Comments on: Gamenight: Astros (5-9) At Phillies (7-7) http://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/ Your source for Phillies news, events, trade rumors, tickets, bars and other fun stuff. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:36:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Geoffhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4670 Geoff Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:56:05 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4670 exactly. theyll probably pay hamels and try to keep burrell at a fair rate. but they are NOT paying howard. exactly. theyll probably pay hamels and try to keep burrell at a fair rate. but they are NOT paying howard.

]]> By: Mike W.http://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4668 Mike W. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:51:12 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4668 The "Why I would trade Ryan Howard" article is mainly due to economics. We're not going to pay him.This has nothing to do with complaining about an MVP-type player who has had 2 subpar weeks in April The “Why I would trade Ryan Howard” article is mainly due to economics. We’re not going to pay him.

This has nothing to do with complaining about an MVP-type player who has had 2 subpar weeks in April

]]> By: Mike Thttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4661 Mike T Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:41:35 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4661 Bruce, Mike W., and Greg - have you even read the, "Why I would trade Ryan Howard" article? You're all touching the surface - dig deeper, do some reading, and then get back to me. People "whine" because they want to see this team win. Plus, a major role of this blog is to vent frustration. If you dislike it, stop coming to the site. Bruce, Mike W., and Greg – have you even read the, “Why I would trade Ryan Howard” article? You’re all touching the surface – dig deeper, do some reading, and then get back to me. People “whine” because they want to see this team win. Plus, a major role of this blog is to vent frustration. If you dislike it, stop coming to the site.

]]> By: Brucehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4654 Bruce Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:52:36 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4654 Mike W.: I'm guessing that with Burrell having great success this season and last and thus quieted his detractors, the same "fans" in need of venting their frustration over the team's yearly slow start are now focusing on Howard. If Howard has another monster season (HRs and RBIs) that helps put the Phillies into playoffs, I'm betting you won't hear a peep from the ex- Burrell Bashers. ;-) Mike W.: I’m guessing that with Burrell having great success this season and last and thus quieted his detractors, the same “fans” in need of venting their frustration over the team’s yearly slow start are now focusing on Howard. If Howard has another monster season (HRs and RBIs) that helps put the Phillies into playoffs, I’m betting you won’t hear a peep from the ex- Burrell Bashers. ;-)

]]> By: typhoonhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4653 typhoon Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:48:54 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4653 I am glad that Kendrick had a very good rebound outing. It's too bad he got the loss. The offense has been disappointing overall so far, but if the pitching stays this good and the offense heats up...things should be very good. I am glad that Kendrick had a very good rebound outing. It’s too bad he got the loss. The offense has been disappointing overall so far, but if the pitching stays this good and the offense heats up…things should be very good.

]]> By: Mike W.http://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4652 Mike W. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:16:20 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4652 Why is this website (the people that read it at least) bent on being angry at the best firstbaseman this city has EVER had. Jesus. No wonder we get such a bad rep. Leave Howard alone, he's gonna hit 45 HR and drive in 120. He is historically bad in April. Jim Thome was the exact same way. It's been said a million times before, but it's a marathon not a sprint. When Howard starts clicking just think how devastating we will be (assuming jroll is back finally by that point). Case in point - Howard wasn't good last year until JUNE and we were fine. Why is this website (the people that read it at least) bent on being angry at the best firstbaseman this city has EVER had. Jesus. No wonder we get such a bad rep. Leave Howard alone, he’s gonna hit 45 HR and drive in 120. He is historically bad in April. Jim Thome was the exact same way. It’s been said a million times before, but it’s a marathon not a sprint. When Howard starts clicking just think how devastating we will be (assuming jroll is back finally by that point). Case in point – Howard wasn’t good last year until JUNE and we were fine.

]]> By: Greghttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4650 Greg Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:10:03 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4650 Geoff, Are you really Dave Montgomery incognito? I'm sure any "whining" by Howard pales in comparison to you. Geoff, Are you really Dave Montgomery incognito? I’m sure any “whining” by Howard pales in comparison to you.

]]> By: Geoffhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4648 Geoff Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:44:12 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4648 Last year's team picked each other up and random guys stepped up when others were slumping. This years team has utley and burrell and good pitching from hamels and surprisingly eaton. Kendrick pitched well tonight which was very encouraging to see. i saw him use a few breaking balls even. he needs gto sharpen that into a curve as i said before but its nice to mix it up for some k's tonight. Ryan howard is way off and has an attitude about it. he better pick it up so we can move him by the deadline. im sick of whining superstars in this city and i dont need to see history repeat itself and end with no championship and no calue in return for the star. just get him out of here for top talent that will give you depth and a future and the pieces to win a title. HE wants an unprecedented contract? well then he should be traded for an unprecedented package when he gets out of his slump. this lineup is wasting too many good starts that they may not get as the year progresses Last year’s team picked each other up and random guys stepped up when others were slumping. This years team has utley and burrell and good pitching from hamels and surprisingly eaton. Kendrick pitched well tonight which was very encouraging to see. i saw him use a few breaking balls even. he needs gto sharpen that into a curve as i said before but its nice to mix it up for some k’s tonight. Ryan howard is way off and has an attitude about it. he better pick it up so we can move him by the deadline. im sick of whining superstars in this city and i dont need to see history repeat itself and end with no championship and no calue in return for the star. just get him out of here for top talent that will give you depth and a future and the pieces to win a title. HE wants an unprecedented contract? well then he should be traded for an unprecedented package when he gets out of his slump. this lineup is wasting too many good starts that they may not get as the year progresses

]]> By: MShttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4647 MS Thu, 17 Apr 2008 02:28:21 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4647 Rollins didn't look great running down to first. i just hope we aren't going to eventually have to put him on the DL. we need him back healthy and as soon as possible. Rollins didn’t look great running down to first. i just hope we aren’t going to eventually have to put him on the DL. we need him back healthy and as soon as possible.

]]> By: chris mhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4646 chris m Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:52:07 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4646 that umpire was very inconsistant that umpire was very inconsistant

]]> By: Mike Thttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4645 Mike T Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:25:32 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4645 Damn I'm good. Damn I’m good.

]]> By: Tim Malcolmhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4644 Tim Malcolm Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:18:38 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4644 Fantastic, Zach.Yeah, this team really misses the top order guys. Very one-dimensional and no patience whatsoever. Fantastic, Zach.

Yeah, this team really misses the top order guys. Very one-dimensional and no patience whatsoever.

]]> By: Mike Thttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4642 Mike T Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:16:44 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4642 Due up: Burrell, Jenkins, Ruiz ... Pop out, ground out, strike out. Due up: Burrell, Jenkins, Ruiz … Pop out, ground out, strike out.

]]> By: Paulhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4641 Paul Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:11:54 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4641 Hey what else is new? Another late inning K by Howard...At least it's encouraging that Kendrick pitched quite well. Hey what else is new? Another late inning K by Howard…

At least it’s encouraging that Kendrick pitched quite well.

]]> By: Mike Thttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4640 Mike T Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:11:14 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4640 A combination of Howard's horrible plate appearance and a terrible umpire - like I said earlier. This game is such a joke. A combination of Howard’s horrible plate appearance and a terrible umpire – like I said earlier. This game is such a joke.

]]> By: Zach Morrishttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4638 Zach Morris Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:55:33 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4638 I unwittingly ate and drank your gameday menu. I unwittingly ate and drank your gameday menu.

]]> By: Mike Thttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4637 Mike T Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:52:04 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4637 The second half of our lineup is just horrible tonight. We need Jimmy back - I don't know how much longer we can pull off wins without him. The second half of our lineup is just horrible tonight. We need Jimmy back – I don’t know how much longer we can pull off wins without him.

]]> By: Tim Malcolmhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4636 Tim Malcolm Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:42:27 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4636 Impatience. That's all it is. Impatience. That’s all it is.

]]> By: Mike Thttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4635 Mike T Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:37:23 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4635 Where is the offense? I'm getting tired of this. Where is the offense? I’m getting tired of this.

]]> By: Clarehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/comment-page-1/#comment-4634 Clare Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:24:27 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/04/gamenight-astros-5-9-at-phillies-7-7/#comment-4634 Hooooopefully!! Hooooopefully!!

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