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1. Glutenous Says:
   July 31st, 2010 at 4:25 am

   Good for JA Happ. I like him and want to see him have a successful career in the majors. It was sad to see him go, because he is young, still developing as a pitcher and has potential, I believe (if he stays healthy), to be an effective 2 or 3 pitcher depending on the team he is pitching for. I highly doubt he will ever become an ace-type pitcher. However, is it just me, or does something not seem right about Roy Oswalt in philly? It has nothing to do with his performance today, as I was thinking this before he even threw the first pitch that ended up being a Nyjer(sp) Morgan triple. First of all, we are not even sure if he truly wants to be here, as per all of the pre-trade babble(true or untrue), and to me it just seems weird seeing him pitch for the Phillies. When Cliff came, and then Halladay this year, it sort of seemed like they belonged and fit right in. It seemed that Cliff quickly gelled with the group. I understand that Oswalt probably didn’t even have the time to make most of the players’ acquaintance and may not have been comfortable, but to me it didn’t seem like he belonged out there in a Phillies uniform. Hopefully this is just me having a mild case of paranoia and things will turn out well. Roy Oswalt will have plenty of time to win the city over.

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3. George Says:
   July 31st, 2010 at 7:16 am

   This is a very premature assessment of Oswalt, and a very harsh one.

   It was his first game with a team he’s excited to be with, because he knows he now has a chance to reach the playoffs. He wanted to do well, and must have been disgusted with himself when he didn’t.

   Oswalt has pitched in the postseason with no problems, so I don’t think poise is an issue. I’d even guess he probably uttered some foul words then when he gave up a hit or two. In fact, I’d bet even a Seidman swears when he discovers misspellings in his articles.

4. Brian Sr. of CO Says:
   July 31st, 2010 at 7:42 am

   Im not so sure it is a little harsh if you look at his career numbers against the Braves, Marlins and Nats. His career ERA against those 3 teams is 7+! The only NL East team he pitches well against are the Mets. His career ERA against them is about 3. Look at his last several outings against the Braves, Marlins and Nats. Each are 6 or less IP, with at least 5 ER. Granted, I believe yesterday should have been 4 ER had Dobbs had a clue, Ruiz not thrown the ball to Ibanez, but still, he does not do well historically against those team. What does that mean about the rest? It seems to me, you take out the career numbers against those teams, and you have a sub 3 ERA. So if we can get him to not have to pitch against those 3 teams, he will look like a BEAST. He even has done well against some REALLY good teams, like the Yankees (ERA about 3.).

   As for the “swear words”. Are we really talking about that at all? Arent we talking about Philadelphia Sports? Thats a fact of being in Philly. Take maybe “Boo? F#$% YOU!” or World F#%$ Champions”. How about “F@#% the Mets!”. LOL. I would much rather him get PISSED, curse and go at em. He is an emotional pitcher and that works for him MOST of the time, just not usually against some teams in the NL East.

5. The Dipsy Says:
   July 31st, 2010 at 7:48 am

   Roy Halladay gets pissed off on the mound all the time. I’m only an amateur lipreader but I know f-bombs when I see them. Its an emotional time for Roy so lets cut him some slacka-roo.

   The Dipsy

6. The Dipsy Says:
   July 31st, 2010 at 7:48 am

   Are you saying that Oswalt needs to take a tip from Lady Gaga?

   The Dipsy

7. Ted Bell Says:
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:35 am

   Some scouts had been seeing a different Oswalt this season. Maybe (hopefully) we’ll get to see the old Oswalt at some point.

   From Jayson Stark (before last night’s game):

   Then there’s Oswalt himself. His numbers are still great. His stuff is still dynamic. But he’s been giving off a very different aura on the mound lately. And it’s been enough to make some people wonder if that’s a sign there’s a very different pitcher behind that now-familiar face.

   “This guy is not the same,” said another NL scout. “He’s been pitching lately like a guy who didn’t want to be there [in Houston]. If he gets back to pitching like he did in the past and the beginning of this season, then the Phillies have a No. 1 or a No. 2 who is capable of doing things the guy they traded for him [J.A. Happ] couldn’t do.

   “But that’s not the guy I’ve seen lately. The guy I’ve seen lately has made me wonder: Is he healthy? Is his back OK? Is he feeling his age? Or has he just had enough of Houston? Because he just hasn’t been the same guy. He hasn’t been the super-competitive guy he’s always been. That’s what he’s got to get back to, and he’s capable of doing that. If he does, then it’s a hell of a deal. If not, I don’t know.”

   We’ve also heard this same talk from other folks in the last week or so, as the Oswalt trade rumors erupted. We heard an executive of one NL team explain to us, for instance, why he couldn’t envision overpaying for THIS Roy Oswalt because “I used to fear facing that guy. Now, I don’t have the same fear I used to have when he took the mound against us.”

   I’m Ted Bell.

8. NickFromGermantown Says:
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:42 am

   Is it too late to trade for Cliff Lee?

   (just kidding, kinda)

   Cut Oswalt some slack. It wasn’t even a terrible start, it just wasn’t what we expected. It’s a shame Ruiz had that error because the beginning of the game was just so rocky.

   Let’s just get Montgomery to buy him a tractor or backhoe or something if he finishes the season strong.

9. Scotch Man Says:
   July 31st, 2010 at 9:39 am

   The Phillies were fools to release Josh Fogg

10. Manny Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 10:38 am

    I couldn’t help but sour a liiiiittle bit on the trade after Oswalt looked like crap and Happ went 6 scoreless… I know it doesn’t make any sense, but it does raise some doubts about the new guy already. Hopefully, he can set the ship straight. His last 3 starts have now been far from inspiring.

11. Archer Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 10:50 am

    We live in a moral universe, and that’s it. The wars of the world are not waged by weapons and technology; that is the illusion. The wars of the world are won by morals and one’s sense of morality.

    Let’s look at the Philadelphia Phillies and their latest moves to try to win a World Series; but before I begin, let me ask you a question: Was John Wooden a great coach, or not? If you believe that he was, and he was, then you must accept his theories and philosophies as valid.

    The Philadelphia Phillies yesterday traded pitcher J. Happ and others to the Houston Astros for pitcher Roy Oswalt. Many learned experts are crowing that the Phillies got the best of the trade. Really? What is the effect on team morale when the Phillies throw another 2008 World Series victory contributor under the bus? What was the effect on the Phillies when they threw Cliff Lee, who won two games in the 2009 World Series, under the bus? What was the effect on morale when the Phillies failed to reward Jayson Werth, their star outfielder, another 2008 World Series victory contributor, with a new contract even as they opened up the vaults to others?

    Oh, I get it, though; the Phillies have to go for the World Series victory now, not in the future. Well, those don’t sound like the philosophies of John Wooden to me. Wooden never asked his players to win; he asked them to play to the best of their abilities. He felt that if players did that, the wins would take care of themselves.

    The Phillies are making the classic mistake of placing results above process. When you constantly have your eye on the prize, the prize becomes more elusive. It goes against the wisdom of the Chinese master and his student. One day long ago in ancient China, the student asked his master how long it would take to become a master. Ten years was the response. The anxious student desiring not to waste any time, and wanting it all now, then asked how long it would take if he worked twice as hard. Twenty years was the response.

    When you throw anyone and everyone under the bus in exchange for glory, you are cheating others and yourself. You send the message loud and clear that loyalty and sacrifice mean nothing to you, that you are only about yourself and your victories. Why would any player or person be loyal to an organization like that?

    These principles are not relevant to just the Philadelphia Phillies, but to any organization, company or family.

    Morality is the ruling force and presence in the universe. Another name for it is God.

12. Sister Myrtle Styles Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 11:04 am

    Vulgarity and profanity have no place in professional sports. Charlie Manuel should have washed this Oswalt’s mouth out with soap after the game, or even during it. We are setting poor examples for our young-uns when we cuss and swear. Personally, it offends me terribly.
    GO PHILS !!! And keep it clean, please

13. Sister Myrtle Styles Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 11:12 am

    Hey Archer, were you or are you a philosophy major? We’re talking baseball here. This is our American pasttime and a perfect example of “What have you done for me lately….meaning yesterday.” Don’t read too much into it or your head will explode into your bowels and create the proverbial “Head Up Your Ass” mentality. None of us want that. Eliminating profanity and vulgarity is as big a step as we ever will be able to take here.

14. Chuck Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 11:14 am

    Are we seriously gonna have “doubts” about this trade because Happ did well in his outing and Oswalt didn’t? This guy just needs a start or two and he will be fine.

15. Sister Myrtle Styles Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 11:19 am

    I am inclined to follow your thinking, Chuck. It is both supportive of the team and healthy for one’s mind at this point to maintain a positive attitude. You are a good leader. Thank you for leading the way.

16. Ted Bell Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 11:20 am

    Sorry Archer, trading or not signing a player is not “throwing him under the bus”. There are business decisions that need to be made when running a professional sports franchise, and they almost always must weigh being able to compete in the present as well as the future while staying within the confines of a fixed budget.

    I’m Ted Bell.

17. Guh Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 11:37 am

    What an embarrassing post. I didn’t know my grandmother wrote for this blog!

18. Geoff Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Relax guys, Oswalt will be dynamite down the stretch, and WHEN he pitches well in the playoffs this year for this team, we will all forget about this start.

    Because they are going to the postseason.

    They have to be looking into an infield bat who can play many positions as well as a reliever. Those are needed and will help down the stretch. This team is going to outlast the Braves, who simply cannot maintain their first half level of play.

19. Sister Myrtle Styles Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 11:54 am

    Geoff, your words are music to my ears. I am an ardent Phillies fan and really love this team. Thanks for the uplift.

20. Lefty Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 11:56 am

    @Archer- well written sir, but it sounds like kick arse advice for a parent, not a ballclub.

21. Geoff Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    They are just too good and stacked up to miss the playoffs. They will get their players back and it will be all good again.

22. bureaucratist Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    I can’t believe I’m reading so many Phillies fans so confident that Oswalt is going to turn out great. When did optimism come to Philadelphia? I know I haven’t been back in a while, but this is ridiculous. Oswalt was terrible last night. There’s no ribbon you can put on that turd of a game. Worse, when the team should have been the most jazzed about having acquired another valuable piece, they were the same flat pieces of ess they were in June. These are not good signs.

23. Mike Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Does anybody remember how the great Cliff Lee pitched in his first game for the Texas Rangers.

    9H 6 R 6ER 2 K’s 3 HR’s

24. TBOH Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    I imagine when Doc gets upset on the mound he just gently closes his eyes and a tiny village on the other side of the world explodes.

25. Georgie Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    It was a very disappointing game, to be sure. And obviously we can’t use the “Roy traveled alot and was tired” excuse, because JA Happ did the same amount of traveling and was lights out. Hopefully R2 will acclimate himself soon and feel right at home, but you have to wonder how the rest of the team feels about a guy who had to be coerced by Brad Lidge to come to Phila.

26. Kate Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    As much as I don’t like giving free passes, I’m giving Roy Oswalt one.

    Jet-lag, nerves, new situation, new teammates, new manager, new catcher — who knows? I was a little nervous about his start pretty much the next day.

    I’m reserving judgment on Oswalt-as-a-Phillie because Oswalt-as-an-Astro is better than that.

    Onward and upward!

27. Ha, Ha… Damn: Roy Oswalt’s Phillies Debut | That Balls Outta Here | A Philadelphia Phillies Blog Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    [...] not really.  Why is so much emphasis being put on the fact that Oswalt was cursing like a demon out there? “Players curse more than you can imagine.  Obviously, the networks try to hide [...]

28. Sister Myrtle Styles Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    You make cogent points, Kate. Obviously you know a great deal about the sport and about human nature. Keeping an open mind is the best route to take.

29. Handsome Jack Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    The Phils should make a last ditch attempt to go after utility players Jose Lopez of Seattle or Willie Bloomquist of KC. They bat right and play multiple positions. Lopez has more pop in the bat than Bloomquest, who sports a better glove. Either would be an upgrade over Dobbs.

30. Jeff Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    My God it was his first outing. He didnt even have to pitch. The offense didnt exactly light the scoreboard. He said he was nervous and holding the ball to tight. He is a proven pitcher. The guy is a horse. Give him a few starts.

31. Philly Texan Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Let’s not read too much into one game—especially one pitched under difficult emotional circumstances.

    Has Oswalt ever been traded before? I don’t think so. The first trade can be a little jarring, and he’s obviously pressing because he wants to do well coming into a pennant race. He hadn’t even met most of his teammates before he went out and pitched for them.

    So I can understand how a guy as competitive as Oswalt would lose his sh*t if he were getting hit around in that situation last night.

    Let’s give him a few more starts before we start making evaluations.

    Nice to see Happ do well. Typical Happ game: 60 pitches through 3 innings, four walks, but pitched out of trouble by keeping the Brewers 0-8 with RISP. The guys is a high-wire act, but he wins. Gotta admire that.

32. Tortilla Fats Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Having watched Oswalt when I lived in Houston, I will tell you Philly folks that you are getting one of the best pitchers in baseball. He is no Roy Halladay, but nobody is when you look at complete games and the overall stud factor. But make no mistake, Oswalt will make you proud. He is a stud and fierce competitor.

33. Corey Seidman Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    This wasn’t a post about “morality”, as some commenters have sarcastically insinuated…it was a post explaining how frustration, visibile profanity, and negative body language all hinder a pitcher’s performance, and how we should hope this was merely first-outing jitters/emotions and not a sign of things to come.

    I stated numerous times that this was not about performance. So I hope those saying “give the guy a break, it was his first outing” are saying that in response to other commenters.

34. jeremy Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Did someone really mention josh fogg on this board? I saw 3 of his starts in Reading, the first game he pitched 1 1/3 inning and had given up 7 earned run and 3 homers, the 2nd start he made it 2 inning but had given up 8 earned runs and a ridiculous 9 hits in that time. The 3rd start he actually made it into the 3rd inning and had cut back his runs allowed to 5 but still had given up a ridiculous amount of hit, he was realeased shortly there after. His ERA was like 27 when he left and that was pitching in AA ball. Safe to say that experiment wasn’t going to work

35. psujoe Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    Guys, it’s baseball. It’s about the long run. Disappointing yes, but he still went as deep into the game as any game Happ has all season. Oswalt will be fine. Have to keep them bats working.

36. Geoff Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    Josh Fogg is not a major league pitcher anymore, and has not been for several years.

    I would like to see a last minute utility player or bullpen arm, and the Phillies are being suspiciously quiet, which means RAJ is busy.

    I would like to see the Nationals move Dunn so he cannot hurt us this season anymore.

37. Manny Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Blaton is pretty bad vs the Nats. Hopefully he can change that tonight.

38. Tortilla Fats Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Are the Phils done or are they still active before the trade deadline?

39. "PHILLYBOY" Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    The phillies will make no more trades!

40. Jeff Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    The Nats play us like its the World Series. Its amazing. The only player I would take is Zimmerman. God I would love to have him playing third base for us.

41. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Yankees get Kerry Wood.
    I wanted him.
    I guess there isnt a RP coming. I am very worried. Durbin didnt lookso good last night.

42. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Dotel t the Dodgers.
    If the pen beats the phils in the playoffs. I will be sad is all. Not complaining.

43. Kate Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:07 pm

    Let’s not forget that the Braves, who are a better team than last year (their hot streak wasn’t a fluke, even if it does appear to be evening out), dropped two to the Nationals.

    I’m glad for Happ that he made such a good showing last night for the Astros. With a few exceptions, I’m always happy to see former Phillies doing well.

    I’m hoping they sit Dobbs down tonight.

    As for the profanity, I see it as being understandable given Oswalt’s circumstances, but as several have already pointed out, he needs to work on controlling his emotions a bit better. There’s no need for excessive profanity in any situation. That’s not a moral statement, it’s just a fact.

44. "PHILLYBOY" Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:08 pm

    PRADA IS HURT FOR THE BRAVES OUT 7-10 DAYS BROKEN KNUCKLE…….

45. "PHILLYBOY" Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    ALSO HOWARD NOT IN THE LINEUP TONUGHT…..NIGHT OFF

46. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    Braves get kyle fahrnsworth and Rick Ankeil. dont care about Ankeil but Fahrnsworth stings. As did Qualls to Tampa.

47. "PHILLYBOY" Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    RANSOM STARTING AT 1RST BASE BATTING 5-BROWN IS IN THE LINEUP AGAIST LEFTY……..

48. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    Lets face it wagner is probably better than Ledge. I think Wagner sucks but the rest of the Braves pen is impressive. the Phils biggest weakness is a big strength for the Braves. I dont like it. And when the pen blows leads or gives up inherited runers or just overall sucks it does damage more than just the numbers and the loss. It does mental damage. I really wish the Phils could have gotten one or 2 of these relievers.

49. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:24 pm

    I dont thnk Wagner sucks I thnk hes a choke artist. Used the wrong word there.

50. "PHILLYBOY" Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    IT DOES SUCK ANDREW,WE SHOULD HAVE TRIED TO GET ATLEAST 1 BP ARM………

51. Manny Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Howard needs a day off. I think he’s gone 0-4 with a bunch of Ks in his last 3 games.

    Ibanez hitting, Werth hitting… but the Big Piece went cold. No wonder we stopped scoring runs.

52. ActuallyChilled Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Well said Archer, thanks for your insights. Unfortunately some of the egos on this board won’t recognize advise that goes beyond fixation on the win-now or ‘most important thing in the world is for me to win a vicarious championship’ mentality. It is obvious when intellectually driven commentary hits the pride of others who feel insecure about their own ultimate perspectives. Anyway, I wanted to point that out because many of the reactions to you completely miss the core of a well-intended message. I’m sure this comment will further offend people’s pride. But I am realistic, not believing that one should dictate one’s life simply in fear of offending others.

    But actually I can agree morally with what the Phillies have done in this case, and believe it was linked closely to financial flexibility. Also in the 2008 under the bus scenario, is not fully accurate in the case that Happ was a 2009 contributor. Happy to support these guys forward to continue playing quality ball!

53. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Marlins got left handed reliever Will Ohman from baltimore. He too would have looked great in a phils uniform.
    Oh well the Phils got the big fish. Looks like we are going to continue on with the Pen with the least amount of innings pitched. Hopefully.

54. ActuallyChilled Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Essentially, it is hilarious/sad that when someone writes a message containing meaningful contemplation, the person is regularly bashed, as the habit of this society is to insult and ridicule thoughtfulness; much like the high-school bully syndrome. On the contrary US society often rewards ignorance, stupidity, and folly, as evidenced by pop culture. In some respects in think this is because the promotion of ignorance is a safe haven against the projection of arrogance, although I believe it is taken too far.

    On another note, go phils!!

55. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    AC
    We really try to keep it positive here. I think you will find it that way.
    There are certain people who come in solely to cause trouble. The key is to not let them get to you. Talk the phils and have fun.

56. Tracey Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 5:14 pm

    Did Oswalt even have a chance to meet his teammates before they threw him out on the mound last night? It seemed like they were out of sync, not working as a team yet, and I think that accounts for a lot of what we saw last night (which definitely was not good). I still have hopes that the Oswalt trade will work out well for us. But I can’t get past the fact that this is just a big flashing sign over Amaro’s head saying, “I screwed up trading Lee,” because we got very little in return for Lee, and we gave up far too much to get someone who is, by all accounts, almost-but-not-quite-as-good-as Lee.

57. Brooks Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    The Phils will be fine – if Howard is sitting tonight, excellent for that.
    Cheeseburger will do OK, I just hope our offense shows up, I’m sure the Nats remember it well from April.

    Did anyone catch what the Rockies did to the Cubs last night? Eleven 2 out hits in a row in the bottom of the 8th on to a 12 run inning as they pasted that schnook Pin-headella 17-2. I know there were 2 homers in that inning, at least 1 triple and a handful of doubles. Can you imagine? The Rox batted around twice that inning!

    Oh well – If the Phils string together 2 or 3 hits in 1 inning I get all excited anymore..

58. Brooks Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    This post probably only has maybe 3 references to the pitcher formerly known as the Phils Ace, who led us into the 09 WS – Tracey – stop!!!!!!!

59. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    Lee is done after this year to the 150 million dollar contract to the Yankees or whoever. Oswalt is paid next year half by the Astros then we have an option for the following year.

    People really dont understand. Yea the Lee trade wasnt that great. But the Phils are fine now. We still dont even know what we got for lee. You dont judge prospects on partial season. What did we give up for lee? Any of those guys doing anything? and Ben is still a part of the Phils.

60. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Brooks the Cubs are a disgrace. They offered Zambrano to the Mets straight up and the Mets said no. Oliver Perez LOL
    Highest pay roll in the NL.
    Some say Cubs fans are the best. I disagree. They accept the losing. The lovable losers sell out every game no matter how bad the team is. They could do with some booing and bags over thier heads and boycotts.

61. NickFromGermantown Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    Cut Oswalt some slack already. Pretty much the whole team sucked last night. Oswalt only could have probably only saved it if he threw a CG shutout.

    Cheeseburger Joe takes the mound tonight. Hopefully he is getting his house in order.

62. Andrew from Waldorf Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    WOW
    Watching MLB HOF round table. Whitey Herzog mentions Charlie Manuel as a possible future hall of fame manager. Now that would be awesome. Thats a good reason to want the phils to win another title.

63. Brooks Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Charlie is just not liked Andrew. No reason he should not be the TOP consideration in the past 3 years for Manager of the Year – I’m glad he was the first NL manager to lead the NL to a victory in the AS game so the NL can host the WS – give credit where it is due. Sure, we see his shortcomings but at the end of the regular season, Cholly will still be chuggin’ along.

64. psujoe Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 6:03 pm

    I was hoping they’d make a move for Farnswerth. Oh well. I think the Bull pen would be OK if you had figgy and Bastardo instead of Baez and Herndon. Disappointed they didn’t deal Herndon if only to make room for Bastardo who is healthy. 7 straight scoreless outings at Lehigh.

65. psujoe Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    Anyone else having trouble scrolling comments on their iphone since the new server went up?

66. Ted Bell Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    Brett Myers is close to signing a multi-year extension in Houston. He’s having a great year. A 3.10 ERA and hasn’t failed to go at least six innings in each of his 21 starts this season.

    I’m Ted Bell.

67. Manny Says:
    July 31st, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    Psujoe: Bastardo will probably be called up, sooner rather than later. I think they’re just waiting for someone to implode or fake an injury to make room for him.

68. George Says:
    August 1st, 2010 at 11:02 am

    The problem I have with Archer’s comments is not that they are intellectual, but that they are based upon a totally ridiculous analogy. There are absolutely NO SIMILARITIES between COLLEGE basketball and PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL. John Wooden never had to pay for players, and he never had to commit to any of them for more than four years. (Most were only around for two.) Real loyalty there!

    Also, I somehow can’t equate morality with God. If one were to conduct a survey, one would likely find that the vast numbers of prison inmates, including murderers, rapists, con men, and child molesters believed in God. There are some very moral Hindus, Bhuddists, Taoists, and, yes!-even atheists!

    I could comment on the “highly intellectual” cliche “throw them under the bus,” but I won’t.

    Archer’s comments only seem inellectual and cogent, but at least he’s trying. By the length of his post, I’d say he’s very trying.

69. George Says:
    August 1st, 2010 at 11:04 am

    “inellectual’ should read “intellectual.”

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