Phillies (65-57) At Padres (47-75)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Sat, August 16, 2008 08:27 PM | Comments: 101
Posts
Finally grabbing a win, the Phillies will look to tee off against Chad Reineke, who makes his Major League debut tonight for San Diego. Last night the Phils beat a guy pretty far from his debut, one Greg Maddux. The Phils won 1-0 against the Hall of Famer, with their starter making a small push for the Hall himself — Jamie Moyer.
Kwality Kyle: Phillies starters have thrown 14 quality starters in their last 20 games. The Phils are third in the National League in said category. Kyle Kendrick likes the QS: His 6 IP, 3 ER novelties (Kendrickian starts) are exactly what a QS is. He has 13 of them this season — his last start, however, wasn’t (3.1 IP, 7 ER).
Padre Past: Only two Padre hitters (Adrian Gonzalez, Kevin Kouzmanoff) have history against Kendrick. They’re a combined 1-for-5 against him.
Pat Pushing It: With two more homers, Pat Burrell would join Ryan Howard and Chase Utley in the Phillie 30-homer club. It would be the third time the Phils would have three sluggers reach that number in one season (they did it last year [Howard, Burrell, Jimmy Rollins]).
Hobbled Hobbs: Greg Dobbs had left quad injury. He said he’s ready to go, however, and was brought in to pinch hit Friday night before being pulled with a lefty coming in to pitch.
Phillies: Kyle Kendrick (10-6) 4.74 ERA
Padres: Chad Reineke (0-0) 0.00 ERA [Debut]
Gametime: 10:10 p.m. EST
Weather: 71, sunny
Lineup:
MLB TV
MLB Gameday Audio
MLB Gameday
Your gamenight beer: For this summer night, go with Vacationland Summer Ale by Gritty’s in Maine. Whether you’re on vacation or chilling at home, a summer ale is never a bad choice. Eat some fried clams or shrimp with this easy treat.
Go Phillies!
Posts: 0 matt s
at the game…2 to 1 phillies fans
Posted: 10:07 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 bbewsirhc
rollins. 0-1 pop out to left!!
Posted: 10:28 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg V.
Oh no! Kyle’s dad is there tonight! I hope it doesn’t yield the same results as Nuke Lalohse’s old man showing up!
Posted: 10:37 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Bear Mike
Wow, quiet night on here. So far, Jimmy has been has been very dissappointing: 0-3 with ugly ABs. I like Shano in the 6 hole. It really distribues the speed a little bit more. Should he be moved to lead off for a few games? I don’t know, but something has to be done to motivate Jimmy. I am completely confused by his performance and attitude this year. That MVP was apparently the Kiss of Death (KOD).
Posted: 11:19 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
can somebody lift kendrick now? please?????
Posted: 11:28 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
oh boy, here we go!!
Posted: 11:28 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 CT
wtf kendrick
Posted: 11:28 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
Man they need to option Kendrick to the Minors to develop another pitch…Bring Happ back up he’s more Major League ready.
Posted: 11:29 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
what a joke w/kendrick tonight. totally sucks.
Posted: 11:30 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
Kyle’s dad probably doesn’t have any fingernails left.
Posted: 11:31 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
All he had to do was retire the pitcher and couldn’t do it.
Posted: 11:32 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
condrey is another joke. this guy has to go.
Posted: 11:34 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
I feel bad for Kyle though because you know he’s really trying.(unlike some others on this team)
Posted: 11:34 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Mickey D
Man, this is BAD! This is a team that doesn’t score. 2nd wose in the NL.
Posted: 11:35 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
I hate those singing fruit of the loom guys!
Posted: 11:36 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
it’s funny how Manny leaves the red sox, then goes to LA and kills us. now Brian Giles refuses to go to red sox, stays in SD and kills us. it’s the curse of the sox on the phils.
Posted: 11:36 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
The Phils are just cursed, period.
Posted: 11:37 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 J-Man
Kyle needs to be optioned back to the Minors TONIGHT…He wasn’t Major League ready when he was called up last year and needs to develop another pitch…This retarded organization will keep him around and let him keep getting destroyed when we have a pitcher down in the minors in Happ whos more Major League ready and can help us out more.
Posted: 11:38 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
does anybody know the phils record this year against pitchers making their major league debuts/first time starts?
they are making this guy look like an all star.
Posted: 11:44 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
wtf howard? called out on strikes to rookie reineke??
THIS IS SUCH A DAMN JOKE.
Posted: 11:44 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Fred
How about sending Howard back down?! Too many Ks!
Posted: 11:46 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
REINEKE – throws 60% of his 102 pitches for strikes.
KENDRICK – threw less than 50% of his pitches for strikes, can’t get out of the fifth.
what are you gonna do?
Posted: 11:47 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
strike that – can’t get out of the fourth!
Posted: 11:48 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Fred
I’m thinking with another two loses to SD, Charlie doesn’t make it back to the East Coast. The death watch is on.
Posted: 11:51 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Bear Mike
The Phillies were 16-8 prior to tonights game when Kyle started the game: a 0.667 winning percentage. I know he has been given good run support this year, but any way you slice it, he has given our team a chance to win ball games. I would love to see Happ be called back up, but not at the expense of dropping KK.
Posted: 11:59 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
And who takes over for Charlie?
Posted: 11:59 PM on August 16, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
they shouldn’t lose tomorrow with Hamels on the mound….(hopefully). Law of averages says he’s got to win one at some point – its been such a long time already.
Posted: 12:02 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg V.
I’ll take anyone over Charlie at this point! It is totally obvious that he has lost the team! There is nothing he can do that will get them to win. I’d bring in Dallas Green to sub for the rest of the season if he’s up for it! He knows how to handle these situations!
Posted: 12:03 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Fred
My guess the safe (organizational’s) move would be to Jimy Williams.
Posted: 12:03 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
who’s gonna fire charlie mid-season???? you mean the phils have an OWNER (singular) with the balls to do that? NO – it’s a committee of minority partners, all idiots who don’t care except that the seats get sold. c’mon, be realistic
Posted: 12:03 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Bear Mike
I think a lot of Charlie’s decisions are based on information that we don’t know about – detailed stats for one at his fingertips. I get just as frustrated as anyone, but I don’t think they are anywhere close to flush Cholly.
I for one am a huge Mitch Williams fan. Any thoughts on Mitch at the wheel?
Posted: 12:04 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg V.
Lol! Wild Thing as manager? Come on now! What happend the last time we had a Phillies legend as coach? We ran him out of town!
Posted: 12:07 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Fred
The owners have no say as to how this organization is operated. Dave Montgomery has complete control to the point he cannot be fired. It’s how he put the limited partnership together. Any and all moves are done through DM and him only. So any move to replace Charlie would be generated from Montgomery. Again, the partners have zero say in the day-to-day operation of this club.
Posted: 12:09 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Bear Mike
I agree that Jimmy Williams would be considered for the job. My concern would his ability to motivate our team. I really don’t think Mitch would realistically be considered for Manager, but I do believe he could motivate the Phillies.
Posted: 12:09 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
I agree with AC, they don’t have the balls to fire Charlie, and they sure as hell don’t want to pay more than they’re paying him.
Posted: 12:09 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
Dave Montgomery is a giant idiot too. The team needs to be sold to Comcast.
Posted: 12:10 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
I really think the motivation to win starts at the top, and Montgomery just wants his $$$.
Posted: 12:12 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Mickey D
How about the bullpen, let’s see how they do with their tired arms next week.
Posted: 12:14 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
did anyone see that the Yankees released Richie Sexson? CAN THE PHILS NOW PLEASE DO THE SAME THING WITH SO TAGUCHI????
The team has paid $175,000 per RBI for each of his 6 rbis this season. Great return on investment.
Posted: 12:14 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Mickey D
No, Charlie likes having someone to practice Japanese with. Plus, he’s a great defensive replacement for Pat… I mean, assuming he doesn’t have a play at the plate to throw to.
Posted: 12:18 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
Is it just me, or do the Phillies kept getting dealt unfair hands? Werth was safe, yet called out. I’ve seen several other games where your team gets the sour end of the stick when it comes to close calls.
Posted: 12:19 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Fred
I agree that DM is not totally committed to winning. Jimy would be the replacement because he’s on the staff and he comes cheap. As to whether he is the best man for the job, as far as the Phillies are concerned, that’s not the issue.
Net profits is the motivational factor for DM – his salary is directly tied to that. Therefore the cheapest and easiest available person would get the job. Firing Charlie would also be a face saving move allowing Montgomery to claim at least he tried to do something.
Posted: 12:19 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Mickey D
Two bad crews, no doubt abotu that.
Posted: 12:19 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 David, the Mets fan from Queens
I called it before replay proved it; Werth was safe. Even the amateur eye can see it.
Posted: 12:20 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
you got that right mickey. now with the mighty les walrond coming in, i might as well pack it in for the night.
Posted: 12:20 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
here we go walrond…walk #1
Posted: 12:21 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 AC in NJ
walrond should send a thank you card to adrian gonzalez.
Posted: 12:22 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Georgie
Anyone think we’re going to score 4 more runs?
Posted: 12:23 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Greg V.
I tuned out. This game sucks. This season sucks. This is without a doubt the worst season ever. You knew a lot of those lousy teams we had in the late nineties were going to blow. These guys are great players and they have been flatlining! There is nothing worse than that! Something has got to be done!
Posted: 12:24 AM on August 17, 2008
Posts: 0 Bear Mike
David: Actually, I think the Phillies have gotten several favorable calls lately. Jayson was definently safe though. All in all, I think the calls even themselves out over the season.
BTW, It’s nice to see a Mets fan come on here and not talk trash.
David Wright is one of my favorite players. What a huge talent, and a hard nosed ballplayer!
Posted: 12:24 AM on August 17, 2008