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24 Responses to “Thank You, Raul: Phillies Win In 12”

1. Greg V. Says:
   May 16th, 2009 at 12:40 am

   I’ve defended Lidge through all of his struggles and now I can confidently say that I have no confidence in him. Something is wrong with him and I do not trust him to close games that aren’t blow outs. The issue with him needs to be addressed. Because now we lost our starter for Game 2 tomorrow and we are throwing a dice with Drew Carpenter.

   Have to say though, it was a nice comeback from Raul. He’s proving himself to be the clutch hitter of clutch hitters. I can’t say I’m pissed after this game. A win is a win. But we should have won an hour earlier.

   Keys to the game tomorrow?

   Myers needs to be lights out in Game 1. A complete game would be great. 7 innings is the absolute minimum. As for Carpenter, I wish him well. Can’t ask for a better team to make your major league debut as a starter against than the Nationals.

   For now, rest up Phillies fans! We got a long day tommorrow!

2. Kennedy Says:
   May 16th, 2009 at 12:48 am

   I don’t really get Carpenter tomorrow, I would have called up Bastardo from AA, he’s been killer this year, and if I had to go to AAA I’d go to Kendrick. Carpenter has been especially bad against leftys, and of Washington’s 4 most dangerous players 2 (Dunn and Johnson) hit lefty and Guzman switches. Yea Carpenter’s rested, but Bastardo has been money all year, and they could leave him on the roster as a reliever (or more likely as somebody’s replacement (I’m thinking Blanton, although it could be Moyer)). But No, call up Carpenter, even though hes sucked all year.

3. Mike Says:
   May 16th, 2009 at 1:04 am

   Just shows you they have no clue. Plus everyone battled me tonight saying Lidge is hurt. Ricky B on CSN says its all between his ears. This is the Brad we all know. Last year was a fluke with a new team. Nobody is fooled by the slider anymore. The fastball is being pounded. Stick Madson in the closer role. Throw Blanton and Moyer in the trash. Bring Happ out to start and bring up Kendrick or Bastardo. Moyer cant get anyone out in the majors and blanton just throws alot of pitches.

4. Bruce Says:
   May 16th, 2009 at 1:04 am

   Tim I’m sure it was not intentional on your part in overlooking Pedro Feliz’s 4 hits and 2 important RBIs (one for insurance in that 12th inning rally). As a matter of fact, the 6-7-8 hitters (Ibanez, Feliz and Ruiz) were a combined 11 for 17 and 6 RBIs. Thank goodness the bats came alive in the topsy turvy game where Phillies’ pitching (Blanton and Lidge are the main culprits) continues to bedeviled Manual and Dubee.

5. Teddy Gumbo Says:
   May 16th, 2009 at 1:24 am

   ya know, i have my opinions, but i am so sick of the blogging world and all the negative comments, Not what i see above, but in general, i love this site, but everyone’s a tough guy, be it Met Phans that forgot their homepage, CNN, Philly.com, all the other baseball sites i visit, anywhere i go, everyone is tough with their words. mean, miserable and nasty. it says something about people. i’m a peaceful lad, and i like a nice intelligent argument, but good lord, so many typing tough guys. i go to 25-30 games a year, Love Love Love my Phils, i’m going to Washington tomorrow, and hope the Phils win. i just, ugh. Go Phils!

6. Kennedy Says:
   May 16th, 2009 at 1:29 am

   Oh, while I’m here, why in Christ’s name is Rollins still hitting first. He should be down at 7 til he learns to hit again. Lidge needs to go to AAA til he “gets his swagger back”. As for Moyer, Blanton and Park, the second half of May should be like survivor, whoever sucks the most over the next couple weeks should be canned for Happ, Kendrick, or Bastardo.

7. mike Says:
   May 16th, 2009 at 1:39 am

   Lidge is clearly hurt. He obviously isn’t as good as he was last year, but certainly is not THIS bad. Something is wrong. As for Raul, He is god. Drew Carptenter? Really. supposedly the Phils have Gustavo Chacin floating around in our minor league bubble. Couldn’t he be a better option?

8. ryan Says:
   May 16th, 2009 at 1:46 am

   Lidge will straighten things out. I have no doubt. as well with J-Roll. they’ll be their old selves come july

9. Kennedy Says:
   May 16th, 2009 at 1:57 am

   Chacin’s on the DL, damn this would be the perfect time to see Bastardo, 4 days rest or no. At the very least I’d rather see Kendrick than Carpenter, I don’t see Carpenter getting past the third, Happ is probly gonna end up pitching more innings than him tomorrow even without the start.

10. Ryan Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 2:08 am

    Happ is the man. He has saved so many games for the Phils this year, and he really should be in the starting rotation.

    Boy, whoever said Ibañez was a bad signing must be eating their words now. He is an absolute beast.

11. RADAR Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 6:59 am

    At the Nationals game last night. Lidge pussy-footed around 80-85 until that game tying double. after that he dialed up and blew Kearns away with 95. He’s got to use that fastball.

12. RADAR Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 7:00 am

    At the Nationals game last night. Lidge sally-stepped around 80-85 until that game tying double. after that he dialed up and blew Kearns away with 95. He’s got to use that fastball.

13. beta sigma shag Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 7:20 am

    Ok the phillies won, can we be a little more positive. Lidge did not pitch perfect, but come on that throw from Uttly was terrible. Should of had Dunn out by 20 feet, and that slow roller to third was the only other hit. Blanton pitched well, except for that one inning were he got flustered by some marginal calls by the ump behind the plate. And with exception of Howard,(One swing does not save him) Not as many strike outs, and they were a least hitting the ball, Uttley had a few hard hits at people, I think he is coming around. And where is Geoff on how bad a hitter Chooch is, and Pete Happy is on a roll again. And Rauuuuuuuuuuullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll is on fire, I think he loves the National League. WE WON be a little more positive please, We will Sweep today and tonight.

14. gm-carson Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 7:48 am

    Stat Attack:
    *Brad Lidge has allowed a run in 6 straight outings. Last 6 appearances- 6 ip, 9 r, 11 h, 5 bb, and 2 hr.

    *Carlos Ruiz (10:3) and Pedro Feliz (15:14) have each walked more than struck out this season.

    *The bottom of the lineup’s combined #’s (Ibanez/Feliz/Ruiz)- 91-280 (.325), 20 dbl, 12 hr, 42 r, 53 rbi. Top of the lineup’s combined #’s (Rollins/Victorino/Utley)- 95-398 (.239), 15 dbl, 16 hr, 68 r, 54 rbi.

    *Chase Utley has no hits in his last 18 at bats and is 3-33 (.091) over the last week or so.

    *Ryan Howard’s homerun last night was his only hit in his last 17 at bats (.059) and he’s struck out 10 times in that span.

15. morgan Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 8:05 am

    Beta Sigma Shag Says, You should be the poster child for the word “Homer”. It’s great to love your team, but lidge is not anywhere near himself, yes the velocity is there, But he is not getting hitters out,and the not fooling anyone means, to me that he doesn’t have the control in the zone that he had, Blanton stinks. Let me ask you something .you said only one bad inning. If a pitcher goes 5 innings each start and has one 4 run inning what is his era, for the year, and how he kills your pen. One thing I kept on hearing about Blanton is he is a innings eater, but last year and this he is a five inning pitcher, who gets taged . I said it last year hated the trade , But he did go 10-0 but only had 6 quality starts, Charlie was pulling him in 5 most games, They really need to after this year cut ties with this guy. We are world champs, not the stinking mets, we need better starting pitching and he isn’t it. Chooch final numbers is what you go by not a hot streak, you judge him over the course of a season. will you be bragging about ruiz in October or not posting. Look he is a great defense catcher, but just isn’t a hitter, we can get away with his lack of offense ,because we are a good offense team, but not right now. but when you are slumping his lack of offense really shows. I still believe if we add a top starter it will pump life into this team and jump start a good run.

16. Lewisauce Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 8:54 am

    Morgan,

    Where you gonna find a top starter? Who you got in mind?

    I agree that the rotation isn’t good (Park, Blanton on short leashes; Moyer maybe washed up; Myers evil twin lurking in the shadows), but who is out there, and how do you get it done? Who do you give up.

17. Stuart Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 9:14 am

    Everyone talks about how Lidge will be back to his old self. When I think of his old self I think of the houston astros and him blowing saves there. His old self is blowing saves. I am not to confident in him and that he will get his swagger back. i thikn were back to where we were before last year with a closer problem.

18. Craig Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 9:52 am

    Mike at the top is right. Its between Lidges ears. Philly fans did not see him blow up in Houston. He is not a great closer. Madson is the man right now. He has that confident look in the games..

19. Michael N. Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 10:22 am

    Dang don’t worry guys Lidge is alright he’ll be fine once he gets his fastball to 94 and can spot his pitches then he’ll be good i don’t think he is gonna explode up like everybody think he is. I mean like seriously it wasnt that bad besides that willy harris double the others were like slow infield singles.

20. morgan Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 11:34 am

    lewis sauce You approach teams who are not going anywhere and pay a little more for a top starter, harden , Peavy and please people stop with he won’t waive his no trade or he won’t come east. CC wanted to go to the angel- dodgers, but money talks. Oswalt but not a big package for him, And there are others who are better thank park. blanton, moyer. That is the G.M. job to go out and get the missing pieces. Are job is to critisize them

21. Joel Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I really feel that Lidge needs something. I firmly believe that the first blown save has gone to his head and he is frustrated and caught in a slump.

    Did you see the way he was sweating last night? Worse than ever. Whatever he needs, he must find it soon or the Phils may have to get another closer so Brad can work out his issues.

22. Joel Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    Oh, yeah…how about the bottom of the order coming alive??

23. Bruce Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    Morgan says~” Are job is to critisize them”. I’ll excuse your poor spelling considering you may still be in school. Yes, you consistently put out the effort to criticize..pessimistically and negatively. That’s your prerogative. And we as fans will provide a counterbalance with our own facts and opinions that hopefully enlighten you and see the errors of your thoughts.

24. Brian of CO Says:
    May 16th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    While I agree that Lidge is looking hurt, yesterday was also a by product of Utley. Utley almost single handedly lost the game, but he is human and allowed to screw up. But the miss in the 2nd inning that allowed a run or two, and then the miss throw in the 9th that probably could have resulted in the final out. Seriously, Lidge wasnt HORRIBLE last night, just still not himself.

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