All Eyes on Hamels Once Again

Posted by Pat Gallen, Wed, October 21, 2009 09:11 AM

Philadelphia Phillies' Cole Hamels walks back to the mound as Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney rounds the bases after Loney hit a home run during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship baseball series Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)We’ve waited for that defining moment in Cole Hamels’ season and it just has not arrived.  Tonight can be that defining moment.

When Cole Hamels takes the hill at 8:07 p.m., every single eye in the Philadelphia region will want to see focus, commitment, and grit that has been lacking throughout the better part of this 2009 season.  There have been times when it looked like Hamels was in breakout mode, only to have him relinquish his hold on the situation.

During the regular season, Hamels never kept the ball rolling.  You’d have to go back to May to find a stretch where “Hollywood” was consistent for an elongated period.  For that short duration, he put together four consecutive quality starts, his longest streak of the season.

Things look very much the same here in October, with his two postseason outings reeking of mediocrity.  In both appearances, he’s allowed four runs without getting through six full innings, however, he was lucky enough to walk with a victory in Game 1 of this series against the Dodgers.

In each of his last two starts, and for many during the regular year, Hamels has been unable to locate. Colorado’s Yorvit Torrealba took full advantage of that in Game 2 of the NLDS, connecting on a hanging curveball that reached the seats.  In Game 1 of the NLCS, James Loney went yard early on a fastball middle-in, right in the first baseman’s wheelhouse.  Then came the infamous Chase Utley error in which Hamels lost his cool.  Shortly thereafter, Manny Ramirez took a down and in changeup that caught too much plate and deposited it into the seats.

The reason is frustratingly simple.  Hamels has not been able to mentally lock in on game day the way he had before.  Each season, each game, each pitch even, a pitcher has to keep the opposition on their toes.  Last season, Hamels was sharp enough to minimize his mistakes, especially in the postseason.  But when people see you over and over, your tendencies show, and to counteract that, you must be a step ahead.  Right now, he clearly is not.

Something’s got to give.  It was exactly one year ago when Cole Hamels could do no wrong.  Tonight is the night he can prove to his doubters he’s still that same guy.  A win, and it’s the NL Pennant for a second straight year.  No pressure.

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  1. King Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 9:27 am

    He definitely has to pitch good tonight. As for the pitch that manny hit for a hr…I think it was more id pitch selection than him hanging it over the plate. The pitch was low…there’s just nothing to change up on after 3 straight change ups. Anybody else but manny and that’s probably a pop up.

  2. Chuck Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Well….here it is…..the biggest game of the season for King Cole. My gut is telling me that he’s gonna step up and pitch very well. The moment, the crowd, the energy….everything is in place for him. It’s HIS stage. Big game. Good weather. Fans behind him. The game’s at night. This is it….

    Go get em, Cole!!

  3. Handsome Jack Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 9:52 am

    Will the real Cole Hamels please stand up tonight !!! We need a victory.

  4. The Original Chuck P Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 9:55 am

    With Hamels, it’s all mental. He has to understand that he’s not going to be perfect and guys are going to get hits… the hitters are professionals, too… when guys get on base, he has to clamp down and get in the zone. Last year, you saw that focus in his mannerisms and his production; he had a plan for every batter and every situation. He understood the importance of every at bat and never took anything for granted. He attacked weak hitters and found ways to keep good hitters off balance especially with runners on base. This year, it has been much different. He rushes himself and he allows himself to feel sorry for himself. The result: he has set himself up for failure. Small things like walking the pitcher… he has to mature… he is ultra talented but it takes more than that.

  5. Andrew Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 9:58 am

    There was a time when I’d be all giddy knowing Hamels was taking the mound. Now, I’m starting to dread it based on his recent outings.

    C’mon, Cole. You are the reigning World Series MVP … act like it, and please make me a believer again.

  6. Chuck Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 10:10 am

    I don’t “dread” tonight, though….it’s not as if the Dodgers are putting Roy Halladay out there (if they had him). Padilla can be knocked around and gotten to..(although he has been quite good this postseason).

    As I said, I THINK Cole will be ok. It IS absolutely a mental thing for him. He’s got to stop acting as though he’s supposed to be invincible and just pitch like he can.

    I think the key is for the offense to get some quick runs on the board so he can just relax and pitch.

    I am CAUTIOUSLY optimistic

  7. kjeantet17 Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 10:24 am

    I’m along the lines with Chuck. My gut also tells me that he is going to pitch well tonight. He should not have blown his cool like that over Utley’s/Rollin’s error, but that’s part of the game.

    I’m kinda excited to see what Padilla is going to do. I think he is going to choke with the Phillies fans screaming and shouting at the top of their lungs. They are going to get in his head very quickly. So, even if Hollywood doesn’t pitch an outstanding game, and only a good one, then tonight we should have the NL Pennant in our grasps.

  8. Jenn Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 10:25 am

    “I am CAUTIOUSLY optimistic”–DITTO

    Dear Cole, please channel your former self from ‘08. I know you can do it. Don’t try to be perfect or let the game get too big. Just pitch like we all know you can.

    GO PHILS!

  9. The Original Chuck P Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 10:39 am

    It’s funny that they decided to pitch Padilla tonight rather than Kershaw… I think that they’re trying to channel whatever extra motivation Wolf had into Padilla.

    But Padilla is not Randy Wolf… hopefully, the crowd can get into it early and shake Padilla like a peach tree.

    I’m expecting Hamels to do well… enough is enough. He has to expect that of himself and prepare to be great tonight.

  10. Pat Gallen Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 10:48 am

    Chuck P: I hope your right about Padilla. I thought they could get to him in LA and it didnt happen, so I hope the fans can really cause trouble for him tonight. The place will be rocking, and I think Padilla is beatable.

  11. Chuck Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 10:54 am

    If Torre was pitching Kershaw tonight that would have been MORE stupid than him putting him out there for Game1. Thing is, as good as Padilla has been, he can be rattled. Those peaches are ripe for the pickin’……

  12. Mr. Phil Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 11:04 am

    We’ll see if Hamels can be something similar to last year this evening. We are witnessing something special with this team. It is the most fun team I have ever supported and Monday’s win was the very best sports ending I have ever experienced in person. Euphoria is the word.

    For all the Charlie bashers that I don’t get, Manuel is the best Phillies manager in the almost 50 years I have followed this team. Putting myself in a ballplayer’s shoes, I love playing for a guy like Charlie and it’s certain that the Phillies love playing for him. He’s quite different than playing for Larry Bowa or Lou Piniella. You want to play your best not out of fear but because you don’t want to disappoint him.

  13. Manny Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 11:38 am

    I don’t think he’ll suck, I don”t think he’ll be lights out. I see a 3-4 ER, 7 IP outing… Which is fine by me….

  14. The Original Chuck P Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 11:47 am

    I did too, Pat… but I heard that they decided to pitch Padilla in game two rather than Wolf because they felt that Wolf could handle the pressure of pitching in Philadelphia better than Padilla… that gives me some confidence. Padilla has never been particularly great at CBP… I’m not sure about Hamels but the crowd is going to be loud for sure.

  15. Chuck Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 11:53 am

    It’s fine as long as our offense is there. We score 6-7 runs and Hamels can afford to give up 3 or 4 runs. If Padilla is anything close to the way he was on Friday in LA then Hamels HAS to step his game up big time.

    I think the crowd is gonna be into it right from the start. Padilla needs to be shaken up early. Even if the Phils don’t score in the first inning th crowd needs to keep it up. Eventually it HAS to have an affect on this guy.

  16. Scotty Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 11:56 am

    Two things going for him: night game, home crowd.

    One thing going against him: new dad. I may be off base, but his distraction seems to coincide with his wife’s pregnancy. Some get soft. Here’s hoping he’s pissed off from changing diapers in the wee hours. :)

  17. Chuck Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 11:58 am

    See… I think Torre’s biggest mistake was not pitching Wolf in Game 1. Kershaw was WAY to nervous for that spot and Wolf is the solid veteran who could have set the tone for them early. Kershaw has TONS of talent but he’s SOOOO green.

    Whatever. The outcome of that decision worked out just fine for the Phils..

  18. Matt Kwasiborski Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:03 pm

    I think Hamels is hurt. His curveball is always high and he has to rely on his fastball and changeup which has helped. But if he is hurt he gets this mentality that he has to do more with less. He thinks he has to K everyone when he should be relying on his D. And I think this is why he isn’t mentally as strong. I also think Manny is one of the few hitters who could have hit that ball out of the park.

    The Dodgers are done psychologically after last game. They don’t want to be here. Let’s get it done tonight and not take an unnecessary trip to the Left Coast.

    The one thing that concerns me about tonight (and tonight only) is that Padilla pitches with no fear these days. Padilla used to let things bother him in the past but these days he doesn’t. Pitching with no fear is one thing that could do us in. But the gut tells me it is over tonight!

  19. Don M Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    Joe Torre was a good manager… when he had great players, and the best closer in baseball history ..

    Phillies win 7-0 tonight… Dodgers get down early, and then lay down..

    Princess Hamels gets the win.. and we all celebrate

  20. Don M Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:11 pm

    Padilla pitched in St. Louis .. fans who couldn’t be nicer

    and then at home..

    He’ll give up some long balls tonight, and be gone by the 5th inning at the latest.. he’s a headcase, and tonight it gets them in trouble

  21. The Original Chuck P Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:12 pm

    Let’s all hope that Padilla spent the night out on the town enjoying some of those mas cervezas…

  22. Stu Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I expect Cole to give us 7 IP & 2 runs. We get to Padilla & lead 5-2 going into the 9th with Lidge coming on to close out the game…..then on to the WS.

  23. Az Mike Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    I didn’t realize there were so many pitching coaches and pitching experts on this site. You would think that Hamels had no wins and 11 blown saves during the regular season the way he gets treated here. Hollywood will do just fine tonight, in the World Series next week and in the many years to come. I just hope those years are in Philly. He’s young, he’s good and he’s still learning. Go Phillies!!!

  24. beta sigma shag Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    I also think it is more mental than Cole being hurt, other then the solo HR in game one he pitched well until he become unhinged after the error which can not happen. Not sure if it is because he is not the MAN with Lee in town. But he should just pitch like the can and not worry about out doing Cliff. I think a few runs early might help, but if they do not score early I think Cole can shut the Dodgers down for 5 or 6 innings.

  25. Don M Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    Can we make a formal plea to have Pat Burrell throw out the first pitch at a future playoff game.. this season perhaps ??

    That stadium would seriously errupt! .. I wonder if the Rays would allow a current player to do that for another team? (is their rules against such a thing?)

  26. Stuart Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    I think Hamels will pitch good tonight. He knows that he has been slacking and he knows this is his time to get back on track. He hasnt been that bad in the other two starts. one bad pitch in his first game, and the utley error messed up his other game. tonight we all play great, close it out. Hopefully the angels can muster up another win or two so we get some extra rest. it helped last year. and it will especially help with them only having three starers.

  27. SDO Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    Is it true that Padilla had a drinking problem when he played for the Phils? Did that explain his highs & lows?

    http://meadowparty.com/blog/?p=149

  28. Chuck Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    You think Pat would even want to do that? I mean, it’s not as though we made a huge effort to retain his services (although it was a fair offer).

    That would be cool, though….as long as he brings his dog.

  29. bob Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:48 pm

    Hamels will pitch well, he will feed off the energy of the fans who need to be in this from START to FINISH, can not lose energy tonight if things get a little dicey. I think Padilla will start well and then get punched out.

    I believe in this team, their ability, our fans.

    Side note: today is my brother’s birthday so it would seem fitting to clinch the NL Pennant on his b-day.

    Savor the moment folks, this is something that we have not seen. This is something truly special. It’s time to get back into the World Series, it’s time for everyone around this country to take the Philadelphia Phillies seriously as a MLB franchise.

  30. Philly Texan Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    It’s all in Cole’s head.

    The past few years, he seemed to have great “makeup.” He was tough minded on the mound.

    This year has been different. It’s gotten to the point that it looks like he’s expecting something bad to happen out there. I go back to his start in San Francisco — he had filthy stuff that day and was cruising through four innings. Then some guys gets a broken bat hit and an infield single. Cole gets rattled, gives up like five runs and then gets ejected by the ump.

    The stuff is still there. If he can take a page from the way Wolf pitched the other night — which was downright buldogish after the tough first inning — then I think we’ll see the old Cole Hamels tonight.

    Champagne’s on ice, fellas.

  31. joe Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 1:11 pm

    i’ve said it before..

    early runs for the Phils will go a long way…

    let’s go boys….

  32. Matt Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:03 pm

    I’m expecting a solid, but not great outing from Cole tonight. I think I predicted something along the lines of 7 IP/3 ER/7 H. That should be good enough to get the win because hopefully in his return to Philly, Padilla should get a little rattled by the crowd and the atmosphere. Plus, I look for this offense to still be amped up coming off the thrilling game 4…

  33. Keith Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:16 pm

    there’s a marathon of The Pen right now on MLB Network.

  34. joedad Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:19 pm

    Phillies 7, Dodgers 2. Party starts in the 1st inning and continues through the night.

  35. Georgie Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    I recorded all the episodes but have yet to watch them, I’m waiting until, well, you know…..

    I saw Cole’s press conf yesterday, when someone asked him how having a newborn around is affecting him, he said “I don’t think I need to answer that”, and just smiled. I do think maybe this whole thing has been weighing on his mind. I remember when the news first came out, they were playing the Mets in NY (I think in May) and they showed Heidi in the stands. Cole had a real stinker that day, noticed he kept looking up her way, was he worried about her in that hostile environment? Did it affect his performance? Honestly, I have no idea, but it might help explain his strange season so far.

  36. Keith E Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Hamels’ time is now. The team is in a very favorable position and he needs to put these clowns away. Hopefully Charlie got him straightened out after he ‘dissed Utley in game 1.
    GO PHILS!!!

  37. Chuck Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    Princess needs to lighten up a bit…In this game, on this stage, athletes…especially ones of Cole’s celebrity…need to accept the fact that the media is going to ask stupid questions and that there might be a “hostile environment” to deal with sometimes. Please….

  38. dodger fan Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    I’ve never been to Philadelphia, and I just saw Parking Wars for the first time last night. Is that really what Philadelphia is like?

  39. Richie Allen Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:44 pm

    Cole just needs to keep his emotions in check…He has to prevent the freakouts( a-la the old Brett Myers),when things go wrong.But he knows that himself.The look he gave Utley after that throwing error wasnt too cool.
    Having said that, I believe he will pitch just great tonight.
    Go Phils!

  40. Chuck Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Think about this too with Hamels…last year he was THE pitching star in this town. He reveled in that spotlight and did well. THIS year we see Happ’s star rising…and the addition of Cliff Lee….both pitched better than Cole.

    Couple all that with his personal, newborn baby stuff…and you have all the right distractions for someone like him.

    Don’t get me wrong…I’m a HUGE Cole Hamels fan. I just think he needs to let all this “other” stuff go and pitch his game. The rest will fall into place for him as the years go on. The sky is the limit for this guy…

  41. joe Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    Game 4 was great….

    but it’s over now

    they had a great come back win in game 4 last year…and put it behind the that night..

    they know what to do..

    now lets go do it

  42. Richie Allen Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Good point Chuck,Its easy for us to judge this guy ,but its a tough job to duplicate last year .Even though we all want the old Cole back now,he is still very young.
    He will be fine ,and I think tonight he frees his mind and pitches a great game.

  43. Philly Texan Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    Hamels couldn’t ask for a better situation tonight.

    Imagine if Jimmy doesn’t get that hit…..

    It’s 2-2 and suddenly Hamels is pitching a must-win to prevent the Phils from going back to L.A. down a game and having to win two straight on the road.

    Instead of pitching to save the season, Hamels now gets to try to clinch the pennant.

    Man, that Rollins hit changed everything.

  44. cas Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    I think there are too many people on here predicting with their wishes. I don’t see how Hamels is suddenly going to break out of a season long funk and be brilliant. And Padilla was unhittable for us last week. I have NO problem with believing we’ll win the series, but I think it will require a game in L.A. and a start by Mr. Lee.

  45. Chuck Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    Thanks for bursting the balloon, cas….as much as I realize that you can’t take ANYTHING for granted.

    There certainly is no guarantee that Hamels “breaks out” of it. And Padilla has been good this postseason.

    Who knows….maybe you’re right…maybe it goes 6 or 7 games….maybe…gasp!…the Dodgers come back and win it….we all don’t know for sure until it’s over.

    But…I like our chances with Cole….and the rest of the team…and our rowdy fans tonight.

    BEAT LA!!!!

  46. GWFightinsFan Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    Anybody in the DC area going somewhere to watch the game???

  47. King Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    cas Hamels is due. Yeah he’s been in a funk all season but he’s also thrown 2 complete games and a few gems as well. He was also cruising along pretty well in game 1 until the erroneous double play.

    And Padilla is nowhere near as good as hamels on one of hamels bad days. There’s plenty of reason for fans to be optimistic.

  48. bob Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    We all know that Cole Hamels is not as bad as a 6.39 ERA in the playoffs.

    We all know that Vicente Padilla is not as good as a 0.63 ERA in the playoffs.

    Believe in this team……they will get it done tonight. And if for some reason they don’t they will find a way in LA if necessary.

    Hamels goes 7, gives up 3. Phils get to Padilla. Lidge closes it.

    GO PHILS

  49. Jason Bintliff Says:
    October 21st, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    There is no way, as good as this line-up is, that they fail to figure out Vincente “stinkin” Padilla. No way. The fans will rattle this nutcase and the Phils will get at him early and very often. It’s over tonight, Go Phils.

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