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Comment on Top 15 Moments of 2009, Number 14: Rauuuul! by meech.one

meech.one — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:26:59 +0000

Phylan: I posted this shortly after the Phillies signed Raul — http://bit.ly/b7Pfwi

Comment on Top 15 Moments of 2009, Number 14: Rauuuul! by Phylan

Phylan — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:17:53 +0000

In case nobody got why they called him Lawn Dart in Seattle, it was thanks to this classic: http://i41.tinypic.com/24dj5ox.jpg

Comment on Moyer v. Kendrick UPDATED by dlhunter

dlhunter — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:58:50 +0000

Jose Mesa is still available for spot starts. If anyone can find which assisted living facility he’s in.

Comment on Moyer v. Kendrick UPDATED by Eric

Eric — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:33:41 +0000

Michael – yes to your hitting question, but because it is misguided. If we were only good 1-5, then the bottom of the order would be more relevant. However, in recent years, we have had legitimate hitting options 1-6, possibly 7. Feliz never really panned out well, but he was at least a legitimate hitting threat (I use that liberally). That’s why it was always so easy to not care what Ruiz was doing with the bat. Right now the Phils have competent hitting 1-8, and 1-7 are generally all decent with the stick. In that context, I don’t care what 8, and maybe 7 is doing at the plate. If they can prevent runs, with out lineup, they may be just as useful.

As for the rotational question, I made my point above. If there was legitimate debate about bringing in a free agent or trading for another arm I think it would be a much more interesting discussion. From what I ignored above, we are discussing Moyer v. Kendrick. What we have to go on is recent regular season performances, and both fail miserably. If one of the two of them is going to get the nod, then no, it’s not important who it is – just hope they are able to eat some innings.

Comment on “Jayson Werth and his Beard will circle the bases.” by PhilsLady626

PhilsLady626 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:31:02 +0000

i was there…it was soo epic…

Comment on Moyer v. Kendrick UPDATED by game5

game5 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:22:04 +0000

Something tells me Moyer has found a fountain of youth. Problem is it will dry up in the heat of July and Kendrick will be the 5th starter. Besides it’s 1-4 that’ll make the diff this season.

Comment on Moyer v. Kendrick UPDATED by Michael

Michael — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:52:28 +0000

@Eric Why would you not care about the fifth starter? Should we also just say “who gives a fuck” about who bats six-seven-eight because the first five guys are really good already? On a site whose audience (including myself) just genuinely likes to overthink all Phillies minutiae, who is going to make up one-fifth of the starting rotation seems like something definitely worth talking about.

Comment on Top 15 Moments of 2009, Number 13: Seven Run 9th vs Florida by HummerX

HummerX — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:56:34 +0000

i distinctly remember calling this as one of the top moments of last season when it happened. BOOM.

Comment on Top 15 Moments of 2009, Number 13: Seven Run 9th vs Florida by KILLADELFIA

KILLADELFIA — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:09:43 +0000

I would love to hear Jackson on TV.

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Comment on Top 15 Moments of 2009, Number 13: Seven Run 9th vs Florida by Joe D

Joe D — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:44:09 +0000

I don’t want Jackson doing anything other than pre-game. Franzke is gold on radio. I hate T-Mac but I’d rather keep Franzke on the radio and they should look elsewhere for a replacement for TnevershutsthefuckupneedstobeschooledonwhitenoiseMac