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Old 10-22-2008, 11:16 AM
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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.
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:22 AM
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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.
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Old 10-22-2008, 08:20 PM
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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.



He is the exact reason why I am rooting for the Phillies.
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Old 10-22-2008, 08:22 PM
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He is the exact reason why I am rooting for the Phillies.
This belongs in the Padlock thread titles thread.
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:27 AM
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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)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:29 AM
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Stupid.

That's what you all are....stupid.






I ought to throw all of you into the shredder.
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:30 AM
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If the Fillies blew the play off run ...who would get all the blame?




That stupid hillbilly manager.
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:36 AM
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If the Fillies blew the play off run ...who would get all the blame?

That stupid hillbilly manager.

LOL when I was leaving the Birds/Skins game a couple weeks ago at the Vet, and everyone was PISSED at Reid (which they should be, Reid Sucks hairy balls most of the time), I heard someone say, "ya know its bad when Charlie Manuel is the smartest manager in Philly".

Funny but True!
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LOL when I was leaving the Birds/Skins game a couple weeks ago at the Vet, and everyone was PISSED at Reid (which they should be, Reid Sucks hairy balls most of the time), I heard someone say, "ya know its bad when Charlie Manuel is the smartest manager in Philly".

Funny but True!
Uncly...Manuel doesn't play the book...he plays what he feels inside will work...and he is close to the players......you would never see him deep six a player like Brandon Phillips. He doesn't need you to brown nose him....just play good.
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:45 AM
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Uncly...Manuel doesn't play the book...he plays what he feels inside will work...and he is close to the players......you would never see him deep six a player like Brandon Phillips. He doesn't need you to brown nose him....just play good.

I love some of the things Manuel does, like when he benched Rollins for not running his fastest to first base... How many managers would bench their NL MVP like that?

He really gets his men to play hard for him and I'm very happy he's the Phils manager.

But he's never been known for his brains... that is why its funny to say he's the smartest manager in Philly!
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:42 AM
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LOL when I was leaving the Birds/Skins game a couple weeks ago at the Vet, and everyone was PISSED at Reid (which they should be, Reid Sucks hairy balls most of the time), I heard someone say, "ya know its bad when Charlie Manuel is the smartest manager in Philly".

Funny but True!



They are not hairy!

He'll turn the ship around as he always does.
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:55 AM
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They are not hairy!

He'll turn the ship around as he always does.

We'll see. IF, and its a big IF, Reid ever learns how to use time outs correctly and IF he lets his OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR call the plays, and IF hes stops being such a dumb bitch and saying **** like "Oh this is a learning experience", or "We will have to learn from that", or ANYTHING that has to do with learning.... Then maybe I'll like him.
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If the Fillies blew the play off run ...who would get all the blame?




That stupid hillbilly manager.
Not true Mort. I, throughout the year, was staunch in blaming him for the team's woes. He totally exceeded my expectations and has gained my full trust and backing. The players seem to want to play for him, give him their all, a stark contrast to when Bowa was in charge. Manuel has my vote of confidence, and could be one of the better managers there is out there. He also has great coaches under him.
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Not true Mort. I, throughout the year, was staunch in blaming him for the team's woes. He totally exceeded my expectations and has gained my full trust and backing. The players seem to want to play for him, give him their all, a stark contrast to when Bowa was in charge. Manuel has my vote of confidence, and could be one of the better managers there is out there. He also has great coaches under him.
'Tis about time.



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Old 10-22-2008, 01:55 PM
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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.....
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Old 10-22-2008, 02:01 PM
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I 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.....

Thanks for the answer! It will be a very good series I believe & I am SERIOUSLY considering driving to Tampa next week when the games come back to FL... do you know a good place to watch it in Tampa?

I dont feel much WS excitement in Ocala right now...

About your last sentence...
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Old 10-22-2008, 02:05 PM
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Thanks for the answer! It will be a very good series I believe & I am SERIOUSLY considering driving to Tampa next week when the games come back to FL... do you know a good place to watch it in Tampa?

I dont feel much WS excitement in Ocala right now...

About your last sentence...
Go to Fergs just north of the Dome for the best atmosphere. I'm sure it will be jammed with people that couldn't get tickets.

Not sure where to go in Tampa proper, but there are sports bars on every corner.
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Old 10-22-2008, 02:06 PM
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Go to Fergs just north of the Dome for the best atmosphere. I'm sure it will be jammed with people that couldn't get tickets.

Not sure where to go in Tampa proper, but there are sports bars on every corner.

U going to any games??
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Old 10-22-2008, 02:19 PM
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U going to any games??
Tonight and tomorrow night. Taking Friday off work....
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Tonight and tomorrow night. Taking Friday off work....

Have Fun Bigs!! Let me know if you need a date! LOL
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