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Gamenight: Pirates (52-62) At Phillies (62-52)
Posted by Tim Malcolm, Fri, August 08, 2008 06:10 PM
After another series loss to the Marlins, the Phillies will try to pick it up against their bizarro selves, the 52-62 Pirates.
Here We Go Again: Need a reason not to watch this game? Paul Maholm pitches for the Pirates tonight. Remember him? He let up one run on two hits in a complete game win against the Phils in April. That game, oddly enough, was played after the worst day of my young life. So it can only get better, right?
Stepping Up: Chase Utley is carrying a 12-game hitting streak, during which he has hit three homers and driven in seven.
Bucc You: The Phillies are 16-12 against the Pirates since 2003.
See Sammy: Juan Samuel will be inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame tonight.
Phillies: Joe Blanton (6-12) 4.94 ERA
Pirates: Paul Maholm (7-7) 3.95 ERA
Gametime: 7:05 p.m. EST
Weather: 77, partly cloudy
Lineup: Rollins/Victorino/Utley/Howard/Burrell/Werth/Coste/Bruntlett/Blanton
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Your gameday beer: In honor the Phillies cross-state rivals, tonight we’re serving up some Iron City Brew. The beer has been made since 1861, but it is know for being one of the first beers to be available in an aluminum bottle - apparently that keeps the beer cold 50 minutes longer than a can. Like Bud, Iron City is best served ice cold, have it with kielbasa.
Go Phillies!
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August 8th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
If we don’t win tonight I might stop watching the Phillies this season.
August 8th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Who’s catching?
August 8th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Lou Marson?
Please
August 8th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Lol! Juan Samuel! I take it Von Hayes will make the Wall next season!
August 8th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Lineup’s not final yet…
August 8th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Jesus, I should hope not-Charlie HAS to shake it up tonite!
August 8th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Greg, Hayes will be 2010. Next year is already slotted for Rico Brogna.
August 8th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
I’m waiting for 1 nut Kruk, Dutch, and Dykstra to get added to the Phillies wall of fame.
August 8th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Tom Gordon might need Tommy John surgery. Also, who got optioned to AAA for Eyre?
August 8th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Those three were the schiznitz. Dave Hollins wasn’t bad in his day, either.
August 8th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
I don’t think Eyre’s officially been added to their roster yet. At least I haven’t seen them make a roster move, but if I had to guess, Walrond.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
Ugh. Looks like Cholly is sitting Dobbs and playing Bobbling Bruntlett tonight again. christ.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
How are those 3 guys not on the Wall of Fame.. but Juan Samuel is??
August 8th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
I’m actually glad to see that.. starting Dobbs against a lefty and sitting Bruntlett would be stupid
August 8th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Yeah we need Hammers (Daulton, Kruk, and Hollins) and Nailz (Dykstra) on the Wall!!! Even though one of the Hammers is a little screwy!!
August 8th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Good point, Don. I didn’t even take the lefty into consideration – just Bruntlett’s latest offensive & defense struggles. as far as the Wall of Fame thing, I think they prefer to wait awhile before inducting them. Samuel played a few years before Kruk, Dykstra, & Daulton, so my guess is they’ll do them in 5 years or so. They certainly deserve it.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Derek,
Of those four, only Kruk will probably make the wall. he got the right personality and is still connected to the game. They’ll install him in 2013 (which is longer than he should have to wait) for the 20th anniversary of the NL champ team.
The other 3 may deserve to – especially Daulton – but probably won’t because of steroid talk and drunk driving issues.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
Plus Daulton is crazy!
CRAZY!
August 8th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Can’t decide what i want to watch:
The Phils go 1-2-3 in the first or the opening kick off of the Iggles. Hmm.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Well, I sure don’t want to miss watching Maholm look like Cy Young in the first inning.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:38 pm
I almost forgot, 2009 WoF is…….
R. Amaro Jr!!!
right?
August 8th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
preseason football is painful il never watch it. all about the phillies
August 8th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
http://www.justin.tv/captain2065
the eagles game!
August 8th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
McNabb looks great. Wow. Awesome.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Preseason football is only slightlier more painful than watching Chase Utley hit against a lefty with a decent ERA.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
im more interesting in blantons good performance so far tonight
August 8th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
wow bruntlett blows
August 8th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
THIS OFFENSE SUCKS! GEE F’ING WILAKERS
August 8th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
danny i agree this o is terrible and its painful to watch
August 8th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
13 RBIs FOR BRUNTLETT…. 13! We should La Russa this and bat Bruntlett after the pitcher.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
thats a good idea but cholly isnt to bright so dont make him think
August 8th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
I hate Eric Bruntlett.. it’s deep too.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
I’ve got beef with Philadelphia sports fans for checking out on the Phillies as soon as the Eagles hit Lehigh, but flipping back and forth, McNabb looks real strong. Wow.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
maholm 2-hit them earlier in the year
August 8th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
The Birds lighting it up with C Buck at the helm!
August 8th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
Nice move J-Roll
August 8th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I wonder what our record is vs starters with an ERA under 4.00 for the season.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Should we start sitting Utley vs lefties?
Just kidding, mostly.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Werth’s effort to hit a single was probably fruitless because even if Coste gets a hit, it won’t matter. Bruntlett isn’t going to do anything. Also, Blanton looks really really really really really good tonight. I’m starting to like that acquisition A LOT.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
when blanton has his velocity and his stuff hes a good pitcher.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
i thought hed benefit form coming to the national league too
August 8th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
of course, blanton is facing the nady- and bay-less pirates.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Ya, now everyone is on the Blanton train. The guy is Freddy Garcia circa 2001.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
He looked great against the Cards too, and the Cards are a good line up.
Hamels
Myers
Blanton
Moyer
That might be a good playoff rotation if those guys all bring their A game.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
if they consistent it isnt a bad rotation. they just HAVE to be consistent
August 8th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
I just hope Blanton doesn’t give up a run. If he gives up a run he’ll be losing 1-0, and that makes him a terrible pitcher. Ask One T.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
but thats the key: IF they bring their A game and IF they do it consistenyly, but thats the challenge with these guys. good 5 frames so far from joe though
August 8th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
Yeah Kyle. Phillies pitchers all better become Sandy Koufax and Pedro Martinez in their primes or they’ll suck according to 1 T.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Even if the Phillies starting playoff rotation bring their A+ rating will this offense be able to score runs for them? Probably not. They probably couldn’t bring their D- game against Ted fucking Lilly or in the playoffs.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
I’m calling a J-Roll double right here…it’ll be a meaningless double though.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Well, at least the Mets are beating the Marlins. I’d rather the Mets win this series because I just can’t see the Mets bullpen without Wagner winning that division. Also, their lack of outfields and John Maine going down doesn’t help their situation either.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
This is sad…They’re pitching around Victorino to get to Utley.
August 8th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
and know you know why, Phil
August 8th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
i would pitch around my Grandma to get to Utley
August 8th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
It’s odd, because Utley has hit lefties well this year. But against good lefties, at the very least hit Burrell 3rd. Please. And maybe even move-up Werth too.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Poor Blanton. Tossing a one-hitter and staring a no-decision square in the face.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Who would’ve thought that in August we’d see Ollie Perez and Joe Blanton throwing one-hitters?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
And he thought he’d get run support here! LOL!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
why does Oliver Perez surprise you, Mutley?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Because Ollie Perez’s past 6 weeks haven’t made me forget his last two years on the Mets. I hope you haven’t forgotten bad Ollie either.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
here’s one: who would have thought Paul Maholm would strike out the side facing Howard-Burrell-Werth?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
4 consecutive K’s for the Phils.. Wowwww
August 8th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Have just logged on, seems like Blanton’s pitching a jem but the offense has returned fully to its comfortable anemia am I on the money?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
oh I know, Mutley, there’s a bad Ollie – and he can be pretty bad – but there’s also a really good Ollie. I mean, he did have a 3.56 ERA last year.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
phillies offense needs a lift i vote marson
August 8th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
First Hamels, now Blanton….where the hell is the offense? Cmon 1 hitter through 6? WTF
August 8th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Have just logged on, seems like Blanton’s pitching a jem but the offense has returned fully to its comfortable anemia am I on the money?
Man, your on fire NJ. How’d you know, really going out on a limb.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
If Oliver isnt going to throw a complete game then 3 isnt enough for the Mets.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
atleat the mets score
August 8th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
Yippee! Rudy Seanez feels “better and better” and will start rehabbing soon!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
They have GOT to get some runs here for Joe. He needs a “W” here. Well, we sure could use one too for the love of all that is sacred and holy.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
I like to think positively of this team and give them the benefit of the doubt, 7 baserunners and you’d hope there would be a better reason why there’s nothing in the run column… Any thoughts there TJ…?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
this is true, TJ. if there is a Heilman sighting, the game is as good as tied.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
damn joe. both these guys are dealing. the phillies lineup looks like ass though but oh well nothing new.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:21 pm
outstanding performance tonight by blanton. 7 shutout innings, and THEY SCORED ZERO RUNS FOR HIM, AHHAHAHAHAH theyre driving me nuts.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
theyve gone from being a high powered offense to being, well this is BEYOND a slump. theyre a bad offense. they cant hit good starting pitching…what kinds of offenses do that? bad offenses do.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Why the hell did Charlie just lift Blanton on a 1 hit 2 walk game on 105 pitches when the guy can easily got 120…?
As said earlier the guys too stubborn and wastes opportunities.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
can they get a guy in here who can hit please. randy winn brian giles. they can platoon and get a lot of at bats…
August 8th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
It has gotten to the point where the line between good and bad pitching is no longer fine. This team cannot hit anything.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
AHHAHA. what the fuuuuuuuuuuck are you doing? what are you doing? what are you doing? what are you doing? what the fuck rollins you FUCJKING PIECE OF SHIT!!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
well, the good news is that maholm’s night should be over. can’t do any worse against one of pitt’s relievers.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Heilman is in the game for the Mets. Give it 10 minutes and the Mets/Marlins game will be tied.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Didn’t someone say that about Florida’s starter, Volstad, yesterday? This team can’t hit anyone. Bring in Heilman, he will set em down 1-2-3.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Heilman is in for the Mets in the 8th. Like Houdini, watch the Mets’ 3-0 lead magically disappear!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Why do I have a feeling this is going to go to the 14th?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Heilman pitched a scoreless frame. Must be a full moon tonight or something.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
The heart of our line up is coming up- are you guys as stoked as I?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
I’m about as excited as I would be for a root canal, danny.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
strikeout-strikeout-Burrell bomb??
August 8th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
At least the top 2 batters are performing well.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
If we lose this game I’m sure Scot will blame Blanton somehow. Actually, I bet he’ll blame Hamels.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
please somebody hit the fucking ball. please. just hit it into the gap or something. please
August 8th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
if they lose this game heads need to roll. hitting coach – gone. someone needs put on waivers. bring in someone, send people down, bring people up DFA people. you name it.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
The heart of the order is not coming up, in fact – because there is presently no heart in this team. They can get it back if they try (and perhaps add someone like Winn or Giles), but they really need to do something different.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
dude, dont swing at the slider man. they throw you that same pitch EVERY SINGLE NIGHT!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Heilman 2 inning save!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
ARGH! what theeee FUCK is that. dont swing at the slider ryan. milt thompsons gotta go. SOMEONE HAS TO HAVE TOLD HIM BY NOW! what the fuck! dont swing at that bullshit man
August 8th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
When did Paul Maholm become John Candelaria? Who is the guy wearing the Utley jersey and playing second base, because the Utley I remember was an MVP candidate in May, wasn’t he?? Does Bruntlett have naked pictures of Charlie Manual to help him “earn” playing time? Is it acceptable at this point to compare Ryan Howard to Adam Dunn?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
All you can do is laugh. This offense is brutal, but something must happen. Shuffle the order, hit Vic third — do something to make these hackers accountable.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
whats scary, matty, is that ryan howard is STILL twice as good a hitter as dunn. dunn is trash
August 8th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
the bench isnt big enough to sit the whole team tomorrow. if it was id piut in all reserves
August 8th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Victorino needs to scoot his skinny ass down to 2nd to get into scoring position in the rare event that someone gets a base hit.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Shit, I didn’t realize it was that easy!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Do these guys understand the concept of moving the runner?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Double for Pat. Left field line…a la peanut butter and jelly sandwiches…
August 8th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Hey, I looked and Howard hasn’t committed an error yet!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Losing to a competitive divisional opponent is bad enough, but to the Pirates? This is a franchise that has not enjoyed a winning season since 1992. If they cannot beat the Bucs, the Phils should see this game as an indicator of their troubles more than any other.
Again, many hittable pitches have been thrown. The game should not be this close.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
harry you cant see anymore, everything is a “long drive now.” you are one of the greatest announcers of all time, but when you cant see anymore, please retire.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Damn! so close…I tried, fellas.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
I couldn’t agree more Geoff, although when you multiply 2 times zero….
Hey a stolen base! Of course Burrell then swings and misses a hanging slider.
Holy christ I really thought that was going out. Then I realized that would mean the Phils would have scored a run, and reality set in at the same time the ball ended up in the left-fielders glove…..
August 8th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
well now, the pirates always beat us down the stretch to be an annoyance. they like won two of three last year in the august series. they mightve even swept us.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
When do you guys think we’ll score again?
I’m going bottom of 10.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Oh crap Romero time. Son of a….
August 8th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
this feels liek a game where you put in someone who cant hit and they rake a honerun or rbi to win the game. like mike cervenaks first major league home run or some wierd shit will end this game
August 8th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
It’s embarressing being a Phils fan tonight, you see a close to incredible outing by Blanton and the offense can’t show any form of production once again. Sure your going to waste some good starts but we’re making a habbit of it waiting around for a goddam longball like the entire game will rest on it.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
I feel like the gods robbed us of a win! That ball was on it’s way out! Jason Michaels must have said his prayers today.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
This is how bad it’s gotten: Even Charlie knows what Danny knows: his team has NO SHOT of scoring in the 9th, meaning he will need a pitcher for the 10th. This inning screams Lidge under most circumstances. But as we’ve all seen the last four games, this team cannot be counted upon at all.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
nobody got huston street, he mightve cleared waivers -= roll in there and offer up a package for out new setupman, grow balls and go get it done
August 8th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
Yeah, Mike Cervenak stands a better chance than anyone on this team. This offense if fucking atrocious.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Geoff…a set up man isn’t our problem. We need a whole new line up aside from Victorino, Howard, Utley, and Burrell. Actually, just keep Victorino and scratch everyone else.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Please hit Vic third tomorrow, I know Charlie doesn’t have the balls for that sort of thing, and benching everyone WONT happen. But do something subtle. Re-arrange the trash.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
We should send Cole into hit. He’s out best average hitter this year, right?
August 8th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I think Bruntlett is going to get it done here. I have a feeling. Then again, it could just be gas.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Are you fucking kidding me? Will someone in this organization please do SOMETHING to address the most underachieving offense in MLB? Fuckin A already.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Charlie is a pretty conservative guy. This is our line up and nothings changing it.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Cervenak should be in there tomorrow. Victorino should be leading off. A dramatic shake-up is necessary.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
17 innings and no runs. In a pennant race. With plenty of leadoff doubles and singles. Move the fuckin runners and then drive them in. What the hell is so hard about that?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
leadoff walk. guaranteed no run.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Okay. Werth steal second, Coste sacrifice him over, Dobbs pinch hit for Bruntlett and let’s go home.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Please don’t bunt here. We can’t afford to give away outs.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
you’d rather a double play, Kyle?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
To the poster who wants Huston Street, trust me you don’t. His velocity is down, his command is off, and he won’t be worth the prospects.
Brian Giles has made it clear he does not want to leave San Diego (hence turning down the Red Sox).
What the hell is wrong with Jimmy Rollins? Is he still sulking over being benched a few weeks ago?
Nice bunt Coste, jesus tap dancing christ…..
August 8th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Fucking unbelieveable. Or not, really.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Yes, I would. I really would. I don’t want to GIVE AWAY an out here. You think Bruntlett or Jenkins will drive him in?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
are you joking? bunt pop out. jesus these guys have no fundamentals
August 8th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
HAHAHA
August 8th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Wow. That was awful.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
This IS EXACTLY WHAT I AM FUCKING TALKING ABOUT GOD FUCKING DAMN IT CHARLIE!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Bruntlett should be hung off the swinging liberty bell.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
More like… COMPLETELY BELIEVABLE! Jamie
August 8th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Chris Coste bunts all the time, yeah..
August 8th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
this is fucking horrendous. you get the leadff man on. you score a fuckin run. otherwise you are just a pretender.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
I give up. When does the Flyers season start?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Was that Bruntlett’s 17th GIDP this game? Or just since he started for Feliz?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Yeah. I told you Bruntlett would get it done. I just forgot to specify by what I meant. At least the top of the order is up next time around. J-Roll and Vic can get on, and we can watch Utley hit into a DP and Howard strike out. God, I’m starting to sound like Geoff.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I am just glad Dobbs isn’t playing. Phew.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
Cervenek will hit a walk off home run next inning(if they keep Grabow in)
August 8th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Look on the bright side. At least AJ Feeley is no longer your second string quarterback.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Hey, at least Burrell is still playing. He would normally have been out of the game in the 7th.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Always seems like Romero is in a hurry or something, like he’s got hookers waiting for him at the Holiday Inn
August 8th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
u bring in lidge w/ 2 outs in an inning. has charlie lost his mind?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
danny, is there something wrong with that?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Great. Ruiz leading off next inning. Fuck me.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Why in the name of god do you bring in a closer with 2 outs in the inning? Enough with this percentage crap. Closers generally suck when they don’t start an inning.
Romero doesn’t look like the Holiday Inn type to me. I’m thinking Motel 6, because they’ll leave the light on for him…
August 8th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
I really feel like I’m watching the Phillies play a B split squad game in March. The Pirates have no one and the Phillies are unbelievably terrible to be playing down to this shit. Team-wide slumps dont go away very easily men. Get used to this shit.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Isd it just me or has Lidge struggled finishing guys off in 3- 5 pitches an AB. he throws 7 or 8 every AB now.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
It just baffles me. Everyone has a slump here and there, but for EVERYONE to have one at the same time? Unbelieveable.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Just once I would like to see a pitching coach slap a pitcher right in the face and just walk off the mound. Just one GD time…
August 8th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Lidge is going to blow this fucking game. Give up 2 runs, then we score one in the bottom half and lose 2-1.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Lidge hasn’t looked right since STL the other night. What is it about that F’ing team that messes with his mind?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
What the fuck is Lidge doing? Rivas is one of the worst hitters in the league.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
A slider on 3-2 to Rivas? WTF?!!!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
wow, this just keeps getting better and better.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
A 2-inning save for Heilman, and a loss for Lidge. Yup, just saw a pig fly by my window, now my night is complete.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Ruiz as lead off hitter? Priceless!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Holy christ. I am getting way too old for this crap. Someone knock one out next inning so an old man can sleep….
August 8th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
Man, Lidge won’t even be able to pitch next inning. Nice job, Charlie. Bring your closer in for one out. Brilliant.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
anybody else feel like lidge is on the brink?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Hey, it takes most closers 24 pitches against single A hitters to get an out, right?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Christ, they gotta score on this guy. TJ Beam? Never even heard of this fuckin’ guy.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Why does Charlie love Ruiz so much? Is it possible that Ruiz was calling shit pitches when he came into catch?
He got a 4 pitch walk, who hits into the DP? I say Utley with 2 on…
August 8th, 2008 at 10:29 pm
-please walk please walk..
August 8th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Yea, I watched TJ Beam play legion ball 2 weeks ago. he struck out 3 guys in six innings. Most of the other team was at the beach……..
August 8th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
We gotta score here right now. Walrond is warming up in the pen.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Jimmy swings and pops up on 1st or second pitch anyone?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
I think Beam pitched for the Yanks for awhile. He never mounted to anything (which is obvious as he is now with Pittsburgh).
I was right, here is his page
http://www.baseball-reference.com/b/beamtj01.shtml
August 8th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Vic has to get a triple here to score Ruiz, though. I think Burrell is faster than the pudgy Mexican.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Sorry, watching on the PC.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Utley pops to center…
August 8th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
I can’t tolerate this anymore! Can we please end this!!!!!!!!!!!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
2 intentional walks?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
The man walks RUIZ, we bunt and then swing at the first pitch. Have these guys ever played baseball before?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Ten bucks say Burrell is walked in!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
umm…okay. Let’s end this Pat!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I would walk my grandma to get to Utley. They’re going it the other way around… hmm, I don’t get it.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I don’t care if Burrell leans into one and lets it him, just push one across. This is a dumb move by Russell. A wild pitcher and a bases loaded situation?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
LOL I much rather have Pat up than either Howard or Utley.
The Pirates have sucked for so long for good reason!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Utley is the worst hitter in the NL in clutch situations according to Elias.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Totally dumb move
August 8th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Matty, I don’t get it either. Burrell is one of the most patient hitters in the league and there’s no place to put him. This may get interesting.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Really Gavin? Link?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
I don’t even know what to say…
August 8th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Damn. Was guessing walk as well.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
wow.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
I have a feeling this is going to end badly for us
August 8th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
FYI, when posting Blanton’s stats (in the above posting) can we please start using his NL stats. The AL stats mean nothing.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Is rythmic gymnastics on?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Sorry, no link, just heard the guys on Homeplate on XM talking about it a few days ago. Clucth is the game is tied or within 2 runs, and past the 7th inning. Utley is less than .100 in those situations. I think Burrell was in the top 10 believe it or not.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Oh for Christ’s sakes! LES WALROND? THIS GAME IS OVER!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
We had the lead off hitter on the last 3 innings! WE’VE REACHED A NEW LOW!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Oh awesome, Jenkins is in the game now. Maybe he has refrosted his hair. Walrond on to face the heart of the Bucs lineup….
August 8th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
The Madagascar cycling team can hit better than than these pricks right now.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
There goes the ball game!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
I believe it Gavin… Watching all year I would think Utley is among the worst. Utley feels a lot like Allen Iverson out there.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
Why would Charlie sub Jenkins for Burrell? I could understand a double switch if the pitcher’s spot was coming up like 1st, 2nd, 3rd, but it’s 5th. By that time, either the winning run is already in, already on base, or we’re going to the 12th. WTF?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Heeeeeerreeeee we go!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Does Howard have any range at all? What is with the first base ump’s gold porn chain? All that’s missing is salt and pepper chest hair…
August 8th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Les Walrond! So your best relief pitcher pitches 0.1 innings in an extra inning 0-0 game?!?!?!?!?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
This game is going to be decided by who sucks more! If you told me we’d be in the 11TH INNING against the PIRATES this afternoon I would have laughed at you! Even if we win, it sure doesn’t feel like one! This offense is DEAD!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
It’s official, Manual bets on baseball and be on the Pirates in this game. Maybe the whole team is involved?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Where the hell is Eyre anyway? Why don’t we throw him in!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
That was a nasty curveball, though….
August 8th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Can’t our announcers just mention SOMETHING, ANYTHING, critical about the Phillies?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Who will be the first person to call Scott Eyre “Jane” when he blows a game?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
That’s Larry Anderson’s job. They put him on the radio because of that.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
hey, i just finished watching the lord of the rings trilogy. did i miss anything?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
It’s ashame. Utley used to be the most clutch guy on this team. What happened to him? Burrell and Werth are the clutch guys now.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Come on Jenkins! CLUTCH TIME!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Nevermind
August 8th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Do Phillies hitters get a bonus if they make it through an inning seeing less than 10 pitches?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
I don’t ever want Utley up in a key situation.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Yes Matty, yes.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
I think they get ice cream after the game
August 8th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Wow Sabathia shut out the Nats… what a surprise.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
This is very depressing. How long can our pitchers continue to shut them out? I mean, sooner or later someone has to score. Seriously…is Bruntlett THAT much better than Cervenak? Put the kid in there – he’s got to be decent defensively and definitley has a better bat than Eric.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:53 pm
Alright a lead off double!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Just assume the loss. Pitts 1, Phila. 0. They are not scoring. Book it.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I just dont get how our $30 million man Lidge gets one out and we expect Walrond to get at least 5?
August 8th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Book it!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Gee! I can’t wait ’till we face Sabathia!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Fuck this. I’m shutting it off! FUCK THE PHILLIES!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
There goes 4 hours of my life I am never getting back….
August 8th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Book it! Lets Go Mets!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
I keep telling my dad, who is bugging me for the score, They ARE NOT winning this game. And I hope someone has the balls to say something to these position players. 8th shutout of the year. It’s a pathetic offense and they don’t deserve to win. I can’t stand to look at anyone of these creeps. Hey look! That’s what a clutch hit looks like!
August 8th, 2008 at 10:58 pm
Way to go, Phils. Fucking pathetic. Get your collective heads out of your asses. An offense that can’t hit or execute to save their lives, stupid decisions by Charlie, it all ads up. When Les Walrond is the person on the mound trying to decide your game, it’s over.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
I want to apologize to whomever said the Bucs would win the series. I was wrong – you were right. The Phils won’t win this series.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
I feel like it’s the year 2000! Where’s Rico Brogna?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Hey everyone, the hamsmoker Mr. Met is back. Remember him? He’s the one that was gone there for awhile when the Muts were playing like shit. Now that they won a couple of games, he’s back to show his prowess!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
When 11 shutout innings from your pitching staff just isn’t good enough
you are simply NOT a playoff team.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
what an absolute disgrace. The Phils should lose this division by 6 or 7 games.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:03 pm
What is it going to take for this team to wake up? They are depressing.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Back to back shut outs.
The second shut out, however, is over 11 innings!
WOW! What a prolifically shitty offense.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
They should just bring up all of their single A team. They’ll do better than this team.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I don’t even understand how we’re in 1st place. It is baffling. Is the rest of the NL East really that bad?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Any heart this team had is gone. There is no division win, no play offs, no world series. I don’t want there to be. This team is not a winning team. Those guys that were marched out before the game had heart. This team is a total disgrace. I have no desire to watch this team anymore.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
23 straight scoreless innings!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
If we cannot beat the god damn Pirates, then we need to just pack a lunch and call it a day… It is not gonna happen this year
August 8th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Well said Greg V. I’ve been saying it for a month now. I’m becoming a Giants fan.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Can Howard Eskin please call out Uncle Cholly again? It worked last year?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Pathetic. Wasting an excellent effort by Blanton.
Type to bring Marson up and cut ties with either Coaste or Ruiz. Both those guys are automatic outs right now.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
LOL and we still have more hits than the Pirates!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Yes, the NL East is that bad, Phil. It’s a mediocre division filled with middling teams. They are lucky to be leading. 8th time being shutout this year.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Does Ruiz ever hit the ball outside of the infield?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Hahah you just know we’re going to mount a rally now too
August 8th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
If I was at this game, I’d be launching trash onto the field at the end of this one!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Hahah Greg
August 8th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
There is no rally. I guarantee it.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
REPORT FROM TOM MCARTHY! THANKS TOM! WOW WHAT A REPORT!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
I’m sure he’ll interview him after the game too!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
No, 8 times dumbass.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Does baseball wisdom recommend not brining up Marson? Why the hell not? Can someone tell me?
He’s played baseball for 18 years.. I think he’s ready
August 8th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
You mean Chase “Pops out in clutch situations” Utley, Harry?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Oh wait, 5 times at home…my bad.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
$1 billion that they don’t win this. Anyone wanna take the bet?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Here comes the least clutch hitter in baseball. Dah dah da daaaaaah.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Marson is in Bejing.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Not with Chase Utley coming up Phil. I don’t want to lose a billion dollares.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
why walrond…hes terrible
August 8th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
I think Utley is taking hitting lessons from Von Hayes
August 8th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Wow that ball girl is a piece of ass! Give her the Ashburn!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I have been holding back on Utley bashing for a long time now because I knew I’d get jumped all over for it.
Now I finally can. HE SUCKS THIS YEAR!
I mean, he’s still awesome, but he sucks for Utley this year.
You know who else sucks this year. David Wright.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
I would pay a lot of money to hear Wheels say on air:
“Christ Harry! Chase really stinks it up in key situations.”
August 8th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
I’m going to go slit my wrists.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Are you fucking kidding me?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
Jesus Christ! That was the worst ending to the game ever!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
fitting ending. Good baserunning Shane.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:20 pm
They didn’t just lose, they rubbed it in! Good job Phils! I’m giving them the week off for this one!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Worst Loss of the season? The Offense really needs some kind of shake-up.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
wow…0 runs in 2 games…
August 8th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
I hope Mitch Williams rips this team a new asshole on Post Game Live. I’m getting drunk now. Later on everyone!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
15 baserunners in 12 innings and 0 runs!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Haha, look at that dumb fuckin Hawaiian piece of shit get his retarded ass doubled off at first base. Send Rollins back to the plantations in southern Mississippi.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
You know that stomach cramp you get when you are hit in the nuts? It feels a little like that…
August 8th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
I’m done. I give up on this team. It’s over. Fuck them. I hope their fucking bus crashes and they all get injured so they can all up the low A ball team who is probably better than they are. Oh, the pitchers take a separate bus in my dream world.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
The funny thing is, Victorino couldn’t go anywhere with Rollins in front of him. Crazy play.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
guys this offense is so bad in every faset of the game i mean utley sucks the big 1 and howard is the great k and burrell wants to hit the 10 run grand slam every chance he gets to play after the 7th
August 8th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Once again Chase Utley shows how supremely worthless he is when we need him to hit. Sure, he;ll knock one out when we’re up 6-0. But he can’t get it done when it matters.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
Funny that Mr Met has a nice racist comment for Rollins and Victorino, when his team is MLB’s version of Ellis Island. Dipshit.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Who would have ever thought that their offense would be the reason thy suck this year?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
I’m in full on Utley bashing mode for the rest of the season. Bring it on fuckers!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Go EAGLES!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Rollins is from Oakland you racist piece of shit. Your team doesn’t have any black players. Probably because Mets fans are racist.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Here comes Mitch Williams. blah blah blah let’s make excuses for them.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Mcnabb looked great- maybe he’ll start off where he left off against New Orleans last year.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Struggling? Yeah, for 2 months now.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Most mets fans dont even have access to a computer
August 8th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
I’m waiting for Scot to blame this loss on Hamels.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Mitch says they’re swinging the bat well??? He’s on the same drugs as Jimmy and Chase!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
I hope someone – a columnist, an announcer, SOMEONE besides us will rip this team. I mean Manuel says things here and there, but why NOT ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT YOU FAT PIECE OF SHIT! Hit vic third, moved utley to 8th, DO SOMETHING YOU BIG DUMB BUNT HAPPY ASSHOLE.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
If only Blanton pitched better, we wouldn’t be in this spot.
Manager of the year award moment for Manual having journeyman Walrond pitching 2 innings in a 0-0 game.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
LOL Kyle. Well put
August 8th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Blanton allowed 1 fucking hit and we cant win. But when Kyle “Luckyman” Kendrick allows a couple runs we still manage to win. the question on everyones minds is WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THE OFFENSE. and is jimmy rollins halfdead?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Right Eli, and the ones that do have internet access are often way too busy trolling the net for porn to bother posting on an opposing team’s blog
August 8th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
utley never shows up in the clutch
August 8th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Yeah, cna Kendrick pitch every night? Kendrick could let up 12 runs every agme and we’d still win somehow.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
And look at the series Monday-Thursday in LA, there’s a sure 1-3 series. This team will be in third a week from tonight. 2 or 3 out at least.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
The offense doesn’t scores run without the homerun.
We probably are among the league leaders in LEAST amount of runs scored not including the homerun ball.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Ya or trying to find ways to get their relatives into our country, especially NYC
August 8th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
We shoulda got Manny.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Utley hasn’t had a clutch hit since the ninth grade Palm Beach all star game.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
The thing is though we are so down on this team. They will fall behind and then somehow miracously come back into first place within the next two weeks. This team is so hot and cold its amazing.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Opposing pitchers have to get psyched going up against this team. We must just inspire confidence in them.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Maybe they can’t play in 1st place. They can’t handle that pressure. They like to chase. What a sad excuse.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
I hate this team.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Hey look at me. I have a 6.49 ERA and I shut out the Phillies. They’re the best offense in baseball. I must actually be good.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Me too Danny.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
I am addicted to philadelphia sports. I admit it. But I hate it. And I hate this team. I hate it so much.
I have so much good stuff happening in my life… I’m a productive member of society who is about to graduate college.
Why do I RUIN my nights watching this scumbag team?
I need help.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
utley looks physically ill, has for a while now, I would swear he’s got a painkiller problem, pale skin, weight loss, looks out of it.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
All i have to say is. how the FUCK are the marlins still playing competitivly..like quite honestly they have shit-slingers compared to the phillies “allstars” and remain 2-3 games behind us the entire season. what the hell
August 8th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
I just want to cancel my mlb.tv subscription and check myself into rehab. And I don’t drink or use drugs. I think I’d fit in though!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Chase Utley: Oxycontin addict.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Hamels lost this one for us. He sucks so bad. Blanton lost it too. Maybe if they pitched better we woulda won.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
If the Mets and Marlins split the next 2, we win the next 2 we will be back up 2 and 2.5.
If they don’t beat Snell tomorrow, I am on the not-watching-this-team bandwagon however.
Can we? Will we?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Probably Danny.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Eli, because the Marlins have timely hitting and because Hanley Ramirez is in their lineup.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
We won’t beat Snell. Myers will probably throw 8 scoreless too. We WILL NOT beat Snell. We suck too bad.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Brett Favre is on the JETS!!!!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
The good news is, Charlie Manual can’t manage this team forever. I am 25 and he will die or be fired before I will die, hopefully.
Please God.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
The Packers should have traded Favre to the Phillies. I bet he could bat clean up in our shitty ass line up.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
I hope we get no hit tomorrow. I’m not even kidding.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Maybe that will inspire some change rather than just BULLSHIT Manual lip service “Well, ah, yeah, ah, we, gotta, a, get on a roll, ah, ah….”
August 8th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Our team may have a lot of problems. but then again there are people like BARRY ZITO out there. his life sucks.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
I’ve had Phila. sports addiction for over 30 years now, no matter how many times your heart gets broken, you say you’ll stop watching, but you never will, cause the Flyers, Eagles, Phils are always just a player or two away from winning it all, so you just keep getting sucked back in.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
I agree with Mitch. This is a good pitching staff. The line up is an awful line up.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
I live 90 minutes from Tampa. I’m gonna look into hypnotherapy to become a Rays fan. Do you guys think this is possible?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Goergie, it’s like the owners are the ultimate drug dealers. Always so close to achieving that maximum high, but you just cannot quite get there..
August 8th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
thats sick dude.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I hope someone steps up to the reporters tonight and simply says: we suck. We are not getting it done and something has to change. Instead of the shitty Rollins : we’re fine bullshit.
Just take some accountability – and I mean someone other than Manuel. Utley, Howard standup and admit your worthless pieces of shit tonight. You’re making 20 million and you can’t even come up with ONE clutch hit.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
My hubby is an Orioles fan and he says I should be happy that my team is at least in contention most years-I say who won a WS more recently?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
What’s amazing about this band of pretenders (Phillies) is that they’re still in 1st place. What a joke! They make so many mediocre pitchers look like Gibson or Koufax. I’m sick of hearing Wheeler give credit to opposing hurlers who’ve had little success in the majors. The problem is this team lives and dies on the long ball. They simply cannot manufacture runs. This is the most under-achieving line-up in baseball by far. It has been so hard for me to watch this team all season. What happened to Utley’s MVP season? Can anybody hit in the clutch? Perhaps the coaching staff on this team needs to be evaluated, especially Thompson. Are these hitters THAT clueless?! Manny would look damn good in this line-up. Oops I’m sorry. Guess we didn’t need him, right?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Paging Howard Eskin.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Everyone, take a step back from the ledge…the Phils are still in first.
No one ever said it would be pretty…
August 8th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Jimmy Rollins has a parasite and is slowly detoriating.
Utley is addicted to painkillers, Victrino is still adapting to America, Howard just dumb and Burrells happen to get re-signed. So much for the heart of our lineup bunch of fucking underacheivers
August 8th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Utley got crushed under the pressure of being the man. That’s it man… It takes a lot to handle that. Plus, his painkiller addiction doesn’t help matters.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
I think someone needs to advise Charlie ythat you don’t bring in Adam Eaton the 2nd(Waldron) in to blow the game. I also think Ruiz needs to be sent back to double AA and bring up Jaramillo.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
utley does not hit when it counts all august ans september it was howard and burrell wheres utley in a ball in a cornor unless its 5-0 or more then hes clutch. He just stinks in the clutch
August 8th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
I hope Manual sits as many regulars as possible tomorrow.. Sit Burrell, Utley, Howard, Rollins, and both catchers. Just have no catcher out there tomorrow. Have Myers throw directly into the umpires chest. That will send a message.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
CHASE UTLEY IS WORTHLESS
August 8th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Someone on this team needs to go back to that lockerroom and raise royal hell-throw shit around, maybe call players out-SOMETHING-they are not this bad. Don’t they have any pride-for Christ’s sake-they play a freakin game for a living, make millions doing it, and half of them look bored! Give me a break!!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
still a whole lot of baseball left ppl, theres still hope in this underacheving bastards
August 8th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I wonder what Utley’s average is when the Phils are ahead or behind by 4 or more runs.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
…one other note, would the Phillies please, please, PLEASE find a catcher who can hit! Ruiz is absolutley pathetic! he should sit the rest of the season.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Way to go Gillick you could have had a strong line up with Manny, Nice no moves to help the offense. Have to say Blanton appeared to be alright.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Instead of going for ice cream after the game tonight, per usual, I think Charlie should take the gang down to Chase’s dealer and all get blitzed on oxy’s for the evening.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:52 pm
As irrational as I am being right now, I’m okay with Gillick and I’m okay with the lack of moves.
I’m just frustrated that I bought into the line of bullshit that this team could get anything accomplished this year. They’re heartless..
And heart is hard to quantify, right? But losing the Pirates 2-0 in 12 innings is the definition of heartless.
And the manager is an IDIOT! A FOOL! Seriously, anyone could run (or run down) a baseball team, and Charlie Manual proves it every night.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Maybe someone should check their water cooler, maybe they have a saboteur in theit midst.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Why the fuck are anyo f you throwing Ruiz under the bus? You’re going to blame this loss on him and not the heart of the line up who are supposed to be driving in runs? Ruiz drew a walk in a key situation. I couldn’t see anyone else doing that.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Ruiz pathetic is an understatement. Could have had Pudge for nothing now were stuck with worthless Ruiz. You should just put an out on the board and keep him on the bench everytime he his due to bat.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
We have:
-the least clutch hitter in the league
-the worst hitting catcher in the league
-the worst lead off hitter in the league
-the worst defensive first baseman in the league
what am I missing?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
If anyone wants to know who the “Tim” was who tried to argue Charlie Manuel’s moves but got defended against on WIP 20 minutes ago, that was me, your fair blogger.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Gillick shouldn’t have to make any moves to improve this offense. This is the most underachieving offense in the majors.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Ruiz led off the 8th with a walk. I’m just generally throwing him under the bus, not for tonight though..
August 8th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
I’m in Florida Tim- what went down?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
But Ruiz is a good game-caller! We can’t afford to lose those skills!
August 8th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Danny-the smallest ballpark in the league and they still can’t score any runs?
August 8th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Theyre still in first place because the division is THAT bad. this is a horrible, disgustingly bad division. the phillies have become old overpaid trash in the span of a year. amazing. maybe they just arent that good. i know j-roll is a one year wonder fraud. howards gotta be better than that, burrell, utley, they all do.
shane victorino is a fucking retard who doesnt know how to play baseball as a thinking professional. hes good when hes on but when he isnt hes a retard.
this is teamwide though, and i KNOW that ryan howard, pat burrell, and chase utley arent that bad. hitting coach should be fired tonight. charlie manuel should be fired of they lose first place again. thats right, you heard me. if they drop out of first again he needs to be fired on the spot and you need to bring in a fucking ASSHOLE to come in and EXPLODE on these primadonnas.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Ruiz has no reason to be thrown under the bus. If Ruiz was doing what he’s been doing all season, but Rollins was batting .300, Utley was batting .320, Howard was batting .270, etc. and they were all hitting in the clutch would you bash Ruiz? There would be no reason to bash Ruiz if the rest of the line-up did their job. You’re making him the scapegoat. He’s the least of this teams problem.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
Oh yeah Georgi, I think you can only blame that on the manager. HE MAKES THE LINE UP, HE SETS THE TONE!
Managing in baseball is such a bullshit job, but damn, if you can blame a manager for one thing, it’s the f-ing line up.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
im going to watch ian snell shut them down tomorrow night before i go get drunk in manayunk after the game. maybe brett myers will meltdown again for good measure.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Tim, did the WIP host try to defend Manual’s moves tonight?
August 9th, 2008 at 12:01 am
i heard that coming back from harrahs, talking to jolly
August 9th, 2008 at 12:01 am
Ruiz is one of the worst hitters in baseball (OPS)- why can’t we reign down on him?!
August 9th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Yeah. He said he didn’t mind Coste bunting because he’s OK with small ball to get a run. And he said it wouldn’t have made sense to bring in Dobbs with two outs and nobody on in the 11th.
I say …
Why give Brunlett an RBI opportunity and get rid of Coste’s bat? Against a lefty, no less?
And why then BRING IN Dobbs for DEFENSE in the top of the twelfth?
Idiot.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Also, I think you could make the case that Utley is not a .320 hitter and Rollins is not a .300 hitter..
August 9th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Jeez, I wish I had some of jimmy’s oxy right now-I’m so wound up I won’t be able to sleep-thanks to my dad for getting me hooked on baseball, but at least he’s apologized for it.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Of course I didn’t get to say most of that cause he cut me off. Which WIP does. Because they’re idiots.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:04 am
im sick of all this catchers era. that is NOT an official major league statistic for a reason. the PITCHERS execute the pitches. the pitchers can SHAKE OFF the pitch. catchers era is a garbage stat. ruiz has to go. rollins has to go. tonight. just….release him or waiver-trade him for a steaming bag of catshit. thats what id give you for jimmy rollins right now. you could have a pretty good time with a bag of catshit too, you can throw it at someone, like jimmy after you trade him for it.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:05 am
yeah hes one of the better lefty0hitters in their lineup and they took him out of the game. wtf?
August 9th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Also, why bring in Lidge with 2 outs?
I think Manual is a shitty shit shit manager who gets bailed out by a talented (and underachieving team) more often than not.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:06 am
I can hardly stand to listen to WIP anymore, esp Eskin-he is so far up the Eagles’ asses there’s no point in even trying to talk to him.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:06 am
ive had to cal in and straighten out jolly before, like several times
August 9th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Danny, who cares if Ruiz is one of the worst hitters in baseball. You are making him the scapegoat. Blame the other 7 hitters in the line up for not doing their job. I’d take Ruiz over Bruntlett at this point. Also, Utley has .320 potential and Rollins has .300 potential.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:07 am
I haven’t heart Jolly in a few years, but I do remember him being dopey.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Rollins is a career .277 hitter. He had the season of all seasons last season… and still couldn’t hit .300!
Phil, I am blaming the whole team, especially Utley and Charlie.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:09 am
mike missanelli owns the 3-7 timeslot now. my dial is stuck on espn radio in the afternoon and when im in the caqr after dinner ill listen to the locker room too.
wip is ok on the weekends. the morning show isnt even about sports anymore. eskin hasnt been listenable in like, ever. wip went waaaay downhill because it became too popular/poppy. espn radio will shut them down in like a 5-7 years sports radio war. theyll hire all the good people away from WIP to fill the gaps and then run them out of business.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:10 am
i fucking hate espn too but their radio station is way better than WIP
August 9th, 2008 at 12:11 am
WIP will still be alive after nuclear fall out bro..
August 9th, 2008 at 12:12 am
I just got surgery and I’m out of my sports leagues for 2 months. I should just take this time to quit watching the Phillies too. Concentrate on guitar, feeding the homeless, or writing poetry.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:12 am
The point I’m trying to make is that Ruiz isn’t even close to being the problem. He is a great defensive catcher. Ruiz sucking or not, their offense should still get 5 runs or more a game. Our pitching has been pretty lights out, and we still can’t hit the fucking ball.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Why did I put my last inital? I must be pretty stoned. Look at this team. I’m stoned and still pissed off about about to throw shit.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:15 am
Danny-you should but you won’t.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:16 am
This offense can score 5 runs when we hit 2 homers. That’s it.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Phil-go eat some carbs, you just have the munchies.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:17 am
honestly, this team, this lineup i mean. looks like their intentionally failing, being paid to get themselves out.
they look THAT bad. im going to start accusing them of that if they keep it up..you cant be this bad
August 9th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Geoff, thanks for jumping on board. Who fucking cares what Ruiz’s catching ERA is. For godssakes he is a triple A hitter. And Phil, of course it’s not all on him. But he has to take part of the blame. The guy is slugging barely .300.
Is the middle of the order to blame too? Sure, but Ruiz is certainly part of the problem. His problems tend to get masked when the team is playing well, but really THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE. That .200 avg. isn’t hidden easily.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:17 am
Yup, this offense is horrible, besides Victorino.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Okay, keep making Ruiz the scapegoat. I’ll make everyone else in the offense the scapegoat. We don’t even have anyone hitting .300. IT’s cool though. Ruiz sucks, he’s the reason we can’t go 162-0
August 9th, 2008 at 12:20 am
Hey , are they replaying the game-maybe I’ll stay up and watch again.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:21 am
Phil, you sound like One T. He isn’t the only problem. But he IS A PROBLEM.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:22 am
No, one T blames Hamels for why we suck. You blame Ruiz. I blame our 1, 3, 4, 6, 7 hitters for why we suck.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:23 am
Yeah, Kyle…he’s a problem, but he’s the least of our concerns. Every team has a problem, that’s why they can’t go 162-0, but Ruiz is our smallest problem.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:24 am
actually. noones safe now. theyre all inadequate in some way.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Victorino isn’t Geoff. Neither is our pitching staff.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:24 am
I also blame Howard’s defense and Charlie Manuel’s asinine decisions. You are just being stubborn, really. You act like Ruiz should be an all-star. When you have a .200 hitter that’s part of the PROBLEM, Phil. Wake the fuck up.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:25 am
actually, hamels is the smallest problem. hes a problem but not that miuch of one right now.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:26 am
um, carlos ruiz isnt a major league baseball player, i have no idea why he is on this team at all.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:26 am
The least of our concerns is the bullpen. They’ve been great all year. I would certainly classify our 6-7-8 (AND THAT’S RUIZ) as a concern.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:26 am
No, Kyle…see you’re making Ruiz seem like the biggest problem. If we were 70-45 or whatever the Cubs are right now and our offense was playing to their potential and Ruiz was hitting like shit, would we even be discussing Ruiz’s lack of production? Not at all. If Ruiz was hitting .480 and hitting in the 8 hole it wouldn’t matter. I think Ruiz fucking blows at the plate. You are totally missing my point though. HE IS OUR 8 HOLE HITTER!!! The rest of the offense is the problem much much much more than him.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Because he’s in the top 3 best defensive catchers in the NL.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Thanks, Geoff. Look, there are lots of problems, but Ruiz certainly isn’t the biggest, nor is he the smallest. But he’s a problem: Geoff said it best: “um, carlos ruiz isn’t a major league baseball player…”
August 9th, 2008 at 12:29 am
yeah, but if Hamels has to keep overcompensating to make up for lack of run production, he’ll end up on the DL and then it’s a HUGE problem.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:31 am
They should just make Kendrick pitch every single time. Who cares if his arms falls off, they still win behind him.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:34 am
I think this is the most sickening loss of the season. Really, anyone else have any other candidates?
August 9th, 2008 at 12:36 am
every man in our dugout needs a good kick in the nuts
August 9th, 2008 at 12:37 am
And seriously, why pick on Ruiz of all people, defensively he’s better than average, calls a decent game since pitching has not been the problem. I don’t expect him to carry the team offensively, there’s plenty of blame to go around.
August 9th, 2008 at 12:48 am
They need a scapegoat Georgie.
August 9th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Great stuff on We Should be GM’s last two posts. A Microcosm of this team:
http://pabaseball.blogspot.com/2008/08/you-know-your-team-sucks-when.html
http://pabaseball.blogspot.com/2008/08/still-in-1st-place.html
Just goes to show you how awful and great things can be in a matter of 24 hours. This loss reminds me of that terrible Braves road loss last year when they had a five run lead and lost it in the final two innings. Just a kick to the gut.