Whoo Hoo!!!
Posted By: J Stump
Posted: 8/27/2008 12:32:15 AM
I had zero intention of writing another post tonight but after that fantastic victory, how can I not write WHOOOO FREAKIN HOO!!! I'm so amped about that victory, that the following post may become completely incomprehensible when I wake up tomorrow morning and re-read it!
Where to even begin? Jamie Moyer, who's been a stalwart all season gets knocked out early. The Mets catch a giant break when they don't call Beltran out at 3rd being hit by a batted ball in fair territory, which is followed by a 3 run HR by Tatis. The Phils fight back from a 0-7 deficit to win in extra innings...their 2nd extra inning, come from behind victory in 3 days. The bullpen pitching 10 innings of 1 run ball after Jamie's early exit to give the offense the chance it needed to make it count...and every reliever on the bench was used (Kendrick was warming up to come in the 14th if the Phils didn't win it). Jimmy freaking Rollins all the sudden deciding "Hey, I am the reigning MVP aren't I?" and playing like...
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The Home Stretch
Posted By: J Stump
Posted: 8/26/2008 4:23:46 PM
Last night I posed the question on whether we'd be more comfortable on our teams postseason chances had they gone 2-2 over two series against LA, rather than being swept first and then returning the favor. Honestly, I'm not sure which I'd prefer, though I know I'd rather have swept them after they swept us rather than vice versa. To end on a high note is always a plus as it gives hope for a strong future. However, in the same sense, is it an omen of any sorts that we couldn't win a game on the road but were able to take care of...
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A Tale of Two Cities
Posted By: J Stump
Posted: 8/25/2008 10:14:29 PM
A mere week ago, things turned very bleak for the Phillies, as they were embarrassingly swept in LA, to start a road trip that ended a disastrous 2-5. Along with being swept by the Dodgers, the Mets took over sole possession of first place. Adding insult to injury, JRoll made his now infamous comment towards the Philly fans on national TV, and then proceeded to back it up by throwing out a mechanical mannequin to play the next week and a half worth of games.
What a difference a few days and 2,700 miles makes. ...
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Whatever It Takes
Posted By: J Stump
Posted: 8/25/2008 1:55:33 PM
Having the Sunday season tix plan for Phillies, I was in attendance at last night's 5-2 overtime victory against the Dodgers. It was a great win for the Phillies, a win that the team was able to pull out even though they didn't have a great offensive performance, and a win I think they really needed in terms of how they were able to win.
Their first hit didn't come until the 5th inning, and when it did, it was delivered by near-Mendoza line hitting Carlos Ruiz. Thankfully, Chase Utley got their second hit of the...
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Pics from San Diego
Posted By: J Stump
Posted: 8/21/2008 10:36:41 PM
My wife and I decided to take our vacation in San Diego last week, and a main factor was to see the Phillies play the Padres. The Phillies are obviously my favorite team, and I root for them above everyone else, but if I had to pick another team to root for, it would definitely be the Padres. I loved Tony Gwynn, that we got Kruk and Victorino from the Pads, and the sweet old school brown, white and yellow jerseys.
The game we saw was the friday night 1-0 victory that ended a 4 game skid after the Phils got swept in...
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Just a few thoughts
Posted By: Jason L
Posted: 8/14/2008 12:16:27 PM
I would just like to state for the record here, that although it appears otherwise, the Phillies are not the only sports team we follow. However, because it is preseason for the Eagles, who the hell cares? Ha ha, I'm just kidding...sorta. One of the things that annoys me about the NFL is how much round the clock year round coverage there is. Why do I care how the 3rd string weak side linebacker from the Rams spent 2 weeks of his offseason? Preseason games aren't much different. They have absolutely no bearing whatsoever...
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Dear Willie Mays Hayes
Posted By: Jason L
Posted: 8/14/2008 11:29:09 AM
Dear Jimmy Rollins,
[Profanity Removed]. How dare you call out Philly sports fans. Of course the Philadelphia fans will cheer for you when you are playing well, just like every other fan base. Because that is your job, to do well. You get paid millions of dollars. More importantly, you get paid millions of dollars to succeed about 3 out of every 10 times you try to get a hit. I get...
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Rock Stars and Tanks
Posted By: J Stump
Posted: 8/10/2008 8:24:32 PM
So, two days after Joe Blanton throws a 7 inning - 1 hitter and the Phils lose, we're on a two game winning streak. It's nice to see them bounce back, let's hope they sustain and play consistently well.
Brett Myers pitched a very good game on Saturday, his third in a row, but of course the story isn't about Brett's game as much as it is his head. He threw a tantrum on being taken out of the game visibly cursing out Manuel as he was getting pulled, and then having more words in a direct confrontation with Charlie in the...
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Distress
Posted By: J Stump
Posted: 8/8/2008 11:32:14 PM
The following things should make us all on edge when it comes to postseason baseball.
The Phillies have now been shut out twice in a row at home. This is supposed to be an offensive team. Let's face it, right now they are offensive, and that's not a compliment.
Usually when the Phils go bad, you can look at the top of the line-up for a lack of production. Not so today, as Rollins and Victorino went 4-7 (or 8, if you don't give Rollins that sacrifice I suppose, which ESPN.com apparently isn't right...
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Juicing the Stats
Posted By: J Stump
Posted: 8/3/2008 11:11:30 PM
Some interesting stuff from tonight's national broadcast. Joe Morgan informed us that Ryan Howard is hitting an astounding .458 on balls put in play this year. That's amazing...and while I'll admit that Howard's striking out is way too frequent and annoying, that number alone should earn him reprise. Milt Thompson, please work on one thing and one thing alone with this guy...making contact! In the early part of the season, when Howard was struggling to keep his average over the Mendoza line, a lot of talk was made about...
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