What happened?
Chase Utley drove in four behind a solid start from Cliff Lee to lead the Phillies to a victory to force game six in the World Series.
Who did what?
Cliff Lee (W, 2-0) allowed five runs on four hits in seven plus innings. He walked and struck out three.
Jimmy Rollins went 2 for 4 with a run.
Chase Utley went 2 for 3 with two homers (5) and four RBIs.
Jayson Werth went 1 for 4 with an RBI.
Raul Ibanez went 2 for 4 with a homer (1) and two RBIs.
Ryan Madson (S, 1) struck out one and allowed one run in the ninth inning to earn the save.
A.J. Burnett (L, 1-1) allowed six runs on four hits in two innings. He walked four, hit one, and struck out two.
Johnny Damon went 3 for 4 with two runs and an RBI,
Alex Rodriguez went 2 for 4 with two doubles (3) and three RBIs.
What does this mean?
Cliff Lee does it again.
Lee pitched a gutty seven plus innings to earn his second win of the World Series, as the Phillies rolled past the Yankees to cut the lead to three games to two, forcing a game six in the Bronx, where the defending champs will once again be fighting for their post season lives.
The veteran lefty, who dazzled the Yankees to the tune of no earned runs over nine innings in game one, took the hill once again for the Phillies. Although he wasn’t as sharp as his previous effort, he held the American League’s best offense at bay long enough for the Phillies to build an early led en route to the victory.
Things didn’t start out so well for Lee, as he allowed one run on two hits in the top of the first inning, where his control was decidedly shaky.
The deficit wouldn’t last, as the Phillies pounced for three runs in the bottom of the frame, as Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino reached base in front of Chase Utley, who put the first pitch he saw into the left field seats to give the Phillies a 3-1 lead.
It would be all Phillies for most of the night, as they piled on three more runs in the bottom of the third, chasing starter A.J. Burnett before he could record an out in the inning.
The Yankees added one on an RBI groundout from Johnny Damon in the fifth, while the Phils added two of their own in their half of the seventh on two solo homers from Utley and Raul Ibanez to pad the lead at 8-2.
The insurance runs would prove to be vital, as the Yankees would score three in the top of the eighth on the strength of a two-RBI double from Alex Rodriguez and a sacrifice fly from Robinson Cano to cut the lead to three.
The Yankees would add a run in the top of the ninth off reliever Ryan Madson, but it’s all they would muster, as Madson would go on to strike out Mark Teixiera to end the game and preserve the win.
To call this game a must-win is an understatement, but it holds true nonetheless. After the gut wrenching loss that was game four, the Phillies needed to bounce back in a big way if they were to have any shot of winning the thing. They got that in the first, when Chase Utley rocketed his fourth World Series homer to give the Phillies the lead.
It was important for the offense not to let up, as Cliff Lee didn’t have his best stuff tonight. He was shaky in the first inning (well, shaky for Cliff Lee, that is), and he never really fell into that groove that made him so dominant in game one. However, it didn’t much matter, as the Yankees would fail to get anything going against him until the top of the eighth inning.
The Phillies’ bullpen did a great job of holding the lead, especially Madson, who turned a two-on, none out disaster in the ninth into a double play off the bat of Derek Jeter. He didn’t have his best, but it worked.
And now the Phillies have life. They turned the tide in their favor, as the bats broke out at the exact right time to help send the series back to New York. As such, the Phillies find themselves in a very fortuitous situation, because the Yankees will be sending Andy Pettitte and C.C. Sabathia back to the hill on short rest for games six and seven, respectively.
While this is nothing new, Andy Pettitte isn’t a young man, and his start in game three didn’t exactly inspire confidence. In 14 career starts on three days rest, he is 4-6 with a 4.15 ERA and 1.43 WHIP.
And although C.C. Sabathia has been very good this October on short rest, you have to wonder when this will start to take a toll on him. The Phillies made him work in both starts, and if it gets to game seven, how much will the big man have in the tank?
For now, the Phillies can rest easy, as there is still more baseball to play.
What’s next for our heroes?
The Series shifts back to the Bronx, with Pedro Martinez (0-1, 2.08) taking on Andy Pettitte (3-0, 3.24)
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November 3rd, 2009 at 12:57 am
I know its ancient history but I cant help but think if we would have pulled that game off last night and with tonights win…ah!
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:58 am
Fuck the Yankees.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:59 am
Cause we’ve got high hopes We’ve got high hopes We’ve got high apple pie In the sky hopes
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:01 am
There’s a lot of baseball left to be played, but I can’t help feeling an epic comeback is in the works. All we need is one big hit from Howard to wake the sleeping monster.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:02 am
Huge, huge win. Glad taking out Victorino rather than Ibanez didn’t cost us the game. Still don’t understand that move (Victorino was looking fine). Francisco catches that ball that Ibanez dropped.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:04 am
@ in case – And even if Francisco doesn’t catch it, Shane definitely would have thrown a-fraud out at home
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:05 am
I don’t want Cole pitching game 7.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 am
Remember before the series when people thought chase was hurt?
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:08 am
let’s win game 6 behind Pedro in NY
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:08 am
it aint over til its over
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:09 am
nice 6-4-3 dp in the 9th
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:10 am
I’m naming my firstborn Cameron Phifer
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:12 am
go with chase phifer
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 am
im like to hang in there with players.. but theres no way cole pitches game 7. he hung up his shit a while back. its not like we’re making this shit up, he said it himself. put a guy out there that wasnt to win evne if his nuts are going to fall off–cliff, blanton, happ
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:14 am
I*
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 am
blanton might make a solid game 7 starter
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 am
anyone ever hear what dennis was on about in the 9th inning?
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:16 am
over in the live blog there was some speculation about laser pointers, but there’s nothing substantial yet
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:17 am
luis – blanton is solid, but i’d put my money on james anthony happ. the dude has ice water in his veins
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 am
I look like an asshole right about now
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 am
Im assuming Werth was upset about the “Vote For ____” sign that was displayed behind home plate in the 9th.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:18 am
i thought someone was holding up a big blue and white sign and he was trying to get the ump to make them put it down.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:19 am
James Anthony Happ might do what John Lackey did in ‘02 for the Angels
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:19 am
i like jacking off to a-roids pic as a centaur
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:21 am
I just came on A-Rod’s centaur. Oh shit, Kate just went blind.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:22 am
Kate just got glaucoma
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:25 am
No one more better to tie this up then Pedro. How sweet would that be. Then maybe switch up Blanton,Happ, and Lee in game 7. Wishful thinking.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:26 am
Pedro’s primed for this spot
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:32 am
CLIFTON PHIFER LEE! CHASE “WORLD FUCKING CHAMPIONS” UTLEY! *fist pump*
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:34 am
Anyone else think that Posada is acting like a big douchebag?
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:39 am
don’t know about everyone else but i’m pretty confident in the next two games with girardi continuing to put guys out there on short rest…
also something to think about with regards to the possible game 7, say happ starts, and the phils get a lead, lee is available out of the pen to close it out
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:41 am
posada a douchebag? i’m the big douchebag. if anyone should be called a douchebag, it’s me. i teabag my mother and jerk to jeter’s rookie card. i fantasize about ben-gay posada and pray that a-rod does a porno entitled a-rod does dallas. i’m an even sicker fuck for fantasizing about a threesome with jerry jones and george steinbrenner. i’m real fucked up. target my ass for the rest of the night.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:46 am
Phightins win and you can buy beer in gas stations in Ohio. Maybe this business trip ain’t so bad
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:49 am
i like most yankee fans don’t know shit about baseball. i just watch because i’m attracted to hunky guys that play for the pinstripes. a-rod’s sexi, jeter’s rocking a hard cock, jorgay’s a dreamboat, swish is swishalicious, damon looks damn fine, cano can be my baby daddy, melky can also be the daddy of one of my kids, etc
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:52 am
the yankees fans have disappeared like its the 7th inning in here
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:52 am
anyone want to run a muck up my ass. it’s open season on my ass. i’m a bitch, treat me as the bitch i am.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:15 am
well we finally won a game with my live blog. Thank God. Let’s kick some ass Wednesday.
PS: from JR Finger’s Twitter: gametimes of WS games 1-5: 3:26, 3:25, 3:25, 3:25, 3:27.
NO MORE 3:25 GAMES!!
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:17 am
So the Yankees fans leave and you guys talk about … the Yankees fans. We just won a World Series game, try to enjoy it kids.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:21 am
Eric,
I agree let’s enjoy this win.
PHILLIES PHEVER!
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:23 am
honestly, it was an honor to be at this game tonight. the boys came through. pedro – it’s your turn. and anyone else feeling good about clifton’s comments about game 7? i know, i know, one step at time, but i’m loving the enthusiasm from the kid.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:24 am
one more comment for the night: when Pedro left the field in Game 2 he said “I’ll be back.” Here he comes.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:28 am
Yahoo Sports:
“As Myers walked past Hamels near Hamels’ locker he said, mocking, ‘What are you doing here? I thought you quit.’
Hamels, the witness said, responded with an expletive.
Before the situation escalated, Myers was guided away by a team official.”
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:29 am
Great win tonight. High hopes for wednesday.
And Pete, I’m more for the 3:26 games and not the 3:27. Way less stressful.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:37 am
Just posted some Franzke calls at my Twitter account: http://twitter.com/Phylan . You can also find them at this guy’s excellent Phils blog: http://thephrontiersman.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/game-5-in-stereo/
Huge win. The key to 6 is getting to Pettitte early. Madson wasn’t lights out or anything but I still agree with the decision to put him out there and I would do it again. For game 7 I say Hamels on a short leash with everyone and their mother waiting in the pen.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:51 am
JA has to pitch game 7 if (I mean when) we get that far…
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Ai4mzPNAT9zdYvNPoCT3IeURvLYF?slug=ti-hamelsmyers110209&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:51 am
NOTICE all the shit i have been sayin all day noone has ever tried to deny anything not even a lil so much for die hard fans u pussys hahahahahahahah and the person who keeps acting like me i think u have a secret love for me or something and everything that u say has gay shit involved hmmmmmm and im the gay one????? again where the fuck is the logic
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:54 am
I just read that yahoo sports article. There is a time and a place for that mess but it should not have been after winning that game, especially with a witness who will then run and tell the nearest person about it. It’s like adding fuel to the fire. The guys need to be focused and not focused on Cole Hamels.
Phillies in 7.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:55 am
Anyone notice Utley with a lil bat fling after his first homer? He NEVER does anything like that.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:55 am
wow, anyone notice how the Yankee trolls arent commenting on this shit? lol
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:59 am
woh, apparently brett meyers walked past cole’s locker and said to him” what are u doin here?, i thought u quit”, and cole responded with an expletive
this all according to Scott Van Pelt on sportscenter
fuckin cole hamels, he doesnt even give a shit about the phils anymore, that makes me sad and sick inside
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:01 am
@ john look at comment 45 RETART
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:04 am
Don’t you mean RETARD, retard? Idiot lol.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:06 am
yeah what a retard
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:08 am
hahaha its so fuckin funny that i have been tearing your team a new one for two days and the only comebacks i have herd is typos and if u look at the game 4 blogs i spelled it RETARD so shut the fuck up u but slut AND NOTICE STILL NOONE IS DEFENDING THIER TEAM WOW WHAT DEDICATED FANS YOU ARE LOL PFFFF PATHETIC
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:09 am
If we get to Game 7, I’d rather see Lee pitch on 2.5 days rest, blind, on one leg, with swine flu, than send Hamels out there. The guy is gutless.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:09 am
again, it’s heard not herd retard
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:10 am
Why are we still feeding the trolls?
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:11 am
wow. ive been reading all this nonsence and im a phillies fan but “hahahaha” is deff. right we r not defending our team at all. im ashamed to be a phillies fan right about now. grow some balls and say something. stick up for your home team. or your not a true fan.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:12 am
screw cole, he hung his cleats up in july…pedro is a gamer, he laughed in the face of ny wen he was coming off the field last game at yankee stadium hes gonna be mowing guys down wednesday…and as far as game 7 goes, start blanton, lee in relief, madson closes the door, cant keep giving lidge chances
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:13 am
@JB (comment 54)
I’m laughing really hard. I’m either laughing because your comment was really that funny or that I agree with you. Probably a little bit of both lol.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:14 am
wow STILL ON THE SPELLING AND NOT DEFENDING YOUR TEAM AND IT WAS SHORT HAND YOU REALLY ARE LOSERS 2 DAYS AND NOT ONE COMEBACK….. NOT ONE……. NOT EVEN A BAD ONE WOOOOOOW
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:15 am
Game 6 is in our favor IMO. Pettite on short rest vs a fired up Pedro on regular rest, plus the fact that we got to their pen early. If Pedro pitches a solid six innings it’s going 7
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:15 am
Hamels says:
“Sometimes I might not say the best things or the smartest things, but I’ve learned and am learning,” Hamels said. “I wasn’t able to sleep the past couple of nights because of it.”
…
“I went to Charlie just to talk to him because that’s who I am, and I think he understands that,” Hamels said. “I just wanted to tell him my true thoughts — that I’ll never ever quit. I want to play this game until somebody takes it away from me.
“I think Charlie knows me. He has managed me for quite a few years. I think the only doubt it left in people’s minds were the fans, and you know, it hurts. I love the city of Philadelphia, I play as hard as I possibly can. I might not necessarily have the results that they hope [for], but I know that if I go out there, and do everything I possibly can, and in the end they see [that], then I think they can respect that.”
I’m telling you, Hamels on a short leash + all hands on deck for 7. He hasn’t given up, he just said a dumb thing. You all know well enough by now that reporters are hunting for a quote minutes or hours after a guy just had a terrible day at the plate/at the mound. It’s disappointing watching Philly turn on him
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:15 am
No one feels like arguing with an illiterate meth head is all. Haha, if you notice, every other word you type is underlined in red… for a reason. It’s no one, not ‘noone’ it’s butt not ‘but’ it’s retard not ‘retart’ and it’s heard not ‘herd.’ I know that but and herd were not underlined, they are actually words.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:15 am
Also I don’t know if this came through because it still says “comment awaiting moderation” so just in case:
Posted some Franzke calls at my Twitter account: http://twitter.com/Phylan . You can also find them at this guy’s excellent Phils blog: http://thephrontiersman.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/game-5-in-stereo/
Huge win. The key to 6 is getting to Pettitte early. Madson wasn’t lights out or anything but I still agree with the decision to put him out there and I would do it again. For game 7 I say Hamels on a short leash with everyone and their mother waiting in the pen.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:17 am
STILL ON THE SPELLING WOW YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:17 am
I agree… I doubt it was short hand so much as a lack of education.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:18 am
Hmm I’ve tired to post this twice and it still says “awaiting moderation,” must be something about the links. So go check out Franzke calls at this ballin’ Phils blog: http://thephrontiersman.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/game-5-in-stereo/
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:18 am
What’s the IP address of this clown? Is he the same guy from last week you outed? And lets just stop responding to him. Remember, when arguing with an idiot, make sure they aren’t doing the same.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:20 am
The best part is, it’s probably not even a Yankees fan but a Mets fan who is sitting at home in his moms basement crying! And oh yeah, if you’re a Giants fan, they suck too!
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:21 am
@ cooch: i dont think its too mature of u to keep hateing on someone with minor typos.
hes speacking up unlike u fuckin idiots. start fuckign sticking up for ur damn team and quite bitching over stupid shit that donsent even matter. this is our teams website not a fucking spelling bee.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:21 am
Wow, that’s even better. hateing with an e. that’s a new one.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:22 am
Let me guess… ‘new guy’ and ‘hahaha’ are the same person? Either that or there are two dipshit illiterate fans in this post! lol
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:24 am
Speacking. I think it’s speaking. Take another hit off that glass dick moron. Sorry that I actually graduated from high school.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:25 am
Why do I have to stick up for my team? It’s incessant and like beating a dead horse. He likes the Yanks, I like the Phils. It has all become white noise to me.
/my 2 cents.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:25 am
ok for all you stupid fucks who haven’t been reading i have already clarified that i am now and i always have been a yankees fan and that i graduated from the best private school on the east coast and im typing all this from a cell phone which all you cant afford hence the typos you would all no that if you looked at the previous posts
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:25 am
#62:
If he had not made those comments, I’m sure something else would have happened down the road and Philly fans would have reacted. Things have been building to this. But right now his pitching, attitude, body language on and off the field and his recent comments are more disappointing than how the fans are reacting, in my opinion.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:26 am
I would no that. I would totally no that. As you no, these are clearly just typos.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:27 am
phillies fan*****
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:29 am
STILL WAITING FOR A GOOD COMEBACK ABOUT BASEBALL AND NOT GRAMMAR
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:29 am
Instead of wasting your energy responding to fools trying to get your blood pressure cooking, why not respond to some rational comments?
Like my earlier comment. I want to know if Anyone noticed Utley with a lil bat fling after his first homer? He NEVER does anything like that.
Let us all enjoy this win. 2 more to go, my Philly internet phriends.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:30 am
AND GONZO IS RITE IT IS LIKE BEATING A DEAD HORSE CUZ THATS WHAT THE PHILLIES ARE IN THIS SERIES A DEAD HORSE
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:30 am
@Andrea I think it’s just one thing piling on top of another. He’s had a rough year, which I would argue is not nearly as bad as it seems on the surface (but we can save that argument for the offseason), so the fans get on him, he does some commercials like many athletes do so people think he’s a prima donna, and he’s in the clubhouse after yet another frustrating outing, pissed at himself, and he says he’d like it to be over, because it’s awful for him, in my opinion clearly not meaning that he doesn’t want to be out there trying to win game 7. The way he phrased it was dumb but he wants to play baseball, he has the best changeup in the league, and in my opinion he’s a stronger start than Happ in game 7. You’ll all call me crazy for that but there you go
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:31 am
Of course, first things first, we have to GET to game 7
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:34 am
ITS SO GAY HOW EVERYTHING THAT STARTS WITH AN F YOU FAGS PUT A PH AND I HAVE GRAMMAR PROBLEMS?????
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:51 am
in all honesty, if by some miracle we even win on wednesday, the possibility of cole starting game 7 is retarded
aint no way he would get the ball in a possible game 7, Happ, i really believe, would do awesome
Cliff hasnt ever pitched in a world series game, Cole didnt pitch in a world series game last year, so why not try Happ, so what if he doesnt have any “experience”, its so retarded to not even let our second best pitcher start a game, and if he gets in to trouble in that possible game 7, put Lee in for some innings, then send it to the bullpen
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:54 am
o and http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4618513&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines
cole clarifies his comments^
November 3rd, 2009 at 4:01 am
@Phylan
couldn’t agree more, pal. He said some stupid stuff out of frustration/exhaustion…haven’t we all been there?
he wants to win. I really believe that.
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:55 am
Mr. Chase Utley got in the yankees ass last night
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:03 am
I’d like to comment on the Utley bat fling. Does anyone notice right before he gets a monster hit, he looks at the pitcher and smirks a “grinchy” smile like when the Grinch gets an awful terrible idea? What errors? Oh and I am really happy for Ibby getting his home run. It has to suck waiting to play in the Series since the Jurassic Period and not play your best.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:03 am
Section 106 destroyed Nick Swisher last night…
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:24 am
Some people have short memories of Mr. Hamels. No Cole Hamels, no 2008 parade on Broad Street. That’s enough to convince me that he doesn’t like to lose.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:27 am
2 more wins
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:31 am
apparently hahahaha doesnt read any of the thread. probably because he is incapable. people are making fun of your spelling errors because your spelling errors are a product of your mental retardation.
you dont say anything about the yankees all you say is retarded shit.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:43 am
I did notice Utley’s Grinchy smile last night, but not the bat flip. Now I’ll have to go look for it.
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:45 am
The Phils are gonna win game six. Pettitte is on three days rest and has never pitched well in that spot. Pedro’s on full rest and is feeling good. Lastly, it’s good that Myers got on Hamels. Cole should have not said what he said after game 3. Hopefully this fires up Cole and motivates him even more to want to do better if he even gets the chance to pitch again in this series.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:14 am
Well, congratulations Philly. As I said yesterday, the Phillies owed it to their fans to provide one more win at home in 2009 season. You guys were there for them all season, and last night, they were there for you. They gave you something to cheer about. Well done.
I don’t know when the Yankee pitchers are going to wake up and realize that you can’t pitch to Utley. This guy is killing us. He’s picking up the slack for Howard, who continues to amaze me with his suckness right now.
Let’s be honest here. How many of you actually thought Madson would come in for the 9th? I fully expected to see Lidge, because Manuel was faithful to him all year and never gave up hope on him. I think I saw Manuel give up on Lidge last night. Yes, your Phillies won, but it came down to the wire and made for one hell of an ending. That was one hell of a game, win or lose.
I am happy for you Philadelphia, I really am. But now, the series returns to the Bronx and I believe the Yanks will wrap it up in their new stadium.
For me, ya know what the best part of the night was? It was knowing that someone had to physically remove the World Series trophy from Citizens Bank Park last night (it was there in the event the Yanks clinched), and now, it will go to its final resting spot; New York.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:15 am
I was at the game last night…section 241, row 1, upper porch hanging over about 4 rows of Yankee “friends and family”. They really fit the yankee fan mold to a tee….there was a guy with his wife just minding his own business and he opened a bag of peanuts…ONE peanut fell over the edge and hit a yankee fan….the yankee fan must have complained, and they threw this guy out.
Also, whats with these nitwit wankee fans holding signs that say “how can we help you?” They can help me by catching swine flu and dying? Very odd people those yankee fans.
Anyway, great game….hopefully Pedro can throw a gem, and then, WHO KNOWS?? WFC2?
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
I think last night’s game was a good argument for why Lee shouldn’t have pitched game 4. Burnett on short rest was pretty useless, and Lee, though he won us the game, wasn’t even his sharp self on full rest. Very few pitchers, no matter how good, can do what CC does on short rest. And unless it was an elimination game, you don’t want to go trying new things that might backfire and waste start by your best pitcher like the Yankees wasted Burnett’s start.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:27 am
That was the first World Series game that I got to attend, and it was so awesome! Chase Utley, You are the MAN!!!!! Let’t go back to New York provide the same type of offense for Pedro!!!!
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:29 am
The Yankee organization sent many of their employees to Citizens Bank Park over the last two games. The signs you saw, which read “how can we help you” are the signs that the guest services people carry in Yankee Stadium. That section, out in left field below Harry the K’s, was mainly made up of guest services, ushers, customer service reps, and so on.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:30 am
RR gets 100
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 am
thats actually pretty awesome that they sent all those employees out there.
and i think myers should have just kept his mouth shut. there is no need to stir up drama when your back is against the wall. besides myers is probably the least liked guy in the clubhouse with cole a close second
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:44 am
my how things have changed for Cole
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:15 am
@ut the butt;
As you know, I’m a Yankee fan, so I don’t know much about the personality of your Phillies, but why is Myers the least liked guy in the clubhouse? I guess I was under the impression that he was well liked by his teammates. What’s his deal?
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:43 am
wife beater
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:48 am
brett myers = stanley kowalski
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:54 am
Stopped reading after the grammar stuff, but earlier someone mentioned how francisco would have made that catch in left, sure, but would he have popped a 420foot homer too?
I feel like Ibanez is ready to rip as a DH. Howard took some walks, which he needed to do. If Pedro brings it and Pettite falters we have a shot. I’d like a 4 run lead going into the 7th.
I also think Hamels put his foot in his mouth but in the context of the question it is understandable. As much as he should know how to control our emotions, we should know how to control ours and think about how can help the team do what it needs to do to win the series. I think making him a part of game seven may not only help us but help him close out this season with a little dignity and hopefully come back stronger next season. He is only 25 and we need him like it or not.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
ONE GAME AT A TIME
RR was pretty civil today. It almost makes me respect him as a fan of his team.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
excuse my grammar and also, first we need to get to game seven, and thats the biggest challenge of this series.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Thank you James Fayleez. I’ve been an asshole on here, I admit, but in reality, I am a civil person who just loves baseball. What I have come to learn on here is that this site has a very good following, consisting of very knowledgeable and dedicated fans of their team.
I do recall the incident where Myers got into an altercation with his girlfriend/wife in Boston a few years ago, but honestly, I didn’t think the fans made that big of a deal about it. I thought you guys liked him.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Can Lee pitch game six and seven and pull all the flatbed trucks in the parade with his teeth?
The jersey offenders are out in full force during post season! Thanks, jerks! You’ll keep me going for years! Who Does HE Play For?
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:34 am
@photographer….
I thought the same thing at the game yesterday…the ridiculously named phils shirts were rampant throughout the park..hilarious.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:46 am
Mitch really bitchslapped Cole on ESPN radio… he has been begging Charlie to keep Cole off the mound this whole postseason, but now he is just flat out ripping Cole. I have no problem with it…I hope Cole hears it and it motivates him to stfu and pitch.
Anybody ready for Pedro to take the mound? I sure as hell am.
November 3rd, 2009 at 11:51 am
@RR,
I just hate the faces of certain Yankees.
If you’ve seen STEPBROTHERS, there’s a scene at the Catalina F’n Wine Mixer (towards the end) where one of Will ferrell’s brothers friends explains to Will Ferrell how although he did a good job, he just has a problem with his face. In fact, he wants to deliver a fist right into that suckhole.
That’s how I feel about A-Rod, Teixiera and Swisher. Especially the last two. I want to break their jaws, just so they will stop having that annoying face. The feeling is that strong.
So in summation, go Phils.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
@ James Fayleez
Haven’t seen that movie. Gave up on Will Ferrell before I gave up on Carl Pavano, but I know the feeling you speak of. For me, it is Chase Utley who I want to punch. Not only because he has torn apart Yankee pitching, but because of his greased back, 50’s looking hair. WTF is that all about? I hate looking at him when they show him in the dugout. He looks like he should be wearing a mechanic’s jumpsuit from some black & white movie that debuted 55 years ago.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 pm
RR,
chase utley is adorable
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:08 pm
RR, its just the way he is. He doesn’t give a shit, he just doesn’t wanna keep pushing it outta the way like Werth does every two minutes in the dugout. So he just slathers a handful of gel over it to keep it down, and heads out to play ball/kick Yankee pitching ass.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:09 pm
James, nice reference to StepBrothers. That scene was brilliant cause I honestly feel everyone feels that way about people.
I feel that way about…just about all the Yanks right now. Burnett too, his face is ugggglyyyyy.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Chase utley’s hair = prolly an area that only Phils fans can diss. Like crazy uncles – only family can say they’re crazy. if anyone else says so, we fight to the death.
but it does look like he uses axle grease.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:12 pm
jromes its actually rubber cement
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Dep
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:27 pm
that is his game hair. if you notice, after he showers and on off days it’s a fluffier look.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Agreed. Utley’s hair is comical. But even more comical is Ben Fransisco’s picture that they flash on the Phanavision. He looks like the guy who sells magazines in the movie Office Space.
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:58 pm
@RR – THANK YOU for explaining that “How may we help you” thing… I’ve been wondering for a while.
Chase can wear his hair however the hell he wants as long as he keeps hitting 2 homers a game. Plus, he’s super cute with a hat on.
Lee is going to pitch righty for game 6 to save his left arm for game 7.
Couldn’t be happier that Ibanez finally made some noise.
Now time for the sleeping giant to wake up and raise hell.
@James Fayleez – Tex’s face has pissed me off all series, regardless of how well he’s playing. No idea why. It’s just a dumb face.
And, in closing, I have come to respect and tolerate (like?) some Yankee fans I have gotten to know lately because some of them are legitmately knowledgeable about baseball and can respect that the Phillies are a good team, just like I can respect (some of) the Yankees. But these idiots who are writing on here are honestly making me not even want to come to this awesome blog anymore. So please, do not stoop to their level. Starve the trolls.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:12 pm
I hope Shane’s okay for game 6
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Erin, I completely agree with Tex’s face. Just…just dumb. What a dumb face.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Between Damon’s spastic batting stance, Tex’s dumb face (I agree – it’s just something about his face specifically) and A-Roid’s purple lips, this is one cot-damned ugly team we’re playing.
And I thought Chase used LA Looks.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:54 pm
i think itd be straight up stupid to not at least use cole out of the bullpen if we get to game 7. his comments were obviously dumb and head-turning, but it defintely had a ton to do with the question. no doubt in my mind the guy wants to help his team win.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:09 pm
btw, what is gutty Dash? you describe Lee that way, and the other night, one of Foxs “keys to the game” was Blanton as a gutty pitcher.
Me and my gf were both like…gutsy?
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:15 pm
I’ll agree Tex has a strange look and I know pettite will be doing his gaping mouth glaces tonight but I don’t think Tex is dumb or an arrogant asshole like some other yankees.
From wikipedia
“Teixeira was originally chosen in the ninth round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft by the Boston Red Sox, straight out of high school. Texeira chose not to sign with the Red Sox, however, opting instead to play college baseball for Georgia Tech.”
I kind of respect that.
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:21 pm
if we get to a game seven: Cole until he gets in trouble, blanton or happ, then lee to pitch the last few
November 3rd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Pitching by committee does seem our best option. The issue is if you are going to use Hamels at all you have to start him. However… if he knows how short his leash is will it be too much for his fragile psyche? You know he has to give up his token early HR before settling into his maybe 3 innings of solid pitching.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
@ jessem – That sort of thing happens all the time. Teams draft high school players and try to sign them away from college ball. I believe Utley was actually drafted by the Dodgers before going to UCLA.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Chase is definately not trying to be stylish with his helmet hair. He is just so uber practical and focused that he wont allow anything to distract him… even at such cost
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:37 pm
@AK, yeah but I respect anyone who would take the college option before going pro and don’t think you could call him dumb even if he has a dumb look.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Tex is also a jerk because he refused to play for his hometown Baltimore Orioles and wanted to go the the yankees instead. Orioles fans hate him.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Those comments about Tex made me lookup his Wikipedia:
In 2001, Teixeira re-entered the draft and was selected by the Texas Rangers with the fifth overall pick. The Philadelphia Phillies were considering drafting him with the fourth pick until Teixeira’s agent, Scott Boras, advised the Phillies against it[citation needed]. The Phillies looked to avoid another J.D. Drew-type situation (Drew held out and re-entered the draft under Boras’ advice) and passed on Teixeira.
November 3rd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I think i’d rather take a fat paycheck in NY that play for the Orioles, just sayin’
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Random fact, the guy in my class in Chicago went to high school with Jayson Werth.
November 3rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I want to french Posada’s giant ears
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
http://www.guerrilladelphia.com/