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World Series Game 4 Open Thread

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Philadelphia Phillies' Joe Blanton delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Land Shark Stadium in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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4 months ago: Philadelphia Phillies' Joe Blanton delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Saturday, July 18, 2009, at Land Shark Stadium in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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After last night's 8-5 win in Game 3, the Yankees could take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Phillies with a victory tonight.  Will Philadelphia regret not pitching Cliff Lee on short rest, as the Yanks are doing tonight with CC Sabathia?  Especially now that it appears that the Yankees' lineup may have revived itself?

Joe Blanton won a game for the Fightins in last year's World Series, allowing two runs and four hits, with seven strikeouts, in six innings.  But he's 0-3 with a 8.18 ERA in four career starts versus the Yankees.

Pinstripe Alley and The Good Phight are your SB Nation sites to follow this evening.

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Go Joe!

And go Phillies!

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 7:50 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

(And go Vancouver Canucks, too.) :)

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Howdy!

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yessir

But more to his Oscar speech

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Nov 1, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

have not seen the movie

But it seems very emotionally overwrought and predictable.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:08 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I still like it

I could do without the whole romantic part of it, but the action sequences are really good.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

'Avatar' preview

I forgot about this tonight.

Looks way better on my TV than on my laptop.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Nov 1, 2009 8:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I find all those comparisons strange.

But the “sports = war” equivalence is just so overblown. Even if it’s some kind of fictional war.

And I still don’t have a really clear idea of what the movie is like, anyway – except that it is probably like every other similar movie with that kind of plot.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

if cole hamels was on the white sox

ozzie would have beat the crap out of him over those comments he made about wishing the season could be over. (as he confirms on the show now)

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Nov 1, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

which is exactly the kind of attitude

That got Ozzie’s team into the playoffs and playing in the World Series … oh, whoops.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

unless he wanted it to be over and already have won the World Series

So they could start on all the celebrating and stuff like last year.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

quote

“I can’t wait for it to end,” Hamels said, referring to his wildly inconsistent 2009 season. “It’s been mentally draining … It’s one of those things, a year in, you just can’t wait for a fresh start.”

so, I dunno. I can understand feeling like that but prob not a good idea to tell the media about it

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Nov 1, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

that doesn't bother me either

It’s been a rough year for him, and he’s glad that whatever the end result it’s almost over and he can concentrate on coming back strong next year. I hear similar sentiments from a lot of professional athletes – heck, I’ve had semesters I thought the same about.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Fox baseball pregame yakking

The most useless thing on television, or only one of many other most useless things on television?

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:05 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

the pre-game on MLBN has been very good.

it’s too bad they can’t carry the whole thing

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Good evening

I just jerry-rigged a cable connection into my bedroom (by use of a splitter and an extra-long coaxial cable). Now I have to make sure not to trip over it.

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Unleash your inner MacGyver!

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

have not seen it

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

hee hee

Funny to hear “out of respect for our country” on the PA at the same time the Phanatic is on screen. :)

And this staff seargent has a wonderful voice.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, she's really good

And I had the same thought about the Phanatic being in the background

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

she can sing

I’m pretty sure she sang God Bless America in a previous game (with prelude I’ve never heard before)

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Fun fact:

Our national anthem uses the music of a an 18th century bar song.

by StringTheory on Nov 1, 2009 8:14 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

or a lot of blood

My mom had to learn the lyrics to the Marseillais (sp) when she took the language in high school, and said it’s pretty violent and bloody. I just know the tune from the 1812 Overture.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

no no

I said Oh Canada was supposed to be sung partially in french. It goes English-French-English.

Mack Avenue Tigers

by MackAveKurt on Nov 1, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't heard that everywhere, though.

In Montreal and Ottawa, but in Vancouver and both Alberta cities I’ve just heard in English. I can’t remember how they sing it in Toronto off hand (but I think there is much wailing and gnashing of teeth).

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

it is

I just sing English anyway.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

now that you mention it ...

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

I’ve thought they’ve looked similar a number of times.

by StringTheory on Nov 1, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

so start time was supposed to be when?

did the time time change catch them off guard?

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 8:23 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Well.

THIS is a promising start, you Philly dorks.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

A-Rod taking a page out of Delmon Young's book

But at least Delmon Young wears pants that are the correct size

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Can either of these left fielders throw?

Raburn would have gotten him at home.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ibañez is not supposed to have a good arm

There’s a gif of him somewhere making a really crappy throw into the grass

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

so we have a choice

Of Ibanez or Noodle-Arm Damon.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Here’s a good gif. Not the one you’re talking about, but King Felix’s reaction is great.

by StringTheory on Nov 1, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

not that my opinion matters but

this plunking looked a lot less intentional than the other two from what I recall

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Nov 1, 2009 8:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Don't know

I can’t decide whether or not to see it. It doesn’t look like the sort of movie I’d care for, but I like Ewan McGregor.

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

not sure

The title is funny, but if the only amusing parts are in the commercials and the rest is slow-paced and sluggish it will be crap. I hope it’s funny just because the premise is amusing.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I'll see it

But Clooney seems to think comedic acting is all in the eyebrows.

Bless You Boys

by Ian Casselberry on Nov 1, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

EXACTLY

I expected to laugh and I just couldn’t. It was disturbing more than anything. I couldn’t remember the name of the movie though.

He’s been funny, but not lately

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Be adequate, Ryan!

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I feel the strikout record coming

Maybe this game. He’s been horrible this series.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't remember if it was the Dodgers fans who said this or the Yankees fans

But after a Subway commercial, someone on one of those sites said “I’m surprised Ryan Howard does bite at that sandwich three times and miss every time”

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

nope

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

maybe the third inning or something

But it wouldn’t be a true Yankee game without at least one interminable inning.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

unfortunately so does C Charles

Just need one more stinking run to tie it up, Philly.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Evening all.

Figured I’d drop by before the Yankees extend the lead, and I’m reduced to whining about their payroll and which players they’ll be buying the next two offseasons.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 9:15 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

hello, Don Quixote

Tilting at payroll windmills.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Brandon dove into the stands better than Jeter!

But he doesn’t get the big commercials.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 9:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

What game was that?

I remember one a couple years ago in Seattle, but there was another one this year and I can’t remember what game it was.

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

my brother figures

That instead of intentionally walking people, they should just plunk them in the butt. It would keep the pitch count down and reduce the chance of a wild pitch.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he advocated it for Barry Bonds mostly

Thought he was a surly whiner and if he was going to be such a sourpuss, then give him something to be grumpy about.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Posada is an Olympic-level complainer

though he was justified on that pitch.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 9:24 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

right on the corner

Nice.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Ech

Every time I see Blanton, I think of the smudge on his hat, and the home run he hit in the World Series last year. And now that I know that home run was hit off Edwin Jackson…

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still having EJ flashbacks..

to his extra base hit binge the last two months of the season.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That still doesn't make Blanton a pleasant thought

And, oh yeah, watching him mow through the Rays last year wasn’t fun either

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So...why was everyone worried about Cliff Lee?

Blanton’s mowing, and there’s no way the Yankees hold the Phillies to one run.

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

didn't start out that awesome

people tend to freak out when that happens and wish for the ace

No Run Support

by allikazoo on Nov 1, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

he's ben doing great, but it's early

and neither bullpen has been lock tight so far

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 9:29 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

dang slippery ball

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hahahahahaha

My baseball guru appreciates Posada’s offense, but he’s terrified of him being behind the plate. His motto is that “Your catcher is there for defense. Anything he gives you with the bat is gravy.”

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Huh?

Howard never touched home plate

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

apparently when a double play is being turned the defender quite often doesn't touch the bag

he just stands over it and throws to 1st.

I just learned that this year and was disappointed. to me that’s cheating

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hee hee

Is there someone out there who is on record saying he wants to be a Yankee but the Yankees would never want to sign?

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't remember Sheffield saying he wanted to rejoin the Yankees, but I could've easily missed it

At any rate, what the Yankees do is not really my priority. My primary concern is the Tigers, and they play the Yankees 8 times at the most (7 times next year). Therefore, figuring out how to beat the AL Central should be the focus.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I've seen it a few places.

And I agree about focusing on the Central. But we would have to deal with them at some point.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Touche.

But it can sure lock things down when you get a few breaks, and $20 million of it doesn’t go to Randy Johnson.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

and it has been the source of much joy

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, the last time the World Series went the way I wanted it to was 2002

I’m not counting 2005 (when I strictly went AL over NL, as neither the White Sox nor the Astros thrilled me) or 2003 (when I would’ve rooted for the Yankees at the time, but since then, there’s been a couple players from that Marlins team whom I’ve come to know and love; at the time I had no idea who any of them were).

And this is how “AL over NL” I’ve been in my life: 2007 was the first time I rooted for an NL team in the World Series.

Tigers Amateur Analysis

by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

that’s not small cabbage either
you could argue that the $113 is better spent. They are in the same place with 1/2 the payroll.

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree somewhat.

That would be totally true had the Yanks not bought CC, Tex, and Burnett. Those 3 salaries make up a huge portion of the payroll gap.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

all the final four teams had relatively large payrolls

Not Yankee large, but not the dinkiness of some teams either.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Am I correct in thinking the Marlins still have the lowest payroll?

Or have the Pirates surpassed them, so to speak?

The Marlins aren’t that bad of a team.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

The last time I saw, the Marlins were at $22 million, so they’ve gone up a bit. They’ll have to go up even higher if they want to sign Josh Johnson long-term like they did Hanley.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yankees = $201 million
Phillies = $113 million
Dodgers = $100 million
Angels = $114 million

No one all that low. From here.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Based on these visits alone

I want to beat Posada over the head.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:12 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

After you're done...

walk over behind Giuliani and get him too, please.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

will do

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ack, Pinstripe Alley is really hard to follow

They put up, like, 19 comments at once. You can’t have a conversation with anyone.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 10:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

smart strategy

argue with the umpire and delay the game because you can’t communicate with your pitcher

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 10:16 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

is that the Yankee Way?

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:18 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ack, I'm not writing good English right now

I just told someone I wanted the Tigers to play the Tigers next year in the WS (meant to say Dodgers).

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that would be cool.

no worry about disappointment and sadness

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

To see a Porcello – Verlander matchup and be able to cheer for both? Oooooohhhhh, that would be fun.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:33 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

how complicated can this be? just throw the ball

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 10:31 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

worst aspect of human society

Committee meetings. :(

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:32 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

My Fox affiliate advertised their news with “Find out which high school football teams made the playoffs.” Like I care. My old high school went 1-9 and is a dinky little Catholic school that never gets any media coverage.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 10:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

for all the angst about the pitching matchup

Blanton has done a pretty good job, and Sabathia has been plenty hittable – the Phillies just couldn’t get enough hits with runners in scoring position and drive them in.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

White Flag Raised.

Chan Ho Park in the game against the top of the Yanks order after CC.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 10:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

that would be exciting

Even better would be a STUPENDOUS COMEBACK to tie the series at two games each.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

This appears to be one of those series...

where it’s 3-1, the home team gives one last great effort to push it to 6, and then it ends.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me of 1993

Curt Schilling pitched a 2-0 shutout in Game 5, then joe carter came up in game 6…

by 2008Philz on Nov 1, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Have you guys thought

that this game feels like wading in mud. Ugh, the pace

by 2008Philz on Nov 1, 2009 10:38 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

We just spent 10 minutes ripping Posada

for his constant trips to the mound.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I had to root for Posada all year -

He was my fantasy baseball starting catcher!

by 2008Philz on Nov 1, 2009 10:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

you would have done great

If mileage walked was one of the stats.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

It’s the mound meetings for the Yankees.

I want to beat Posada over the head with a bat since he can’t make up his damn mind.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Nov 1, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sabrerose -

Instead odf Dodgers-Tigers, would you take a Phillies-Tigers series in 2010? ;)

by 2008Philz on Nov 1, 2009 10:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I like the Dodgers better than the Phillies, but we can't really control the NL, obviously

I don’t think that would be a good matchup for the Tigers, cuz you guys are heavy on the lefty power hitters and our pitching is mostly right-handed. Bad match.

Bottom line, though: I’ll be thrilled to have the Tigers in the WS, no matter WHO the opponent is. Trust me, I won’t do a lot of complaining in the NLCS.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 10:45 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Projected 2010 WS starters:

1. Lee vs. Verlander
2. P. Martinez vs. E. Jackson
3. Hamels vs. Porcello
4. Blanton vs. Bonderman?

by 2008Philz on Nov 1, 2009 11:01 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, now we're predicting rotations! I like this...

I would agree with the Tigers’ side, except Verlander goes in #4 on short rest

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, come on

When was the last time Leyland started anyone on short rest?

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 11:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Bonderman...

is both good enough and healthy enough to be starting that game.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 11:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I know i keep mentioning fantasy baseball-

but i had Bonderman on my team in 2006. What is his current status?

by 2008Philz on Nov 1, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

recovering from surgery

it’s been a long road

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 11:12 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hello everyone

Couldn’t believe the Phillies didn’t go with Lee.

by Elfuego51 on Nov 1, 2009 11:06 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

welcome

it’s worked out for them so far

by murrajo on Nov 1, 2009 11:07 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Funny....

didn’t see Joba pumping his fist or dancing after that one.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 11:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure what y'all are worried about

Neither the Rockies nor the Dodgers had good swings off Lidge

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 11:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'd love it if once...

the ump told Jeter no when he sticks his hand in his face.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 11:28 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Phillie Brainlock

Boy, do I hope that’s not what determines this game.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 11:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Great play by Damon

unfortunately

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by ahtrap on Nov 1, 2009 11:35 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering why the third baseman was covering second

So is that the pitcher’s fault for not covering the open base?

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by ahtrap on Nov 1, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'd have to say

Seems like it would be part of the fundamentals of making sure all the bases are covered, but the closer would probably be the most likely to forget about that.

by Elfuego51 on Nov 1, 2009 11:40 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly, I'd walk Tex.

Or hit him. That works fine.

That shift scared me to death.

by rook34 on Nov 1, 2009 11:36 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Common sense will tell you? And McCarver realized it? WHOA

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by ahtrap on Nov 1, 2009 11:37 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Lidge just couldn't get the next guys out though.

Unfortunately, he has just not been the Lidge of 2008. sigh – if only I could jump in the Wayback machine and get the 2008 versions of Lidge and Cole hamels!

by 2008Philz on Nov 1, 2009 11:42 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, they're already showing Christmas commercials

And I think I just answered my own question from earlier. I believe VEB is Viva El Birdos.

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 11:42 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Sabre-

Remember you once mentioned that the Phils’ bullpen was switching places with their opponents?
I think Lidge didn’t get the memo. ;)

by 2008Philz on Nov 1, 2009 11:43 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I find this amusing

When Matt Stairs hits, both Pinstripe Alley and TrueBlueLA post pictures of William Howard Taft

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by SabreRoseTiger on Nov 1, 2009 11:47 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Night all!

I may not be home tomorrow – I hope I get a chance to stop by in a game6 !
If not, I’ll have to check back next season to see how the tigers are doing. take care all!

by 2008Philz on Nov 1, 2009 11:49 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I can't wait for 2010 season to start

Then we’ll all be one united front in our game threads, rooting for the Tigers.

I have to work tomorrow night (and Mondays at the pharmacy SUCK), so I’ll be late to the open thread tomorrow, but I’ll be there.

Good night!

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