Comments on: Gamenight: Phillies (76-63) At Nationals (53-86)

By: Phil Thadelphia

Phil Thadelphia — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:24:56 +0000

> the difference between 1st and 2nd place in the NL East
> right now is only 3 games.

The Mets played like they were dead until Willie Randolph was let go (I’m not gonna postulate the relevance of one to the other). The Phillies never put them away. Starting in the series between the Mets and Phillies before the All Star Break, the Mets came on. They caught the Phillies. They’ve been dealing with injuries that might be the only things not making them run away with the division. Meanwhile, as several people here have pointed out, the Phillies have played .500 baseball.

THAT is the difference. The 3 game lead you see the Mets habe now are the result. If the Mets played the first half like they played the second, that 3 game lead would be more like 10 games right now. Its baseball and trending one week to the next is dubious, at best, but when teams demonstrate capabilities for several weeks (or months!), you have to prepare for that to continue.

By: DAVE

DAVE — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:15:25 +0000

morons think alike. shocker

By: Geoff

Geoff — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:17:29 +0000

yes it is strange

By: RiVLez

RiVLez — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:15:56 +0000

Geoff I have the same mindset as you in politics. Strange.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:15:06 +0000

Thank you Geoff.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:14:46 +0000

he doesnt want john mccain to die, ok. research john mccain and youll find he has two different kinds of cancer, one of which is fatal within 10-15 years. he got it 9 years ago.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:14:42 +0000

I never said I wanted McCain to die. I never said I wished death upon someone. The point I was trying to make is that IF he died in office(he is in his 70′s and has a history of cancer) then Sarah Palin the governor of Alaska with less than 2 years experience as said governor will be our new president.

By: RiVLez

RiVLez — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:14:24 +0000

the truth hurts you are still a moron and can’t read. When did I say that it was insurmountable? I said it is going to be close and if the Mets are even with the Phillies going to the series vs the Cubs that could be the season right there. I’m done talking to you since you are completely retarded and don’t understand what you read.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:11:20 +0000

Dont come at me with the military thing, ok. They should be home, safe preparing to defend us here. Instead, they are overseas in the 500 bases that we have in 150 countries (look it up) expanding the empire. thats what this is. i do not support imperialism or the wars that it creates. john mccain has spent his entire life promoting warfare and violence. barrack obama openly has said that he will NOT withdraw troops from iraq AND that he would attack iran in his first term, JUST LIKE JOHN MCCAIN.

you see, niether one of them will stop these wars. i want the troops to be protected and in a better position to do their REAL job (defend america). they cant do that when theyre exposed overseas, out in the open and vulnerable to attack.

By: DAVE

DAVE — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:06:20 +0000

How are you being sarcastic when you ant someone to die? That’s just stupid. Also, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with welfare. But liberals who get into office want the hard working folks like me to support the drug addicts, criminals, and lazy bums who aren’t responsible enough to support themselves. And that’s bullshit. If people aren’t bright enough to save money, get a job, and stop having kids when they can’t afford them, then they deserve to live in the gutter and have a shitty life. Just because they suck at life why should the rest of us be penalized?

By: Georgie

Georgie — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:05:55 +0000

Phil, trying to talk sense into these people is a lost cause, I’ve tried with my Evangelical relatives who just told me they see no signs of a recession, because they were in a classy restaurant and it was full, so apparently noone is struggling, we are just a bunch of whiners.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:02:12 +0000

I also am fine with paying more taxes if I get free healthcare. I’m a broke ass college student. If I get sick I have to fight it myself. If I get severely hurt I can’t go to the hospital and try and get the problem solved. There are plenty of American’s in this same situation. My roomate has his masters degree and has a job that doesn’t give healthcare. Seeing someone not able to have benefits that busted their ass is just wrong.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:57:36 +0000

I guess noone on this board can sense sarcasm. Second of all, most people on welfare aren’t using the system. It’s a misnomer. I live in West Philly in a predominantly black neighborhood, and I see hard working individuals go to work everyday. They have a wife with small children who collects welfare so she can stay home and raise her children. To me, I see nothing wrong with that. A parent should be at home to raise their children.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:51:52 +0000

Yes. I am a rich billionaire. I must also be stupid and racist too, right? What else am I? Too simple? Too tied to religion and guns? Anything else Phill and Georgie? Stop whining. I am an American who believes in hard work. Don’t tax my hard earned money to give to people living off the system. There is more to this country than the coasts. As for Phil, your comments are pathetic. Typical Philly fan- poor judgment. Will you boo the next president? Will you get drunk and try to fight him while little kids watch?

By: DAVE

DAVE — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:48:13 +0000

HAHA! Georgie, keep living in your fantasy world. Your buddy, Obama SUPPORTED the war, and then flip-flopped once he saw that opposing it would be advantageous to him in an election. And if you think Obama is going to bring all the troops home the day after Inauguration Day, you’re dreaming.

By: Georgie

Georgie — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:38:49 +0000

Dave, who do you think is going to pay for this war that your buddy got us into under false pretenses?

By: DAVE

DAVE — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:38:12 +0000

It really is no surprise to see all these Phillie fans be democrats. You must love supporting losers!

By: DAVE

DAVE — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:37:05 +0000

Georgie – you should know the facts. And the facts are that 80% of Americans will have their taxes raised to support Obama’s healthcare system.

By: David, the Mets fan from Queens

David, the Mets fan from Queens — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:34:46 +0000

It’s not very auspicious of any anyone to post their political affiliations online. It’s not convenient when applying for a job or other personal reasons. Let’s push politics aside and talk BASEBALL. A three game is lead is a very thin. Do you remember the last Phils/Mets series at Shea? Do you remember how the bullpen imploded? Losing this lead is as real as an aching knee after you’ve tripped and fallen on it. Please, keep in mind that it is only September 4th. That’s right. I said, “only!”

Let’s look at the Mets’ upcoming schedule:

-WSH & ATL @ Shea
-WSH & ATL @ Nats Park & Turner Field
-CHC & FLA @ Shea

Let’s look at the Phillies’ upcoming schedule:

-FLA & MIL @ the Bank
-ATL & FLA @ Turner Field & Dolphin’s Stadium
-ATL & WSH @ the Bank

What do you ladies and gentlemen think?

By: the truth hurts

the truth hurts — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:34:42 +0000

Very classy statement, Phil. “Dying in office.” Are you really so blinded by hatred that you wish death upon somebody? Even if only in jest, you should be ashamed of typing such a comment.