Comments on: Werth To Start For Now; Vic Is Unhappy http://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/ Your source for Phillies news, events, trade rumors, tickets, bars and other fun stuff. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:15:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jennifer M.http://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-6887 Jennifer M. Mon, 19 May 2008 19:49:14 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/#comment-6887 Jayson Werth has showed his {worth) and deserves to be starting! Jayson Werth has showed his {worth) and deserves to be starting!

]]> By: Brian Michaelhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-6885 Brian Michael Mon, 19 May 2008 18:56:16 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/#comment-6885 Haha.By the way, Victorino is starting tonight in CF, batting second according to the Nationals media people. Haha.

By the way, Victorino is starting tonight in CF, batting second according to the Nationals media people.

]]> By: Tim Malcolmhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-6882 Tim Malcolm Mon, 19 May 2008 18:40:00 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/#comment-6882 If you're going to try and make us believe you're Jayson Werth's (hot) mom, at least get the name right. It's Kim. If you’re going to try and make us believe you’re Jayson Werth’s (hot) mom, at least get the name right. It’s Kim.

]]> By: Mike T.http://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-6871 Mike T. Mon, 19 May 2008 17:09:40 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/#comment-6871 Anyone making the trip down to Houston? I'll be there all weekend, and will be attending the Saturday and Sunday game. Anyone making the trip down to Houston? I’ll be there all weekend, and will be attending the Saturday and Sunday game.

]]> By: Brucehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-6869 Bruce Mon, 19 May 2008 16:55:13 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/#comment-6869 I agree with Greg that the two rain delays cost the Phillies some momentum and gave Toronto an opportunity to use Cy Young (Halladay) in relief. The team has to put that loss behind them and focus on tonight's series opener in Washington. As Greg pointed out, it's important for Myers to regain his effectiveness and no better time than tonight. Myers is an integral part of a fragile rotation and his success (or failure) will determine the team's chances to make the playoffs.I also agree with Tim that Victorino needs to play everyday to be effective both at bat and in the OF. Remember that last season, Victorino was a vital part of the tablesetting duo (with Rollins) at the top of the line-up using their aggressive speed (Victorino's 40+ stolen bases). Plus Victorino has a great arm and among league leaders in assists last season. Werth is more suitable as a platoon player (with Jenkins) hitting lower in the line-up (sixth?). Tim already provided stats on Werth's problem in hitting righthanded pitchers. Just to illustrate that inability, Werth went a total of 0 for 7 with 5 K's (6 LOB) against righty Burnett on Saturday and yesterday's game.Thank goodness, it's only May (45 games played), with Howard warming up and in part compensating for Utley's mini slump (4 for 23) in the Phillies' six game homestand (3-3). Utley's BA has dropped to .306.Here's something to consider; since Kendrick only pitched one inning yesterday, it may give Manuel another option in using him in relief on Tuesday or Wednesday. He ordinarily would throw a between-starts side session on those aforementioned days. His next start is scheduled for Friday in Houston. I agree with Greg that the two rain delays cost the Phillies some momentum and gave Toronto an opportunity to use Cy Young (Halladay)
in relief. The team has to put that loss behind them and focus on tonight’s series opener in Washington. As Greg pointed out, it’s important for Myers to regain his effectiveness and no better time than tonight. Myers is an integral part of a fragile rotation and his success (or failure) will determine the team’s chances to make the playoffs.

I also agree with Tim that Victorino needs to play everyday to be effective both at bat and in the OF. Remember that last season, Victorino was a vital part of the tablesetting duo (with Rollins) at the top of the line-up using their aggressive speed (Victorino’s 40+ stolen bases). Plus Victorino has a great arm and among league leaders in assists last season. Werth is more suitable as a platoon player (with Jenkins) hitting lower in the line-up (sixth?). Tim already provided stats on Werth’s problem in hitting righthanded pitchers. Just to illustrate that inability, Werth went a total of 0 for 7 with 5 K’s (6 LOB) against righty Burnett on Saturday and yesterday’s game.

Thank goodness, it’s only May (45 games played), with Howard warming up and in part compensating for Utley’s mini slump (4 for 23) in the Phillies’ six game homestand (3-3). Utley’s BA has dropped to .306.

Here’s something to consider; since Kendrick only pitched one inning yesterday, it may give Manuel another option in using him in relief on Tuesday or Wednesday. He ordinarily would throw a between-starts side session on those aforementioned days. His next start is scheduled for Friday in Houston.

]]> By: Lisa Werthhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-6866 Lisa Werth Mon, 19 May 2008 16:04:36 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/#comment-6866 This is great for my son. He has earned the honor of starting for the phillies This is great for my son. He has earned the honor of starting for the phillies

]]> By: Seanhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-6863 Sean Mon, 19 May 2008 15:32:15 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/#comment-6863 Just because Werth had a couple of good starts including the one from Friday, he should no be the every day outfielder. I believe that Cic is not having a good start this year but still deserves the center field job. He is also a betteer defensive outfielder. Charles seems unwilling to change his opinions, but i do belive that he knows what he is doing Just because Werth had a couple of good starts including the one from Friday, he should no be the every day outfielder. I believe that Cic is not having a good start this year but still deserves the center field job. He is also a betteer defensive outfielder. Charles seems unwilling to change his opinions, but i do belive that he knows what he is doing

]]> By: Greghttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-6862 Greg Mon, 19 May 2008 15:29:47 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/#comment-6862 I do think the rains cost the Phils some momentum, yesterday. Kendrick has been pitching well, how he does with a WHIP of 4 boggles my mind, but you can't argue with results.In my opinion, the bottom line on the season is Myers needs to get his act together. If hes a serviceable #2, that makes our SP decent given the lineup. If he's going to continue to be a bad #5 starter, it looks pretty ugly.Can Uncle Chuck please explain to the Phils that Tim Redding is not Sandy Koufax? I do think the rains cost the Phils some momentum, yesterday. Kendrick has been pitching well, how he does with a WHIP of 4 boggles my mind, but you can’t argue with results.

In my opinion, the bottom line on the season is Myers needs to get his act together. If hes a serviceable #2, that makes our SP decent given the lineup. If he’s going to continue to be a bad #5 starter, it looks pretty ugly.

Can Uncle Chuck please explain to the Phils that Tim Redding is not Sandy Koufax?

]]> By: Geoff Jenkinshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/comment-page-1/#comment-6861 Geoff Jenkins Mon, 19 May 2008 15:19:25 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/05/werth-to-start-for-now-vic-is-unhappy/#comment-6861 Victorino hasn't lived up to expectations this year at the plate, but at least he is still an above average outfielder. Victorino hasn’t lived up to expectations this year at the plate, but at least he is still an above average outfielder.

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