Comments on: Commentary: Phils Face Defining Week http://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/ Your source for Phillies news, events, trade rumors, tickets, bars and other fun stuff. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:33:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Geoffhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9702 Geoff Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:04:55 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9702 Ok ill stick to that...you stick to watching moving advertisements move around in circles on cookie cutter tracks in a "sport" owned by one family! thats so unamerican. Ok ill stick to that…you stick to watching moving advertisements move around in circles on cookie cutter tracks in a “sport” owned by one family! thats so unamerican.

]]> By: slabshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9698 slabs Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:54:22 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9698 hey geoff stop bashing nascar, you don' t know what your talking about. stick to the phillies on phillies nation! hey geoff stop bashing nascar, you don’ t know what your talking about. stick to the phillies on phillies nation!

]]> By: Phloridahttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9643 Phlorida Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:22:54 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9643 In Gainesville, I wear a Phillies hat and i get "the look". "Why are you a Phillies fan??" They are dumbfounded that I am not a redsox fan like the rest of the bandwagoneers. that being said I hope we trounce these guys grrrrrrr In Gainesville, I wear a Phillies hat and i get “the look”. “Why are you a Phillies fan??” They are dumbfounded that I am not a redsox fan like the rest of the bandwagoneers. that being said I hope we trounce these guys grrrrrrr

]]> By: Geoffhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9639 Geoff Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:02:04 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9639 ESPN is the biggest frontrunning channel. Whoever is the champion is treated like the greatest team of all time by ESPN. its worse with the nfl though. espns nfl preview shows are unwatchable. they only promote the sports they have contracts for. they act like the nhl doesnt exist because they dont cover it and they RAM nascar down your throat. and nascar is sickening and a revolting disgrace of corporatism. it represents everything wrong with america.stepping down from the soapbox now...i cant wait to get down to that madhouse tomorrow night. ESPN is the biggest frontrunning channel. Whoever is the champion is treated like the greatest team of all time by ESPN. its worse with the nfl though. espns nfl preview shows are unwatchable. they only promote the sports they have contracts for. they act like the nhl doesnt exist because they dont cover it and they RAM nascar down your throat. and nascar is sickening and a revolting disgrace of corporatism. it represents everything wrong with america.

stepping down from the soapbox now…

i cant wait to get down to that madhouse tomorrow night.

]]> By: Philhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9637 Phil Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:58:42 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9637 Exactly, Phlorida. Watching the Phillies beat the Sox in front of a zillion viewers could really up their respect level, but I get called negative for thinking the Phillies lack respect. The only people who respect the Phillies are baseball writers and Phillies fans. Everyone else hates on them. Exactly, Phlorida. Watching the Phillies beat the Sox in front of a zillion viewers could really up their respect level, but I get called negative for thinking the Phillies lack respect. The only people who respect the Phillies are baseball writers and Phillies fans. Everyone else hates on them.

]]> By: Phloridahttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9636 Phlorida Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:57:17 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9636 This is every bit of an important week as you say Tim. The sox are on espn every week, because they know that 10 million people will be watching. Its the perfect stage for Cole to ring up 12 k's and for Ryan to put the hammer down! Ring That Bell!! This is every bit of an important week as you say Tim. The sox are on espn every week, because they know that 10 million people will be watching. Its the perfect stage for Cole to ring up 12 k’s and for Ryan to put the hammer down! Ring That Bell!!

]]> By: Philhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9634 Phil Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:47:53 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9634 Brooks, I'm loving this ride. I'm not even being negative. I'm saying that fans outside of Philly do not respect the Phillies. It's the truth. I don't even know how I'm being negative. Brooks, I’m loving this ride. I’m not even being negative. I’m saying that fans outside of Philly do not respect the Phillies. It’s the truth. I don’t even know how I’m being negative.

]]> By: NC Jasonhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9632 NC Jason Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:37:11 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9632 Him and Drew can take a walk into on coming traffic on Broad St. Him and Drew can take a walk into on coming traffic on Broad St.

]]> By: Brookshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9631 Brooks Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:37:03 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9631 Phil? Dude... Aren't you enjoying the ride Phil? Since Abreau was shooed out of town and the Phils given up for as all but dead, hasn't this been a ton of fun? Do you really think anyone believes that people are making fun of Lidge?? And the bullpen has kept this team firmly planted in first place. Making fun of the Phils? Chum, open yer eyes, smell the coffee and enjoy the ride! Are you always this negative? Phil? Dude…
Aren’t you enjoying the ride Phil? Since Abreau was shooed out of town and the Phils given up for as all but dead, hasn’t this been a ton of fun?
Do you really think anyone believes that people are making fun of Lidge?? And the bullpen has kept this team firmly planted in first place. Making fun of the Phils?
Chum, open yer eyes, smell the coffee and enjoy the ride!
Are you always this negative?

]]> By: Geoffhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9630 Geoff Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:35:37 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9630 I cannot stand manny ramirez. that guy is an asshole. most of our starters wouildnt hit him. however, you can be DAMN sure if im the manager and i have the chance to do it. hes getting hit TONIGHT. if seanez is in the game ill do it. that guy has like 10 tattoos and looks kind of crazy ill bet he can handle himself. the guy i respect the most on the red sox is kevin youkilis because he plays hard and doesnt take shit from manny ramirez. the thing about ramirez is that hes the most patient hitter in baseball. you have to throw strikes to him and he doesnt swing at junk. That being said, I still hate that guy and you DEFINITELY have to run a fastball in on his ribs tonight. I cannot stand manny ramirez. that guy is an asshole. most of our starters wouildnt hit him. however, you can be DAMN sure if im the manager and i have the chance to do it. hes getting hit TONIGHT. if seanez is in the game ill do it. that guy has like 10 tattoos and looks kind of crazy ill bet he can handle himself. the guy i respect the most on the red sox is kevin youkilis because he plays hard and doesnt take shit from manny ramirez. the thing about ramirez is that hes the most patient hitter in baseball. you have to throw strikes to him and he doesnt swing at junk. That being said, I still hate that guy and you DEFINITELY have to run a fastball in on his ribs tonight.

]]> By: NC Jasonhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9629 NC Jason Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:34:39 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9629 Phil yesterday you said you drank all of your beer because of Myers? And I am sure we all drank even more to forget about Tom 'I shit the bed' Gordon, my question is - Hungover today? Phil yesterday you said you drank all of your beer because of Myers? And I am sure we all drank even more to forget about Tom ‘I shit the bed’ Gordon, my question is – Hungover today?

]]> By: NC Jasonhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9628 NC Jason Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:32:46 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9628 I really do not have an issue of the Phils not being in the spotlight - fly under the radar but when we play teams beat the hell out of them. I agree that we are a forgotten franchise but in all honesty that does not matter. I care about Wins - especially when October comes around I really do not have an issue of the Phils not being in the spotlight – fly under the radar but when we play teams beat the hell out of them. I agree that we are a forgotten franchise but in all honesty that does not matter. I care about Wins – especially when October comes around

]]> By: Philhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9625 Phil Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:28:32 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9625 I agree with Tim that these series are important. The Phillies are looked at as a joke in baseball. Everyone sucks Utley's dick, and some people suck Hamels. Most baseball fans still think Pujols and Holliday/Wright/Hanley/Fielder were robbed of the MVP. A lot of people think Utley is non-deserving to be the front runner this year and that Chipper and Berkman should be the front runners. Most people still make fun of Lidge. Most people make fun of our bullpen and rotation. They'll say Hamels is all you got. This team has no respect outside of Philly. This is the week we earn it. I agree with Tim that these series are important. The Phillies are looked at as a joke in baseball. Everyone sucks Utley’s dick, and some people suck Hamels. Most baseball fans still think Pujols and Holliday/Wright/Hanley/Fielder were robbed of the MVP. A lot of people think Utley is non-deserving to be the front runner this year and that Chipper and Berkman should be the front runners. Most people still make fun of Lidge. Most people make fun of our bullpen and rotation. They’ll say Hamels is all you got. This team has no respect outside of Philly. This is the week we earn it.

]]> By: Tim Malcolmhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9624 Tim Malcolm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:27:21 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9624 Of course wins are wins and this week may not mean much in the scheme, but some of the season's most memorable and recognized games and moments have come from these types of big series. It also seems as if teams raise their games against these types of teams during the season. It's a perfect measuring stick and perfect time to look at the team's place in the national picture. There is a statement to be made here, for sure. Of course wins are wins and this week may not mean much in the scheme, but some of the season’s most memorable and recognized games and moments have come from these types of big series. It also seems as if teams raise their games against these types of teams during the season. It’s a perfect measuring stick and perfect time to look at the team’s place in the national picture. There is a statement to be made here, for sure.

]]> By: NC Jasonhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9623 NC Jason Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:25:16 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9623 Is anyone else amazed that the sox get away with the shit they do - Manny begin Manny - if he watches a homer or does anything like that I would love nothing more then for our guy to knock him down. I am so sick of him getting a free pass anyone else does that they are thrown at- why is he allowed and if he was thrown at he would be like what the hell??!On second thought forget that - his first AB hit him in the ribs. Send a message that we are not going to take his shit. Is anyone else amazed that the sox get away with the shit they do – Manny begin Manny – if he watches a homer or does anything like that I would love nothing more then for our guy to knock him down. I am so sick of him getting a free pass anyone else does that they are thrown at- why is he allowed and if he was thrown at he would be like what the hell??!

On second thought forget that – his first AB hit him in the ribs. Send a message that we are not going to take his shit.

]]> By: Tim Malcolmhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9622 Tim Malcolm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:24:02 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9622 I don't think Myers to the BP is the answer. He said he wants to close. We have a closer. He probably won't even accept an eighth-inning role. Moreover, he pitches worst in the first inning. I don't feel confident in him setting down an order over one inning. More on Myers in a bit. I don’t think Myers to the BP is the answer. He said he wants to close. We have a closer. He probably won’t even accept an eighth-inning role. Moreover, he pitches worst in the first inning. I don’t feel confident in him setting down an order over one inning. More on Myers in a bit.

]]> By: Brookshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9618 Brooks Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:15:43 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9618 Tim, methinks you place too much stock on these series coming up? Sure, it would send some nice waves through the hallways and definitely make us all feel better if Ryan gets a hit with the bases loaded (how sic is that?). But, they will be OK, better than OK. Let's talk about possible moves and hope Pat and Charlie are thinking along these lines: What to do about Myers, Gordon and how to get Ryan started? A thought - Myers to the BP (no, not batting practice...) swapping places with Durbin. Myers gets what he wants and who knows about Durbin? If we get 6 innings of 4 run ball, hey, that's better than what Myers has been giving us.... Ryan? Any thoughts to hypnotism? Paul Blair did it for the Orioles back in the early 70's and had his best year hitting 26 hrs. (his hypnosis was done to help him get over being hit by the ball, not hitting the ball...). I lucked out. Tonight on TV, Tuesday & Wednesday I have tickets. Timmy, it will be a great series! I'm scalping on Friday... anyone selling decent seats? Tim, methinks you place too much stock on these series coming up? Sure, it would send some nice waves through the hallways and definitely make us all feel better if Ryan gets a hit with the bases loaded (how sic is that?). But, they will be OK, better than OK.
Let’s talk about possible moves and hope Pat and Charlie are thinking along these lines: What to do about Myers, Gordon and how to get Ryan started?
A thought – Myers to the BP (no, not batting practice…) swapping places with Durbin. Myers gets what he wants and who knows about Durbin? If we get 6 innings of 4 run ball, hey, that’s better than what Myers has been giving us….
Ryan? Any thoughts to hypnotism? Paul Blair did it for the Orioles back in the early 70′s and had his best year hitting 26 hrs. (his hypnosis was done to help him get over being hit by the ball, not hitting the ball…).
I lucked out. Tonight on TV, Tuesday & Wednesday I have tickets. Timmy, it will be a great series!
I’m scalping on Friday… anyone selling decent seats?

]]> By: Joshuahttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9616 Joshua Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:12:59 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9616 This is the week that the phillies either come back down to reality or they prove that they are THE team of the NL.My bets are on the former. This is the week that the phillies either come back down to reality or they prove that they are THE team of the NL.

My bets are on the former.

]]> By: Brucehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9613 Bruce Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:07:49 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9613 Latest comments from Manuel on Brett Myers...." We’ve got to get Myers going,” manager Charlie Manuel said. “I want to win games, but at the same time, we’ve got to stay with him a while because he’s a big part of what we’re trying to do. In other words, he’s got to get it. He’s got to come around.”Myers’ first-inning ERA is 12.60. After the first inning, his ERA drops to 4.21. “Usually, I like going out and throwing strikes, and I’m getting behind,” Myers said. “In fastball counts, fastball hitters are going to hit it. I’ve got to try to shut down the first inning and go from there.”With a three game lead in the division and 91 games left, Manuel and pitching coach, Rich Dubee do have the benefit of time to continue working with Myers in hopes that he can find that solution/groove which provided success for him in previous years. Manuel knows that the alternatives/options are few and more problematic and difficult to achieve (trades, prospect call-ups, role switch between rotation & bullpen, etc.).To Tim.... it's a little melodramatic on your part to describe..."... this could be the most important week of baseball in Philadelphia since 1980." I'm not concern about building a elitist reputation for the Phillies when I could think of more crucial weeks to come in September playing our division rivals that may still be in the race. Latest comments from Manuel on Brett Myers….

” We’ve got to get Myers going,” manager Charlie Manuel said. “I want to win games, but at the same time, we’ve got to stay with him a while because he’s a big part of what we’re trying to do. In other words, he’s got to get it. He’s got to come around.”

Myers’ first-inning ERA is 12.60. After the first inning, his ERA drops to 4.21. “Usually, I like going out and throwing strikes, and I’m getting behind,” Myers said. “In fastball counts, fastball hitters are going to hit it. I’ve got to try to shut down the first inning and go from there.”

With a three game lead in the division and 91 games left, Manuel and pitching coach, Rich Dubee do have the benefit of time to continue working with Myers in hopes that he can find that solution/groove which provided success for him in previous years. Manuel knows that
the alternatives/options are few and more problematic and difficult to achieve (trades, prospect call-ups, role switch between rotation & bullpen, etc.).

To Tim…. it’s a little melodramatic on your part to describe…”… this could be the most important week of baseball in Philadelphia since 1980.” I’m not concern about building a elitist reputation for the Phillies when I could think of more crucial weeks to come in September playing our division rivals that may still be in the race.

]]> By: Philhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/comment-page-1/#comment-9610 Phil Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:40:09 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/archives/2008/06/commentary-phils-face-defining-week/#comment-9610 Yeah, so is the BoSox. Yeah, so is the BoSox.

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