Comments on: Gigantic 5th Saves Hamels, Phils, Fans, Season

By: Geoff

Geoff — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:51:15 +0000

Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell are both 6-4

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:46:05 +0000

David, our strong points are our offense and bullpen, and the past 6 weeks our offense has been total shit, and our bullpen has been struggling as well. Surprisingly enough, our rotation which is our weak point, has been pretty solid.

By: David

David — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:42:37 +0000

If I remember correctly, several Phillies fans, on this blog, were shitting on their team. NOW, they are extremely optimistic. Your mood swings are sickening. Why don’t you remain faithful? Admit the weaknesses in your team, and gloat on your strong points. Gross.

By: Lewisauce

Lewisauce — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:29:57 +0000

According to the Phils’ official Web site, the last time Dobbs had a game-winning pinch hit was May 20 against the Nats. After that, the Phils went on a 15-4 tear.

Fingers crossed …

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:15:19 +0000

One other thing of note:

These ballplayers are A LOT bigger than people realize. I’m not a real small guy @ around 5′10″ and 175lbs, but Ryan Howard dwarfs me in the picture!

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:10:24 +0000

Holy $#%@! I was at the game yesterday and it was unbelievable. Pregame festivities consisted of the fan photo day where we all were allowed to go onto the field and the players walk around and we were allowed to take pictures.

All the Phillies were extremely accomodating, posing with anyone whenever asked! It was awesome! My GF took pictures of me with Ryan Howard and Chris Coste. We also got an awesome picture of my idol Jamie Moyer. Only disappointment was that I missed my favorite Phillie, Pat Burrell. Oh well, everything can’t be perfect.

Anyway, on to the game, we were ready to give up after the Braves 9-run third. It was the lowest point of the Phillies 2008 season and Cole’s worst inning ever.

That being said, one has to believe this is a turning point. Especially, with the Mets losing on a Pujols extra-inning HR happening on the same day!

Next year if any of you have a chance to attend the fan photo day, I highly recommend it!

Go Phillies!

By: Phil

Phil — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:00:39 +0000

I had the same emotions. I was watching the game, and then I watched that horrible inning unfold. It wasn’t just Hamels. The defense was horrible. They couldn’t make good plays. There were a lot of balls that Hamels threw for those walks that were definitely strikes. Hamels himself threw the ball away because he was in a rush. It just unfolded for him. I was baffled because Hamels owns the Braves. I’ve been saying this all season though…Chris Coste SHOULD NOT catch Cole Hamels. Hamels is a lot more dominant with Ruiz behind the plate. You can see how well they click. Anyway, I turned the game off, and I went into the kitchen to make homemade pizza for a party. We have a TV in the kitchen specifically so that when the Phils are on we can watch them if we’re cooking/doing dishes/etc. I put the game back on and my gf got on my case about it. She’s like just turn the game off, they suck. I responded by telling her I know, but I’m a masochist. Lately she’s been telling me not to watch them in general because of how stressed I get over their horrible play. Then the bottom of the 5th came. I was washing dishes and wasn’t paying attention and I just hear the fox announcers saying base hit. One thing lead to another, and I was excited to be a Phillies fan again. It was the 2nd time in the past 6 weeks, where I could actually tell they enjoyed being a team. Also, remember when Hamels imploded in Houston in May, and the offense ended up bailing him out? After that we went on a tear and won like 16 of 20. That’s what we needed right now. A crazy winning streak. I hope this offense wakes up from that. GO PHILS!

By: Bear Mike

Bear Mike — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:56:19 +0000

One more point: On SportsCenter last night, John Kruk blasted Jimmy Rollins saying that he is the key to the Phillies offense. He spoke of the two benchings and what a dissappointment he has been to the Phillies this season. There is such a stark difference right now between Rollins and Reyes, who is on fire lately. Jimmy: nice job yesterday! Keep it up and please get that fire back in your eyes! You have proven that you have the ability to carry this team, now do it!

GO PHILLIES!!!!!

By: Bear Mike

Bear Mike — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:50:37 +0000

You guys did a great job describing the emotions that, I am sure, every die hard Phillies Phan experienced yesterday. What a roller coaster of a game! And as an extra treat, the Mets lost in 14 innings. While that was a great boost for the Phillies, the Mets are playing some hard nosed ball right now. Let’s pray the Phillies can play at their true level the rest of the season just to make it interesting. I am still predicting the Phillies will win the NL East, but it is going to be very tight down thru the stretch. Leaving for the ballpark at 10:30am (#16 for the year). First time I will see Blanton in person.

GO PHILLIES!!!!!

By: scot

scot — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:26:36 +0000

Great stuff, Tim.

Similar situation to my day. I was packing up to head to Jersey from CT after Hamels gave up 9 runs, thinking to myself, man the stadium is gonna be a very unhealthy atmosphere sunday. And I get to around Stamford, CT and am hoping I can find the game on ESPN radio. It’s not on there, but somehow in CT I am getting the big talker!!! And Harry is telling me the Phils took the lead 10-9 after a 7 run 5th. Unreal I think. I lose reception around the GWB, and then pick it up again around 16W on the turnpike, and catch the final few innings. Still can’t believe this game actually happened.