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Comment on Photos from St. Paddy’s Day Tailgate by BurrGundy

BurrGundy — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:51:46 +0000

Moyer looks sharp against the Orioles today, giving up two hits and a run so far in three innings. The Phils’ offense still looks ‘out-of-sync.”

Comment on Photos from St. Paddy’s Day Tailgate by Chris Michael

Chris Michael — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:43:21 +0000

Great time guys…..I will look forward to next year…promise to have a larger local group in attendance….Sarasota will represent…Go Phils
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Comment on Photos from St. Paddy’s Day Tailgate by shag beta sigma delta

shag beta sigma delta — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:54:55 +0000

being the eternal optimist, I know it is ST and all, but should we be worried at all about the lack of hitting? And then I remember how hot JRoll was last year at this time, especially in the WBC and look where that got him last year.
And outside of Roy, the pitchers did pretty well, just look like Roy had a little control problem. But Contreous (sp) pitched pretty well as did Durbin, and the role five kid look pretty strong, the problem is I am not sure there is room for him, being rule 5 and all he has to make the big club right off the bat, and stay up all year, if I read rule 5 correctly. Another game today hope the bats find the ball.
I can pull a positive out of the game is there was not many K’s for the Phillies I think only 3.

Comment on Total WAR Project, Part IX: Boston Red Sox by WFC010

WFC010 — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:28:23 +0000

I don’t think the Dodgers will suck this year, but I think their best case scenario would be as a Wild Card entry this year…and even that is hardly a lock to happen.

Also, am I the only one who’s getting pretty nervous about Polanco at third?

I know that injury last week was only a minor thing, but it just makes me feel uneasy that more may be yet to come. Hopefully we can find a competent backup 3rd bagger on the cheap, should Polanco end up on the DL for any significant amount of time.

Comment on Total WAR Project, Part IX: Boston Red Sox by Don M

Don M — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:06:05 +0000

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this might be a dead topic.. but oh well,

I kinda get the VORP, WAR, etc.. all those stats

but to me, that stuff is more in-depth than things need to be.. You have the age-old baseball numbers, the Batting Avg, RBI, and the ERA, etc . . . mix in some of the newer OBP% .. OPS… WHIP for pitchers

then use either the sight test (as a fan).. or use your scouts (as an organization) to determine which teams and players are good…

Without the use of any calculations.. we all know that the Yankees, RedSox, Rays, Twins, White Sox, Angels will be good teams… then, you have Tigers, Rangers, Mariners… where health, and new faces that need time to develop will determine how good they are..

I don’t mean to knock any of these posts.. its just random numbers to me. I’ve said before, I’ve read both MONEYBALL and “3 Nights in August” . . . . so I understand the theories of numbers tell the story vs. heart & hustle judged with the naked eye

Neither is 100% right… Neither is 100% wrong… Its why they play the games on the field, not on paper.

Given a healthy season by every team in baseball, I would still post the Phillies as the NL favorite.. and the Yankees as the AL . . . because I think both teams actually got better in the offseason

And… not sure what the numbers will say.. but I think the Dodgers are going to suck this year

Comment on Internal Discussions by Yankees Fan, Phillies Phriend

Yankees Fan, Phillies Phriend — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:25:39 +0000

God you Phillies fans have no imagination. So afraid of change/different ideas.

Comment on Total WAR Project, Part IX: Boston Red Sox by Don M

Don M — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:59:16 +0000

this dude mikemike is the worst…

in like the past year, I dont think i’ve read a single, positive post from him..

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Werth wouldn’t accept arbitration because he wants a decent guaranteed contract.. why play for only one year, where an injury could mean no more income for your family. He’ll be looking for a solid 4-5 year deal.. and I highly doubt that a realistic offer comes from the phillies. I’d love to keep him here, but let’s have the year play out and then see what our needs are… how much Domomic Brown has progressed, etc

Comment on Gamenight: Phillies (24-22) At Nationals (20-26) by banana cake recipes

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Comment on Photos from St. Paddy’s Day Tailgate by BurrGundy

BurrGundy — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:31:02 +0000

Another weak offensive show by the Phightins today, losing to the Tigers 3-0. Roy Halladay had his worst performance of Spring Training but did manage to get one of the Phils six hits. We really need Placido Polanco back in the lineup. We have not scored in at least 18 innings. Who says we don’t need Spring Training?

Comment on Total WAR Project, Part IX: Boston Red Sox by WFC010

WFC010 — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:14:43 +0000

mikemike: If the Phillies don’t have a chance, then why even watch the season at all?

I have never seen anything out of you besides negativity, and I wouldn’t be surprised if you were a closet Yankees fan.

Also, Hamels(2006-2008 version) can easily rival or top many of the 1-2 starters on other teams…so stop talking like our pitching staff after Halladay sucks or something!