fetal position in the shower just thinking about the Phillies.” I mean, really.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves = :(
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
Bottom half of the lineup starting with Victorino looks much stronger with the new setup.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
Is anyone else having trouble reccing stuff?
by Sisko on Sep 27, 2011 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I’ve been having issues with SBN all day. Still can’t post on the BSH site.
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.
Despite my post above, I could not rec a post in BSH just now, so it is some kind of SBN server problem.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
I can’t reply or post at all—just takes me to the top of the page whenever I click a link.
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’ve been replying and posting (just did in BSH, on the Shelley cap hit thread, which btw is a good, if annoying,read).
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
I’ve tried. Still can’t. I emailed Travis—can you ask in the thread if there are any reported issues with the site?
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.
On Gameday it looked like a good at bat by Polanco,
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yanks had the bases loaded with 2 outs and Tex flied out.
2-1 Rays
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Anyone outside of New England. Maybe even some of them.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Hard to believe how bad the Red Sox have been in September, something like 6-20 with an all-time worst ERA for any month in team history.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I am switching back and forth between this game and Catching Hell. 1st 10 minutes have been about Bill Buckner.
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Death threats, too.
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.
Yeah sports fans are ridiculous. I mean, I guess it’s part of the game, sports fans are fanatic so by definition they aren’t logical but common, death threats? A bit much.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Yeah, that’s a shitty way to lose, I don’t care for whom you root.
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.
No series should end that way. Sort of reminds me of how the flyers lost the cup finals in 2010. I was stunned for a solid hour. “Did that… What the?”
except that wasn’t how the series ended. That was to tie the series and the Mets won in game 7(or 5, I forget how it was back then)
Yeah
If Buckner had made that play, the game still would have been tied. No guarantee the Red Sox would have won that game. They also led 3-0 in Game 7 and blew it. Lots of people to blame – not just Buckner.
A big, fat obvious scapegoat exonerated a lot of villians.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
How soon we all forget Mitch Williams.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hivemind.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I only boo Mitch for the things he says now. Not when he played.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Jinx.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I forgive Mitch the homer to Carter. His ongoing commenting idiocy? Not so much.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The grief he caused Schilling is a lot more understandable now. Probably half of his teammates would give him grief if they could.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially how much blame he got. I was not alive in 1986, but is it widely remembered that there was a Game 7 after that and there had been a whole host of Red Sox mistakes in that inning before the Buckner play?
/serious question
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Yep. Florida Southern College, the Moccasins. On beautiful Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, Florida. Home of the oldest continuously running ski team in the country. Alma mater of Lee Janzen and Rocco Mediate of the PGA tour (who played collegiate golf together for FSC).
Bob.
Makes sense. I’ve never seen intercollegiate water skiing as a competitive sport.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s administered by the National Collegiate Water Ski Association. In the Eastern Regionals last year, FSC was #2, behind the University of Alabama, beating out Rollins College, Clemson, UNC Chapel Hill, and Georgia.
Bob.
Georgia has a water skiing team?! Four years in, never heard of it. Although I believe we field a competitive rowing team.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Heck, Florida Southern had an ice hockey team (for two years, I believe). I only knew about it because I was part of Student Government when we voted to fund the initial layout for equipment.
Bob.
We also had a ridiculously good softball pitcher who enrolled my sophomore year. I remember her because I was a freshman advisor, and she was one of the students assigned to me. Over four years as a starting pitcher, she had 124 wins, 997 strikeouts, and a 0.69 ERA with 58 shutouts. Senior year, she went 34-10 with 37 complete games and 15 shutouts.
Bob.
Wait, I missed this! I could have lettered!
Note to Eaglesadvocate: What you do have is a championship gymnastics team, and I’ve never seen another university with one (so that’s why they are champions?)
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Oh yeah. I think they had a bit of a down year last season, but previous to that they ran off like 5 national championships in a row. Gym Dawgs for life.
And I think gymnastic teams are pretty prevelant, or at least it seemed like their opponents were the usual SEC teams.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Red and Mets tied at 2 at the end of the 3rd.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That was pretty hilarious
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I love that site. One of my 5 favorite SBN MLB sites.
TGP
Reds Reporter
McCovey Chronicles
Lookout Landing
DRays Bay
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
speaking of Lookout Landing:
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2011/9/27/2415309/seattle-mariners-left-fielders-ibanez-and-nobody-else
What’s there to chronicle? Phil Bradley held down the position for like 12 games and a few years ago Raul Ibanez spent four of five seasons in left field, but he didn’t exactly play left field. He was more stationed in left field. The way troops are stationed along the de-militarized zone but don’t actually do anything. They’re just there to make faces at the other side and raise alarm should an attack come across. Which is silly, because the entire thing is one giant land mine. They’re not coming across, you guys. Why not do something more productive? That’s what Ibanez was doing and he played left field in a manner that also evoked the image of someone trying to avoid stepping on land mines.
by yolacrary on Sep 27, 2011 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahahaha
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Reyes homered again. Mets now up 3-2.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
My g/f is making me watch Glee. If not for the fact that they have portrayed teachers in a positive manner, I’d put up more of a fight.
I’ve come around on Glee. It has its merits.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought the first season was first rate, then the second lost me, Jane Lynch’s ongoing awesomeness notwithstanding…. I haven’t been back
definite sophomore slump, it hasn’t really improved either
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
A friend of mine tells me he’s disappointed that the SF Giants aren’t in the playoffs because he wanted to see a revenge series where we kick the crap out of them. Just curious, does anyone else feel that way? I never bought the whole Phillies/Giants rivalry.
Agreed, I enjoy that they didn’t make it this year.
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.
Who else was somewhat of a fluke last year? Cincinnati Reds, won’t even be above .500 this year.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d like to see the Phillies avenge last year but I won’t lose sleep over them not getting that chance.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
As much as I wish he was suspended, it brings me joy knowing ever game Whiteside plays is like a dagger in all Giants fans heart.
BLAMMO
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
It’s been forever since they have had a quality start. Lackey got through six innings with three runs allowed the other night, then gave up his fourth run in the 7th inning, I believe.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
How many homers is that for Pence as the number three hitter?
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Don’t do it, Bartmen!
Alou’s got a bead on it!
NO!
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
This guy pitching tonight against a desperate team? Looking pretty, pretty good.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
That is a hard catch for Alou to make. And Bartman was not the only one reaching for the ball.
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I remember watching that game on TV (and ESPN Classic’s re-air of it at their End Of Decade celebration a couple years ago), and I don’t think that guy who ended up with the ball at first ever made it on TV. Fox zoomed in on Bartman right away.
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I don’t think I agree with you on that. I’ve seen Werth flip out quite a bit on fans in similar situations with where the stakes are nowhere near as high.
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Again?
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The guy who hit the homer against Hamels?
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The Braves are aware that they are competing for a playoff spot right?
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Looks like a certain pitcher is getting ready for next month.
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.
yeah Ricky Bo or one of those other idiots was saying Game 4 might go back to Halladay if we’re down 2-1. OK, maybe, until tonight’s evidence.
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
He’s a marshmallow head.
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.
Note to HH
I just posted your travails for posting on BSH.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Thanks, dude. Appreciate it.
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.
From Travis
Yeah, doubleh sent me an email too about it. Forwarded it to support and hopefully it’ll be quickly fixed.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Houston leads the Cardinals 1-0.
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Oh Raul is a sweetie, checking on the kid in the stands
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
I will miss him.
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Atlanta trivia
http://www.atlanta.net/visitors/folklore.html
Atlanta is the only city in North America destroyed by a fire as an act of war. Following the city’s surrender to General Sherman in 1864, only 400 structures remained standing. Today, the city’s symbol is the Phoenix, a legendary bird of Egyptian mythology that rose from its own ashes with renewed strength and beauty.
Apparently, they have never heard of “Chambersburg” which was burned to the ground by Jubal Early in 1864.
Also, they neglected to even mention Wayne Williams even once.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Because the Chop wouldn’t make any sense if they were the Phoenixes
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Sigh
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
NOTE: It was actually WORSE
The minor league team was the “Crackers”
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
HAHAHAHA
Really?
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 think they meant a state capital.
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 Sep 27, 2011 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Cities that start with ‘A’.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Tony LaRussa wants the Phillies to do the heavy lifting for him this week.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome gamesmanship, Roy.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
Pulling him. Bowker in.
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.
Braves backing into playoffs?
Astros up 5-0.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Suggestion on the PTBNL ("or cash") for Bowker
Make the PTBNL for Bowker, Bowker
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
He really isn’t good at baseball.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Just came out publicly and said he was glad he reached for that ball and he’d do it again. Then he laughed a malicious laugh, jumped on his steed, and rode off into the night.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Crushed
J-Roll! Pay that man!
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.
J-ROLL!!!!
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
The what?
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
How about that! Good timing for the Rays.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
1. Kill Braves. Check
2. Put body in trunk. Check.
3. Drive to Pine Barrens. Check.
4. Dig shallow grave. Check.
5. Dump the body. Check.
6. Cackle all the way home. Check.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
7. Fine tune starters. Check
8. Get batters out of slump with new lineup. Check
9. Set up bullpen for postseason dominance ??
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know if anybody’s mentioned this, but the lowest the Phillies team ERA can be, barring extra innings, is 3.0000. That’s if they pitch 9-inning shutouts both tonight and tomorrow.
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Celebrating over 50 years of slightly more Phils wins than losses: 1961-2011
Excellent observation. 3.00 would be a nice, round number to indicate how good the pitching was.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Should I resist the urge to peek over at TC?
"Ninety percent of this game is half mental" - Yogi Berra (SI, May 14, 1979)
I doubt it will be THAT bad with the Astros winning and what not. There’s at least some source of optimism to prevent them from mass suicide.
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
What up y’all. 7-0 lead?
TWO MORE TOUCHDOWNS! Clap-clap-clap-clap-clap.
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Ruiz to Victorino on the fly pattern for the score. Howard, Pence with 2 sacks each. Pence with an interception.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Why? He does take the WR pattern to every fly ball anyway.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, but he’d be the guy on the highlight reel for the wrong reason. “Where was the defense? Oh, there he is. He fell down fifteen yards back.”
Bob.
Andy Reid is asking for his cell number as we speak.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Nah, he just wants more contacts for his sons to get their drugs on the QT.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
GRIT! HUSTLE!
The Hunter Pence Story: How A Right Fielder Became the Next Steve Largent.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Among our many weapons are!!!!
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Does anyone know why they had to carry that kid out?
Was he unconscious or just shaken?
Even Cold Raul would warm my heart for checking up on that little guy.
Shit, I read that as you got your colon removed.
Been a long-ass day.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Been a long-ass day.
You don’t say.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed.
First time home since 5:00 AM.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes
Taken out in the first or second inning.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I was wondering if we’d see Stutes or Lidge out of the bullpen tonight. I guess for now we’ll see someone not from the postseason roster.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
I am saver-ing that last inning
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
If Bastardo falls down the stairs I think we might see Savery on the roster.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Baby’s got back.
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.
magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
left the room, who was Wheels talking about who’s a good guy he hopes things will work out for?
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
Oh my god. Braves announcers noticed Lady Gaga in one of the seats, and one of them started talk/singing “p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face.”
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
It was Joe Simpson. Apparently he’s a big fan.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Now, it kinda makes sense to me if she is a Braves fan.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
I thought she was a NYY fan?
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.
Maybe she is there to root against the Braves. That happens. Go Lady Gaga.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Go Cardinals!!
“Needs to take a shower”
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Saverys call back audition went well tonight, no?
He’s on the roster against Atlanta or Milwaukee for sure. Maybe even the NLDS depending on how Blanton looks tomorrow.
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
Went from being a slugging pitcher in college to not good enough of a pitcher in single A, to a disappointing player, to a lefty slaying hurler in high minors and now MLB. Crazy.
Bob.
AKA Roy Hobbs, the Natural. (With a twist) Watch out for Max Mercy.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Replacing Raul with Mayberry late in a game?
What a novel idea.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
YES
Go Tony!
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Man of the Night’s Watch indeed.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
Look at how the Braves just roll over…
EVERYONE ROLLS OVER FOR THE PHILLIES!!
/TC’d
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
this should be posted on TC.
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I am a member there, but mostly to lurk.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
prepare for the arbitrary GIDP
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Bases juiced for the Cards.
"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
What a storybook ending it would be if the Phillies could:
1. Sweep Atlanta out of the playoffs.
2. Get the franchise record for wins in a season.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Charlie would also become the all time Phillies win leader as a manager.
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
SF, RBI for Cards
Runners on 2nd and 3rd. Game tied.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Doug Wilson says
LEGENDARY!!!!!
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Barney Stinson says
LEGEN wait for it DARY
by The Mad Hopper on Sep 27, 2011 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Is he trading Thornton finally?
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Just wait till you see them during the playoffs.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't care who we face,
but I’d love to see tie-breaker playoffs, in both leagues.
me too. some thursday night baseball could be fun!
by AshburnAllie on Sep 27, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
- does a little dance *
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Fail.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Not to worry
We all have a picture in our mind.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Awwwww shhhiiiiiiiiiitttttt!
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Bastardo dwfinitely looked better. Unfortunately, he’s gonna give me the LIDGE’S all post season.
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
if that happens, I’m going to have to try to draw the Antonio “Dat Ass” Bastardo weeble I’m envisioning
by AshburnAllie on Sep 27, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Not with our OL which can’t push for shit.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Howard should never have been moved from LT to Center.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
And how about Pence? The Phillies really have to get over their obsession with undersized lineman with a “good motor.”
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t know about the O-Line but Utley can’t keep taking all of these hits.
by TwistyWristy on Sep 27, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Rollins has 11 hits in his last 22 ABs with 2 HRs and 2 SBs.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Shift+A
Whatup, Phighters.
I’m going to enjoy reading this thread later tonight.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 27, 2011 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, so he’s trying to suck? /WIP’d
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Say what, Jerry Reinsdorf?
Cora fired before his first game?
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
This is a calculated insult.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That’s being saved for tomorrow.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Kendrick: hater of shutouts.
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
Gentleman in the stands has an old-school Astros jersey and a Braves cap on. Lol, wut?
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
fucking Kendrick
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
So, I make a motion
“KK not on the playoff roster”
Do I hear a second?
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
"KK not on the playoff roster"
Now I’m on board.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Tough crowd. Give up a run and see your ERA go up to 3.25 and people want you off the team?
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Me, too
And it seemed like people were just venting over the missed shutout, another stat that really doesn’t mean much at this stage.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Not true
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEZcgHKut4I
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Because they actually scored. IMO.
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 Sep 27, 2011 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions
They saw KK in the pen. When I see him in the pen I get that HR feeling.
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 Sep 27, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
That tree did nothing to deserve such shoddy treatment, Mr. Larry Wayne Jones.
FOR SHAME!
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CLASSY
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
CL-ASHY?
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s funny, the way this one is put together, it looks like an assembly line of Roy O’s.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
This might be the reason the Phils have been trading pitching prospects.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Runner on second for STL.
"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
Please, C’thulhu, eat the Cardinals last.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Somehow the number (to pass Mauch) may have been changed from 103 to 102 in somebody’s column, but I seem to remember talk earlier this year where 103 was the number needed and that’s what I see in Baseballreference.com. So, next year, Charlie.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
101
101
101
101
101
101
Might as well just hand them over.
by All ur Aces R Belong to Us on Sep 27, 2011 9:41 PM EDT reply actions
BOOM. 101. Congrats on 645, Cholly.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 27, 2011 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
When that zooms in and does the star on the smile, it reminds me of the really old computer game Treasure Mountain. Anybody familiar: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_Mountain!
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Franchise record!
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Wasn’t alive then, so I am pulling for 102 tomorrow.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
I was at Game 4, NLCS, 1977. The Rain Game. One of the more depressing sports events.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Eesh. That blows. My dad was there on Black Friday. He still can’t talk about it without wanting to punch something.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I am not old enough to have been there, but it has affected me in that sort of Original Sin kind of way.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
1964 was Original Sin. I was only 10 and only played baseball then, didn’t watch, but absorbed it through the damaged older people. That’s why I have deep sympathy for the Red Sox fans right now. (Not the Braves fans, that’s going too far empathy-wise.)
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
I remember all the adults in my life went into this group depression in 1964. I still remember that for years afterward, my barber hung his framed WS tickets on the wall.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
but Dave Cash was the greatest. Nobody mentions him, but he was the sparkplug.
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
This. Much more than Rollins IMO.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
and we hated the Reds as much as we hate the Braves now, maybe more. We really hated Pete Rose. Until he came to play for us.
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
but I don’t think I could EVER cheer for Chipper Jones
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
Equaling the franchise record is no small feat.
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That works for me on so many levels.
"Ninety percent of this game is half mental" - Yogi Berra (SI, May 14, 1979)
by bandwagonesque on Sep 27, 2011 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The fun part tonight
was how thoroughly the Phillies kicked the Braves in the head. This was like a sucker punch street fight with piling on after the loser went down.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Ah, yes, like what Sonny did to Carlo. But I am not going to drag that analogy any further.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
The Godfather.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
He should have…but he was saving that for the next time. Then Toll Booth happened. Rats.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Cardinals continue to piss on the gift we’re handing them.
"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
No, but they didn’t score with runner on second, one out.
"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 Sep 27, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
stadium 77% full
on second to last day in a playoff push….atlanta should not have a baseball team
Over the last month of the season, I submit that they don’t have a baseball team.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Peace in our time
The Barves fans finally realize what we’ve been telling them all along.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I usually call this the
“Come to Jesus” moment.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Barves:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLxS3zcREvY
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phaJXp_zMYM
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, Barves post-game show
Ron Gant complaining about the Braves swinging at the first pitch in the early innings.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
People seem to forget just how fucking good Oswalt can be.
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.
Can we trade Blanton and keep Roy?
/pipedreaming
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Don’t think so. However, unlikely to be with Phils.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
I think that is exactly what will happen. Especially with Vance showing he can be a 4th/5th starter. And clearly, Kendrick will be a lifetime Phillie.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
Phillies got infielders who pitch, pitchers playing left and going yard…..nice
"We are the Borg. Resistance is futile."
and we did that with no Howard offense. But he did play some D.
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
This. Howard’s put this team on his back so many times and it’s so good to see a few games where it doesn’t matter that he’s hurting or a bit off at the plate.
Astros up 6-5. Scored while hitting a GIDP.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
my hatred of the Cards well pre-dates my hatred of the Braves…. I would be amused to see the Braves slink backwards into the WC, then get swept away
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
Just remembered I have relative in New England married to someone in Sox FO
"We are the Borg. Resistance is futile."
I dont’ encourage a visit in the next few weeks.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
It’s kind of funny. All this talk about a 1 game wildcard playoff, and were probably gonna get it this season anyway. The only thing that playoff would do is render most of the last week and a half meaningless. All that red sox drama is gone.
Line up for the playoff game. Rest em while you can.
Lol.
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
But that won't happen if Rays win out?
I believe I heard on MLB network that the Rays now have control, due to their 12-6 advantage during the regular season. If Rays win today and tomorrow, I believe no playoff, they are in.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
No. Right now both teams are tied. If the Rays win out and the Red Sox win out, the Rays host a 1-game playoff. If the Rays win out and the Red Sox slip up even once, it is one of the biggest collapses in baseball history.
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That’s weird because that’s what I thought too and that’s how it was last year, but they talked about it for 10 minutes on MLB network radio yesterday.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
Were they confused maybe because the Rays own the head-to-head tie-breaker which determines who gets home field in the one-game playoff?
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I think you’re right, but that is very odd (not the playoff, the fact that announcers for the house network got it wrong).
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
And I watched Baseball Tonight a while ago and heard Karl Ravech state in all his solemnity that if the Cardinals make the playoffs as the wild card they won’t be able to play the Brewers (!) because they are from the same division so the Cardinals would play the Diamondbacks and the Phillies would play the Brewers. No lie.
by phillyinportland on Sep 27, 2011 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope
It’s a one game playoff
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110927&content_id=25286606&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
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RAYS WIN! RAYS WIN! RAYS WIN!
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by Jose and the Contrarians on Sep 27, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
8-6 in 8th, O’s coming back against Sox.
Hunter Pence will not guarantee a WS, but, then, neither does Carlos Beltran.
I love how hard the Orioles have been playing against the Red Sox lately – just imagine if the Orioles became good enough to compete for the division or Wild Card spot…
by TwistyWristy on Sep 27, 2011 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I should revise this statement and say I’ve been enjoying seeing the Orioles play the Red Sox lately as the games I’ve watched have seemingly been pretty competitive.
by TwistyWristy on Sep 27, 2011 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I swear the Cardinals are going to break the record for most LOB in a series before they leave Houston.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Sep 27, 2011 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
Dear Barves:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTit869LfWA
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 10:18 PM EDT reply actions
1 on, no outs bottom of the ninth as the orioles trail 8-6
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
That was a bogus strike call a second ago on the Orioles.
by TwistyWristy on Sep 27, 2011 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Jerry?
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Cards take the lead.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
It’s only going to get funner!
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
swinging bunt run scores 2 out man on 2nd
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 27, 2011 10:35 PM EDT reply actions
If they give this up it will be too funny
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Sep 27, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
These wildcard games are ridiculous.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 27, 2011 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
I just want to see a walk off bomb right here.
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not rooting one way or the other. I’m staying actively disinterested and just enjoying baseball. I don’t want to tempt the wrath from high atop the whatever.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 27, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
#fuckinglovethistimeofyear
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Sep 27, 2011 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
9-6 – they scored another run on a double.
by TwistyWristy on Sep 27, 2011 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me, or were the NESN announcers just whining that they didn’t get a strike call on a ball off the plate?
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
Yes. Because Eric Gregg isn’t behind the plate.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Cards in first round or DBacks?
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 27, 2011 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
Cards
Especially if Holliday is hurt.
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
Especially
with their number one going out tomorrow and the number two going out for the tiebreak (If there is one)
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
We would face the cards as they are the wild card no?
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Sep 27, 2011 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Does top record face wild card or just worst record (not in division of course)
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 27, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I was asking the same question… I forgot which is the case.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Sep 27, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
why the cant face ur division in first round rule, wonder what reasoning is
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 27, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
We face wild card unless it is in our division (Braves) in which case we face worst record of div winners
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
which means if Cards win wild card we face them in first round.
I felt like I thought it hit me - Chase Utley
thats op of what others said, were are the lawyer blog lords
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 27, 2011 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Top seed plays the wild card team regardless of record, unless the wildcard team is from their division. Then you play the division winner with the worst record.
If Atlanta wins the WC we play Arizona, unless Arizona is tied with Milwaukee or has a better record, then we play Milwaukee.
If St.Louis gets the WC, we play St.Louis.
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
whats the reasoning behind not playing ur division in first round
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 27, 2011 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s like letting matter meet antimatter.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
SandPhlea is right…see this on MLB.com http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110927&content_id=25284420&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
by AshburnAllie on Sep 27, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
might want to throw the Brewers in there too. If my memory is right the D-backs could still get second place.
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by Veni Vidi Vici on Sep 27, 2011 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
im watching on mlbn nothing special yet, long at bat tho
by Sept.28.Oct.27.Dec.28.2008 on Sep 27, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
This is an epic at bat
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
No delay. Just a long at bat.
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Read my mind.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Epic AB by Adam Jones.
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by WanderingMoses on Sep 27, 2011 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
This could be one of those famous/infamous at bats if it ends up as a walk off
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
shit
or not
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn.
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses. Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
by Eaglesadvocate on Sep 27, 2011 10:44 PM EDT reply actions
Dammit! I was posting that… then said “this” to JPH89…. now I look like even more of a dick than usual.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Sep 27, 2011 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
this (Better now?)
It's only gonna get funner
by VanceinmyPants on Sep 27, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently the Yankees are going with a AAA lineup tomorrow. That’s gonna bring out the whining from Sox fans.
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
it’s that Gulf Coast Bias
Sometimes I make a good comment. Sometimes I make a bad one. Really it's all a crapshoot.
by Veni Vidi Vici on Sep 27, 2011 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
They went 73-38 from may to august. They,re 17- 34 in April and September.
They have no one to blame but themselves.
25.8/106 "Winter is coming" -Eddard Stark
Dan Plesac on MLB Network:
“You’re pretty good when you’re bringing in Kyle Kendrick to get work in the ninth. He would be starting on any other team in the majors.”
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 27, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
OK
Maybe I’m going to root for the Barves to get it. The length of Larussa games is appalling.
OK. Or not. Screw you, Atlanta.
Why look'st thou so?' -"With my crossbow
I shot the Albatross."
by RememberthePhitans on Sep 27, 2011 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
length of LaRussa’s games merely makes the Barves torture that much more painful.
Sometimes I make a good comment. Sometimes I make a bad one. Really it's all a crapshoot.
by Veni Vidi Vici on Sep 27, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
12-6 Cardinals now
Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
If the Cardinals make it to the playoffs, we had SO better win the NLDS, otherwise this will be one of those crazy Philly situations that will be brought up by my grandkids when discussing Philadelphia Sports.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 27, 2011 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
It shouldn’t. Even if the Cardinals get into the playoffs and sweep the Phillies in the NLDS in an absolute worst case scenario nightmare, there is no guarantee things would have been any different facing the Diamondbacks or the Brewers in the NLDS.
The playoffs are a crapshoot.
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I know that.
You know that.
WIP does not know that.
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 27, 2011 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Tomorrow will be amazing.
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we expecting a Gem from this guy?
by Chutley's Impressed by Mac's Speed on Sep 27, 2011 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe looks like he’s lost weight… he could use a tan though.
by Cole_Hamels_Can on Sep 27, 2011 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
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