Gameday: (59-48) At Phillies (60-45)
Posted by Amanda Orr, Thu, August 06, 2009 12:30 PM | Comments: 214
Gameday 2009, Posts
Colorado Rockies (59-48) at Philadelphia Phillies (60-45)
Aaron Cook (10-3, 3.88 ERA) vs. Cliff Lee (8-9, 3.02 ERA)
Time: 1:05 at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Cloudy, 69
TV:Comcast Sportsnet, MLB Network
Twitter: Phillies Nation
Cliff Lee will be making his first start in front of the Phillies’ faithful. He has already earned support from the fans with a complete game in his last start. He has never faced any of the current Rockies hitters in his career, so the advantage is to him.
Lee will be opposed by the Rockies ace, Aaron Cook. Cook is a groundball pitcher, which will benefit him at Citizens Bank Park. He faced the Phillies in April and gave up three runs in six innings. Ryan Howard has Cook in his book. He is hitting .429 and has a home run against him.
Because it is a day game, and cooler, the ball probably will not fly out of the yard like it did last night. The Phillies will need to manufacture runs in a different way, and build consistency with the offense. A win today will win the series.
Your Gameday Beer- Isle of Arran Blonde Wheat
Nothing says summer like a Blonde Wheat. This one comes from a relatively new microbrewery on the Isle of Arran just off the coast of Scotland. It won the contest for best wheat beer in Britain the year after it opened. The wheat flavor is prominent in this beer, but there is also a tart fruitiness. Have it with some simply cooked grilled chicken. – By Brian
GO PHILLIES!
Posts: 0 Terrence
From High Cheese Blog
General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said today that lefthander J.A. Happ will remain in the Phillies rotation for the rest of the season, and raised the possibility of a six-man rotation that would utlilize both Pedro Martinez and Jamie Moyer as starters.
“Happ’s not going out of anywhere,” Amaro said, providing the first definitive answer about the young lefty’s future after a week of speculation surrounding a possible return to the bullpen.
Amaro also said Martinez was impressive at Double-A Reading last night. And while no final decisions have been made, Amaro said he felt like Martinez was ready to get major league hitters out.
Posted: 12:37 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
Ya know, as much as we all love Harry, there was one thing that I hoped went with him to the Great Beyond, where the legends go. This being the practice of saying so and so has so and so “in his book”. Harry started saying it about 5 years ago and I just couldn’t stand it. Its like he just pulled it out of thin air or something. And I thought he overused it to boot. And then Wheels starting using it once in a while. I hate that phrase. Does anyone else feel this way?
The Dipsy
Posted: 12:39 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
A six man rotation? No freakin way! Moyer to the pen – immediately. Moyer must have passed thru waivers.
The Dipsy
Posted: 12:41 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 psujoe
If a payer clear waivers is it still confidential or do they make it public?
Posted: 12:49 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 psujoe
payer=player
Posted: 12:51 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
Confidential….I think.
The Dipsy
Posted: 12:53 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 christopher
“I hate that phrase. Does anyone else feel this way?”
nope, you’re the only one, ever.
Posted: 12:57 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 christopher
and no it’s not confidential when a player clears waivers.
Posted: 12:58 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 psujoe
Dipsy, I thought so. mlbtraderumors.com has a featue that lists players that cleae waivers. Since it’s confidential it makes no sense. It’s always blank.
Posted: 01:02 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Ace vs Ace. Which team will score runs.
Posted: 01:03 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
Christopher…seriously? That doesn’t bother anyone?
The Dipsy
Posted: 01:04 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 christopher
nope, nobody. you are the one and only person in the entire world.
Posted: 01:06 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 The Dipsy
I believe it is confidential. I think about it this way: Do you think Jaime would like it if waivers were asked and he passed thru and it got published or reported. Basically it would mean that nobody wanted you and now every one knows it.
The Dipsy
Posted: 01:09 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
ut oh
Posted: 01:09 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Terrence
darn
Posted: 01:11 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 psujoe
Lee looked mortal, but Jimmy needs to keep that ball in the infield.
Posted: 01:16 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Jimmmmmmmmmmmy
Posted: 01:17 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Oliver
Cliff Lee: 1IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 1K, 0HR, 21 pitches + facing Aaron Cook (10-3, 3.88, groundball machine pitcher) = loss for Phillies
Rockies now 60-48
Phillies now 60-46 only 5 up on Marlins who currently lead Nationals 6-0 bottom 2nd
Trust me folks!!! I am a Phillies fan!!! Don’t care if you say that since im saying these things that i am a mets fan. I AM A FREAKIN PHILLIES PHAN BUT THE TRUTH IS THE PHILLIES ARE GOING TO GET BOUNCED IN THE FIRST ROUND BY THE ROCKIES OR THE GIANTS IN THREE GAMES YOU HEARD IT RIGHT HERE
TIME TO CHEER FOR THE ROCKS AND GIANTS!! AND RED SOX
Posted: 01:18 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
wtf Oliver?
Posted: 01:21 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
we’re now tied, stupid Oliver lol :D
Posted: 01:23 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Ashley, Brian, Cory, Danielle, Eric, Frank, Greg, Henry, Ian, Jen, Kevin, Linda, Mike, Nick, Oscar, Paul, Quincy, Rachel, Susan, Tim, Ursula, Vince, Wesley, Xavier, Yelena, Zack
Oliver is an idiot
Posted: 01:24 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Terrence
71st rbi for chase and almost got his 24th dinger of the year
Posted: 01:25 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Ashley, Brian, Cory, Danielle, Eric, Frank, Greg, Henry, Ian, Jen, Kevin, Linda, Mike, Nick, Oscar, Paul, Quincy, Rachel, Susan, Tim, Ursula, Vince, Wesley, Xavier, Yelena, Zack
If you were a true Phillies fan you wouldn’t root for anybody else.
Posted: 01:25 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Oliver isnt a true Phillies Phan, just let it go.
Posted: 01:27 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Wow that ump looked like he was trying upper cut someone.
Posted: 01:29 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Oh and Oliver, the Phils are 6 up. But whose counting?
Posted: 01:31 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Is Howard friggin retarded smacking the ball around like that? Suppose Utley wasn’t there backing him up? What a childish move.
Posted: 01:42 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Bako gets a hit
Posted: 01:48 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
12 game hitting streak now for J-Roll I believe.
Posted: 01:51 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
I always miss the first two innings on these thrusday game. ugh…Aaron Cook….sinkerballer. sinkers and phillies don’t play well together
Posted: 01:52 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Marlins 6 Nationals 3
Posted: 01:55 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
well i guess the Nats’ 4 game winning streak might be coming to an end
Posted: 01:57 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
well the Nationals were losing 6-0
Posted: 01:59 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
but then again the marlins bullpen is questionable….I worry more about the Braves…I saw some highlights of that Hanson kid…good off speed stuff, killer curve. That rotation seems custom built to our weakness. I don’t know how the braves scheledule matches up against ours, but ours isn’t a cakewalk by any stretch. Good thing we finish strong
Posted: 02:06 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
With the Marlins I only worry about J.Johnson and Nolasco and their bull pen is full pitchers we can feast on, not so much with the braves bull pen anymore
Posted: 02:09 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
We need to hit like we did last night. We suck with RISP!
Posted: 02:10 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Sean
Nice to hear Happ isn’t goin anywhere. Now everyone take the finger off the panic button. We got ourselves a good ol pitchers duel goin on. Go Phils!
Posted: 02:15 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 The Original Chuck P
Thought that ball Fowler hit was going to end up in the seats…
Love me some Cliff Lee… this guy works fast and throws some filth.
Nats battling back. Still time for my prediction to come true (I said that the Nats would sweep the Marlins and would find themselves 7 GB and deflated before the upcoming series)
Posted: 02:20 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
man Lee’s curve knuckles like crazy…i like it…well maybe the Nats will extend their streak….fish 8, nats 7, a real battle of the bull pens
Posted: 02:21 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
I wonder how long Lee will last today. He is at 80 pitches through 5 innings. I would hope he can go at least 7.
Posted: 02:21 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
BAKOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Posted: 02:23 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Terri
WOW Paul!
Posted: 02:23 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Ed R.
Well aint that some sh*t. Way to go BAKO!!!
Posted: 02:24 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 The Original Chuck P
BAKOOOOOOOOOO
Posted: 02:24 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 j reed
paul freakin bako…get you some
Posted: 02:24 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Sean
WTF! BAKO?!?
Posted: 02:24 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 psujoe
Bako!
Posted: 02:24 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Brian of CO
Who was that who hit the Home and what did he di with the real Paul Bako?
Posted: 02:25 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Repeat!
Keith… The only thing childish about your post is your childish response. Stop bashing Howard for no reason. Bako delivers! 2-1 Philadelphia
Posted: 02:25 PM on August 6, 2009
Posts: 0 Keith
Jimmmmmy, HR away from the cycle
Posted: 02:25 PM on August 6, 2009