Rays vs Phils

Mortimer · #1 10-22-2008, 12:00 AM

I just remembered!

That pick is in honor of HyandiScience.

Bigsmc · #2 10-22-2008, 06:05 AM

Phils in 4.

31lengths · #3 10-22-2008, 08:03 AM

....depends on the umpires.....

Hickory Hill Hoff · #4 10-22-2008, 08:07 AM

Casino Drive....

I mean the Rays, in 6

herkhorse · #5 10-22-2008, 08:11 AM

I like the Rays in 6 muted games

notyep59 · #6 10-22-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by herkhorse

I like the Rays in 6 muted games

as long as mccarver is broadcasting, that's the only way to watch.

Rudeboyelvis · #7 10-22-2008, 08:14 AM

I don't believe the series will come back to St. Pete. And I concur with Bigs.

:ninjamush:

dalakhani · #8 10-22-2008, 08:23 AM

hmmmmmmm.

relief pitching the difference. Have to like the phils here.

MaTH716 · #9 10-22-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigsmc

Phils in 4.

dalakhani · #10 10-22-2008, 10:03 AM

Rays -135 series favorites but only -105 tonight.

philcski · #11 10-22-2008, 10:08 AM

Fillys in 6.

Antitrust32 · #12 10-22-2008, 11:00 AM

Bigs and Rudeboy, mushing doesnt work like that sorry....

I am happy Dala picked us now we just need Coach to bet the Rays in this thread.

Scav · #13 10-22-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Bigs and Rudeboy, mushing doesnt work like that sorry....

I am happy Dala picked us now we just need Coach to bet the Rays in this thread.

But this will work

Philadephia Phillies in 4 games, SIR!!

Cannon Shell · #14 10-22-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dalakhani

Rays -135 series favorites but only -105 tonight.

Cole Hamels is rarely an underdog but the Phillies starters drop off quite bit after him (except when Myers on occasion).

Antitrust32 · #15 10-22-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Cole Hamels is rarely an underdog but the Phillies starters drop off quite bit after him (except when Myers on occasion).

Blanton has done alright in the playoffs so far.

Moyer is being hit like crazy. I dont know how I feel about him pitching in the WS, and as the phils rotation is now, Moyer would be our man if it comes down to Game 7.

I love what Moyer has brought to the team, he is a great Mentor to Cole and a great leader in the clubhouse, and he had an outstanding regular season for a 86 year old guy. When he retires (if he EVER does!) I really hope the Phils sign him as a bullpen coach.

I just am not comfortable with him pitching in the WS. When your playing the best of the best teams, they're gonna be able to hit this guy (as they have been). He just doesnt have the heat!

Do teams go to a 3 man rotation ever for the WS? I'd love to have Cole be able to pitch 3 times if need be.

With the current 4 man rotation, I'd like them to switch Meyers and Moyer so Moyer can pitch Game 2 and Meyers pitches Game 3. Moyer has a much better Away ERA than home, where Meyers has a much better Home ERA than Away... seems to make sense to switch em around.

Mortimer · #16 10-22-2008, 12:22 PM

I would like to hear Charlie Manuel get some credit here.

That dumb hillbilly from West Virginia hasn't done too bad for the Fillies.

You have to love the guy. When he was here....Shapiro told him late in his last year they would be interviewing manager candidates for next year,but not to worry as Charlie was one of the candidates they would interview.

REALLY.

Manuel told him to shove the sham he was trying to run and quit on the spot.

Shapiro appeared before the cameras the next day with the Dimmy in the headlights look.

Just another reason I can't stand Shapiro and Wedgie,but love Manuel.

declansharbor · #17 10-22-2008, 12:27 PM

It only takes this Phillies team an inning or two to do its damage. And Maddon can only throw Wheeler out there so many times. TB's starting pitching might be the goods, but it's that 3rd time around (6th or 7th inning) when that ball becomes as big as a softball for the Philly hitters. That, along with the wretched bullpen of the Rays, makes me lean towards...(I wont say it)

C'MON PHILS!!!!!!!!!!!!! WIN THIS ONE FOR HARRY K. (and the 100's of thousands of other starving fans)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bigsmc · #18 10-22-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Do teams go to a 3 man rotation ever for the WS? I'd love to have Cole be able to pitch 3 times if need be.

In what is one of the all time great World Series performances, Mickey Lolich won games 2, 5 and 7 in 1968 and pitched complete games in all three. Game 7 was on two days rest. Denny McLain had won 31 games during the season but was not himself in the Series, so Lolich got the call for game 7.

He outdueled the great Bob Gibson, who won games 1 and 4, in game 7. Gibson also pitched complete games in all three starts.

Back to your question. Yes, but not anymore. They baby the pitchers these days.

Don't be surprised to see Hamels come back on short rest if the Phils are in trouble, but I'm sure they won't be.....

ateamstupid · #19 10-22-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Cole Hamels is rarely an underdog but the Phillies starters drop off quite bit after him (except when Myers on occasion).

Yeah, it's an interesting matchup with the starting pitching of the Rays against the bullpen of the Phillies. I think the Rays are slightly better offensively, so I like them, but no predictions for fear of mushing.

Antitrust32 · #20 10-22-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

Yeah, it's an interesting matchup with the starting pitching of the Rays against the bullpen of the Phillies. I think the Rays are slightly better offensively, so I like them, but no predictions for fear of mushing.

I definately can not agree with you that the Rays are slightly better offensively. Not sure how many people could agree with that either.

Utley, Howard, Rollins, Pat the Bat.....

and thats not even including guys like the Flyin Hawaiian (Victorino), & Werth.

Add some men that come up big in some spots like Ruiz, Coste & Dobbs and that is one heck of an offensive lineup!