Phillies Nation

Despite the rivalry, deep down I was really rooting for the phills, I really can’t stand the Yanks, and their fans, and that was a good ol’ fashion a$$ whoopin, hopefully their down and the Mets can take advantage.

It appears Vic ate his wheaties the last two games as well. 3 run triple last night and a 2 run Homer tonight!

I agree that Halladay is more concerned that the team wins over his own pitching, and would rather lose a game and see the team with the next two, but at the same time, no one likes to get shown up like that.

Beta, I believe that was last year that people would be all over Cole. Everyone knows I was one of the more harsh critics of Cole last season, IMO, rightfully so, because he would do that all the time. This year however, he has proven, that he has matured quite a bit. Pitching much better! Even after a poor start, he comes back the next time and shows he really is a quality #2 behind Halladay, and maybe in certain pitching staff’s could be an Ace.

The real Dilemma comes if they sign Pedro again. I believe Happ will at least start in the Bullpen for a few weeks to make sure he is “Major League ready”. Then by that time we shall see I would think. If Blanton continues on his own slump, he will probably go to the Bullpen, which could serve him the same as Moyer where it PISSES HIM OFF, and comes out in relief and looks good. Never know. Time will tell.

If Happ comes back healthy and show signs that he is pitching good enough to be in the rotation, it may not be a bad Idea to put Blanton in the pen, in most of his starts he has had one or two good innings.
as far as Pedro goes I know I was against it last year, and he did pitch well but got burned out quickly, I do not want him back at all this year. You have to give Big Joe, KK, and Jamie the ball before you bring in someone else. Because like I said before, you take out the Boston starts, and KK and Moyer have been pitching pretty well, I know KK gave up 6 runs but the Phillies scored enough runs to win. I just think you have two #5 starters in KK and Moyer, they are going to have really bad games, you hope that the offense can keep them in those games. A lot depends on Happ and if can pitched like he did in the begining of last year.

@Brian, Sr. Payback is big, but rest is bigger. Moyer, because of his short start in Boston, was very well rested. Kendrick, because of the juggling of the rotation, was also well rested. Halladay, pitching on four days after going 8 innings against the Marlins, was not. Give Halladay another day or a shorter outing against the Marlins and he might have won.

If you think this avenges the world series you are crazy! Nice to take 2 out of 3 from them but this does not avenge or make up for the world series! Sure gotta feel good about it though!

obviously Billmeier got his binoculars back and got the phils offense back going again. haha.

A double victory in a sense in not only did they beat the Yanks in this last game but they also saddled Andy Pettite with a loss who they owed “big time” from the World Series last year.

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I agree that Sterling and Waldman are awful but so are Mr. the biggest homer ever Tom I yell and scream everytime the phillies score a run McCarthy,Wheels and Sarge…..flat out unlistenable….Harry is missed big time

Brian you are absolutely dead on target –
4/26 Roy lost his first game
7ip 10 hits and 5 runs
5/1 Roy faces the Muts and throws a shutout
9ip 3 hits 0 runs
5/23 Roy gets the loss in his shortest stint of the season
5.2ip 8 hits 6 runs
5/29 El Perfecto vs the Marlins
9ip 0 hits 0 runs 11 k’s
6/15 Loss vs the Skanks
6ip 8 hits 6 runs
6/20 vs Twinkies – this Sunday, Father’s day – people, be there!

Yes, I left out the losses to that should not have been.
The complete game loss to the Pirates where Roy threw 136 pitches and gave up only 2 runs and the 6/10 loss to the Fish where he gave up 1 run in 8 innings. These stats reflect the games when Roy gets “touched” and his follow up games.

See your bookie Brian, play the number 620 straight/box – I’m putting my money on what you said brother!

I agree Dipsy. The Phillies are doing whatever it takes to win. I can think of at least 3 or 4 incidents over the past week where a guy stole a base and then scored on the next play. When you aren’t hitting for power or raking up doubles then you have to play small ball and the Phillies finally seem to be doing that.

Dipsy, Ed R…

Make that ditto for me as well. I am very impressed with the “little things”. Running to stay out of the DP, taking more pitches, etc.

Maybe Charlie’s tobacco chaw is working!

Great game by the Phils. As an avowed Yankee hater, just hate the fact that they hurt the Mets even when they don’t play them. I think you guys here should be proud of the performance of Moyer and Kendrick, and hopefully these two wins have tempered the panic in this forum. All in all, I think the Phils have helped push forward the argument that the NL East is the best division in baseball, and I think you Philthy fans, us Mutts fans and the Fat Rebs will have a hell of a race. Mud in your eyes. Lets go Mets!!!

Dipsy – this report is for you. Keith and I did go to the game on the 16th when Moyer pitched at Yankee stadium.

The stadium is rich with history which to a fan is very cool but there were lots and lots of fights, a large number of police nearby to control them. And yet who gets the bad publicity? Philly of course!

Granted, we did sit in the RF bleachers (where Cano hit that monster shot) but still, I would say between 8 and 10 fights during the game that were not that far from us.

Lots of cursing, abusive language. Keith and I did not get too much grief (and yes, we were wearing our colors) and as usual we made the best out of the situation.

Overall rating: I have only been to 5 ML parks since the 90′s, this would rank 3 out of 5.
CBP – friendly, convenient – just home!

Camden Yards – I have not been there in a few years but I do remember how easy it was to get around. There is history, convenience and easy parking then access to the Inner Harbor.

Yankee Stadium – not easy to get to. Once inside it was expensive and there were some tunnels (with shrines but still tunnels) that did not have a view of the ballfield similar to our concourse – which is the best.

Chase Stadium, Arizona – very big (dome), did not feel fan friendly, large beers were good. The PA announcers did not introduce players on the other team, just the team in general (this was vs Lincecum and the Giants). Easy to get to, easy parking and good food.

DC – confused! Expensive parking (unless you park in the dust), the stadium does not know how to handle crowds and there basically is no history there. They borrowed history from other teams –

The worst thing I might say about CBP, we dont carry 24 oz beers.
I would like to be able to offer more, but my out of town experiences with Ball Parks is pretty limited. Perhaps others can?

All those who had a problem with acquiring Polanco because you didn’t think he could play good enough defense as a third baseman, you can now relax!

The slump will be over when the homers start to come from the middle of the order.

Small ball doesn’t get you jack in the majors.

Teejvee,
seriously, that’s the stupidest comment I’ve read on here in a long time.

St. Louis won a world series–and reached another–in the 1980s by playing small ball.

And how about Tampa Bay?

Yeah, they have some power, but the speed is killer. They’re leading baseball in steals, I think. And they can score a run with a walk, steal, ground ball, fly ball.

Small ball not only helps your offense keeps scoring when you’re not hititng home runs, but it also puts a lot of pressure on the defense.

Putting balls in play and runners in motion leads to throw aways, wild pitches, misplays, throwing to the wrong base…fielders trying to do too much. The resulting errors lead to even more runs.

It’s not 1997 anymore. We’re not addicted to power. Baseball is becoming much more of a speed game.

Small ball, played the right way, can be devastating.

And if you don’t know that, then you’re not following the game closely enough.

Nice series. Phils win on the road against defending WS champs with 1-1, 5-2, 6-3 pitching match-ups that heavily favored the Yanks.