Comments on: Madson Is The Phils Go-To Guy

By: LH

LH — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:42:00 +0000

Thanks Rob. What a day it was baseball. I wish we could have every one of these series games at home this week while we’re getting this true baseball weather.

Ryan Madson has grown up in the big leagues. That scared look in last year’s playoffs has dissolved into a quiet fire in his eyes. He’s a solid young relief pitcher who has found a way to increase his velocity and still control the strike zone. He deserves a comfortable contract for his efforts when the time comes. The office has to be aware what else is in the league and what he offers for his position.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:38:55 +0000

Just read on espn Charlie will not miss any games, the funeral is set for Thurday night and Friday morning. He will leave team after game 5 (which hopefully won’t be necessary) and return Friday afternoon before Game 6. they also report that vic will attend grandmothers funeral which will be scheduled for an off day.

By: mikemike

mikemike — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:21:11 +0000

They will give him one year deal. no more that’s the phillies way. The smart thing is to give him three years with a fourth year opition. His agent will most likely try to see if teams are interested in him as a closer. This would drive up the price, so if now they can sign him to a three million a year deal for three years.

By: Ryk

Ryk — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:15:03 +0000

Ya know, I actually have to agree with Joe Buck and/or Tim McCarver on something. They commented on Madson’s velocity improving of late and suggested it was because he went from a 2+ inning guy to a one-inning set up man. Less fatigue on his arm = stronger = more velocity.
So do the Phils sign this guy to a long-term contract, give him another 1-year deal, or let him go to arbitration. I’d lock this guy up. He has shown some incredible progress this year, and I think we have either a stud set up man, or a future closer on our hands. Sign him now and sign him cheap before he realizes his potential and wants tens of millions.
(Sorry for the duplicate post – this is in the gameday thread as well – but I figured it would get more views here.)

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:32:36 +0000

That’s a great poem. Wow.

By: LH

LH — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:57:00 +0000

Blazing sun across our face, later Dodgers twilight fate
Squinting eyes adjust, Phillies grinding at the plate

It’s not what we want or the Phillies need
It’s playing baseball in October; yes I’m on bended knee

Joe Torre folded arms looks stern with Myers’s blasts
As they take flight over outreached blue grasps

Walking blue relief corpses in line to meet the mound
Muttering their words with each hit that the red pin strips crown

Time like liquid lead walks as it slowly hoards the day
Cheers, moans, smiles abound as each zero is posted to stay

Smooth object careens across the infield heads
As Flying Hawaiian jumps, and catches, a red letter day

The final one standing on higher ground
Will he rise up or cause a let down?

Strikes and walks which path will he will take?
Holding breaths, then one last swing, and a win for our sake

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:25:55 +0000

I was also one of those guys that wasnt sure if he could handle the 8th. ive always been and huge madson fan, dating back to when he was a young pitcher for the Red Barons. I really thought he would eventually turn into a solid 4-5 starter, but having him be so dominate in the 8th is just a good. Madson has been very unappreciated much of his career but its great to see him get the respect he deserves. Heres to Madson continuing doing what he is doing. YOUR THEN MAN MADSON! KEEP IT UP!

2 down 2 to go!

Moyer has two more games left this year in him. Tomorrow and when the time comes the the series we dare not speak of.

LETS GO PHILLIES!