World Series Gameday: Yankees at Phillies, Game 5

Posted by Pat Gallen, Mon, November 02, 2009 06:57 PM

YankeesNew York Yankees (3-1) at Philadelphia Phillies (1-3)

A.J. Burnett, RHP, vs. Cliff Lee, LHP

Time: 7:57 p.m at Citizens Bank Park
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 47 degrees
TV: FOX
Twitter: Phillies Nation

Journey made popular the phrase “Don’t Stop Believin’”.  So, Phillies fans, just as the song preaches, don’t give up just yet.

The New York Yankees may have jammed the dagger into this series, by way of a 7-4 comeback victory last night, but that doesn’t mean it’s over.  The Phillies have work to do, and that beings tonight with Cliff Lee going against A.J. Burnett.

Lee has been absolutely spectacular throughout the playoffs; he’s been everything the Phillies hoped for and more.  He needs to be every bit as perfect tonight as he has been through the first four starts this postseason.  His complete-game six-hitter in Game 1 seems like ages ago, but it’s something to start with.  If Lee can shut New York down and go deep into this game, the Phillies could be looking at a Game 6 in the Bronx.

The man to try and finish out this World Series on enemy soil is A.J. Burnett.  We saw what he is capable of in Game 2 of the World Series (7 inn, 1 ER, 9 K) but we know he can be wild and at times will fall apart as he did in the Angels series.  Phillies fans need to be as loud as humanly possible and knock this guy off his perch.

Offensively, the front four need to do a little bit of damage.  Jimmy Rollins has been absent, rarely able to hit anything hard, and Shane Victorino is struggling as well.  Chase Utley has been the most consistent of the bunch, and the Phillies need more of the same from him.  Ryan Howard is the most heartbreaking of all.  He is just 3-for-17 in the series with 10 brutal punchouts.  If he has something left in the tank, now would be the time to burn it.

Interesting stat: A.J. Burnett threw 84.6 percent of his first pitches for strikes in Game 2.  Over the course of the regular season, he tossed just 54 percent of first pitch strikes.  Was Game 2 a fluke? It’s very possible.

Don’t stop being a fan, don’t stop the love you have for this team, and for at least one more night, don’t stop believin’. Three wins in a row is absolutely possible.

High hopes, everyone…

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GO PHILLIES!

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  1. Foul Hal Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 7:07 pm

    Let us hope that the outs come — one–two–three for our Mr. Lee, Mr. Lee, Mr. Lee, Mr. Lee.
    I hope he helps us avoid humiliation.

  2. RiVLez Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    What happened to Tim Malcolm? He ran this site so much better. Did he sell it?

  3. Grrrumpy Miner Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    With RAW on tonite as well as Big Bang Theory,How I Met Your Mother and 2 1/2 men….great nite on TV OH and Cheaters on the DVR good luck tonite.

  4. Andrew Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    So no chance Ibanez is sitting?
    First Joe Biden in attendence. which is abot as bad as the karma can get. Noe Arlen Spector mentioned on the nation.
    Can we say moocher?

  5. Jarod Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 7:49 pm

    It ain’t over till its over. A win tonight makes it 3-2 and remember many people say that we haven’t seen the best of Pedro yet and he is due to get the last laugh vs the Yanks. The big question is not overlooking games 5 and 6, if phils win both of these games, who starts game 7? Can’t be Cliff Lee on 2 days rest. Can’t be Martinez pitching back to back games. Can’t be Joe Blanton on 3 days rest. J.A Happ? Can’t start a rookie in NY for game 7 vs the powerful yanks. That means if Phillies win tonight and Wednesday, it will be Cole Hamels vs C.C Sabathia in Game 7.

    Game 5: A.J Burnett vs Cliff Lee
    Game 6: Pedro Martinez vs Andy Pettite (if neccessary)
    Game 7: Cole Hamels vs CC Sabathia (if neccessary)

    Go Phillies!!! ( 3 game win streak starts tonight)

    P.S: I know to come back is gonna be very tough, but phils have had many 3 game win streaks in the regular season. The question can they do it in the world series, with every game a do or die now on?

  6. phils_ftw Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Anyone going to the game should spread the word on this to everyone they pass in the stadium. Start this chant so loud that it can be heard by Harry in heaven: “Har-ry Kal-as ” Remind the whole world who this season is dedicated to!

  7. phils_ftw Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    It cut off part of my chant, the chant is supposed to go: “”Har-ry Kal-as clap, clap, clapclapclap

  8. U Gotta Believe Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    Win Rocky Win….Yo Harry we did it!

  9. U Gotta Believe Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    I’m so pumped up!!!!! This game is ours and this series is ours….so let’s take what’s ours and party down Broad St…again and again and again and again!!!!! I have never been so confident in the phillies as I am now…these boyz are going to be become Philly Legends right before our eyes.

  10. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    okay phillies your city’s hockey team was puts up 12 goals to your 9 runs in two games….zoiks

  11. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    First let’s stop playing like a AAA team, so worse case scenario so we don’t look like we succumbed to the Yankees mystique. That’s unacceptable we’re better than this. 2] let’s hope Charlie protests the multitude of of mound visits or at the very least we ask for time in the batters box alot to fluster AJ. 3] let’s be aggressive but not dumb (werth that means you) on the base paths 4] adjust to the umpires strike zone if AJ looks like he did last outing 6] no hacks at that curveball in the dirt.

  12. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    6] = 5]

  13. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Jarod – two days rest…nah. that leaves one Happ or H-a….H-a..
    H-a….i can’t even say it. thinking it hurt bad enough.

    WE CAN DO THIS….

  14. U Gotta Believe Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:34 pm

    J reed….that’s good! I liked it

  15. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    U Gotta Believe – i like your optimism

  16. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    Hey, some guy on the other thread (for high hopes perhaps?) said that there’s supposed to be bad weather headed up the east coast towards the end of the week, and if that happened and we get thursday and maybe friday postponed, Cliff Lee can in fact pitch game 7. Yeah two straight days postponed is a long shot, but even if its just thursday, that’ll be short rest. And I’m definitely willing to try Clifton Phifer on short rest for the first time ever in a game 7 over the alternative. Yes, thinking it hurts bad enough. He made an enemy out of his fans this postseason.

  17. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Yeah, we need some of that optimism here tonight! I don’t come here to read people moaning “we’re going to lose!!!”

  18. Az Mike Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    Go to Yahoo Sports and find the article “Skipping Lee Was
    Fatal for the Phillies”. This is what I said on Sunday morning,
    pleading with Chollie to change his mind and pitch Lee in game 4. No so much about game 4, but having Lee available to also pitch game 7. Lets hope that Luck overrides Stupid. Go Phillies!

  19. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    I want to see people typing, “WE’RE GOING TO WIN!!!”

  20. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    alright i was flipping around the channel and happened to come across the Insider and they had a clip on the NY Yankee Housewife Kate Hudson…like gag me with a dirty soup kitchen ladle

  21. ChaosCorruption Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    WE’RE GOING TO WIN!!!

    :D

  22. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Ignore that, just looked at the forecast and there’s no bad weather from what I can see.

    Oh well. Just have to duke it out with Pedro and…yeah.

  23. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    BEAT NEW YORK!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    BEAT NEW YORK!!!

  24. ChaosCorruption Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    FOX commentators seem Pro-Yankees.
    BOOOOOOO!

  25. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    let’s go PHILLIES!!!

  26. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    I’m pumping up the jams, drinking RXEnergy and getting the frig ready for this.

    We’re not done. Not yet. Just lulled them into a false sense of security! (I’m actually quite convinced this was the plan of action the whole time, thank you)

  27. TrappedInNYC Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    I’m going to vomit listening to the Fox announcers…turn the sound down and listen to Harry K call the game in your mind

  28. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:44 pm

    Staying alive Staying Alive oh oh oh oh Staying alivvvvveeeeeee

    Let’s go Phillies!

  29. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    My pet pevee about Fox is the sentimental intro music…it a little overly nostaglic for me…Who throws the first pitch

  30. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    How bout the Orange and Black the last two games, Ed R.

  31. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    gofightins – pace yourself…with all the mound conferences by the Yankees it ‘ll be a five hour game…you don’t want to crash

  32. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:53 pm

    About time they woke the heck up. Their offense is capable of destroying teams but their defense and goal tending has been suspect. Granted Carolina is awful and Tampa is ok but still, they handed both of them pretty easily. Let’s hope they can keep it going.

    I must say, it was fun coming home and being able to turn on a sporting event. For a few minutes I felt like I was from the dreaded Left Coast.

  33. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    Well hopefully with Lee on the mound it will only take 3.5-4 hours despite the conferences.

  34. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    let’s get this started

  35. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    I’ve got the radio online, but that’s been about a pitch behind in this series.

  36. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    11 seconds behind on the radio.

  37. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:00 pm

    Ed R. – is their a rule about mound conferences and coach visits?

  38. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:01 pm

    oof.

  39. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    come on lee

  40. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    OK, two down

  41. Phuck the Phillies Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    Ready to lose the world series on your own field?

  42. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    To my knowledge there is no rule about the number of mound visits per say, but if a Manager comes out to the mound to see the same pitcher in the same inning twice then that pitcher must be removed from the game. Other than that, I do not know of a rule limiting how many visits can occur in an inning or a game. But I did read on ESPN that the owners would discuss this very topic over the off season as apparently MLB was not really all that happy with what the Yankees did last night.

  43. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    FYI: I’m wearing my 2008 World Champions hoodie for good luck. I wore the 2008 NL Champions t-shirt when I went to game 5 of the NLCS, it worked then!

  44. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    oh no

  45. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    where’s the cutter

  46. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    Don’t let it get you down!
    LET’S GO PHILS!
    LET’S GO PHILS!
    LET’S GO PHILS!

  47. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Lee doesn’t look so good

  48. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Yeah I wore my 2008 WS hoodie last night, no such luck.

    Lee is not looking very good. Behind on pretty much every single batter.

  49. Stuart Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Lee does not look sharp at all. he needs to settle down and make pitches.

  50. Phuck the Phillies Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Tracey give up

  51. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    okay, now let’s score and score and score

  52. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    OK: JRoll, be patient. We always do better when you get a lead-off hit. Make it count.

  53. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    20 pitches for Lee

  54. Pat Gallen Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Here comes a 5 spot against Burnett.

  55. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Whew, not as bad as it could have been, now let’s get some runs!

  56. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 pm

    Only one run! First inning…Burnett’s hittable. No raising the alarms yet! Cliff will settle.

  57. Jeff G. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Lee will be bombed tonight. SORRY. Yankees are just better. Good job Charlie pitching around AROID. Nobody protecting him.

  58. Phuck the Phillies Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    HIT ROLLINS!

  59. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    alright Jimmy

  60. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    Let’s get it going!

  61. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    YES!!!! JRoll comes through!

  62. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    Alright time to settle down Lee. And Jimmy seriously enough of this slump. Good for MLB… it was an obvious stall besides they can’t argue instant replay interupts the flow of the game (ridculous to begin with) if a team takes up a cumulative 20 minutes in mound conferences

  63. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    Uh oh… owie!!!

  64. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    ouch

  65. ChaosCorruption Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    NOOOO!

    VICTORINO!!!!!

    NOOOO!!!!

  66. Phuck the Phillies Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    HHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH

  67. Phuck the Phillies Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    ITS ABOUT TIME

  68. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    WE’RE GONNA WIN!!!!

  69. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    this is ridiculous. I seriously doubt Burnett meant to hit Victorino. Looked to me like the pitch got away from him, clearly he was trying to bust him inside but not hit him.

  70. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Alright guys he’s a weasal by that was an accident and a painful one

  71. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    WOO HOO!!!

  72. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    That’s the way to start the game

  73. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Nice to see this team has some phight in them.

  74. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    UTLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    he smoked that. :D

  75. ChaosCorruption Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh

  76. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

  77. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    @Keith: You called it! “Score and score and score” is right!!!!

  78. chuckles Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Hey Phuck the Phillies, go Phuck yourself after that HR!

  79. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    UT UT UT UT

  80. ChaosCorruption Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    Burnett’s Scaaaared.

  81. Phuck the Phillies Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    Hey Chuckles the series is 3-1 bud hahahahahahahahahah

  82. chuckles Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    WE WANT MORE, MORE, MORE! Cmon Ryan!

  83. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    nice walk Howard

  84. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    hehehe. Fun to see the other side worrying about their pitcher for a change!

  85. ChaosCorruption Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    Werth: You’re WERTH alot, and a HR here would be WERTH alot. :D

  86. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Just wondering, but if the Phillies manage to win this, do we see Pedro in game 6? Because I think that would be lovely. Absolutely no one else I would want pitching that game.

  87. chuckles Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Phuck – guess you don’t know much about this team. Watch and learn…..

  88. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Burnett is any ugly mofo. Come to realize that through the plethora of close ups, and missing game 2.

  89. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    Raul’s way overdue!

  90. Phuck the Phillies Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    hahha ok chuckles keep dreaming…no chance you win 3 in a row…you are talking like your team is a dynasty wake up

  91. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    ugh.

  92. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    another stupid Yankee delay

  93. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    Ah well. We got the lead. Now we just need to hold it for 8 more innings. No problem!

    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!

  94. Pat Gallen Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:28 pm

    3 runs will do.

  95. FillyP Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    I’m tempering my enthusiasm, because the Yanks are a great team and they’ll fight to the end. But.. awesome, awesome start to this game. The boys are all riled up and ready to bring this back to the Bronx. Clifton will settle down after some first inning jitters.

    I love this team and I’m proud of them no matter what.
    LET’S GO FIGHTINS!!!

  96. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    True or False, Utley has been the best player in this series?

  97. teejvee Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    not enough. had him on the ropes-let him off.

    Now we know what’s coming. Burnett DOMINATES for 6 innings.

  98. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:32 pm

    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!

  99. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    I agree, the Phillies may be winning but its early in the game and we are in a huge hole in the series. Let’s not lose sight of that. I like positivity but I also appreciate realism.

  100. Nick Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:34 pm

    We need a good sized lead, like 7 or 8 runs so we can get lee out of there early and get him ready for game 7!!!

  101. chuckS Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    i think shanes got a broke hand

  102. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    1-2-3!

  103. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    Yo Pat G., I really thought they were gonna put a 5 spot on the board, they were in position for it. I just wish Ibanez could catch a break, any other day that’s a hit.

  104. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    Oakland A’s?

  105. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    @Ed: A month ago, the “realists” were saying that the season was over and the Phils weren’t going to win the division.

  106. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    Ok guys, we got a game with the Yankees tonight. And that only means one thing. Bad news for the Yankees!

  107. Nick Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Yes Keith, I believe it was the A’s

  108. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    Yeah! You tell ‘em, Morris!

  109. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    must be, they have 9.

  110. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!

  111. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    All due respect Tracey, they weren’t realists. Realists don’t have to be pessimistic.

    A realist, in this sense is someone who sees the situation for what it is and acts accordingly.

    Meaning, be glad we are up in this game but let’s not act like we have completed the comeback of the series already.

  112. Phuck the Phillies Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    True or Fales:

    Chase Utley has semen in his hair

  113. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    false*

  114. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Victorino looks in baaaaad shape.

  115. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Honestly, Ed, if I didn’t think there were any hope, I’d turn off the TV and go to sleep. There’s always a chance. Remember that the BoSox won the ALCS after a 3-1 deficit. Hmn… who was the team they beat?

  116. Terri Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    Shane looks to be in pain.

  117. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    make it a 3-0 deficit Tracey

  118. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    True

    Utley has semen in his hair

  119. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    I’m just amazed that the trolls have the guts to be here when the Yankees are not in the lead.

  120. TrappedInNYC Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    looks like Victoniro has a broken bone in his hand…

  121. Terri Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    Shane needs to take himself out. Will he be able to throw a ball?

  122. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    Yeah Shane is not feeling too good. I am sure the cold air doesn’t help. I wonder if its not worth putting in Frisco and getting Victorino’s hand iced and looked at.

  123. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:52 pm

    Aaaaand Debbie Downer returns.

    Nothing courageous about an internet troll

  124. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    hehehe… Utley looked like he was pulling his fake throw move from last year

  125. chuckles Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    Tracey – they’re not trolls, they’re C.H.U.D.’s

  126. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:56 pm

    You can talk when you are up 3-1

  127. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    BEAT NEW YORK!!!

  128. Aviad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    Pull Lee if we get a 5+ run lee and save him for game 7

  129. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    If Vic’s hand is hurt that badly he probably should come out of the game, we can’t take chances defensively and he won’t be able to hit either.

  130. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    :: waives rally towel ::

  131. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Oh, there he goes for x-rays, no doubt….

  132. TrappedInNYC Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    looks like Shane is out…this sucks

  133. Cole Hamhands Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Put me in coach!

  134. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    I like it…..Ut

  135. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    WHEW! Lucky!

  136. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    Ryan, hit one outta heeeeere!!!

  137. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    I am a Yankees troll and I like to poop in my hand and draw AROD”s picture with it. Oh how it arouses me.

  138. Nick Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    I don’t know if anybody else noticed it, but howards batting stance is different. He is standing more upward than he was when he was hitting good. Let me know if that might be correct.

  139. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    Two on! Time for another HR!

  140. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    liking the walks

  141. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    Big inning time fellas

  142. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    I heard Chris Wheeler aka “Jigga” has a brand new break-dance he’s been working on. If we want to see it, all we have to do is win this game to get a sneek peek…

  143. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    Here we go with the mound conferences again, jeez!

  144. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    LA thinks AJ may be rattled.

  145. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:07 pm

    They’ll be quick to remove Burnett throwing like this…lets take advantage now!

    Pop one Werth!

  146. Cole Hamhands Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    K!!!

  147. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    werth what with the ego swing

  148. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    Werth dude…. how did he miss that?

  149. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    WOO HOO!!! In the hole! Utley scores!

  150. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm

    alright Werth! :D

  151. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Attaboy J Werth

  152. chuckles Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Werthwhile does it again! Keep that line moving boys!

  153. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    WERTH! Lets goooooooo.

  154. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    never mind…..

  155. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm

    Yessssireeee, baby!!!

  156. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    alright Rauuuuuuuul

  157. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Wow! The comments can’t even keep up with the action!

  158. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Hahaha, go get some rest Burnett

  159. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    Well we got five off him! That should be enough, eh?

  160. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    mea culpa werth way to protect good AB. Ibanez we need a hit and we got one. Let’s greet the young reliever appropriately

  161. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    @gofightins: I’m of two minds. On the one hand, I want them to win tonight!!! On the other hand… they should save a few runs for tomorrow…

  162. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    Anyone wondering why you can’t just throw a guy on short rest with no prior experience of doing so need to look no further than what A.J Burnett did tonight.

  163. badburn Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    With two in, two on, and nobody out, the Phillies needed this inning to remind themselves that solo HRs aren’t the only way to score runs. Go Phillies!!!!!!

  164. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    they don’t play tomorrow

  165. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    So Victorino seems to be still in the game

  166. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    alright Ruiz! got another run.

  167. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Well played His Choochness

  168. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    @Ed: the Phillies pre-game was saying that this could be a problem for the Yankees: they have to pitch people on short rest, because they don’t have enough solid starters.

  169. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    I don’t like it when they show a lingering close-up of someone who just failed, regardless of which team they’re on, it’s just cruel.

  170. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    Lee with a hit

  171. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    Oh baby!!! Nice hit, Lee!

  172. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    CLIFFFFFFF!!!!! I♥HIM. no homo. well, slightly.

  173. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    GO IN FOR THE KILL….DO NOT LET UP. JIMMY”S DUE

  174. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    And a hush comes over the Yankee trolls

  175. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    Damn, they’re not going to leave Burnett alone, are they? (the cameras, I mean)

  176. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    nice pitch by the kid

  177. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:20 pm

    Georgie, at least he isnt in the showers like Manny

  178. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    If this continues as is…. Pull Lee early for a potential Game 7? It’s only the 3rd. But Charlie could make up for all the other mistakes…. Does that make any sense or am I nuts??

  179. TrappedInNYC Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    keep the razors away from Burnett…looks like he is ready to call the suicide hotline

  180. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    HK, way too early for that kind of talk.

  181. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    joedad, as much as they’re focusing the cameras on him, I wouldn’t blame him if he did, but I think he has more class than Manny, which isn’t a difficult thing to accomplish.

  182. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:27 pm

    Georgie – i always say the same thing about the shot to the pitcher. It’s Jerry Springer TV and about making yourself feel better by watching others suffer. It’s sadistic voyeurism. I can’t stand it….

  183. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    I’ll tell you, I have no opinion on whether or not to pull Lee if the Phillies have a big lead. That is a really tough call, both sides make sense. But you are facing elimination tonight. You need to stick with your horse.

  184. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Truthfully HK, it doesn’t matter if Lee is pulled now or throws 130 pitches. For a pitcher, the issue isn’t how many pitches so much as how many times you have to get your arm lose. What i mean by that is, Lee as a starter is conditioned to pitch every fifth day. So in normal circumstances he throws tonight, rests his arms for the next two days, then on Thursday he would throw a bullpen session, have Friday off and then Saturday would be ready to go.

    So the issue is that really Lee’s arm would not be ready for any work until Thursday, which technically he could pitch in relief and that would be used as his “bullpen session” day.

    So in theory, if we get to a game 7, it is possible to see Lee again but it won’t be based on what he does tonight.

  185. David M Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    Lee, you’re amazing!!

  186. TrappedInNYC Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    I would pull Lee right now…finish with Happ/Park/Madson

  187. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    I hear ya joedad……and you too Mroris… But if that were to happen (and yes I agree it’s far,far from over)_the Yankees would have a bleep load of xtra pressure to win Game 6. No?

  188. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    ALRIGHT DID WE NOT LEARN ANYTHING ABOUT THE CRUELITY OF THE BASEBALL GODS LAST NIGHT! NO HUBRIS! STILL PLENTY OF BASEBALL. ONE PITCH AT A TIME, ONE AB AT A TIME UNTIL 27 OUTS.

  189. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    Edr… Perfectly stated. I say if we were to go on and win tonite; the Phillies should bring you along to the Bronx to keep Old Charlie and Duuuuu-beeeee honest!

  190. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    This guy is throwing straight fastballs. They should be crushing him

  191. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    my bad… jreed…No more from me.

  192. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!

  193. whynow Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    Reposted from previous blog

    The Phillies are not quitters = although I must admit I quit on them. Who knows? Let’s just win this one and worry about gm6 on Wednesday.

    As far as a 2nd rate city – no way. I know SpankyYankee probably doesn’t remember what a championship parade looks like. Last yr – we had well over a million – nearly a million and ½ fans at last yrs parade. Yes there were some idiots, but I’d say in the great majority we were classy, caring, compassionate and appreciative fans…

    If you look up 2nd rate – you will not see classy, caring, compassion or appreciate in their definition.

    I think the Phillies have shown a lot of people, especially themselves, they are not quitters. No matter what the results of the series end up being.

    BTW There will be only ONE ‘WFC’ & ONE ‘ the team to beat’ & those honors will ALWAYS reside in Philadelphia.

    Yes… & if the NYY win the W/S, they will be only ‘WC” – never the ‘WFC”

  194. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    HK – sorry dude…I didn’t sleep last night ….see what I mean.

  195. Terri Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    Lets Go LEE!

  196. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Uh isn’t that interference by Damon

  197. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    damn Ryan Howard. We’re down 3-1 games in the WS and you give away a free run like a complete a$$clown. I never did that when I played in Little League when I was 10. The head case label is now more than accu. It’s very fitting. WTF is wrong with you.

  198. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    and jreed…no need to say you’re sorry. that comment was on point!

  199. AC from NJ Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    I want to see the Phils get 3 runs now…maybe they can get Lee out of the game before he hits 100 pitches…save something for game 7. But only if the Phils are up by 6 to 7 runs – 4 run lead is not enough with the bullpen.

  200. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    here we go again with the love in on the mound

  201. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    sonofab***h

  202. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    OMG, could we get you boys a cup of tea while you’re out there chatting?

    ooooo, Aaron Rowand, only facing the other way…

  203. ryan coward Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    puts a charge in one right into gardners glove

  204. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    AC – it doesn’t work like that with pitchers 100 pitches … 3 days minium

  205. chuckles Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    Glad to hear that MLB is going to address all these meetings at the mound by the Spankees. Better late than never.

  206. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    I dont know why you guys are getting so excited, you still arent going to win.

    :(

  207. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Resist the urge to think too far ahead. Gotta win this one. The Yanks are within grand slam distance.

  208. Filthadelphia Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    Werth looks like a kings jester with that stupid haircut

  209. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    Did Harriston get hurt?t…that was a great catch….

  210. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    Harriston isnt in the game! What game are you watching?

  211. ryan coward Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    If this goes back to NY atleast the phillies will be in town to go to the yankee parade

  212. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:02 pm

    I don’t know, but that was an amazing catch!

  213. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:04 pm

    I win either way because I am a yankee troll and will make love to myself and other Yankee trolls while looking at arods centaur painting

  214. Cholly Manyoowell Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    Uhhhh… we’re uhhh just givin duh fans some hope so deys can fall dat much harder when we looz.

  215. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    Attaboy Cliff kid now

  216. Harry Kalas Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    I’d keep my mouth shut if I were you Mr. Coward… Remember how much of a sure thing the 2004 ALCS seemed when the Yankees went up 3-0?? The more bleep you talk, the more crushing a potential collaspe is going to be. Get your casket with the Yankees logo ready…… If you act now, you’ll get an additional 15% discount. I’m the whiz….I’m the whiz…..

  217. chuckles Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:09 pm

    Cmon Chooch!

  218. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    Cliff’s going hopefully 2 more

  219. Philly Scum Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    COLE IS A QUITTER!

  220. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    JRoll! Start it up again!

  221. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    who was that random ass guy?! lmao

  222. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    WOO HOO!!! Thank you, JRoll!

  223. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    BEAT NEW YORK!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    BEAT NEW YORK!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    BEAT NEW YORK!!!

  224. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    Come on Vic is due

  225. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:14 pm

    Man you know whats annoying?
    FRIGGIN MOUND MEETINGS.

    I really hope they do something about that.

  226. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    Filthadelphia how can you comment on someones hair when Swisher has that mohawk?

  227. ryan coward Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    My hand hurts :(

  228. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:19 pm

    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    BEAT NEW YORK!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    BEAT NEW YORK!!!
    LET’S GO PHILS!!!
    BEAT NEW YORK!!!

    That’s the spirit!!!

  229. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    For being the classiest fans in all of baseball, Yankee fans sure are a bunch of classless scumbags.

  230. AC from NJ Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    bye Jorge…you suck!

  231. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    Nice fast pitch Cliff

  232. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    That was nice. I hate Jorge. Needs to shut up and play. Whines about EVERYTHING.

  233. chuckles Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    Wow – Posada is a PITA. Sit down and shut up.

  234. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    make that quick pitch

  235. Phuck the Philthies Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    thank you Morris that means a lot.

  236. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    Morriss, I think most of them are OK. Trolls are scumbags through and through

  237. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    Don’t worry about the trolls guys, their mom takes the computer away at 11. She says they all need to wake up early and apply for jobs at CVS.

  238. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    If only Lee could pitch every game.

  239. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    {waving rally towel

  240. chuckles Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    or WalMart, Morris.

  241. bob Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    Dererk Jeter sucks chant…shows you the intelligence of this city.

  242. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    Haha, Jeter is left holding his nub

  243. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    @Morris: CVS? When their only marketable skill is saying “do you want fries for that?”

  244. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    Actually, it’s hard to declare whether Yankee fans are scum. Since every game I have been to Yankee stadium, both old and new I was surrounded by a bunch of stock brokers just trying to impress clients. It’s just a big convention center that sometimes hosts baseball games.

  245. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:26 pm

    Alright Lee … insurance. Howard is due

  246. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    What’s up with all these broken bats? With all the money they spend on players, I guess the Yankees can’t afford 1st quality equipment.

  247. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    YEAH BC WE ARE RICH

  248. ryan coward Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    hes gonna shove that nub up Howards nose

  249. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    Tracey you arent funny please go to bed

  250. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    HEY LOOK AT ME! I’M AN IDIOT. I TYPE IN ALL CAPS. I HAVE NO FRIENDS. I HAVE TO GO ON THE INTERNET AND TELL BAD JOKES TO GET ATTENTION BECAUSE I HAVE NO SOCIAL SKILLS AND NOBODY TO TALK TO WHILE MY FAVORITE TEAM IS IN THE WORLD SERIES.

  251. The Real Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    My fingers hurt

  252. Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    The Yankees had to buy some new steroids for their players. Also they are paying Kate Hudson to act like she is dating A-Rod so that the gay rumours get put on hold during the Series.

  253. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    lol, joedad, “jeter is left holding his nub”, lmao.

  254. CumHead Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    My hair looks marvelous :)

  255. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    UTLEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

  256. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    UTS!

  257. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    WOW. That’s UNBELIEVABLE.

  258. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    WHEE!!! UTLEY DOES IT AGAIN!!!

  259. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    DIALED IN…IS UT GONNA PUT THE TEAM ON HIS BACK?

  260. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    Wow I have never seen Utley in a zone like this. He always hits his homers in bunches but not like this.

  261. Filthadelphia Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Utley must have super semen in his hair today

  262. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Utley is just itching for WS MVP!

  263. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Seriously. Utley’s swing is perfect. I’m so glad he found his stroke, he’s carrying this team right now…?

  264. The Real Shitarino Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    UTLEY IS GREAT! I WISH I WERE HALF AS GOOD LOOKING AS HIM. MAYBE IF I WERE I WOULD HAVE KISSED A GIRL BY NOW. I DID ONCE TOUCH MY AUNT’S BREAST BY ACCIDENT. THAT WAS GREAT.

  265. CumHead Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    YOU HAVE TO WIN THE WORLD SERIES TO BE MVP….why do you clowns have your hope up you are only going to be let down

  266. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    The Yankees have Empire State of Mind…the Phillies have Unstoppable.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb8-HcfcIWw&feature=player_embedded

  267. Georgie Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    It’s the UT-LEE show tonight!

  268. CumHead Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Im going to bring ryan howard to my house so he can dust bust my floor with those nostrils

  269. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Yup, you have to win the series to get MVP. So I guess Uts will have to make sure we win the series!

  270. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Two records tied on back to back at-bats. Even if Howard did not swing at that one, he would have swung at the next one.

  271. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:38 pm

    Morris, most that I have known are middle class types who know baseball and love baseball. But you could be right with the corporate types who are ruining the crowds in all sports

  272. Ed R. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    I really wish people would have to register for access to these boards. I would gladly pay money every year to prevent some of the people that come on here from getting the opportunity to just post complete and utter garbage.

  273. Filthadelphia Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    Howard should use his super smelling nostrils to smell what pitch is coming next

  274. Keith Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    Rauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuul :D

  275. AC from NJ Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLL!!

    Ibanez needed that one sooooo bad – let’s hope that breaks him out for games 6 and 7. Now if Howard could only get one too…

    Go Phils!!

  276. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    WOOHOO!!! But seriously, save a little something for tomorrow night, guys!

  277. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL.

    So great to see him get a HUUUUUGE hit. That was blasted.

  278. Al in Seattle Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:46 pm

    WOOOO!!!!!!! RAUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUL’S FIRST HOMER IN THE WORLD SERIES!!!!! CONGRATS RAUL!!!

    GO PHILLIES!!

  279. Filthadelphia Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    Bring in Lidge

  280. CumHead Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    BRING IN MY BOY LIDGE

  281. j reed Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    Damn it these errors

  282. Terri Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    It is never easy…

  283. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    All the ignorant Yankee losers are really making this blog hard to read.

  284. CumHead Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    I’m so excited I’m going to poop my pants

  285. Filthadelphia Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    ARODDDDDD

  286. Terri Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    OMG is this really happening??

  287. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    should be easy to block certain ip addresses to reduce the troll population

  288. gofightins Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Charlie…why not take him out before AROD?!

  289. joedad Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Well pitched Clifton

  290. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    this is not looking good

  291. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:53 pm

    Fine job by Lee. Let’s make sure he gets the W he deserves.

  292. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    My brother worked up on Wall Street in the late 90’s. He used to get free tickets all of the time. We would sit 18 rows off the field between home and 3rd. The people around us couldn’t care less about the games.

  293. CumHead Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    Park has some pretty sweet hair too….maybe utley gave him some of his man juice

  294. Filthadelphia Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    You guys sure seem to be a little scared with a 4 run lead

  295. CumHead is an Asshole Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    I am sorry for being such a jerk. My bad.

  296. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Cool your jets, have a little faith guys.

  297. jt Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Great the yankees are gonna come back damon was struck out so it should only be 8-3 but umps always help them yankees out.

  298. Filthadelphia is an Asshole Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    me too – sorry

  299. Tracey Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:58 pm

    You guys sure seem pretty pathetic with a 2 game lead.

  300. Jeff G. Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    yankee fans are just classless. even mike f on wfan says it. yankee players are cheater, liars. steroid users.

  301. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:59 pm

    Take it down tracey its almost bed time

  302. gofightins Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Should’ve left Victorino in…that was a horrible throw.

  303. CumHead Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Francisco has a cannon!

  304. Filthadelphia Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 am

    I am a horrible person. I have no life.

  305. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 am

    :: waving rally towel ::

  306. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 am

    Lidge is going to be as terrified to pitch as you clowns are to watch the end of this game…. You act like Met fans

  307. CumHead Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:02 am

    Me too. I am a horrible person. I have no life.

  308. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:02 am

    YES! Three outs left!

  309. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:02 am

    Me three. I am a horrible person. I have no life.

  310. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:03 am

    Okay boys lets get back to work more runs!!!!!

  311. CumHead Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:03 am

    Hey do you guys want to meet at a bar in NY for game 6 and chat?

  312. joedad Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:03 am

    Lead a cheer Tracey

  313. Ryan Coward, CumHead, Filthadelphia Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:04 am

    We are terrible, horrible people who have no lives.

  314. joedad Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:05 am

    HARRY KALAS! Clapclapclapclapclap
    HARRY KALAS! Clapclapclapclapclap
    HARRY KALAS! Clapclapclapclapclap
    HARRY KALAS! Clapclapclapclapclap

  315. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:05 am

    This game is showing to the world the Heart the Phillies have!

    The Yankees are such a potent lineup you have to score at least 8 on them to have a chance.
    I wonder if they will bring out Lidge or Madson?

  316. whynow Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:05 am

    that 1 move by taking victorino out, probably cost the phils @ least 2 runs lin the top of the 8th,

    and puttting lidge in the game last nite cost us the game.

    what is manuel thinking or he is?

  317. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:05 am

    Hey Jeff G, Fat Mike on the fan is a biased pompous asshole anyway… that show went to shit when mad dog left

  318. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:05 am

    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)

  319. j reed Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:05 am

    Yeah…Ruiz, pinch hitter and Jimmy who really need to redeem himself after that error

  320. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Chooch!!!

  321. CumHead Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Lee is pitching and the yankees lineup is weak with molina in there for most of the game…They handed you this game so they could win it in NY

  322. word Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Bring in park in 9th or Lidge? o_0

  323. joedad Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 am

    HARRY KALAS! Clapclapclapclapclap
    HARRY KALAS! Clapclapclapclapclap
    HARRY KALAS! Clapclapclapclapclap
    HARRY KALAS! Clapclapclapclapclap
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)

  324. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 am

    CHOOCH!!!

  325. j reed Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 am

    Come on Stairs…

  326. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 am

    Is it true you guys picked up Matt Stairs playing beer league softball?

  327. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:08 am

    CumHead you are an idiot if you actually believe that!!

    You must know very little about baseball.

  328. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:08 am

    LET’S GO PHILS! BEAT NEW YORK!
    LET’S GO PHILS! BEAT NEW YORK!
    LET’S GO PHILS! BEAT NEW YORK!

  329. Jeff G. Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:09 am

    I dont think so ryan the jerk. Maddog is an idiot. Lost on sirius thank god. you are scum. i just hope this phillies team takes the money, steroid team to game 7. just like the sox.

  330. poomie Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:10 am

    “Don’t Stop Believin’”

  331. gofightins Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:10 am

    Stairs…::shakes head::

  332. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:10 am

    Is it true that I am an asshole?

  333. FillyP Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 am

    Alright. Madson’s got the stuff. He’s struck out 5 in his last 2inn of work. Let’s close this out!!!! GO PHILLIES!

  334. CumHead Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 am

    Jeff calm it down buddy….Come hang out in NY for Game 6

  335. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:15 am

    Time to nail this down and send it back to the big crapple.

  336. gofightins Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:16 am

    This ain’t close to good.

  337. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:16 am

    WTF – this is not happening….

  338. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:16 am

    LET’S GO PHILS!
    LET’S GO PHILS!
    (waves rally towel)

  339. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:16 am

    :: waving rally towel :::: waving rally towel ::
    :: waving rally towel :::: waving rally towel ::
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)
    LET’S GO PHILLIES!!! (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP)
    :: waving rally towel :::: waving rally towel ::
    :: waving rally towel :::: waving rally towel ::

  340. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 am

    We are in trouble

  341. Beer League Stairs Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 am

    UT OH

  342. Stuart Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 am

    anyone else just have a terrible terrible feeling?

  343. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 am

    LA says: “This would be a great time for Jeter to hit into a double play.”

  344. gofightins Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 am

    COMEONNNNNNMADSOOOOOON!!!

  345. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 am

    Time for Myers. Or a double play. I would prefer the double play.

  346. Beer League Stairs Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Im Coming to Philly tonight if this happens

  347. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Uh oh… they’re warming up Lidge…

  348. gofightins Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:19 am

    Stu…I gotcha on that one.

  349. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:20 am

    Just remember, no matter how bad things get. There is always beer.

  350. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 am

    Madson is not built for closing didn’t we do this before early in the season

  351. Stuart Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 am

    THERE WE GO.

  352. Keith Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 am

    hugggggggggggggggggggge DP

  353. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 am

    WHEW! DP!!!

  354. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 am

    Oh thank sweetness!

  355. gofightins Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:22 am

    WOW. That was a godsend. Let’s go to NYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

  356. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:22 am

    Tracey calls it right!! 1 more out!

  357. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:22 am

    ::WAVING RALLY TOWEL MADLY::

  358. joedad Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:23 am

    Can’t get on here to post comments…too much cheering, LOL

    LETS GOOOOOO!!!!

  359. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:24 am

    oof…

  360. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:25 am

    Jeez…Damon is unreal. Never easy is it?????

  361. Georgie Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:25 am

    Sweating profusely…

  362. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:25 am

    I really hate Joe Buck. Does anybody like him?

  363. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:25 am

    You can see on that replay, Madson is feeling the stress.

  364. Stuart Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:25 am

    again my heart begins to race.

  365. joedad Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:25 am

    i would have 2nd guessed earlier but is Eyre not available tonight?

  366. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:25 am

    Come on Madson!!!!

  367. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:26 am

    Come on! One more strike!!!

  368. whynow Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:26 am

    joe buck want the phillies to lose so much

  369. Keith Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:26 am

    Phillies win! :D

  370. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 am

    Thank God!!

  371. Morris Buttermaker Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 am

    Sit down horse face!

  372. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 am

    Thank god…………

  373. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 am

    YES!!!! PHILS WIN!!! PHILS WIN!!! WHEE!!!!

  374. joedad Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 am

    never a doubts fellas

  375. CumHead Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 am

    good game dbags see you in NY

  376. gofightins Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 am

    YES. LETS GO TO NYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

  377. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 am

    High hopes!
    We’ve got, high hopes!
    We’ve got, high apple pie in the sky hopes

  378. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 am

    Feel the Burn, what a bunch of BS

  379. whynow Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 am

    just think if lidge didnot pitch last nite…

  380. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:29 am

    Feel the Burn, what a bunch of BS
    Hit the ball over the fence and be a man.

  381. CumHead Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:29 am

    IM ON TV!!!!!

  382. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:29 am

    So when you start to feeling low, ’stead of letting go
    just remember that ant!

    Oops there goes another rubber tree
    Oops there goes another rubber tree
    Oops there goes another rubber tree plant!!!

  383. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:30 am

    Be a man and hit the ball over the fence.

  384. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:30 am

    329 feet isn’t a home run, be a man.

  385. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:30 am

    Feel the Burn, yeah right.
    6 runs in 3 innings how about the Burn.

  386. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 am

    :D :) :D :) :D

  387. whynow Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 am

    wish we could password this blog with proof of residency or something to keep out these low life NY trolls.

  388. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 am

    Be a man, hit a real home run, like Mr. October/November Chase Utley.

  389. Georgie Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:31 am

    Great game, up to bed for postgame show, maybe we’ll all sleep better tonight. Back to NY we go!

  390. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:32 am

    Try hitting the ball over the fence, before you jog around the bases.

  391. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:32 am

    Feel the Burn, total BS
    How about sit in the dugout in the 3rd inning, how does the burn feel now.

  392. Tracey Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:33 am

    OK, got to get some sleep. See you all for GAME 6!!!

  393. whynow Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:33 am

    schmidt – you can thank charlie manuel for taking out shane, instead of raul in the 8th for @ least 2 of those runs.

  394. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:34 am

    What’s Andy Pettite’s record on 3 days rest? He’s 37 years old…

    Let’s Go Phils!

  395. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:35 am

    World Series trophies aren’t earned by hitting cameras. Be a man.

  396. whynow Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 am

    :) :D :) ;D

  397. Jeff G. Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 am

    YES WE NOW GO BACK TO THE LAND OF RAT INFESTED CITY OF NY. THE POOR AND HOMELESS. YEA BABY. We need a closer next year mr. jr. madson is horrible. im just happy that kate hudson had to stay late and now go home in fill aroid up with some juice. he is a homo anyway.

  398. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 am

    You tell ‘em Schmidt! Ph*ck the Yankees and their trolls.

  399. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:36 am

    Whynow I was talking about the 6 runs Burnett gave up. They had this stupid headline here in NY for Game 2. Feel the Burn.
    Well Burnett can feel the burn now.

  400. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 am

    Okay Pedro Lets send it to a game 7!!

    Never thought I would ever say that

  401. whynow Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 am

    2 wins and it’s ours

  402. Phil Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:38 am

    wow what a game, u can never count this team out, it wasnt exactly a pretty win but a win is a win. i love how so many comments last night were from yankees fans bashing the phillies and tonight, u dont hear shit from them. Its not gonna be easy but we are back in the series and that is the most you can ask for. GO PHILLIES!!

  403. Foul Hal Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 am

    Lidge will pitch again. Pedro will pitch again. Please — not Hamels.

  404. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 am

    World Series trophies don’t come with cameras attached to the front of the trophy. Hit a real home run. Be a man.

  405. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:43 am

    A-Rod how did you get from 2nd base to home plate? I don’t think so buddy.

  406. Jeff of Nova Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:43 am

    Well now that the game is over im going to get in bed with my boyfriend. Night guys! ;)

  407. Dan Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:44 am

    Wow. Two Game Sevens in a row left. Pedro for all the marbles in his swan song at Yankee Stadium. Then The Kitchen Sink for Game Seven if we get there. PRAY FOR SNOW!!!!

  408. joedad Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 am

    After last night’s loss, you need to have real character to come back and win today’s game with your ace having less than stellar stuff. What a team. Gotta love it.

  409. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 am

    Hey Phil, your not back in the series til you tie it you clown…. Pedros coming home to daddy so i dont think its gonna happen

  410. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:47 am

    Just like how Pedro came home to daddy in 2004.
    You don’t hit a home run unless it goes over the fence clownboy.

  411. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:48 am

    The Phillies don’t have to tie it now, they are ahead because they are the champs. They have to fall behind now to lose, and it doesn’t happen unless cameras stick over walls.
    329 liitle baby home run.

  412. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:49 am

    Little baby 329 foot shot.
    Be a man.

  413. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 am

    There is no video proof of the ball going out.
    There is no 2004 World Series for the Yankees either.
    Getcha facts straight.

  414. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 am

    Here’s one for Ryan Coward the troll – Andy Pettitte’s first start on 3 days rest in 2009 – wait, first start on 3 days rest since 2006. Hmmmm??? ERA of 4.15 on 3 days rest??

    Pedro is gonna have the last laugh at Yankee Stadium – on FULL rest on Wednesday!!

  415. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:51 am

    Best player of all time, soon to be home run king…. but hes probly not a man

  416. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:52 am

    A-Rod is a man, but his 329 foot shot is not.

  417. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:53 am

    pedro has a cross between poodle hair and Bozo the clown hair…. AND hes the METS GARBAGE

  418. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:54 am

    I bet when A-Rod hooked up with Madonna there was a camera sticking out of her head.

  419. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:55 am

    and i mean getting it in my hair hehe

  420. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:55 am

    Ryan you idiot. See those gray streaks in Pettitte’s hair – it’ll be all white by the time he’s blown out of game 6.

  421. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:56 am

    Yes Pedro looked like Bozo the clown in 2004 didn’t he. Yankees have more camera hits than WS titles since then.

  422. Ryan Coward Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:57 am

    METS GARBAGE

  423. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Wow, look at the way Yankee trolls steal screen names too. Classless as your steroid junkie clown team. Nice job scumbags.

  424. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:58 am

    Why does A-Rod even bring a bat up to the plate? Just bring a camera, all he has to do is make contact and its a home run, right?
    Feel the Burn. Burnett, A (L, 1-1) 2.0 4 6 6 4 2 1 7.00

  425. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:59 am

    I didnt mean that, I’m sorry!

  426. Scott in D.C. Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 am

    Saw Springsteen tonight, and the Phils live to phight another day. Back to Badlands Wednesday night!

  427. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 am

    No not mets garbage, RED SOX & PHILLIES HALL OF FAMER, the teams with a combined 3 going on 4 titles in the last 5 years.

  428. Mike Schmidt Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:01 am

    Feel the Burn Burnett, A (L, 1-1) 2.0 4 6 6 4 2 1 7.00

  429. AC from NJ Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 am

    Yankee Trolls – here it is: Andy Pettitte, short rest record: 4-6, 4.15 ERA in 14 starts. Hasn’t done it since 2006, and only 4 times on short rest since 2000.

    Andy is 36 years old…only 8 months younger than Pedro, who’s on FULL REST. Advantage Phils. There will be a Game 7 on thursday.

  430. christopher Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 am

    no matter what happens from here on out, this has been one hell of a series. really feels like a world class heavyweight slugfest. can’t wait for game 6… gotta keep taking it one game at a time.

  431. j reed Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:22 am

    that DP was a gift from the Tugger

  432. Brian of CO Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:26 am

    well christopher has a point, one hell of a series. But honestly, Charlie made some really BONEHEADED moves tonight trying his hardest to give the Yankees the game. This was a win, with alot of runs, but kind of in a way an embarrasing win. 95% of the time, if Manuel wants to put a bench player in, he would take out Ibanez to put better defense in. Very glad to see that homer by Ibanez, but honestly, as much as I love watching Ibanez play, I think Francisco could have had that ball if he put Francisco in left rather then Center. Then comes the Sac Fly. I REALLY dont think Vic would have let A-Roid score on that pop fly had the rest stayed the same. Then I had to question taking Chan Ho out. I was really questioning it, and getting worried when Madson put first and 3rd no outs. Mad Dog got it done, but it wasnt a pretty end of the game. The rest of the game was rather beautiful, but it doesnt matter if its a pretty win or an ugly win, its the win that matters. I hope this was the spark the Phillies offense needed. If the Phillies can continue some of this against Pettite and Pedro pitches anything like he did in game 2, there is a good shot at Game 7.

  433. Brian of CO Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:27 am

    another thing to remember, for the first time in 5 years, the World Series goes to game 6.

  434. keng Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:30 am

    didnt like how rollins approached that grounder in 8th that couldnt get out of his glove – if game was a 1 run game at that point all of our collective hearts would have dropped thru the floor!! – also i think madson is worse than lidge in the 9th – he really looks uncomfortable in there!! – think we really dodged a bullet tonight!! – we can absolutely do this!! – 1 game at a time!!!

  435. Andrew Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 am

    Brian I told you all year Howard wasnt clutch or Werth :)
    The decisions were head scratchers. A win is a win though.
    2 more and Ill be very happy and excited.
    How is chan ho not the defacto closer? the yanks use Rivera for innings 8 and 9. Id use Chan ho for 8 and 9
    I shouldnt have been clutching my chair in the 9th. But its never easy with the phils.

  436. Andrew Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:33 am

    The mike Schmidt troll here is exceptional. I wonder if opening day next year he will be posting about the camera and the home run LOL
    Great job

  437. Brian of CO Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:36 am

    Andrew you said that, but do you recall the NLDS and NLCS? Howard did pretty well in the NLCS especially, but not to shabby in the NLDS. LOL. Werth, LOL. He has come up with some big shots even this WS (2 homers in one game 5 in the post season) but sadly the Phillies pitching decided to go back to what they were the first month of the season. Howard has been CRAP this WS, I hope he does something in game 6. If he does something in game 6, he often comes up big in several games in a row. Either way, we live to watch another game.

  438. Brian of CO Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:38 am

    I thought I was the only one getting tired of that idiot ranting about that stupid camera shot.

  439. j reed Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 1:59 am

    Don’t you remember what happened when we brought Chan Ho back out for another inning in the game after he had come off the DL.. no outs, and put he put two runners on. I suppose that might be because he was humming at 96 mph in his first appearance and was a little tuckered out the next day esp with the shot of post season adreniline.

    CSN post game Michael Barcan says he’d hope to see Hamels in a game seven and you could see Ricky Bo wince and looked like we wanted to throw his microphone at Barcan’s head. Hilarious

  440. Brian Michael Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 2:30 am

    I don’t know how Pat resisted combining the Journey quote with a Cliff Lee reference. “Don’t Stop BeLEEving”? Too easy, I suppose…

  441. j reed Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 2:41 am

    My problem is Manuel let Madson face Matsui with Scott Eyre available. Maybe Matsui is known to struggle with change-up’s. How many time’s has Madson been used in a row. Usually three and he needs rest. Then leaving in Ibanez who did turn it around at the plate tonight but has that Sportsman Hernia and should have been pulled at that late in the game. Hasn’t Manuel seen the chemistry between our BP and that Yankee line-up from Hell to know six runs means nothing. What drove me insane has been the choking and bad decision making in the field. Ut’s glove flip yesterday and Rollins bad glove to throwing hand transfer both had me throwing crap around the room…and both times it cost us. We have to crush the ball and field flawlessly. Oh and Howards brain fart with the man on third and the Damon squibbler up the line. No more Spicoli moments …first it just ugly baseball, second what we did in the NL Wild Card and NLCS was so amazing that we don’t go out 4-1 because we folded to the Yankee mystique

  442. Brian of CO Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 3:20 am

    I dont know J Reed, I dont know that Howard really did anything wrong with the “brain fart”. Maybe he should have let the ball go foul, but maybe it wouldnt have. True it would have been better to go trot backwards keeping the runner on third instead of turning his back, but there was no play at 2nd I dont think, took the out. Could have done it better, but at least he didnt take the ball and throw it straight to home or 3rd, Ive seen that before from other players on other teams (actually I remember who did it on the Phillies, but that ended up costing a run and and out.) I would rather him do that and get the out, then either throw it to 3rd or home and not get an out, or go to 2nd when Jeter was that far to third. I think regardless the runner was going. I think he didnt make it look pretty, but took the sure out. Ibanez missing A-Roids double off the thumb of his glove has more to worry about then what Howard did.

  443. j reed Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 4:25 am

    Actually Howard fielding it was a good because Damon has been on fire and letting it go foul would give him another chance….what he should of done I think was to charge Damon and tag him out…Perhaps this would have held the runner on 3rd, or caused him to run back to bag or maybe if howard was close enough after the tag flip to Ruiz for the tag out at home.

  444. dimitbeba Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 11:04 am

    Good lucky! New York Yankees.

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2009 salaries:

Charlie Manuel - $3 million
Ryan Howard - $19 million
Chase Utley - $15 million
Roy Halladay - $15.75 million (Toronto pays $6 million)
Brad Lidge - $11.5 million
Raul Ibanez - $11.5 million
Jimmy Rollins - $7.5 million
Jayson Werth - $7 million
Cole Hamels - $6.65 million
Jamie Moyer - $6.5 million
Placido Polanco - $5.25 million
Joe Blanton - $5.475 million
Ryan Madson - $4.5 million
J.C. Romero - $4 million
Shane Victorino - $3.125 million
Chad Durbin - $1.635 million
Greg Dobbs - $1.35 million
Ross Gload - $1 million
Brian Schnieder - $1 million
Juan Castro - $750,000
Clay Condrey - $650,000
Chris Snelling - $450,000
Kyle Kendrick - $445,000
Carlos Ruiz - $425,000
Chris Coste - $415,000
Francisco Rosario - $395,000
Mike Zagurski - $392,500
Fabio Castro - $383,000
J.D. Durbin - $380,000
Anderson Garcia - $380,000
Scott Mathieson - $380,000
J.A. Happ - $380,000
Yoel Hernandez - $380,000
Scott Mathieson - $380,000
Chris Roberson - $380,000
Brian Sanches - $380,000
Zach Segovia - $380,000
Matt Smith - $380,000
Joe Thurston - $380,000

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