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33 & no.I just wear them to the games though, not as formal wear.How old are you and when wearing it, will you tuck it in?Should wear them at home for at least one game.Also read today the Phils are breaking out the old school powder blue roadies May 14th at Milwaukee to help celebrate their 40th anniversary.
About to pull the trigger on a McGraw or Schmidt myself...
Powder Blues
They just had their #3 starter go down for the first three weeks and they're able to plug in a serviceable guy like Kendrick into the rotation.But yes, I agree that the Braves look much improved.
Ok but after Kendrick, who could they possibly put in the rotation? Contreras? Bring back Pedro? If any of their other starters go down, their lack of depth will hurt them.They just had their #3 starter go down for the first three weeks and they're able to plug in a serviceable guy like Kendrick into the rotation.But yes, I agree that the Braves look much improved.
Ok but after Kendrick, who could they possibly put in the rotation? Contreras? Bring back Pedro? If any of their other starters go down, their lack of depth will hurt them.
So they have a 6th starter to go to get by, but then they will have problems if someone else gets hurt? what team would be in a better position?
The same thing could be said for about 25 of the remaining 29 teams.Ok but after Kendrick, who could they possibly put in the rotation? Contreras? Bring back Pedro? If any of their other starters go down, their lack of depth will hurt them.They just had their #3 starter go down for the first three weeks and they're able to plug in a serviceable guy like Kendrick into the rotation.But yes, I agree that the Braves look much improved.
And up until last night, Victorino hadn't done squat. If they get some production out of the 7 hole, that's a lot of pressure on a pitching staff.So where's all the excitement for the most potent offense in the league? I know, we've faced the Nats and Astros, but you have to admit this is damn impressive so far. Team Avg. = .337 1stTeam OBP = .431 1stTeam SLG = .540 1stAlso lead the league in walks, runs scored, total bases. What's been so impressive is the patience that everyone is showing at the plate, and we're second fewest in K's. Just an awesome display of firepower in the opening week. And we have Doc going on Sunday and the Nats in town starting Monday. Life is good.
I love the way this team makes a pitcher work and gets his pitch count up. Always loved how the Yankees did that and now we are that team. Plus I agree with Sarge about Jimmy getting walks when he says "I think that is a good thing."So where's all the excitement for the most potent offense in the league? I know, we've faced the Nats and Astros, but you have to admit this is damn impressive so far. Team Avg. = .337 1stTeam OBP = .431 1stTeam SLG = .540 1stAlso lead the league in walks, runs scored, total bases. What's been so impressive is the patience that everyone is showing at the plate, and we're second fewest in K's. Just an awesome display of firepower in the opening week. And we have Doc going on Sunday and the Nats in town starting Monday. Life is good.
There aren't any breaks in the lineup until the 9 spot, and even Roy was hitting rockets on opening day.And up until last night, Victorino hadn't done squat. If they get some production out of the 7 hole, that's a lot of pressure on a pitching staff.So where's all the excitement for the most potent offense in the league? I know, we've faced the Nats and Astros, but you have to admit this is damn impressive so far. Team Avg. = .337 1stTeam OBP = .431 1stTeam SLG = .540 1stAlso lead the league in walks, runs scored, total bases. What's been so impressive is the patience that everyone is showing at the plate, and we're second fewest in K's. Just an awesome display of firepower in the opening week. And we have Doc going on Sunday and the Nats in town starting Monday. Life is good.
Seriously though, Victorino will do his thing, and Mitch Williams said it best this week, that 7 spot suits him better because there's no thinking, not alot of strategy to worry about, just get up there and hit, since Shane isn't the sharpest knife.
I love the way this team makes a pitcher work and gets his pitch count up. Always loved how the Yankees did that and now we are that team. Plus I agree with Sarge about Jimmy getting walks when he says "I think that is a good thing."So where's all the excitement for the most potent offense in the league? I know, we've faced the Nats and Astros, but you have to admit this is damn impressive so far. Team Avg. = .337 1stTeam OBP = .431 1stTeam SLG = .540 1stAlso lead the league in walks, runs scored, total bases. What's been so impressive is the patience that everyone is showing at the plate, and we're second fewest in K's. Just an awesome display of firepower in the opening week. And we have Doc going on Sunday and the Nats in town starting Monday. Life is good.
Sarge is Captain Obvious, isn't he?! They said last night that last year Jimmy didn't get his 7th walk of the season until May 15th, the 33rd game of the season IIRC. And he's done it in 5 games. Amazing turn around by him so far, let's hope he keeps it going. Seeing the results would hopefully keep them going with this gameplan. By game 3 of a series, team's bullpens will be shot and the feeding frenzy even better.
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Thanks for the update, did you hear it on the telecast? I must've missed it. Castro coming up big with an RBI double.
Well a couple weeks with Shane at the top, we should be ok, let's just hope it's closer to 2 weeks than 4. As long as the NL MVP, Placido Polanco, keeps doing his thing we'll be just fine! He's a machine.
This team is basically going to toy with the entire league this year. If they want to win a world series, they got it. I honestly don't think there is a team in this league that could stop the Phils other than the Phils. Lets just hope Lidge "takes a rest" for the rest of the year...............
Thats surprising because the Phillies fans have been amazing the past 2 years...................
It's a long season, GB. But I hope you're right.This team is basically going to toy with the entire league this year. If they want to win a world series, they got it. I honestly don't think there is a team in this league that could stop the Phils other than the Phils. Lets just hope Lidge "takes a rest" for the rest of the year...............
so much for that... and I was there yesterday with ZERO runs scored.... the Phils may not win another game.....This team is basically going to toy with the entire league this year. If they want to win a world series, they got it. I honestly don't think there is a team in this league that could stop the Phils other than the Phils. Lets just hope Lidge "takes a rest" for the rest of the year...............
hehe........my post was an exaggeration but I do think the Phils are the best team in the NL and can compete with anyone in the AL. Two teams in the NL that I think could potentially be dangerous for the Phils are the Marlins and the Giants (who would of course be dangerous for any playoff team). I know the Phils aren't actually going to "toy" with the entire league because their bullpen is still a mess and their rotation after Halladay is good but not great. However, compared to other teams (at least in the NL), the Phils have the best overall balance of offense, defense and pitching.so much for that... and I was there yesterday with ZERO runs scored.... the Phils may not win another game.....This team is basically going to toy with the entire league this year. If they want to win a world series, they got it. I honestly don't think there is a team in this league that could stop the Phils other than the Phils. Lets just hope Lidge "takes a rest" for the rest of the year...............
That's exactly what I was thinking. Madson just isn't cut out for it, leave him for the 8th and nothing more. Or we can just let Roy pitch every day. I know it's three weeks in, but is there any question on who the best pitcher in baseball is? My god this dude is filthy. He may just win 25 games.
That's all well and good, but between his first four starts and the playoffs, Lee went 2-4 with an ERA over 6. I'm thinking Doc won't have that kind of roller coaster ride, we'll see.
Madsen just isn't cut out for April.
He blew one save. Relax.
is this a serious comment? have you not seen his performances as a closer in the past? maybe he can still straighten it out, but he has repeatedly choked in save situations.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
I have to assume that Charlie was worried about blowing the bullpen early in the season, especially with Moyer coming up the next day (and a recovering Blanton the next). I'm sure that he would rather take his chances that Halladay can keep up his stamina better than the guys in the pen.crewmember said:
That's fine but I think it was more a product of getting him the complete game shutout. Durbin, Bastardo, Conteras hadn't pitched since San Fran so every one should be plenty good by Sunday. I would have pitched Bastardo since he's likely to not remain on team the whole year/won't pitch enough innings to fatigue by years end. I think Charlie works his starters a little too hard(see 130pitches by Pedro last year). If Met's worked the count/fouled some balls off a little more, Roy could have ended at 130 for no reason. Roy is a workhorse but might have to be careful with him in the NL, I have a feeling he will have a chance at complete game many, many times this year.Don't want to be to critical though, other than this one issue I love the man.
