Comments on: Phils, Hamels Take Down the Mets http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/ Your source for Phillies news, events, trade rumors, tickets, bars and other fun stuff. Sat, 26 May 2012 05:17:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ed R.http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137426 Ed R. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:08:00 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137426 My apologies Georgie. My apologies Georgie.

]]> By: » Hamels, Top of Lineup Lead Phillies Past Mets | Blogging-Baseball.comhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137425 » Hamels, Top of Lineup Lead Phillies Past Mets | Blogging-Baseball.com Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:06:36 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137425 [...] The Phillies Nation blog post recaps the game: The Phillies defeated the Mets… in… a little bit of small ball. [...] [...] The Phillies Nation blog post recaps the game: The Phillies defeated the Mets… in… a little bit of small ball. [...]

]]> By: Mileshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137423 Miles Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:42:48 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137423 @teejvee...Howard hit one off of Moehler in the Houston series (the Sunday game?)Also, why is everyone so worked up about the "unsettled" bullpen? The whole idea of everyone having a specific role and only pitching in those situations is BS. That's why we kept getting burned with Lidge, because it was "his role." Personally, I would rather see Myers in the 9th, but as long as we are winning ball games Charlie can experiment however he wants. @teejvee…Howard hit one off of Moehler in the Houston series (the Sunday game?)

Also, why is everyone so worked up about the “unsettled” bullpen? The whole idea of everyone having a specific role and only pitching in those situations is BS. That’s why we kept getting burned with Lidge, because it was “his role.” Personally, I would rather see Myers in the 9th, but as long as we are winning ball games Charlie can experiment however he wants.

]]> By: Mileshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137422 Miles Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:37:29 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137422 The problem with that logic, Chuck, is that Jamie was signed to be the third starter (or fourth starter depending on your view of Blanton going into the year). We only dubbed him the fifth starter when he started blowing it. Anyway, your point about the lower half of our rotation being productive is right on. It's nice to not feel like we have one or two starters that are going to get lit up every 5 days.I second j reed on Happ. Condrey has had the same thing and every time he gets close to coming back he has a set back. The whole oblique thing really makes me nervous. The problem with that logic, Chuck, is that Jamie was signed to be the third starter (or fourth starter depending on your view of Blanton going into the year). We only dubbed him the fifth starter when he started blowing it. Anyway, your point about the lower half of our rotation being productive is right on. It’s nice to not feel like we have one or two starters that are going to get lit up every 5 days.

I second j reed on Happ. Condrey has had the same thing and every time he gets close to coming back he has a set back. The whole oblique thing really makes me nervous.

]]> By: teejveehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137421 teejvee Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:35:57 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137421 As far as the post season goes. It's impossible to predict. When this team is hot, they are as good as any. When they tank, they are as bad as the as any, as they have shown the past couple weeks.( When is the last homer Howard hit?)The big known problems are the unsetelled bullpen, the lack of even a decent leadoff hitter, and the inability to execute basic offensive fundamentals. As far as the post season goes. It’s impossible to predict. When this team is hot, they are as good as any. When they tank, they are as bad as the as any, as they have shown the past couple weeks.( When is the last homer Howard hit?)

The big known problems are the unsetelled bullpen, the lack of even a decent leadoff hitter, and the inability to execute basic offensive fundamentals.

]]> By: j reedhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137419 j reed Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:40:57 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137419 Stuart - On Happ, a reoccurring oblique strain is getting that much closer to a Sportsman Hernia...be worried...I have a condition that mimics the symptoms of a sportsman hernia and because at the time my condition presented, little was know about this "hernia" I had to alot of research. If you want to know more about it let me know, but it's not a hernia in a true sense as the damage isn't to the abdominal wall, but to the muscles of abdomen and pelvic region. Oblique strains and repeated groin pulls are the early warning signs. This is injury has plagued hockey players for years and is commonly called "slapshot gut" Stuart – On Happ, a reoccurring oblique strain is getting that much closer to a Sportsman Hernia…be worried…I have a condition that mimics the symptoms of a sportsman hernia and because at the time my condition presented, little was know about this “hernia” I had to alot of research. If you want to know more about it let me know, but
it’s not a hernia in a true sense as the damage isn’t to the abdominal wall, but to the muscles of abdomen and pelvic region. Oblique strains and repeated groin pulls are the early warning signs. This is injury has plagued hockey players for years and is commonly called “slapshot gut”

]]> By: The Original Chuck Phttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137417 The Original Chuck P Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:11:16 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137417 Jamie could win 15-16 games this year... that's pretty crazy. Add Pedro's 4 and that's 20 games from our 5th starter. Ridonkulous... Jamie could win 15-16 games this year… that’s pretty crazy. Add Pedro’s 4 and that’s 20 games from our 5th starter. Ridonkulous…

]]> By: Brookshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137411 Brooks Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:40:31 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137411 that might be part of the beauty of it all Karen - how about Jamie pitching like we hoped for from the beginning and then what to do with a nice set of starters like this.. except for Lee's recent burps, the really have not looked that bad - Blanton has had many of these "quality starts" but the run production has hurt all the starters but Jamie. Nicer "predicament" to be in than not. Closing situation and the bench - my biggest concerns going into the post season - hopefully the bats will hit with RISP from this point on - that might help... that might be part of the beauty of it all Karen – how about Jamie pitching like we hoped for from the beginning and then what to do with a nice set of starters like this.. except for Lee’s recent burps, the really have not looked that bad – Blanton has had many of these “quality starts” but the run production has hurt all the starters but Jamie.
Nicer “predicament” to be in than not.
Closing situation and the bench – my biggest concerns going into the post season – hopefully the bats will hit with RISP from this point on –
that might help…

]]> By: karenhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137410 karen Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:33:55 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137410 I am concerned without happ in the starting rotation but i think they are being extra careful so that they have him for the end of the season. without him, they havent really won with the replacement (moyer) but it wasnt moyer's fault I am concerned without happ in the starting rotation but i think they are being extra careful so that they have him for the end of the season. without him, they havent really won with the replacement (moyer) but it wasnt moyer’s fault

]]> By: Brookshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137408 Brooks Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:31:40 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137408 have you girls cooled yet? Big game today, Phils need to eat some Pelfrey - Ryan needs to come out of his little funk - how many men did he leave on base last night??? Tonight some fireworks if you please. The old man is pitching! He always gets run support, more than anybody. have you girls cooled yet? Big game today, Phils need to eat some Pelfrey – Ryan needs to come out of his little funk – how many men did he leave on base last night???
Tonight some fireworks if you please. The old man is pitching! He always gets run support, more than anybody.

]]> By: Georgiehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137406 Georgie Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:40:25 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137406 I fell asleep for the last 3 innings, so I had to check in here this a.m. to see what happened. They won, so that's good, Madson saved again, that's good, oh, but the RISP, I wish they could solve that problem so we could quit talking about it, yeeesh!Ed, George55 does NOT = Georgie, if you're going to equate me with someone, PLEASE make it someone who at the very least is a Phillies fan, which obviously big George55 is NOT. I fell asleep for the last 3 innings, so I had to check in here this a.m. to see what happened. They won, so that’s good, Madson saved again, that’s good, oh, but the RISP, I wish they could solve that problem so we could quit talking about it, yeeesh!

Ed, George55 does NOT = Georgie, if you’re going to equate me with someone, PLEASE make it someone who at the very least is a Phillies fan, which obviously big George55 is NOT.

]]> By: joedadhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137405 joedad Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:03:12 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137405 Phils have a deep starting rotation so the loss of Happ wouldn't be a huge loss. Even if he is back, he might not be the 4th starter in the playoffs, he might be in the pen.The latest I heard on him is that he puts his odds of making his next start at 50/50. Phils have a deep starting rotation so the loss of Happ wouldn’t be a huge loss. Even if he is back, he might not be the 4th starter in the playoffs, he might be in the pen.

The latest I heard on him is that he puts his odds of making his next start at 50/50.

]]> By: Stuarthttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137404 Stuart Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:24:09 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137404 Is any one else as worried about Happ as I am. I mean yeah we won but I just think for us to have any playoff hope we need Happ back in this rotation. what is the latest on him? Is any one else as worried about Happ as I am. I mean yeah we won but I just think for us to have any playoff hope we need Happ back in this rotation. what is the latest on him?

]]> By: Ed R.http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137403 Ed R. Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:22:14 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137403 Chuck P 1, Georgie 0 Chuck P 1, Georgie 0

]]> By: Kenhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137401 Ken Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:59:06 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137401 I should amend that any win is fun and Im giddy that we have overtaken the Mets as the class of the division but I dont see the Braves being competitive either next year either. The Phils have a chance to be a dynasty if they can win one or more WS in the next 5 years. Wih Amaro at the helm I have faith in the building process of this organization in a way I havent felt in decadeds. This is just a great time to be a fan. Eagles have a legit shot too this year! I should amend that any win is fun and Im giddy that we have overtaken the Mets as the class of the division but I dont see the Braves being competitive either next year either. The Phils have a chance to be a dynasty if they can win one or more WS in the next 5 years. Wih Amaro at the helm I have faith in the building process of this organization in a way I havent felt in decadeds. This is just a great time to be a fan. Eagles have a legit shot too this year!

]]> By: The Original Chuck Phttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137400 The Original Chuck P Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:51:54 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137400 Great win last night in a must win situation... with Jamie, KK and Pedro going these next three, it was essential for Cole to get a win last night and he did, convincingly. Couple that with the Fish loss (even sweeter because they had Johnson on the mound... those pesky Gnats doing exactly what we all hoped they would do) and it's looking up for sure.Hey george55, tell us who you root for, buddy. The Dodgers? How does it feel to be playing .500 baseball since the all-star break? Those Rox are breathing down your neck... The Mets? No need to say much here... do you know who leads the Mets in HR's this season as a Met? How about Gary Sheffield with 10. That would be TEN... as in one-third as many HR's as four players on our team. Fish? 6GB with 21 games left- time to panic. Get out of here, ya bum. Great win last night in a must win situation… with Jamie, KK and Pedro going these next three, it was essential for Cole to get a win last night and he did, convincingly. Couple that with the Fish loss (even sweeter because they had Johnson on the mound… those pesky Gnats doing exactly what we all hoped they would do) and it’s looking up for sure.

Hey george55, tell us who you root for, buddy. The Dodgers? How does it feel to be playing .500 baseball since the all-star break? Those Rox are breathing down your neck… The Mets? No need to say much here… do you know who leads the Mets in HR’s this season as a Met? How about Gary Sheffield with 10. That would be TEN… as in one-third as many HR’s as four players on our team. Fish? 6GB with 21 games left- time to panic. Get out of here, ya bum.

]]> By: george55http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137395 george55 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:47:49 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137395 Cholie won this game by not putting in his buddy, Loser Lidge. He must have been foaming at the mouth wanting to put him in. That's how they won. Just barely....again scoring just enough. Wonder what it feels like to watch a game without pressure where they would score 8 or 9 runs and play a relaxing game. Cholie won this game by not putting in his buddy, Loser Lidge. He must have been foaming at the mouth wanting to put him in. That’s how they won. Just barely….again scoring just enough. Wonder what it feels like to watch a game without pressure where they would score 8 or 9 runs and play a relaxing game.

]]> By: Repeat!http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137394 Repeat! Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:21:00 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137394 Yes, the whole stadium groaned when Charlie put Myers in the 8th and Madson in for the save..You got it backwords Chuck...Stop fooling around with Madson....He also left Cole in one batter too long....Send Lidge away.....far away....he's presense is screwing up our entire bp..same w/durbin....Make a dec Chuck and stick with it.. There's only 3wks left....it's about time that you establish you BP correctly....JC says he'll be ready soon..Stop goofing around Charlie...it's very annoying to watch... you keep making these same fundamental managerial mistakes over and over.....and over...again! Madson/Brett>Brett/Madson..... Yes, the whole stadium groaned when Charlie put Myers in the 8th and Madson in for the save..You got it backwords Chuck…Stop fooling around with Madson….He also left Cole in one batter too long….Send Lidge away…..far away….he’s presense is screwing up our entire bp..same w/durbin….Make a dec Chuck and stick with it.. There’s only 3wks left….it’s about time that you establish you BP correctly….JC says he’ll be ready soon..Stop goofing around Charlie…it’s very annoying to watch… you keep making these same fundamental managerial mistakes over and over…..and over…again! Madson/Brett>Brett/Madson…..

]]> By: Repeat!http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137393 Repeat! Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:12:37 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137393 I went to the game...I saw about 5 Mets fans.....Seriously.Maybe Vick's signing w/ the Eagles scared some of the Mutts fans away...I talked w/a couple of them. They we're cool as hell. They said the Braves will replace the Mets as the Phils biggest threat for the next 2-3 years. The said they hate those Marlins of course, but no one knows how long they'll keeps these young guys around.. The Braves have already passed the Mets,but I wasn't going to be a jerk and say that to their faces....Where's that tuna fish fan from earlier. 6 up w/23 games left is a lot better than 6 down w/21 games left.... Right? Maude Fans? Your fake sand hour glass confidence was very easy to see through....Didn't Josh Johnson start for you guys. The pitching matchups for the remaining 3 games leaves us vulnerable...4/19 w/risp. what a bleeping joke..... We must cash in here with our next 6 being against Mets/Nats. The Mets will play hard all weekend....The Phils better be ready....I have a lot of respect for the Nats.They are playing their starters and are trying to win every game....very classy/very professional.... They deserve a contender...but not until we win a couple more WS rings first... I went to the game…I saw about 5 Mets fans…..Seriously.Maybe Vick’s signing w/ the Eagles scared some of the Mutts fans away…I talked w/a couple of them. They we’re cool as hell. They said the Braves will replace the Mets as the Phils biggest threat for the next 2-3 years. The said they hate those Marlins of course, but no one knows how long they’ll keeps these young guys around.. The Braves have already passed the Mets,but I wasn’t going to be a jerk and say that to their faces….Where’s that tuna fish fan from earlier. 6 up w/23 games left is a lot better than 6 down w/21 games left…. Right? Maude Fans? Your fake sand hour glass confidence was very easy to see through….Didn’t Josh Johnson start for you guys. The pitching matchups for the remaining 3 games leaves us vulnerable…4/19 w/risp. what a bleeping joke….. We must cash in here with our next 6 being against Mets/Nats. The Mets will play hard all weekend….The Phils better be ready….I have a lot of respect for the Nats.They are playing their starters and are trying to win every game….very classy/very professional…. They deserve a contender…but not until we win a couple more WS rings first…

]]> By: george55http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/09/8537/comment-page-1/#comment-137392 george55 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:06:15 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=8537#comment-137392 They won this game by not putting loser lidge in - anybody have a problem with this? They won this game by not putting loser lidge in – anybody have a problem with this?

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