Comments on: Witnessing the Comeback: My Game 4 Story http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/ Your source for Phillies news, events, trade rumors, tickets, bars and other fun stuff. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:33:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Top Moment No.1: J-Roll’s NLCS Walk-off | Phillies Nationhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-165768 Top Moment No.1: J-Roll’s NLCS Walk-off | Phillies Nation Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:46:52 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-165768 [...] I sat in Section 330, fortunate enough to score a ticket just prior to game time, the faithful became increasingly ornery as the game passed and the Phillies looked as chilly as [...] [...] I sat in Section 330, fortunate enough to score a ticket just prior to game time, the faithful became increasingly ornery as the game passed and the Phillies looked as chilly as [...]

]]> By: Links…Links…Links « Phillies, Flyers, and Other Random Nonsensehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151081 Links…Links…Links « Phillies, Flyers, and Other Random Nonsense Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:09:46 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151081 [...] Gallen over at Phillies Nation had a pretty nice post up about witnessing the dramatic game 4 in person, and it’s definitely worth a [...] [...] Gallen over at Phillies Nation had a pretty nice post up about witnessing the dramatic game 4 in person, and it’s definitely worth a [...]

]]> By: philsbabehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151078 philsbabe Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:54:13 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151078 The Phillies started the shaving cream to the face prank Spanky, NOT the Yankees!! Burnett stole it! The Phillies started the shaving cream to the face prank Spanky, NOT the Yankees!! Burnett stole it!

]]> By: Brookshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151070 Brooks Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:02:57 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151070 How about a position by position comparison? C? Tough call, Chooch gets it. 3B - Arod ss - another tough call, but you would have to say a locked HOF player, Jeter 2b - Utley, hands down 1b - tough call, Texiera is one of the best but Ryan has the nod, convincingly rf - swisher/cabrera/hinske or Werth? Right, Jason cf - Johnny Damon or Shane? Tough call but Shane LF - either of the of mentioned from Yanks or Rauuul - definitely RaulSo offensively, we have the edge. With SS & 3B going to the Yanks, CF and 1b close but the Phils get the call.Pitching - starters -Lee Hamels Blanton Happ Pedro vs CC Petite Burnett and I dont know who else starts for the Yanks this year, Mitre? Regardless, Blanton, Happ, Pedro all fare higher than Petite and Burnett - the way that Lee has been pitching in the post season, I would say he and CC are tied right now.Relief is another story. Chamberlan, Hughes and anyone else aside from Rivera match up well with our relief. The closer I would have to give to the future HOF Rivera .Pound for pound, the Phils have the edge! How about a position by position comparison?
C? Tough call, Chooch gets it.
3B – Arod
ss – another tough call, but you would have to say a locked HOF player, Jeter
2b – Utley, hands down
1b – tough call, Texiera is one of the best but Ryan has the nod, convincingly
rf – swisher/cabrera/hinske or Werth? Right, Jason
cf – Johnny Damon or Shane? Tough call but Shane
LF – either of the of mentioned from Yanks or Rauuul – definitely Raul

So offensively, we have the edge. With SS & 3B going to the Yanks, CF and 1b close but the Phils get the call.

Pitching – starters –

Lee
Hamels
Blanton
Happ
Pedro
vs
CC
Petite
Burnett
and I dont know who else starts for the Yanks this year, Mitre?
Regardless, Blanton, Happ, Pedro all fare higher than Petite and Burnett – the way that Lee has been pitching in the post season, I would say he and CC are tied right now.

Relief is another story. Chamberlan, Hughes and anyone else aside from Rivera match up well with our relief. The closer I would have to give to the future HOF Rivera .

Pound for pound, the Phils have the edge!

]]> By: Stuarthttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151066 Stuart Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:39:17 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151066 Someone said that the yanks have 3 starters and we have 4. we have 5, Lee, Hamels, Blanton, Happ and Pedro. Someone said that the yanks have 3 starters and we have 4. we have 5, Lee, Hamels, Blanton, Happ and Pedro.

]]> By: Bob Kahnhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151059 Bob Kahn Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:13:59 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151059 I was at geme 3 and we enjoyed the blowout. Watched game 4 from home and I knew exactly what was going on. To be able to share a moment like that with 45,000 people who have exactly the same thoughts that you do is truly a bonding moment. So, when I watch at home I still feel bonded to those at the game.Had the pleasure of being at last year's game with Milwaukee and CC Sabbathia. The Brett Meyers at bat was truly a unique experience. To have everyone cheering Meyers fouling off the pitches was lots of fun.Last night was great but I was at Game 3 of the WS last year. Now that was a wild finish! I was at geme 3 and we enjoyed the blowout. Watched game 4 from home and I knew exactly what was going on. To be able to share a moment like that with 45,000 people who have exactly the same thoughts that you do is truly a bonding moment. So, when I watch at home I still feel bonded to those at the game.

Had the pleasure of being at last year’s game with Milwaukee and CC Sabbathia. The Brett Meyers at bat was truly a unique experience. To have everyone cheering Meyers fouling off the pitches was lots of fun.

Last night was great but I was at Game 3 of the WS last year. Now that was a wild finish!

]]> By: beta sigma shaghttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151055 beta sigma shag Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:09:31 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151055 I was at both game 3 and 4, in section 331 for mondays game, It was a great moment for me, driviing from Vermont on Saturday I was just hoping for two wins. I did enjoy game 3, it was nice for my wife and I to enjoy a blow out, and an ace of a pitching performace. But being able to experience this Epic game with my wife, I can just not explain, my voice is not yet back fully, but to be able to hug and kiss my soul mate as Chooch slide across home plate has to be the 2nd best experience in my wife, Sorry my wedding day has to be number one. I have driven over 4500 miles this year to watch the phillies, and it was well worth the lack of real sleep and the drive 6.5 hours home after those sunday afternoon games, to witeness one of the true epic moments in Phillies history. One more win please, tonight, so I can make the trip back home for game 5. I was at both game 3 and 4, in section 331 for mondays game, It was a great moment for me, driviing from Vermont on Saturday I was just hoping for two wins. I did enjoy game 3, it was nice for my wife and I to enjoy a blow out, and an ace of a pitching performace. But being able to experience this Epic game with my wife, I can just not explain, my voice is not yet back fully, but to be able to hug and kiss my soul mate as Chooch slide across home plate has to be the 2nd best experience in my wife, Sorry my wedding day has to be number one. I have driven over 4500 miles this year to watch the phillies, and it was well worth the lack of real sleep and the drive 6.5 hours home after those sunday afternoon games, to witeness one of the true epic moments in Phillies history.
One more win please, tonight, so I can make the trip back home for game 5.

]]> By: Joehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151048 Joe Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:47:40 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151048 I was privileged to have attended game 4. It may have been the greatest game I ever saw. I don't say that lightly, having been at Game Six of the 1980 Series and Game Five last year. It is an honor to be a fan of this team. I will never understand how people leave any baseball game early. I have been a Phillies fan for over fifty years. My father took me to my first game in 1957 against the New York Giants at Shibe Park. He had three simple rules:1) You never show up late2) You never leave early, regardless of the score.3) You don't leave your seat once the game has started. If you want something to eat or drink, wait for a vendor. If you need to use the restroom, go before the game starts or hold it until the game is over.The man was a genius. I was privileged to have attended game 4. It may have been the greatest game I ever saw. I don’t say that lightly, having been at Game Six of the 1980 Series and Game Five last year. It is an honor to be a fan of this team. I will never understand how people leave any baseball game early. I have been a Phillies fan for over fifty years. My father took me to my first game in 1957 against the New York Giants at Shibe Park. He had three simple rules:

1) You never show up late

2) You never leave early, regardless of the score.

3) You don’t leave your seat once the game has started. If you want something to eat or drink, wait for a vendor. If you need to use the restroom, go before the game starts or hold it until the game is over.

The man was a genius.

]]> By: SDOhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151037 SDO Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:53:34 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151037 Don't forget to take your ritalin this morning, Spanky. Don’t forget to take your ritalin this morning, Spanky.

]]> By: JoePhilhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151025 JoePhil Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:47:38 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151025 Nice article. I too noticed people leaving, however, in retrospect, I dont think it was as bad as I thought. We left our seats in the nosebleed section at the bottom of the 8th. We decided to walk around the concourse and walk towards the exit knowing we were going to stick our noses in and watch the final outs. It appears that everyone else had the same idea as the concourse level walkways were at least 6 or 7 people deep. We ended up at the harry the k's front railing and saw history unfold. The high fives were flying. It was truly classic. Thank you J-Roll. Nice article. I too noticed people leaving, however, in retrospect, I dont think it was as bad as I thought. We left our seats in the nosebleed section at the bottom of the 8th. We decided to walk around the concourse and walk towards the exit knowing we were going to stick our noses in and watch the final outs. It appears that everyone else had the same idea as the concourse level walkways were at least 6 or 7 people deep. We ended up at the harry the k’s front railing and saw history unfold. The high fives were flying. It was truly classic. Thank you J-Roll.

]]> By: SpankyYankeehttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151023 SpankyYankee Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:37:29 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151023 Get original we'll ya where do you think the shave cream in the face came from....would have looked better and more original if you stuffed a cheese steak in J-Blow's face and Red-October Rock-Tober ...a movie and a another saying brought to you buy THEEEEEEEEEE Yankess....come up with something new....gotta admit if its gonna be Yankees and Phillies WOW we all on both sides should cherish every pitch...I'm a baseball fan first and I'll tellya I hope that the third base Umpire is NOT in the W/S rooster...way too many bad calls ..even at second base too luckly for those idiots none ot the 3 bad calls affected the game....I'm rooting for you guys tonight .....because you're the better team on paper and in the field.....lets keep it on the EAST COAST!...go Philles ...but just for today } Get original we’ll ya where do you think the shave cream in the face came from….would have looked better and more original if you stuffed a cheese steak in J-Blow’s face and Red-October Rock-Tober …a movie and a another saying brought to you buy THEEEEEEEEEE Yankess….come up with something new….gotta admit if its gonna be Yankees and Phillies WOW we all on both sides should cherish every pitch…I’m a baseball fan first and I’ll tellya I hope that the third base Umpire is NOT in the W/S rooster…way too many bad calls ..even at second base too luckly for those idiots none ot the 3 bad calls affected the game….I’m rooting for you guys tonight …..because you’re the better team on paper and in the field…..lets keep it on the EAST COAST!…go Philles …but just for today }

]]> By: Robert Kofskyhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151019 Robert Kofsky Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:23:20 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151019 Let's send Manny to the SHOWERS one last time! Let’s send Manny to the SHOWERS one last time!

]]> By: bfo_33http://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151018 bfo_33 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:01:52 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151018 3-1 is tough to come back on, so it looks like a Phils-Yanks WS. Biggest concern is that A-Rod is now hot. Dodgers really don't have a right handed batting power threat anymore (Manny can always run into a fastball, but looks overmatched even against lefties). If we can avoid having to pitch to A-Rod, we've got a great shot. Matching up by position, we have a big advantage at 2nd base and the corner outfield spots. Howard gets the nod at first, especially on his current tear (and Tex's slump). The only big Yanks advantages are 3rd base, catcher (although I'd take Chooch for D and clutch hiting in Oct), and depending on the roster, DH (DH Ibanez, Francisco in Left for Sab/ Petite, Stairs DH for Burnett?). Starting pitching is close (great aces and the rest), but Phils have 4 starters, Yanks only three. Mariano gets the nod at closer, but Lidge/Eyre has been effective. If we get decent weather for a Pedro start, I like the Phils in 6. A good start tonight by Hamels would be a nice confidence booster for the ws. 3-1 is tough to come back on, so it looks like a Phils-Yanks WS. Biggest concern is that A-Rod is now hot. Dodgers really don’t have a right handed batting power threat anymore (Manny can always run into a fastball, but looks overmatched even against lefties). If we can avoid having to pitch to A-Rod, we’ve got a great shot. Matching up by position, we have a big advantage at 2nd base and the corner outfield spots. Howard gets the nod at first, especially on his current tear (and Tex’s slump). The only big Yanks advantages are 3rd base, catcher (although I’d take Chooch for D and clutch hiting in Oct), and depending on the roster, DH (DH Ibanez, Francisco in Left for Sab/ Petite, Stairs DH for Burnett?). Starting pitching is close (great aces and the rest), but Phils have 4 starters, Yanks only three. Mariano gets the nod at closer, but Lidge/Eyre has been effective. If we get decent weather for a Pedro start, I like the Phils in 6. A good start tonight by Hamels would be a nice confidence booster for the ws.

]]> By: Tim Richhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151010 Tim Rich Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:56:33 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151010 Friday, May 22 PHI 7 @ NYY 3 Saturday, May 23 PHI 4 @ NYY 5 Sunday, May 24 PHI 4 @ NYY 3Yes, we can beat them. We've already won a series from them in New York this year. The only loss came on a 3 run Lidge blown save in the 9th, which so far doesn't look like something he'll be repeating for the rest of the season. Friday, May 22 PHI 7 @ NYY 3
Saturday, May 23 PHI 4 @ NYY 5
Sunday, May 24 PHI 4 @ NYY 3

Yes, we can beat them. We’ve already won a series from them in New York this year. The only loss came on a 3 run Lidge blown save in the 9th, which so far doesn’t look like something he’ll be repeating for the rest of the season.

]]> By: Keithhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151007 Keith Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:31:46 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151007 of course we can. of course we can.

]]> By: Stuarthttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151005 Stuart Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:09:22 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151005 What is everyones thoughts on facing the Yanks. Do you think we could actually beat them? I love the phillies, I feel like we could beat anyone if everyone performs. If we face the Yankees in the WS, do we have a chance? honestly. With the mistakes that we make sometimes, with hamels not being up to form and how hot the Yanks are. Can we beat them? What is everyones thoughts on facing the Yanks. Do you think we could actually beat them? I love the phillies, I feel like we could beat anyone if everyone performs. If we face the Yankees in the WS, do we have a chance? honestly. With the mistakes that we make sometimes, with hamels not being up to form and how hot the Yanks are. Can we beat them?

]]> By: Brookshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151002 Brooks Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:37:01 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151002 If Arod is staying this hot, I see a tough series. And he does not appear to be slowing down any. Ryan needs to stay Superman for the remainder of the playoffs. And Lee, what a performance, this man has risen strongly to the occasion. I like our chances - Phils are just too damn good If Arod is staying this hot, I see a tough series. And he does not appear to be slowing down any.
Ryan needs to stay Superman for the remainder of the playoffs. And Lee, what a performance, this man has risen strongly to the occasion. I like our chances – Phils are just too damn good

]]> By: j reedhttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151001 j reed Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:24:13 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151001 Boy the Angels are being cast out of heavan tonight. Boy the Angels are being cast out of heavan tonight.

]]> By: Brookshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-150999 Brooks Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:16:59 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-150999 that shit will never be a real winner - we may disagree on some strategy or what kinds of chances to take and when to take them - but, we all agree that our group of Phillies are a classy bunch. Manager on down, classy guys - we are a pretty fortunate bunch to be a part of this history. Go Phils! that shit will never be a real winner – we may disagree on some strategy or what kinds of chances to take and when to take them – but, we all agree that our group of Phillies are a classy bunch. Manager on down, classy guys – we are a pretty fortunate bunch to be a part of this history.
Go Phils!

]]> By: Jimmy Rollinshttp://philliesnation.com/archives/2009/10/witnessing-the-comeback-my-game-4-story/comment-page-1/#comment-151000 Jimmy Rollins Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:16:59 +0000 http://www.philliesnation.com/?p=9540#comment-151000 No faith in me?! And you are the head of this website devoted to being a Phillies fan? Have you watched me hit in the playoffs at all?! All I do is hit closers and continue to dominate in the ninth inning (4 for 6 overall this postseason). EFF YOU! Some fan you are!This is for everyone that DID have faith in me! No faith in me?! And you are the head of this website devoted to being a Phillies fan? Have you watched me hit in the playoffs at all?! All I do is hit closers and continue to dominate in the ninth inning (4 for 6 overall this postseason). EFF YOU! Some fan you are!

This is for everyone that DID have faith in me!

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