Comments on: Sad Offensive Performance Means Another 0-2 Start

By: Richie Allen

Richie Allen — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:53:46 +0000

Also,I agree that there shouldnt be any more of the name switching bullshit on this blog…Its usually those Met’s numbsculls ,but its annoying when I come on here for Phillies info.

By: Georgie

Georgie — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:03:12 +0000

I know they’ve been frustrating to watch so far, but just keep reminding yourself that these guys brought a championship to Philly after a LONG, LONG drought. They played their hearts out last season, and made all of us extremely happy for many months. They won’t continue this hitting slump forever, bullpen looks fine, and starters have settled down after bad early innings. They get their WS rings today, something they and we should be very proud of, and will always remember. This is basically the same group as last year, they’ll be fine, it’s all good. I LOVE my WFC Phillies!

By: Richie Allen

Richie Allen — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:50:46 +0000

I didnt see the game, but in watching the highlights…
I’m happy that Moyer pitched a somewhat typical game for him.Thats his average game.After getting shellacked last time out,he came back to normal.Its encouraging because he is the one I worry about most because of his age.
The hitting will show up…
And these 2 losses are no different for us than every year.
Dont worry Boys,this is just business as usual.

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:39:51 +0000

I’d agree with that, because I know there’s at least one or two other people using Justin as a call name.

By: Chuck P

Chuck P — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:37:41 +0000

Whatever……. I guess that it would be nice if I was the only one able to sign in as Chuck P (matching email address required to use that name). I’m not that upset about it.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:32:30 +0000

Chase Mutley, I agree that’s an obvious solution to eliminate nonsensical shenanigans that went on in one of those threads last night. Does anyone else like that idea?

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:31:55 +0000

I agree with Chase Mutley. That should surely keep away the trolls, well a better chance than now. Is it possible to have registered usernames on this site?

By: Chuck P

Chuck P — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:29:49 +0000

I didn’t realize he’s only 28 years old… he hasn’t made any money yet so he has reason to keep working but we have a bunch of guys in AAA.

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:27:49 +0000

Depends who falters in AAA, if Chacin didn’t make the Nationals and didn’t go to AAA for them either then I don’t even know why he’d be in Lehigh’s starting rotation, unles Rodrigo Lopez or someone breaks down.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:20:31 +0000

Extended ST in florida, maybe then to AAA when he regains his velocity?

By: Chuck P

Chuck P — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:16:38 +0000

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/08/chacin-signs-with-phillies-after-release/

Where does this guy go??? Not AAA…

By: Chase Mutley

Chase Mutley — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:10:10 +0000

Tim, Brian and Rob. Please, please, please lets have registered users name. Pretty please? I apparently argued with “myself” for like a hour last night. A full hour!! ; )

By: Bruce

Bruce — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:08:59 +0000

Give at least a little credit to very good pitching by the Braves. As Don M mentioned, the Phillies continued their yearly habit of starting slow for whatever reason(s). It is a downer to see the team having to play catchup so early to not only the Mets but now the Braves and the Marlins. It’s only two games and plenty of time to reverse their yearly trend for April. I do think it’s important to do so since those teams mentioned are much improved and parity in competition will be evident for entire season.

By: Chuck P

Chuck P — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:06:54 +0000

Did they really sign Chacin?

By: Chuck P

Chuck P — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:05:22 +0000

Manny- that’s a great point… after looking at the schedule, I initially thought that they would win 12-14 games in April. It could be a good thing to load up all of those easy games or it could spell disaster. I mean, we always start slow and if we start slow and lose to bad teams that means that it will be tougher when we pick it up (because we’ll be playing tough teams). On the other hand, it could help us weather this storm if we can pick up a few sloppy wins against bad teams. Ugly wins are still wins… ugly wins don’t typically happen against good teams.

By: Don M

Don M — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:59:32 +0000

Yea this away trip should do them some good… hopefully its not freezing in Colorado though?? two of the games are afternoon games, so maybe get some hot bats going, get the ball jumping a little

By: Geoff

Geoff — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:58:04 +0000

The Phillies signed Gustavo Chacin. Left-hander with some Starting Pitching experience, couldnt make the Nats rotation so they released him…

By: Bonezy

Bonezy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:56:16 +0000

While I’m not ready to be jumping off of the highest point just yet, it would be so nice to have a good April. We did prove in the past 2 years that we can overcome a start like this. Imagine what would happen if Howard has a huge april and carries it through the year.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:50:21 +0000

Yeah but you cant get shut out. Score A run at least. If you get shut out by anyone who isnt clearly in the zone that night, that means you just didnt show up at all at the plate.

Being rusty doesnt mean getting shut out. Thats just weak. ONE run in two games….they need to get the win today – even if its ugly – then get out of town and on the road where they can all refocus on baseball and start playing well.

By: Don M

Don M — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:45:00 +0000

Not sure if others have said this.. but did everyone think that Werth’s deep ball to LF in the 3rd inning was like 30-rows over the fence, or was that just me??

I thought he crushed that ball..

Howard played a VERY, VERY good game defensively last night.. so that was nice to see.

Im not worried about the offense, they’ll get it going… we’ve started 0-2 like the past four seasons, so its frsutrating, but nothing to get worked-up about..