Comments on: Cherish the Moments

By: mikeB

mikeB — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:43:29 +0000

A Train; who could forget David Bell. Was another acquisition from San Francisco lauded as a power hitting third baseman. Was the son of Buddy Bell. The guy just never got it going offensively in Philly.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:40:27 +0000

Much better being up 3-1 instead of tied.

By: A Train

A Train — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:35:17 +0000

I’ve been telling my kids the same thing. Enjoy this team now b/c it may be the best you see in your entire lifetime.

Here’s something else…they are REALLY easy to root for. I’ve been a fan since ‘68. I remember when Harry was the new guy. Lots of fun in the 70’s and early 80’s. Not so much into the 90’s with the exception of a couple of years around the WS team. I’ve always pulled for the Phils and have never booed any of them. However, that team with Leiberthal, Abreau, Lieber, Bell, etc. was not easy to root for. They seemed to play for the paycheck. This team is special in a lot of ways. They are good, they love to play the game, they play it the right way, they have each other’s backs, and they just have fun.

As mentioned b/4…Enjoy the ride.

By: GWFightinsFan

GWFightinsFan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:24:48 +0000

It goes without saying, but tonight’s game is huuuuuge. Gotta get to Wolf early and often!! Go for the Jugular!!!

By: ian

ian — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:19:27 +0000

loved this article. we truly are the best and i hope harry is watching down and enjoying it as much as the rest of us.

By: eric

eric — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:14:07 +0000

This truly is an amazing team! I didn’t think these playoffs would be able to touch the way last year’s made me feel. I was wrong! I’m right there taking in every pitch. I cannot wait for tonight’s game!

By: Brooks

Brooks — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:11:04 +0000

Bob, sorry to disagree – we have tons of boo birds around. I had some premium seats in 05 when Thome, who was hurt most of the year, struck out with men in scoring position, something he did frequently that year. The people near to where I was sitting chirped and booed one of the greatest and nicest players to grace our ball park and the man looked dejected.
This town does have a different outlook on the Phils now, for once we are expecting to win, not just hoping.

By: Bob Kahn

Bob Kahn — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:55:52 +0000

Nice article.

I will tell you what is really different.

We don’t “boo” the Phillies. Not that I ever did. Over the years the fans would get on our own team for obvious and real shortcomings. However something started to change when Thome joined the team. He could strike out and not get booed.

Then the “losers’ were generally sent packing.

Sure JRoll got a little when he was at his worst but I have never heard a boo for Victorino, Utley, Howard, Ibanez. Even now when Feliz is scuffling- no boos. Howard strikes out – no boo. Ibanez struggles for months – no boos. Utley has a horrible game – no boo.

Our closer is a disaster? Cheers when he comes out of the bullpen.

Boos are now reserved for the other team.

Don’t tell me things haven’t changed!

Not only do we love this team, we give them some slack, which in Philly says a whole lot.

By: Whizwithout

Whizwithout — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:48:35 +0000

Good article. I definitely know we got something special here and I have so much confidence in this team. however, being born a philly fan for every philly sport, i feel like there is some belief that I dont wanna get ahead of myself here because im afraid of the worst having experience it in every final round for all philly teams in my life. im taking it one game at a time like the phillies, and supporting them each game knowing we have the potential and something i believe is more special than any other club in baseball right now. like u said, win or lose, witnessing this team being so successful is something I will be talking about and cherishing forever. GO PHILLIES!! BEAT LA!!!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:45:47 +0000

It was nice to R E L A X watching the game last night. Something tells me that tonight won’t be as easy. I think Wolf will be better than expected and Blanton will be Blanton. The bullpens and benches will be factors by the 5th or 6th inning. I see a 6-4 or 5-3 Phillies win with Lidge getting the save in a tense 9th.