Gameday: Astros (73-84) at Phillies (91-66)

Posted by Pat Gallen, Wed, September 30, 2009 06:09 PM

Houston Astros (73-84) at Philadelphia Phillies (91-66)

Brian Moehler, RHP (8-11, 5.21 ERA) vs. Pedro Martinez, RHP (5-1, 3.32 ERA)

Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 54
TV:Comcast Sportsnet
Twitter: Phillies Nation

On this crisp, autumn evening, all it takes is a victory. A win tonight, and the Phillies will clinch their third straight NL East crown, and in the process give their players some much needed rest.

Pedro Martinez is the man that will lead them tonight.  He has not pitched since September 19 because of a stiff neck, but the kinks are out and he’s ready to throw.  Martinez suffered his only loss of the season in that outing against Atlanta, going three innings, while allowing three runs before he was lifted with the neck strain.  Before that, he had been spectacular, winning five of his previous seven outings.

He hasn’t faced the Astros since August 2008, and overall his numbers aren’t pretty. Pedro is 6-7 with a 4.03 ERA lifetime in 16 starts against Houston.  But tonight, throw the numbers away, because Pedro is known to do big things in big spots.

Brian Moehler opposes Pedro tonight.  The Phillies have hit him hard, as his 6.19 ERA indicates.  He’s started eight times against the Phils, giving up 60 hits and 33 earned runs.  This give the Fightin’s a surefire opportunity to clinch tonight.

The champagne is chilling, the plastic tarps are ready, now there’s only one thing left to do.  Win.

NOTES: Carlos Ruiz is back in the lineup and Brett Myers is available out of the bullpen if needed.

Tonight’s lineup: Rollins (SS), Victorino (CF), Utley (2B), Howard (1B), Ibanez (LF), Werth (RF), Feliz (3B), Ruiz. (C), Martinez (P).

Beck'sYour Gameday Beer – Beck’s
Beck’s, a classic German Brewery, provides tonight’s beer like a present wrapped neatly in tin foil. It’s certainly not the best German beer but it is popular and widely available. Like similar mass-produced pilsners it has that traditional rice and corn beer taste, though not has strong as a Bud or Miller product. It of course goes well with Wiener Schnitzel otherwise known as veal cutlets. – By Brian

GO PHILLIES!

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249 Responses to “Gameday: Astros (73-84) at Phillies (91-66)”

  1. NJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    Becks… Brian must have been watching Das Boot

  2. Brian Michael Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    Heh, actually I was listening to RZA and he mentioned it.

  3. NJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    Just in time for Oktoberfest…

    Go Phils!

  4. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    Let’s get the hat trick tonight

  5. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    Hope everyone’s got their Trojan’s with them because its time to wrap this up and move on.

  6. Terri Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    this is not what I pictured…

  7. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    Lets hope the braves lose. no celebrating though if backing in

  8. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    way to be a buzz kill Pedro.

  9. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    it’s only 1-0. too many pitches bullpen will have to help out big time tonight

  10. Mostone Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    Well that could have been a lot worse. Coulda been better…

  11. jt Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    just not gonna be tonight looks like pedro back to sucking.

  12. NJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    Well that could have been A LOT worse…

  13. jt Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    That astros team just won’t go down without a fight even though their already eliminated.

  14. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    The Stros shouldn’t go down without a fight. Hopefully our boys came to the park ready to box.

  15. NJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    The Astros are what the Ed Wade Phillies must have seemed like from the outside

  16. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    they are professionals, they get paid a lot of money, even the nationals

  17. Pat Gallen Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    Hopefully that gives Chase a pick me up. He needs some hits.

  18. Mostone Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    Hey – tie game now. Let’s go Pedro.

  19. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    I meant to say they aren’t going to go down without a fight, the get paid a lot of money blah blah blah

  20. Terri Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    Time for Pedro to settle down

  21. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    home run

  22. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    I believe i said phils would clinch by oct 1 about 10 days ago.
    2 days ago people are saying they wont make the playoffs
    thats funny to me

    whats the word on moyer?

  23. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    how does replay never favor the phils but always favors the mets?
    I am against it

  24. Terri Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    I am not liking what I am seeing from Pedro so far. This game will be up to our BP

  25. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    WOW!! Hitting the pitcher on an 0-2 count…time for Pedro to go to the bullpen if anywhere. His control has just been awful lately. Hopefully he settles down soon.

  26. karen Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    I think Kendrick needs to possibly start warming up just in case…..this team can kick our butts fast…..

    come on pedro…….

  27. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    if it’s anything like the groin pull i had…he isn’t walking for a few days.

  28. jt Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    I just hope charlie doesn’t leave pedro in there unitl he’s given up a lot of runs I say get him out soon and hope kendrick ready to go.

  29. Pat Gallen Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    No word on Moyer yet, still awaiting an update

  30. karen Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    And since I have been a die hard Happ lover all year………Honestly, how could Happ lose his position to Pedro?

  31. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    looked like bourne was out?

  32. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    He was out. Not even close. Ump is 0-2 so far.

  33. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:41 pm

    How do you guys continue to jock Hamels?
    He has given less than Moyer Pedro and Happ
    but its jsut a given he starts game 1 or 2 of the playoffs.
    I thnk Hamels has sucked all year. Perid ( quoting shaq)

  34. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    karen, pedro was pitching great before the neck injury. happ would be a much needed left hander coming out of the bullpen. looks like that’s not going to happen now because pedro lost some starts and momentum. Plus it’s harder for a guy his age to come back after an injury

  35. DJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    Hey K-Rod just gave up a grand slam to the Nationals Rookie for a blown save and loss in the 9th! Maybe it is the Phillies night! Now lets pour salt in the wound!

  36. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    have we even turned a DP against the team with the highest GIDP in all of MLB

  37. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    I stopped by a local dive to pick up a 12 pack on the way home from work. Sitting at the bar was a woman in her mid 50’s drinking a beer watching the Phils game. I walk up to the bartender to pay for the beer and the lady at the bar starts yelling towards me, “Get him out of there. He sucks. Why is he even on the team? If we keep playing like this, we won’t make the playoffs” Not knowing what she was talking about, I look at the TV and see that Pedro has allowed 2 hits.
    2 hits.

    Terri, was that you?

  38. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    If we clinch lets hope lidge is on the mound for the last out! He certainly wont be in there for any last outs int he playoffs.

  39. NJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    The problem for the Phils trying to set the rotation and structure the play-off bullpen is right now there are more bodies than performing pitchers. You expect players to be carrying some niggles at this point in the year but it’s worrying the Phils only really have 4 of 5 healthy pitchers likely to be on the play-off roster.

    Happ, Pedro, Eyre, Romero, Taschner, Condrey, Park and Myers all coming off injuries not to mention the uncertainty over Lidge… Scary

  40. Terri Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    Kyle is warming up.

  41. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    modified playoff rotation

    1. kendrick 2. moyer 3. lee 4. blanton

  42. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    florida’s winning 1-0 even though i’d rather celebrate after winning our game

  43. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Lidge will not be on the playoff roster we all agree?

  44. NJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Maybe we should have picked up Padilla… (I know that made me laugh to)

  45. Terri Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    Florida up 3-0. I just want them to win the division so they can rest everyone.

  46. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    Joedad – the old -timer i was standing next to at last night game was the same way. Very funny. Anytime the Phillies didn’t get a hit he’d kvetch. He kept complaining about their mojo not being right….everything a phillie came to bat he’d try to bet me 80 cents they wouldn’t hit.

  47. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    i think with all the injuries and question marks like nj said, you have to say yes at this point with lidge

  48. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    everything = everytime

  49. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:03 pm

    80 cents? Was that Patrick Kane in a old man’s costume?

  50. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    What does lidge offer to a much smaller playoff roster?
    Mop up if we get blown out? No thanks ill take kendrick for that

  51. Padilla Flutilla Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    Phils are makin this guy look like a horse.

  52. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

    Vasquez is not a clutch pitcher.

    j reed, I think they like to set up for failure so that when they win, it is that much better for them. They also experienced more hearbreak than the younger generation. Plus some people just like to bitch.

    My kids are spoiled. They have only known good Phillies teams. They never heard of Steve Jeltz

  53. karen Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    well, the marlins are winning over the braves. somehow a clinch that way is not my first choice. We need to start hitting. Howard truly looks exhausted tonight though.

    Playoff roster is Happ, Lee, Blanton, Hamels……go the matchups for who starts when. In the shorter series, consider using one as a long reliever if needed.

  54. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Babe Towles strikes again.

  55. Dave Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Well, at least Florida’s up 3-0, so there’s still a good chance that this ends tonight.

  56. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Come on Pedro, this is a pretty weak effort right now.

    Lee was supposed to start tonight, his start was pushed back a day and now he is in line to start game one. Not sure I totally agree with that given that he has not been very good of late and he has ZERO play off experience.

  57. Padilla Flutilla Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    What would you all think if the Phillies pulled a Red Sox and celebrated with the bubbly following a loss (and braves loss).

    If I was Manuel I would say… you don’t get your party until you win.

  58. mikeB Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    I’ll bet that K-Rod did not do his notorious celebrating routine at the end of the game tonight after giving up the walk off grand slam to a Washington rookie. His 3-6 record and seven blown saves might not be sitting too well with the Mets higher uppers. Might have been expecting better numbers.

  59. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    We are the champs should there be any celebration tongiht?
    Possibly a mild one but nothing like they did with the yankees and angels.
    We are at the start of our journey. Yhe yankees will choke. Mark that down.

  60. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:14 pm

    You know flutilla, I want to agree with you because I hate the idea of backing into the playoffs but at the same time, they are celebrating an accomplishment that took a whole season and is not just because of the last week or two.

  61. Terri Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    Breaking News: Jamie Moyer will have season ending surgery.

  62. Padilla Flutilla Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Whats the source on that?

  63. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    From CSNPhilly.com

    Jamie Moyer will need surgery to repair two torn muscles in his groin and one in his lower adominals sustained Tuesday night while pitching against the Astros.

  64. Short Jim Hoffmann Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Let’s start hitting !!!! We need this win.

  65. Terri Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Todd Zolecki and David Murphy on Twitter.

  66. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    At this age isnt it career ending?

    Love the guy

    Appreciate all he did for us. Including leading this years team in wins.

  67. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Joedad – oh, i know where it comes from… It just i’d be more likely to get struck by lightening wearing a rubber scuba suit working in a tire factory than for us to fail to make the post season. I ‘m not one for expectations but i don’t assume failure that’s just too much work.

    Ed r. – I heard conflicting reports about the Kane incident or was that just spin?

  68. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    I knew he was done right after he went down. At his age, even if he didn’t need surgery, there’s no way he’d be ready for the playoffs. Someone posted he may have embellished the injury yesterday to make charlie’s playoff roster decision easier..lol….he must’ve cut those muscles overnight

  69. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    Anyone see this article…

    http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_13448378?nclick_check=1

    Twins signed a 16 year old short stop….16? Personally I just think this is ridiculous. 16. I don’t care what country you are from. DR, USA, P.R, where ever. 16 is just too young.

  70. Mostone Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    That sucks about Jamie.

  71. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    It’s Big Brown time!!!!

  72. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    mr september comes through again

  73. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    Not exactly what I had in mind but I will take it just the same, in fact I prefer it.

  74. Mostone Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    You know, I’m sure they’ll take it, but I think it’s clear they don’t want to win the division on a loss.

  75. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    j-reed, I get the sense that there was some media spin to it but that basically he was involved in a physical altercation of some form or fashion.

  76. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    5-0 marlins we lead it’s all good

  77. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    Is this the Phillies or Twins that I am watching? Scoring runs with out the long ball? Single’s, stolen bases, contact hitting…what is going on? And why do I like it?

  78. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    Good luck tonight.My Un-Amazins are just putting their bats and gloves on the field going thru the motions and not showing guts.This completely sucks and I honestly hope the Astros come in and SWEEP the Mets.Its just sad that the Nats are finishing in the basement because the Mets deserve it.

  79. karen Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    Anyone up for a little parade down Broad Street in early November? This is the team that can do it….they have the spark and I love it. I love offense and they are just all contributing.

    That is truly upsetting about Jamie. I love Jamie for being the person and player he is.

  80. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    That’s one type of injury that falls under Sportsman Herina, the other presentation is the oblique tearing where it attaches to the lower rib…this is what can happen to Happ…i’m telling ya he’s at the warning track ….obviously we need him but letting him go up their taking full swings at the plate and running out hits is stupifying. He might be young but he is at the most risk of a season ending injury….don’t believe me? I could bore you for hours with the research i’ve done on this hideous injury.

  81. Mostone Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    Gee Grumpy, I’m almost feeling sorry for you.

  82. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    The braves have or had a real chance to contend for th wild card before last night and tonight. Marlins are always knocking out a hated team. I appreciate that.

    Detroit 4 twins 2

  83. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Someone watches or pays attention to a mets- senators series?
    I like the senators future alot more belive me.

  84. GWFightinsFan Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    I wonder what’s the deal with Pedro?? Is he hurt or are they just trying not to stretch him out too much?

  85. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    The Marlins pitcher, Ricky Nolasco has struck out 9 guys in a row. Ridiculous!!

  86. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Andrew – Moyer’s in good shape and is discliplined so he’ll follow the recovery protocols to the letter…he should be fine but it might be a hard sell to other teams when his contract is up if we don’t resign him.

  87. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    Tough luck for Moyer.

    Sarge is sloppy drunk as well.

  88. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    More on Moyer’s injury: http://tinyurl.com/y9sbhka

  89. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    j-reed, he is under contract for next year as well. You can be assured that if they don’t release him, they will absolutely not re sign him, and I doubt anyone else will.

  90. Mostone Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    This team wants to celebrate tonight and not because the Braves lost.

  91. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    karen Says:
    September 28th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
    honestly, for what this team is, they are pathetic. They show absolutely nothing. too many people had this clinched already…..and if they do the minimum to get in, how will they beat the rockies/braves/cards/dodgers

    karen Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
    Anyone up for a little parade down Broad Street in early November? This is the team that can do it….they have the spark and I love it. I love offense and they are just all contributing.

    I’m sorry karen I had to do that..lol..i’m bipolar also don’t worry

  92. Keith Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    back to back triples!

  93. Mostone Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    Wow – Back to back triples!

  94. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Cards losing 6-1 bottom of the 5th, as well

  95. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Astros announcers were just talking about this
    where is Brian saying the phils would lose the division LOL
    Looks like not only will we win but marlins will beat braves too.

    Also if this is close I want lidge in. He should have to earn a spot on any post season roster. Use him tongiht and the last 3 games especially if its a clutch situation

  96. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    No sympathy needed…….this is a bad year all around.Now Jose Reyes needs surgery for a torn hamstring (WTG Mets medical staff for botching this one too) is being reported.On October 4th,the Wilpons need to make a huge and lasting statement and announce the Firings of Jerry Manuel and Omar Minaya so that once and for all it would start to wash the bad and bitter taste in every Mets fans mouth.I am so nauseous.But seriously to youse guys,good luck the Phillies deserve it.

  97. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    back to back triples…don’t see that every day

  98. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    Anyone else excited for the Flyer’s season to start tomorrow night? Besides me?

  99. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    lol ray. You are vigilent

  100. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Ray thats the way of a fan
    I enjoy it althoguh i tend to say about the same

    This is what the stros announcers were talking about

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nKKqPOiJxI

  101. cas Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Not AT ALL happy about Pedro’s pitching tonight; it just muddies the waters further as far as Happ’s role and who the heck is going to be in that mess of a bullpen. BUT….I’m glad we’re scoring and look to be able to win this game outright. How cheap a celebration would that be to just back into the clinch by the generosity of the Fish!

  102. Keith Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    so what is our playoff roster?

  103. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Grumpy I hope the mets use the injuries as an excuse to Kepp Jerry and ricky ricardo. Just like every time they brought back Willie I loved it it porlonged the mets from being a factor. I hope you keep them especially Ricky.

  104. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    joedad i was copy and pasting them and saving them as they were coming in the other night because i knew, as you, that it was just about impossible to lose this. You were one of the few not worried.
    Was I worried about not making the playoffs? No. Am I thinking about a parade already? Hard to with this bullpen mess. That being said, I believe that now that they will be in, anything can happen and they can do it. Hell I’ll go to broad street tonight..lol

  105. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    watching that clip and watching him pitching right now, I actually feel bad for the poor bastard. Right now I am glad we didn’t or can’t trade him to a Japanese team.

  106. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    Grumpy, Mets have some problems. The rivalry may be dead for a while.

    Nolasco with 14 strikeouts through 6, as well

  107. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    man i was gonna go, just couldn’t get down there by 4 to get a standing only tickets…

    Dubee and Manuel – let’s just get there first and then wory about the rotation…that hurts to hear esp from a pitching coach

  108. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    we are ahead of the braves game by a half an inning right now. i want us to win before the marlins do, i mean, i shouldn’t say that cause you never know..lol….but we gotta beat the fish to it

  109. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    crap they may be ahead of us

  110. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    Ed, seriously, the Flyers start tomorrow? Talk about flying under the radar

  111. Brian Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    Anyone got any playoff tickets at roughly face value they want to part with?

  112. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    roughly face value? lmao..good try brian

  113. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Yes sir they do. Tomorrow night is their first game of the regular season.

  114. Brian Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    you never know…thats how I got into Game 5 part 2 last year.

  115. Brian Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:13 pm

    Told you jamie was embelishing a bit.

  116. chris wheeler Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    you never make the first or third out at 3rd base and did i ever tell anyone that my daddy didn’t love me?

  117. Mike D. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    Poor Jamie. I wonder if that might be it for him for his career. That makes me sad.

    “Poor Carlos’s legs aren’t long enough for him to make that journey.” – my mother.

  118. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    The person i went to the game with last night , knows someone who can get Flyer tickets for 150 bucks! wow. Guess i won’t see the Flyers anytime soon. who are we facing?

  119. Brian Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Flyers are the biggest rip off in town.

  120. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Carolina.

    Flyers tickets are ridiculous. The games are so much fun to go to but its insane what tickets cost. I usually go to the home opener, because the atmosphere is just so intense with a new season starting. Thought about going this year cause they are facing the Caps but I just couldn’t justify the 50 bucks per ticket plus gas plus 5 hours of my life driving on a Wednesday night.

  121. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Andrew…I bet you do.This 2009 season has Omar Minaya’s fingerprints all over it and from the injuries,the Tony Bernazard fiasco,the David Wright “Great Gazoo” cap,Jerry Manuel and his bizarre post game comments and found out today,they sent Mo Rivera the Pitching Rubber from CitiField for his 500th save..Want more embarassing moments to show Minaya and his ineptitude with this organization,look at the farm system,it has virtually nothing.So yesterday is the time to strike the stake while its hot.

  122. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    you figure the Phillies draw 40,000 avg the next 5 nights which they easily will, thats over 4 million fans this year. That is fantastic.

  123. Manny Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    GUESS WHO’S GONNA BE ON THE POSTSEASON ROSTER???!!!!!!

  124. NJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Spreading the runs around like the Angels and Kyle Kendrick pitching like a major leaguer, considering the way the Phils tend to win games I cant tell if this this good or bad…

  125. Chris Wheeler Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    while kendrick is pounding the strike zone tmac is pounding my @ss.

  126. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    Grumpy one of my best friends is a mets fan and we have a running 100 dollar bet for life every year who has a better record phils or mets. so I follow the mets and know the deal.
    I also have offered him an out for next year. Because the mets are such a disgrace and I guess I am just too nice. I am hoping the Mets sign a big name or 2 so he will want to make the bet. Otherwise it is mean to make him keep it. The mets are laughable bad.

  127. chris wheeler Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    I’ve seen some putrid phillies teams from 1984 to about some time after the millenium save for the 93 team, but this is a great run and we should really enjoy this. 3 titles in a row. It should last another 2-3 years or so with all our main guys being in their prime

  128. Ian Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    Who would have thought Kendrick would be pitching in the clincher!

  129. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    why wasn’t Pedro in the little pow wow on the mound? was it because he made an error?

  130. chris wheeler Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    bottom of the either 5-2 marlins. looks like they fish are going to beat us to the win

  131. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    The Washington Ovechkins….it always a good fight.

  132. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    How is lidge on a roster and not Kendrick?
    KK has to be on the roster. At least before lidge.

  133. chris wheeler Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:29 pm

    either=eighth
    they = the

  134. Mike D. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    So Ryan Howard just won a foot race to the bag after making a good defensive play. WHAT?

  135. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Andrew I agree with you. Kendrick HAS to be on the playoff roster. It’s not a question. Though with Jamie out, he might be on the roster anyway.

  136. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    Hey chris when did that muskrat die on your head and why wont you take it off? It disturbs me.

  137. Chris Wheeler Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    Died on my head when I played my last baseball game….oh wait…I’m a color guy and have never played a game in my life.

  138. Georgie Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    Hey Grumps, you forgot to say how many days til pitchers and catchers!

  139. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    i don’t why i had my name as chris wheeler i started after that guy wrote the tmac pounding my a&& i didn’t write that..lol…i was writing chris wheeler in the name box and not trying to be a dumbass like him ….anyways those last 3 wheeler posts were mine ..told you i was bipolar

  140. Mike D. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Yeah RAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  141. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    RAUUUUUUUUUUL

  142. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    Brian where are you?
    LOL but its good that some people are negative.

  143. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    No rest for these guys. They are too hot

  144. kaushal Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  145. Keith Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Rauuuuuul

  146. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    hey andrew check at the very beginning when pedro gave up the run on the walk someone wrote that it’s not going to be tonight because pedro is sucking

  147. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    brian of colorado i meant
    Please give all the guys off tomorow old man

    and let them deicide if they wanna play in one of the last 2 games

    utley in particular i want off 2 of the last 3 minimal
    possinly all 3 if chase wants it

  148. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    No way rest them…

    Ed R. – did you say Carolina or the Caps? Why did i think you said the Caps?

  149. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    People have been worried for a month even when it was almost impossible for the phils to blow it. although I will say lidge gave it his best to blow it.
    I have faith. I also think the phils may turn it on in the playoffs. You want to win the series you should have to beat the champs. the phils will be a tough out. Although I am not thrilled with the pen situation.

  150. Jeff Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    Hey Guys. I am watching the game with my wife tonight. We just had our first ultrasound visit today. baby due in April. I just want to congrats to everyone for rooting this team into the playoffs. I know we have a much bigger plan ahead but lets enjoy this tonight. Congrats everyone. Enjoy and let go PHILLIES.

  151. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    j-reed, their season opener is vs the Hurricanes in Carolina, their home opener is vs the Caps. So technically I said both.

  152. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    Congrats Jeff. Here’s to hoping for a happy and healthy baby for you and your wife.

  153. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    oh i wasn’t the toupee wheeler either i didn’t see that one. lol

  154. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    Andrew – No force Ut to rest – the guy overtrains…esp with his hip. this over zealous work ethic has be proven determental to many athletes…the risk of injury or developing chronic conditions is the worst of the many ways they compromise their performance.

  155. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    Who is that goofball in a suit at the Phillies game? What is it? 1950?

  156. Keith Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    3 outs to go!

  157. DJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    I have sat back for 3 weeks and just read all these people bad talk the Phillies. They were saying how bad the team was and how they needed to clinch and get rest! Well guess what “Haters” the Phils are in and they are heating up at the right time! No rest let them hit and keep their reps!

  158. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    does anyone think the mayor is really rooting for the phillies? he can’t even keep libraries open let alone have another parade..lol

  159. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:53 pm

    Cards lose to Cincy 6-1. Nice.

  160. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    Let’s hope for a Dodgers lose as well and we could be .5 behind them.

  161. DJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    Chris Coste is catching now! I feel bad that he will get to see the team celebrate!

  162. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    lidge in the ninth i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    oh yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    thank you god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  163. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    Re: Cards, looks like Smoltz does suck after all. So much for fixing those tipped pitches. LOLZ.

  164. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    They should make a rule that brad gets a save even coming in with a 7 run lead. Hed be 50/50 to get the save then

  165. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    last year or the year before the mariners scored like 25 or so runs something crazy and since the relief pitcher for the mariners in the game pitched 3 innings he qualified for the save……but a 20 plus lead isn’t safe if lidge has to pitch 3 innings..lol…..wow we should stop the lidge bashing it isn’t right after what he did last year….10 years from now are we going to remember this lidge or last year’s lidge? lol

  166. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Lidge time baby and nobody is worried!

  167. Brian of CO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    So much for fixing the tipped pitches right SDO. LOL.

  168. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Eyre’s coming in?

  169. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    braves still in it we may clinch before that game is over…i sure hope so

  170. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    no lidge?
    boo hoo

  171. Brian Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Cannot believe HK is not here to announce this.

  172. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    I guess Charlie didn’t want to ruin everyone’s mood! !!!

  173. DJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    2 outs left baby!

  174. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    FLA 5 ATL 4
    BOTTOM 9TH, 2 OUTS
    McLOUTH AT BAT, TAKES WALK

    THIS GAME IS VERY MUCH STILL ALIVE

  175. DJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    1 out baby!!!!

  176. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    BRAD LIDGE WITH ONE OUT LEFT???? WTF??

  177. Brian Michael Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    WOW…what a dramatic move by Charlie.

  178. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    awww how can you not love that!!!!

  179. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    Classy move by Cholly

  180. Keith Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    here comes Lidge, here comes Lidge

  181. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Nipples hard

  182. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    this is why charlie’s players love him and want to play for him

  183. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    the bridge to lidge is complete!

  184. DJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Man MLB network just replayed Lidge’s last out with HK calling and it is sad! HK guide this team baby! Yes I am drunk!

  185. Georgie Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Charlie, a players’ manager, very cool…

  186. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    Bases loaded for Prado in Atlanta, 2 Outs, Atlanta down by 1.

  187. DJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    Braves already lost 2 mins ago…BUT WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

  188. Terri Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    So Emotional………………..!!!

  189. Mike D. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    PHILS!

    Today, I am glad to eat crow. I am proud of it!

    Wow…what a TERRIBLE way to end your season for the Braves.

  190. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    Darn, the guy at 3rd got picked off at third in Atlanta. They lose 1 pitch before the Phils take the title!!!

  191. Brian Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    We got High Hopes for this October.

  192. Brian of CO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    I would be lying through my teeth if I said I wasnt in tears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS AWESOME. I am SO glad to see Lidge get that too. 1 pitch out!

  193. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    Think the phils can win the division this year?

  194. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    one pitch lidge babyyyyy!!! lol

  195. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    Needless to say Kyle Kendrick makes it on the postseason roster! :-) How about our boy Lidge?

  196. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    YEAHHHHHHHHHHH FOR RAULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

  197. Keith Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    Phillies rule! :D

  198. David M Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    YEAHHHH BOOYYYYY!!!!! NL EAST CHAMPIONS!!! I’M SO HAPPY!!!!!!!

  199. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    mitch williams sounds like he thinks lidge will be on the roster on mlb network

  200. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    Congrats Phils. Congrats fans.

    LOL at Howard saying Suck on it

  201. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    CONGRATULATIONS PHILLIES! On to the final mission.

  202. Mike D. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    There goes another rubber tree branch.

  203. Andrew Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    I never had a worry Brian! Hope you are around for the playoffs

  204. DJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    Im so Jealous of you all! I live in VA and cant watch the celebration!!!!

  205. Mike D. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    High hopes…oh Harry. Bittersweet.

  206. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    Who’s drinking with me???

  207. pb Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

    this just in tomorrow’s line up

    cf- francisco
    2b- ciaro
    3b- dobbs
    lf- stairs
    rf- mayberry
    1b- tracey
    ss- bruntlett
    c-hoover
    p-carpenter

  208. Phan in TN Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    now that was a nice game. I shall watch it in the morning on MLB.TV with the little mrs and then I shall chase her around the livingroom before the requisite mounting.

  209. the lopez! Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    phils win!!!

  210. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    actually i’ll pitch tomorrow if charlie needs rest for the players. joedad you want to play 1st base? lol

  211. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Joedad – I’ll drink with you but be slugging back coffee.
    DJ- I lived in Va for a while…where do you live

  212. Georgie Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:29 pm

    Lol Phan in TN, sounds like a plan, think I’ll chase the hubby around the back yard!

  213. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    j reed i’m actually drinking my 3rd cup of coffee since the 8th inning. i’m on a caffeine induced celebration right now

  214. Coach Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    I’m in VA too. Live in Chesapeake, currently on a business trip in Richmond..

  215. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    hey phan in tn i think i’ll go to a massage parlor in philly woo hooooooo lollllll

  216. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    ray- yeah i love coffee but they need to make it heartburn free. Are you lucky enough to be going to any play-off games

  217. DJ Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    I live in Woodbridge! All I ever see is the nationals but me and my son watch the game on gamecast almost everytime they play

  218. Mike D. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Joedad, I don’t have class until 2! Where are you?

  219. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    wish i was j-reed but i’ll be happy enough to watch it on tv

  220. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Coach – i grew up in philly, left in ‘80 for VA, returned to philly in ‘08. I lived in NoVa which isn’t really VA. I lke richmond only been twice…great underground music scene

  221. SpankyYankee Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Brad pitched a GREAT game wow the best he’s ever thrown he should get the national MVP….man Brad you’da man…..GO LIDGE…LIDGE IS BACK AN LOOK OUT…BRAD IS COMING and he is PISSED!!!!!….LIDGE LIDGE LIDGE…go BRAD….you are the MAN in Philly….that says alot…oh wait its Philly means nothing…..I don’t think I’ll see ya in the Fall Classic,,,,the back up bepper this year is not attached this year……continue the embaressing moments for a little while longer Brad your da man.

  222. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    Ray, here’s one I found searching google, LOL:

    cas Says:
    September 10th, 2009 at 8:12 am
    I’m still worried. Beating the Nationals by only one run doesn’t prove anything. Lee really has fallen from his earlier performances, we still strike out with men on base (RAUUUUUL!), and I am still convinced that, if we make the playoffs, we will be swept in the first round. There’s just no consistency like I’ve seen in past Septembers when we were peaking at just the right time. I wanted another parade so badly!!!

    joedad Says:
    September 10th, 2009 at 10:21 am
    Cas- “I wanted another parade so badly!!!” Sorry that your team lost the World Series on September 9th. Better luck NEXT MONTH!!

  223. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    As much as I want to rest all our guys, and I do…we are still within striking distance of the top record in the NL. I guess as long as we finish in the top 2 its all good. Maybe Charlie will see how tonight’s Dodgers game pans out.

    Either way…it’s time for another RED OCTOBER!!!

  224. Stuart Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    Congrats to everyone here. It has been a long season but weve done it. We finally can sit back and relax for a week or so. But everyone get ready. Post season stress will be here soon. Pitching looked good, hopefully a big confidence booster for everyone.
    LETS GET TWO STRAIGHT!!!!

  225. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Spankey, talk to us after your two big pitchers, one who blows in the playoffs…see Victorino’s grand slam in the NLDS and the other who has no post season experience at all, perform. Until then, you have nothing to say. You can give us a history lesson if you want, point out all the rings none of it matters because at the end of they your team has done as much as ours has. We won the division. Bye now.

  226. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Mike D, I am at home, have work tomorrow so no celebrating for me until the postseason. I will drink for another hour and pass out, haha

  227. Ed R. Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    anyone else see Myers slam that bottle of champagne in about 2 seconds? I hope he has a DD.

  228. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    Spanky = george55 = troll

  229. Stuart Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Wow just read spankey yankees comment. What a loser. Man is he going to be embarrassed when all those millions and millions of dollars wont even get them to the fall classic.

  230. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    LOL good job joedad…some people are too emotional and they get themselves way down after a couple of losses and way up after a couple of wins. I’m pretty new here but I’ve noticed how you keep yourself on an even keel. You know cas is making his parade plans right now..lol

  231. Manny Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:49 pm

    NL EAST CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!! AGAIN!

    AH, THAT FEELS GOOD.

  232. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    Ed R. – Spanky yankee – is a kobe byrant….its so obvious he’s ashamed of his philly roots…why would a real yankee fan, born and raise, have anything to say to us….and where ar the rest of them if they are so worried…This guy is such a poseur

  233. SpankYouMonkey Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    SpankyYourMonkey – How’s them Joba rules working out? How’s the fat lady lover? You’ll be lucky to see your team get past the Tigers.

  234. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I bet Repeat! is at the game

  235. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Let’s get ready to REEEEEEEPPPPPPEEEEEEEEATTTTT!!!!!!!!

  236. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    I have to say SPANKING YANKING is really obsessed with the phillies. I think i know why:
    COLE HAMELS ON LETTERMAN
    TOP TEN THINGS THAT WENT THROUGH COLE HAMELS MIND AFTER WINNING THE WORLD SERIES

    NUMBER 6: THIS MUST BE HOW THE YANKEES USED TO FEEL

    That must’ve killed SPANKIN YANKING LMAO

  237. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Right on Jreed A real yankees fans would be more interested in hating the red sox..this guy is a fake

  238. SpankYouMonkey Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    NUMBER 6: THIS MUST BE HOW THE YANKEES USED TO FEEL

    LOL!!!! ALL THEM BILLIONS OF $$$ FLUSHED DOWN THE TOILET IN THE PAST EIGHT YEARS. LOL!!!!

  239. Brooks Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    Classy move bringing Brad in for the last out, very classy move.

  240. joedad Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    NUMBER 6: THIS MUST BE HOW THE YANKEES USED TO FEEL

    haha

  241. ray Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXAhOlh8sIM
    Number 6 is the best one..lol

  242. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    Worse Career Decision: Brad Penny …. BSox to Giants

  243. j reed Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    who gets the Ashburn … i say KK

  244. SDO Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    Who cares about Brad Penny? He would have sat on the bench in Boston. He’s irrelevant. So are the Giants at this point.

  245. Baseballbriefs.com Says:
    September 30th, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    Baseballbriefs.com tracking back Gameday: Astros (73-84) at Phillies (91-66)…

    Baseballbriefs.com tracking back Gameday: Astros (73-84) at Phillies (91-66)…

  246. j reed Says:
    October 1st, 2009 at 3:35 am

    SDO:
    “He’s irrelevant. So are the Giants at this point”

    No s**t sherlock. just saying bad career choice, your a baseball fan right? And it the post season and he was on a team he might see. just talking about baseball….would you not be interested in the play-offs if the Phillies didn’t make it?

  247. SDO Says:
    October 1st, 2009 at 12:02 pm

    j reed:

    We’re celebrating the phils clinching, and you were talking about Brad Penny? That’s what I meant by irrelevant.

    Besides, how was that a bad career choice? He got cut, so it’s not like he had an option to stay with the Red Sox. Also, when he signed with the Giants they were still contending for a wild-card. So what bad choice did he make exactly?

  248. SDO Says:
    October 1st, 2009 at 12:39 pm

    … my bad… Penny asked to be released, not cut – but either way, Boston wasn’t going to let him pitch, and his career with the Red Sox was done.

  249. GrandPiano Says:
    December 18th, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    GrandPiano…

    Megacool Blog indeed!… if anyone else has anything it would be much appreciated. Great website Enjoy!…

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