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22 Responses to “Commentary: Here It Goes Again”

1. Ryan Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 3:41 pm

   LET’S GO PHILLIES!!!

   I’m so psyched for the game tonight! I can’t believe Opening Day is finally here.

2. Chutley Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 3:41 pm

   AHHHHHHHH Lets go. Wish i was going tonight but i got tickets to the Ring Ceremony on Wednesday. Lets play some God damn baseball.

3. Sean Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 3:54 pm

   found out last minute I’m going.

   GO PHILLIES!

4. Alan Robert Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

   Flat. Out. Pumped!

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   April 5th, 2009 at 4:33 pm

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6. ryan Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 4:45 pm

   LET’S GO BABY!!!! WHAT A GREAT DAY

7. Tim Rich Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 5:01 pm

   I’m so excited I just tinkled in my sweat pants. Wait…was that out loud?

8. Chris.I Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 5:09 pm

   This is crazy! Today starts the day of a new legendary year, and the begining of a new legacy. I got the Phillies winning this game 5-3

9. Jamie Says:
   April 5th, 2009 at 5:15 pm

   they hit their stride at the right time in 2008, now let’s see them continue it to start the season. The Mets will be tough again, and the Braves and Marlins are improved as well. It will not be easy, but it’s important to capitalize on April wins and get out to a quick lead.

   Let’s go Phils!

10. Jamie Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    According to David Murphy, here’s the line-up for tonight. A little different, I must say…but I like it.

    1. Jimmy Rollins SS
    2. Jayson Werth RF
    3. Chase Utley 2B
    4. Ryan Howard 1B
    5. Raul Ibanez LF
    6. Shane Victorino CF
    7. Pedro Feliz 3B
    8. Carlos Ruiz C
    9. Brett Myers P

11. Mickey D Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    Yeah, strange that Shane is hitting 6th…

12. Jamie Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    He has been struggling this spring, but I’m a little surprised they don’t use Werth in the 5 hole to split up the Utley/Howard/Ibanez lefty tri-fecta. I guess I’ll digress to Uncle Cholly…he definitely knows what he’s doing.

13. ryan Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    think i’d rather go vic 2, werth 5, and ibanez 6. but i’m sure this will shift back and forth quite a bit as the year plays out

14. Chase Mutley Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    I would’ve put Myers fifth to protect Howard.

    Lets Go Phillies!

15. Chutley Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    I know it’s only April and you can’t look into these games too much but last year was the first time in awhile that they had a winning record at the end of April and look what happened. Getting off to a good start isn’t a must but it helps to not be playing catch up the Whole season

16. Woodman Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    BRING IT ON!!!

17. Geoff Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    IM so happy, its like Christmas! Cant wait until first pitch. My big trade prediction of this year will not be a starting pitcher (I think Happ and Carrasco are going to be capable reenforcements when theyre needed).

    MY big move of the year is: Phillies acquire Adrian Beltre from SEA for Kyle Kendrick, Brad Harman, & Andrew Carpenter. Pedro is a great player but he seems to get hurt too much. Im sure the Phillies will get I some kind of a bullpen arm as well. But I really dont see the need for a starting pitcher unless disaster strikes this staff.

    Now thats out of the way: Lets play ball!

18. TJ Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 6:33 pm

    People are still considering us the underdogs. That’s fine. I’ll take it. Just like last year.

    What’s the beer choice for tonight? I’m feeling Blue Moon.

19. Geoff Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    I think the standard lineup for this team should be:

    Rollins
    Victorino
    Utley
    Howard
    Werth
    Ibanez
    Feliz
    Ruiz
    Pitcher

    I like having Werth in the 5th slot to drive in leftover runs, with Ibanez cleaning up off of Werth and possibly continuing rallies with his consistency.

20. Embassy Says:
    April 5th, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    My neighbors just moved out so I have no one I have to be mindful for while I cheer and jump around like a madman lol. LET’S GO PHILLIES!!!

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22. ryan Says:
    April 6th, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Geoff: that is the lineup they should use in most games. no doubt about it.

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