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Monday, August 2, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Phillies head to Miami to face the Marlins
The first match up is:
Roy Halladay 12-8, 2.21 vs Sean West 0-0, 0.00
I look for the Phillies and Halladay to dominate against Sean West and the Marlins. Sean West from what I've seen he's only been in the minors as a starter. Sean West is 4-3 with a 3.12 ERA.
The second match up is:
Kyle Kendrick 6-4, 4.44 vs Anibal Sanchez 8-6, 3.33
I'm gonna say the Marlins are going to win this, only because Anibal is pitching good and I'm skeptical about Kendrick and his consistency.
The third match up is:
Roy Oswalt 0-1, 6.00 vs Chris Volstad 5-8, 4.71
I'm definitly going for the Phillies to win. Roy Oswalt has gotten himself away from the nerves of pitching with a new team and that bright red shoes. He is going to dominate against the Marlins.
Summary:
Roy Halladay goes 13-8, complete game, no earn runs.
Kyle Kendick goes 6-5, 6 innings, 4 earned runs.
Roy Oswalt goes 1-1, 7 1/3 innings, 2 earned runs.
Roy Halladay 12-8, 2.21 vs Sean West 0-0, 0.00
I look for the Phillies and Halladay to dominate against Sean West and the Marlins. Sean West from what I've seen he's only been in the minors as a starter. Sean West is 4-3 with a 3.12 ERA.
The second match up is:
Kyle Kendrick 6-4, 4.44 vs Anibal Sanchez 8-6, 3.33
I'm gonna say the Marlins are going to win this, only because Anibal is pitching good and I'm skeptical about Kendrick and his consistency.
The third match up is:
Roy Oswalt 0-1, 6.00 vs Chris Volstad 5-8, 4.71
I'm definitly going for the Phillies to win. Roy Oswalt has gotten himself away from the nerves of pitching with a new team and that bright red shoes. He is going to dominate against the Marlins.
Summary:
Roy Halladay goes 13-8, complete game, no earn runs.
Kyle Kendick goes 6-5, 6 innings, 4 earned runs.
Roy Oswalt goes 1-1, 7 1/3 innings, 2 earned runs.
Fightin' Phils lose Nationals series 2-1
The series started off with Roy Oswalt, the newest edition to the Phillies. He didn't fair to well in his debut. He gave up 6 runs on 6 innings pitched.
Game 1 of 3:
Roy Oswalt Philadelphia Phillies debut. It didn't start off pretty. Roy gave up 3 runs in the first inning. The first pitch was taken out to right center and ended with a Bernadina double. The rest of the game just wasn't looking good. They didn't get a run till a Jayson Werth home run.
Score: 1-8 Nationals.
Final Thoughts: Roy Oswalt just wasn't pitching like his normal self. After the game he did say "The bright red shoes were distracting, im use to the Astros all black shoe."
Game 2 of 3:
Joe Blanton pitched meh. He was okay. The first few innings were god awful. He allowed 4 runs. After that he seemed to settle down. But what really hurt was in the bottom of the ninth. Brad Lidge was on to save the game for the Phillies. There were 2 on with one out, Ryan Zimmerman was up. First pitch, boom out of the yard deep left center.
Final Thoughts: Joe has a bad ERA in away games. It was already a lose before the game even started.
Game 3 of 3:
This game was a great game. It took 11 innings but hey, always in it for a good game. Cole Hamels was a beast out there. 10 K's through 7 innings thats what you call effictive. He gave up 4 earn runs. A bases clearing double, and a home run by Adam Dunn. In the 11th Placido Polanco got Jimmy Rollins in from third with a single, and then Jayson Werth with a double, scored Polanco from first.
Final Thoughts: Cole was dealing out there today. Bullpen was looking good, Brad "7/11" Lidge (things that never close) got the save.
Game 1 of 3:
Roy Oswalt Philadelphia Phillies debut. It didn't start off pretty. Roy gave up 3 runs in the first inning. The first pitch was taken out to right center and ended with a Bernadina double. The rest of the game just wasn't looking good. They didn't get a run till a Jayson Werth home run.
Score: 1-8 Nationals.
Final Thoughts: Roy Oswalt just wasn't pitching like his normal self. After the game he did say "The bright red shoes were distracting, im use to the Astros all black shoe."
Game 2 of 3:
Joe Blanton pitched meh. He was okay. The first few innings were god awful. He allowed 4 runs. After that he seemed to settle down. But what really hurt was in the bottom of the ninth. Brad Lidge was on to save the game for the Phillies. There were 2 on with one out, Ryan Zimmerman was up. First pitch, boom out of the yard deep left center.
Final Thoughts: Joe has a bad ERA in away games. It was already a lose before the game even started.
Game 3 of 3:
This game was a great game. It took 11 innings but hey, always in it for a good game. Cole Hamels was a beast out there. 10 K's through 7 innings thats what you call effictive. He gave up 4 earn runs. A bases clearing double, and a home run by Adam Dunn. In the 11th Placido Polanco got Jimmy Rollins in from third with a single, and then Jayson Werth with a double, scored Polanco from first.
Final Thoughts: Cole was dealing out there today. Bullpen was looking good, Brad "7/11" Lidge (things that never close) got the save.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Oswalt Waives No-trade Clause, Traded to Phillies
Roy Oswalt has been offically traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. Yes, indeed he has. Welcome to Philadelphia.
Reports say Jonathan Singleton was not invovled in the package. Players in the package were J.A. Happ, Worley (saw him in a relif inning) or could be Jonathan Villar a shortstop, and Anothey Gose (speedy outfielder/pitcher)
As of right now Oswalt is looking like a rental player. He has 1 year remaining on his contract. If the Phillies don't pick up the 2012 club option of 16 million. If the Phillies want to resign Werth, they would have to let Oswalt become a free agent. I don't see the Phillies resigning Oswalt if they want to keep Werth. Amaro is redoing Cliff Lee.
My opinion on this trade is it's a bad trade. We lost a young proven starting rotation player, lost a future starting pitcher or at least a long relif in the bullpen, and a outfielder that can hit.
Reports say Jonathan Singleton was not invovled in the package. Players in the package were J.A. Happ, Worley (saw him in a relif inning) or could be Jonathan Villar a shortstop, and Anothey Gose (speedy outfielder/pitcher)
As of right now Oswalt is looking like a rental player. He has 1 year remaining on his contract. If the Phillies don't pick up the 2012 club option of 16 million. If the Phillies want to resign Werth, they would have to let Oswalt become a free agent. I don't see the Phillies resigning Oswalt if they want to keep Werth. Amaro is redoing Cliff Lee.
My opinion on this trade is it's a bad trade. We lost a young proven starting rotation player, lost a future starting pitcher or at least a long relif in the bullpen, and a outfielder that can hit.
Pro's and Con's: The City of Roy's
We know that Philadelphia is nick-named "The City of Brotherly Love." Well it maybe named "The City of Roy's."
The reports are saying that the Phillies have a deal in place with the Astros to get Roy Oswalt. The deal may inclued J.A. Happ, the 2nd year starter in the Phillies rotation. The deal is also reportly said to give alittle money to help soften the deal. Roy O. Is owed 5 million this year and a club option through 2012 with 16 million.
J.A. Happ is 1-0 on 3 starts this season, along with a 1.76 ERA. He next start is suppose to be Friday against the Washingtion Nationals. He is 14-5 career with a 3.11 ERA. He has proven himself to be a starter in the Major Leagues.
Ruben Amaro has declared Jon Singleton "untouchable" so they cannot ask for him. There are a few pitchers in A ball. Trevor May, Brody Colvin, Jarred Cosart were being looked at by the 'Stros.
Pros:
Gives the Phillies a chance to make the playoffs again for the 4th straight year, and win a NL East pennet for the 3rd straight year.
A second ace on the rotation, Roy Halladay and Roy Oswalt top of the order.
Cons:
Giving up good prospects plus J.A. Happ for a old(ish) pitcher
16 Million dollar club option through 2012, alough I did hear the Astros were paying a huge part of Oswalt's salary.
Starting Rotation:
Roy Halladay
Roy Oswalt
Cole Hamels
Kyle Kendrick
Joe Blanton
The reports are saying that the Phillies have a deal in place with the Astros to get Roy Oswalt. The deal may inclued J.A. Happ, the 2nd year starter in the Phillies rotation. The deal is also reportly said to give alittle money to help soften the deal. Roy O. Is owed 5 million this year and a club option through 2012 with 16 million.
J.A. Happ is 1-0 on 3 starts this season, along with a 1.76 ERA. He next start is suppose to be Friday against the Washingtion Nationals. He is 14-5 career with a 3.11 ERA. He has proven himself to be a starter in the Major Leagues.
Ruben Amaro has declared Jon Singleton "untouchable" so they cannot ask for him. There are a few pitchers in A ball. Trevor May, Brody Colvin, Jarred Cosart were being looked at by the 'Stros.
Pros:
Gives the Phillies a chance to make the playoffs again for the 4th straight year, and win a NL East pennet for the 3rd straight year.
A second ace on the rotation, Roy Halladay and Roy Oswalt top of the order.
Cons:
Giving up good prospects plus J.A. Happ for a old(ish) pitcher
16 Million dollar club option through 2012, alough I did hear the Astros were paying a huge part of Oswalt's salary.
Starting Rotation:
Roy Halladay
Roy Oswalt
Cole Hamels
Kyle Kendrick
Joe Blanton
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Kyle Kendrick to AAA?
CSNPhilly's Jim Salisbury has reported that Kyle Kendrick got designated to the Iron Pigs today (7/20/10). Kyle has not pitched well at all lately. He got roughed up last night in the 5th inning after pitching effectively against the red-hot Cardinals. He gave up 4 homers.. they went back-to-back-to-back-to-back.
Andrew Carpenter, 25, pitched for the Phillies in 2008. He went 1-0 with a 9.45 ERA in 7 innings. His BB/9 is 6.75. His K/9 is 8.10. (that's his only major league start which was in 2008.)
Carpenter's career stats are: 35-24, 3.61 ERA, 5 CG, 3 SHO (shutouts), 487 IP. Lets hope this adds hope to a Phillies lineup that just has not performed lately. This was a great move to put Kyle in the Minors and bring up someone a little bit more sturdier to the starting pitchers. His 2nd major league start will most likely be against the Colorado Rockies, not an easy team to start against.
On Another Note: The Phillies have released Juan Castro after hitting .216, no homers and around 7-10 RBIS.
Andrew Carpenter, 25, pitched for the Phillies in 2008. He went 1-0 with a 9.45 ERA in 7 innings. His BB/9 is 6.75. His K/9 is 8.10. (that's his only major league start which was in 2008.)
Carpenter's career stats are: 35-24, 3.61 ERA, 5 CG, 3 SHO (shutouts), 487 IP. Lets hope this adds hope to a Phillies lineup that just has not performed lately. This was a great move to put Kyle in the Minors and bring up someone a little bit more sturdier to the starting pitchers. His 2nd major league start will most likely be against the Colorado Rockies, not an easy team to start against.
On Another Note: The Phillies have released Juan Castro after hitting .216, no homers and around 7-10 RBIS.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time To Get Back To Baseball, Phillies At Wrigley
The Phillies are in Chicago for a four game series at Wrigley Park. Wrigley is one of the oldest baseball stadiums in the game, next to Fenway, home of the Red Sox.
Jamie Moyer is going to be pitching to a struggling Cubs offense. They have struggled throughout the season. The last time the Phillies faced the Cubbies was in May (19,20), the Phillies split with them (1-1).
The Cubs will counter with a Right Handed Pitcher named Ryan Dempster. Ryan Dempster is 7-7 with a 3.61 ERA. Ryan is 0-1 with a 6.63 ERA in 3 starts against the Phillies. It isn't very likely he will win tonight. Offensive struggles have shown with the Cubs at home, they are batting .221 and have been outscored 35-12 in a 2-5 stretch. The Cubs home record is 20-23.
The Phillies are looking to ride the momentum off their 4 game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. They had a 1-0 win from the last game of the series going into the all-star break.
Jamie Moyer is going to be pitching to a struggling Cubs offense. They have struggled throughout the season. The last time the Phillies faced the Cubbies was in May (19,20), the Phillies split with them (1-1).
The Cubs will counter with a Right Handed Pitcher named Ryan Dempster. Ryan Dempster is 7-7 with a 3.61 ERA. Ryan is 0-1 with a 6.63 ERA in 3 starts against the Phillies. It isn't very likely he will win tonight. Offensive struggles have shown with the Cubs at home, they are batting .221 and have been outscored 35-12 in a 2-5 stretch. The Cubs home record is 20-23.
The Phillies are looking to ride the momentum off their 4 game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. They had a 1-0 win from the last game of the series going into the all-star break.
Friday, July 2, 2010
2 Down, 2 Up: Phillies Not Getting It Done
Phillies are getting more disappointed as the season moves on. They have lost 2 of 4 games against the Pirates. Score of the first game: 3-2 Bucs, Score of second game: 2-0 Bucs (note: Ross Ohlendorf was 0-6 going into this game)
Our infield needs help. After losing Placido Polanco and Chase Utley, we cannot used our AAA or AA because they aren't very well offensively. Wilson Valdez has been a pleasant surprise offensively blasting 4 homers to some of the deepest parts of the field (ex. at PNC Park in Pitt., hit a home run to the 410' sign in left center field.) Juan Castro isn't doing anything at the plate. Brian Bocock, well we haven't seen him yet except for some AAA footage.
Phillies are looking at some prospects, here are some note able names, Jose Bautista (RF, Toronto), Ty Wigginton (2B, Baltimore), Kelly Johnson (2B, Arizona.) Jose Bautista is a homerun machine with 20 on the season, but he is a outfielder. So I'm not sure if he is a player that is a OF/IF.
Some news from MLB Trade Rumors, Phillies are interested in Cliff Lee. The Phillies call themselves "long shots" in getting Lee. Oh how I miss the Lee chants during the 2009 postseason!
Here is the link for the article: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/07/phillies-interested-in-lee-tejada-wigginton.html
Our infield needs help. After losing Placido Polanco and Chase Utley, we cannot used our AAA or AA because they aren't very well offensively. Wilson Valdez has been a pleasant surprise offensively blasting 4 homers to some of the deepest parts of the field (ex. at PNC Park in Pitt., hit a home run to the 410' sign in left center field.) Juan Castro isn't doing anything at the plate. Brian Bocock, well we haven't seen him yet except for some AAA footage.
Phillies are looking at some prospects, here are some note able names, Jose Bautista (RF, Toronto), Ty Wigginton (2B, Baltimore), Kelly Johnson (2B, Arizona.) Jose Bautista is a homerun machine with 20 on the season, but he is a outfielder. So I'm not sure if he is a player that is a OF/IF.
Some news from MLB Trade Rumors, Phillies are interested in Cliff Lee. The Phillies call themselves "long shots" in getting Lee. Oh how I miss the Lee chants during the 2009 postseason!
Here is the link for the article: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/07/phillies-interested-in-lee-tejada-wigginton.html
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Phillies Set To Face State Rivial
Phillies are in Pittsburgh today, to face the Priates.
Phillies Record:
41-35
Pirates Record:
27-51
Phillies Lineup:
1. Shane Victorino CF
2. Greg Dobbs 3B
3. J. Rollins SS
4. Ryan Howard 1B
5. Jayson Werth RF
6. Rual Ibanez LF
7. Brian Schneider C
8. Wilson Valdez 2B
9. Pitcher Spot -- Cole Hamels (6-6 w/ 4.08)
Pirates Lineup
1. Jose Tabata RF
2. Pedro Alvarez 3B
3. Andrew McCutchen CF
4. Garrett Jones RF
5. Lastings Milledge LF
6. Ryan Doumit C
7. Bobby Crosby SS
8. Andy LaRoche 2B
9. Pitcher Spot -- Daniel McCutchen
Phillies Record:
41-35
Pirates Record:
27-51
Phillies Lineup:
1. Shane Victorino CF
2. Greg Dobbs 3B
3. J. Rollins SS
4. Ryan Howard 1B
5. Jayson Werth RF
6. Rual Ibanez LF
7. Brian Schneider C
8. Wilson Valdez 2B
9. Pitcher Spot -- Cole Hamels (6-6 w/ 4.08)
Pirates Lineup
1. Jose Tabata RF
2. Pedro Alvarez 3B
3. Andrew McCutchen CF
4. Garrett Jones RF
5. Lastings Milledge LF
6. Ryan Doumit C
7. Bobby Crosby SS
8. Andy LaRoche 2B
9. Pitcher Spot -- Daniel McCutchen
Friday, June 25, 2010
Toronto To Head To Philadelphia For A Home Series
Toronto is going to Philly for what would actually be a home series at Rogers Centre. The reason: The G20 Summit is in Toronto, because of security issues, MLB was talking with the Blue Jays and Phillies about where they could move it. MLB moved it to Toronto because Citizens Bank Park had no events going on but tours of CBP. Halladay is meeting his former team for the first time in his career. He will be facing the American League Homerun leaders. Halladay has never lost 4 games in a row... only 3.
He [Halladay] has a 4-2 record during the night with a 2.25 ERA and 2 complete games (Halladays perfect game was during the night)
Halladay will be facing Jesse Litsch who has a 0-1 record with a 6.75 ERA
Reminder: Phillies will be wearing there away jerseys, Toronto will wear home jerseys.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Lineup Against Tribe and Tribes Lineup Against Phillies
Cleveland Indians
1. Trevor Crowe CF
2. Shin-Soo Choo RF
3. Carlos Santana C
4. Russel Branyan 1B
5. Andy Marte 3B
6. Shelley Duncan LF
7. Luis Valbuena 2B
8. Jason Donald SS
9. Pitcher Spot -- Fausto Carmona P
Philadelphia Phillies
1. Shane Victorino CF
2. Placido Polanco 3B
3. Chase Utley 2B
4. Ryan Howard 1B
5. Jayson Werth RF
6. Rual Ibanez LF
7. Wilson Valdez SS
8. Dane Sardinaha C (call up for Carlos Ruiz)
9. Pitcher Spot -- Joe Blanton P
1. Trevor Crowe CF
2. Shin-Soo Choo RF
3. Carlos Santana C
4. Russel Branyan 1B
5. Andy Marte 3B
6. Shelley Duncan LF
7. Luis Valbuena 2B
8. Jason Donald SS
9. Pitcher Spot -- Fausto Carmona P
Philadelphia Phillies
1. Shane Victorino CF
2. Placido Polanco 3B
3. Chase Utley 2B
4. Ryan Howard 1B
5. Jayson Werth RF
6. Rual Ibanez LF
7. Wilson Valdez SS
8. Dane Sardinaha C (call up for Carlos Ruiz)
9. Pitcher Spot -- Joe Blanton P
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Phillies Dramatic Win Comes By Homerun
Try and guess who hit that homerun... Wilson Valdez, no he was pinch-running for Brain Schenider. Ryan Howard, no he hit in the bottom of that eighth. Chase Utley, nope he was went 1-3. How about trying Jimmy Rollins... thats right.
Jimmy Rollins hit his first walkoff homerun. It was a 2 run homerun right down the right field foul poul. Everybody knew it was gone... even Jimmy. Thats a nice comeback. Over the last 2 games Jimmy went 0-7. He also said "The first hit isn't always going to happen at your first at-bat, it may always come down to your last at-bat" After he said that to "Sarge", Shane Victorino came out and ran behind Jimmy, Sarge said "Uh, Jimmy, behind you, and splattered Jimmy all over his head. Then a pitcher from the bullpen came out and rubbed his head and wiped it on Jimmy's shirt.
Congratulations to Jimmy on his first walk off homerun, it was the Phillies first walk off before Carlos Ruiz's walk off in April against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Jimmy Rollins hit his first walkoff homerun. It was a 2 run homerun right down the right field foul poul. Everybody knew it was gone... even Jimmy. Thats a nice comeback. Over the last 2 games Jimmy went 0-7. He also said "The first hit isn't always going to happen at your first at-bat, it may always come down to your last at-bat" After he said that to "Sarge", Shane Victorino came out and ran behind Jimmy, Sarge said "Uh, Jimmy, behind you, and splattered Jimmy all over his head. Then a pitcher from the bullpen came out and rubbed his head and wiped it on Jimmy's shirt.
Congratulations to Jimmy on his first walk off homerun, it was the Phillies first walk off before Carlos Ruiz's walk off in April against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Phillies hold off Choo, Indians
Moyer has another impressive start for a 47 year old. Moyer maybe old by boy can he pitch! He is 8-6 this year. He is tied with Halladay for most wins.
Rollins came off the DL today, he went 0-for-4 today. After the game today the announcer asked Jimmy if he would stech a double to a triple in a game (because of his calf) Rollins said "I know that my body says no, but my mind says yes." That tells us he will most likely strech a 2 bagger into a 3 bagger.
Dobbs go designated for assignment to AAA Leigh Valley Iron Pigs, Carlos Ruiz is on the DL. Dobbs went down to make room for Rollins.
Tomorrows Game:
Time Broadcast Probably Pitchers
7:05 CSN (PHI) Kyle Kendrick (CLE) Jake Westbroke
Rollins came off the DL today, he went 0-for-4 today. After the game today the announcer asked Jimmy if he would stech a double to a triple in a game (because of his calf) Rollins said "I know that my body says no, but my mind says yes." That tells us he will most likely strech a 2 bagger into a 3 bagger.
Dobbs go designated for assignment to AAA Leigh Valley Iron Pigs, Carlos Ruiz is on the DL. Dobbs went down to make room for Rollins.
Tomorrows Game:
Time Broadcast Probably Pitchers
7:05 CSN (PHI) Kyle Kendrick (CLE) Jake Westbroke
Rollins Slated to Return to Lineup Today Against Tribe
The Phillies believe Jimmy is ready to come back from his 2nd stint on the DL. He was out for nearly a month. Could this be perfect timing for a ailing Philadelphia team. The Indians are 26-42 and last in the AL Central, while the Phillies are 35-32 and 3rd in the NL East.
Jimmy could provide that spark in the Phillies lineup that made everybody believe the Phillies were going to win 130 games. When Jimmy came back from his first stint on the DL he only lasted zero games since re-aggravating his right calf on May 21st.
When Rollins left he was hitting .341 with 2 homers and 7 RBI's.
Jamie Moyer will hit the mound coming off of a excellent proformance against the Yankees. Jamie is 7-0 with a 2.33 ERA against the Indians in 11 starts.
Starting lineup is not available at 2:17 ET... Game is on CSN in the Philadelphia zone. Game time is 7:05 PM
Jimmy could provide that spark in the Phillies lineup that made everybody believe the Phillies were going to win 130 games. When Jimmy came back from his first stint on the DL he only lasted zero games since re-aggravating his right calf on May 21st.
When Rollins left he was hitting .341 with 2 homers and 7 RBI's.
Jamie Moyer will hit the mound coming off of a excellent proformance against the Yankees. Jamie is 7-0 with a 2.33 ERA against the Indians in 11 starts.
Starting lineup is not available at 2:17 ET... Game is on CSN in the Philadelphia zone. Game time is 7:05 PM
Monday, June 21, 2010
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Phillies Off Day, Tribe to head to the bank
Halladay is coming off a rough outing yesterday. Giving up 3 runs with 2 homeruns. Halladay was facing pretty rusty Carl Pavano. Pavano has been on the Disable List more than 4 times in his career. He was on the DL during the '01, '05, '06, '07, '08 seasons. Well to get started, Pavano of the Twins pitched a complete game only allowing 1 run. Maybe it was his mustach (haha!). Well the Phillies lost 4-1, but the bats are alive! Phillies have scored 33 runs (I believe) in the last 4-5 games. They hit 7-8 homeruns... 2 coming from Howard, and 2 coming from Wilson Valdez, one from Chase Utley, and one from Jayson Werth. Ryan Howard in the 2nd game of the season went 4-4 (homerun (2), triple, double) a single away from hitting for the cycle.
Tribe head to bank:
Probable pitchers:
Game 1: Mitch Tolbert (Cleveland) v Jamie Moyer (Philadelphia)
7-5 ERA 4.21 7-6 ERA 4.76
Game 2: Jake Westbrook (Cleveland) v Kyle Kendrick (Philadelphia)
4-4 ERA 4.76 4-2 ERA 4.48
Game 3: Fausto Carmona (Cleveland) v Joe Blanton (Philadelphia)
6-5 ERA 3.31 2-5 ERA 6.96
Tribe head to bank:
Probable pitchers:
Game 1: Mitch Tolbert (Cleveland) v Jamie Moyer (Philadelphia)
7-5 ERA 4.21 7-6 ERA 4.76
Game 2: Jake Westbrook (Cleveland) v Kyle Kendrick (Philadelphia)
4-4 ERA 4.76 4-2 ERA 4.48
Game 3: Fausto Carmona (Cleveland) v Joe Blanton (Philadelphia)
6-5 ERA 3.31 2-5 ERA 6.96
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Bad News: Rollins to Return to Florida, Plus: News on First Round Draft Pick
Jimmy's right calf still is not feeling right too the Philadelphia staff. He is returning back to Clearwater, Florida to do some more rehab. There still is no word on how long he will be down in Clearwater with the Thrashers. I hope that he will be back soon with the Phils.
Draft: The #1 pick in the 2010 MLB draft was the Nationals. The Nationals also had the 2009 MLB draft. The Washington Nationals selected Bryce Harper. Harper came from Junior College with the College of Southern Nevada.
The Philadelphia Phillies has #27. They selected Jesse Biddle a LHP from Germantown Friends HS, Philadelphia, PA. That's cool too have someone from Philadelphia on the Phillies... Hopefully they don't trade any of our good pitchers... like Kyle Drabek.
Draft: The #1 pick in the 2010 MLB draft was the Nationals. The Nationals also had the 2009 MLB draft. The Washington Nationals selected Bryce Harper. Harper came from Junior College with the College of Southern Nevada.
The Philadelphia Phillies has #27. They selected Jesse Biddle a LHP from Germantown Friends HS, Philadelphia, PA. That's cool too have someone from Philadelphia on the Phillies... Hopefully they don't trade any of our good pitchers... like Kyle Drabek.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Phillies win series against Padres but lose game 3 5-6 in 10
It was a great game. Going into extras tied at 5. Phillies offense found its 'swag' back. So while watching the game, I thought the Phillies has a great chance of winning the game. Well turns out I was wrong... but so what! I'm just happy they got their offense back. We have to chase Hotlanta and shot them out of first in the NL East.
But first we chant: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PHILLLLLLLLLLIESSS... OR CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH! OR RUUUUAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!
But first we chant: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PHILLLLLLLLLLIESSS... OR CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCH! OR RUUUUAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Lidge Back, Phils Stuggle in Atlanta
Lidge came back shining for only one inning. He had one strikeout with 2 ground outs all on sliders. The Phils? They did get 3 runs in a 9-3 blow out against the Braves. Still no homers in 62 innings. Tomorrow is always another day. What I don't get is why Pete McKanin (Maneul was thrown out of the game because he was arguing that Wilson Valdez (I think) got hit by a pitch) would take out Greg Dobbs and put in Juan Castro instead of Jayson Werth when the Phils has a rally going in the top of the 7th inning. Juan Castro was batting with 2 outs and grounded out to second. Jayson probably would have put the ball in play to score 3 runs to make it 5-6 Braves. No, he didn't do that though.
Brad Lidge:
He had a great outing today coming back from a cortisone shot.
Brad Lidge:
He had a great outing today coming back from a cortisone shot.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
So we start the 3 game series against the Braves. If I remember correctly we lost the first game of a 3 game series, then won the last 2. That seemed to be our MO before J-roll go injured.
Jason Hayward: He can be as dangerous as Ryan Howard or Albert Pujols. He can blast home runs any time of the day.
Philadelphia Phillies: Looking to stay in first place in the NL East. They fell after the Mets, about a month ago knocked them out. Had the largest lead in a division of any team on May 17, with a 5 game division lead. Batting a .186 and hasn't homered in 54 innings, which, is a seaon high. Ryan Howard is a 4 for 27 (.148) with 9 strikeouts and 1 RBI. Chase Utley is 4 for 30 (.133) also with one RBI.
"I have no idea why this is happening," Howard said.
"We've never used excuses and we're not going to start now," manager Charlie Manuel said. "We'll come out of it at some point. It might be tomorrow or it might be the next day, but this team will get back to where we were."
Atlanta Braves: Braves have won 10 of their last 12 games. They have a 15-4 record in May, which is the best in Major League Baseball.
"We still have 100-plus games to go," said Chipper Jones, who had a tie breaking RBI single in the eighth inning of Sunday's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh. "We're playing well. (The Phillies) are struggling a little bit. Let's just go out and play them. Have fun. Do the same things we've been doing for the last month. It's not do or die."
Lineup: Phillies
1 - Ross Gload (RF)
2 - Greg Dobbs (3B)
3 - Chase Utley (2B)
4 - Ryan Howard (1B)
5 - Shane Victorino (CF)
6 - Rual Ibanez (LF)
7 - Carlos Ruiz (C)
8 - Wilson Valdez (SS)
9 - Pitcher (Joe Blanton)
Lineup: Braves
1 - Martin Prado (2B)
2 - Jason Heyward (RF)
3 - Chipper Jones (3B)
4 - Brian McCann (C)
5 - Troy Glaus (1B)
6 - Eric Hinske (LF)
7 - Yunel Escobar (SS)
8 - Nate McLouth (CF)
9 - Pitcher (Tommy Hanson)
Philadelphia Phillies: Looking to stay in first place in the NL East. They fell after the Mets, about a month ago knocked them out. Had the largest lead in a division of any team on May 17, with a 5 game division lead. Batting a .186 and hasn't homered in 54 innings, which, is a seaon high. Ryan Howard is a 4 for 27 (.148) with 9 strikeouts and 1 RBI. Chase Utley is 4 for 30 (.133) also with one RBI.
"I have no idea why this is happening," Howard said.
"We've never used excuses and we're not going to start now," manager Charlie Manuel said. "We'll come out of it at some point. It might be tomorrow or it might be the next day, but this team will get back to where we were."
Atlanta Braves: Braves have won 10 of their last 12 games. They have a 15-4 record in May, which is the best in Major League Baseball.
"We still have 100-plus games to go," said Chipper Jones, who had a tie breaking RBI single in the eighth inning of Sunday's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh. "We're playing well. (The Phillies) are struggling a little bit. Let's just go out and play them. Have fun. Do the same things we've been doing for the last month. It's not do or die."
Lineup: Phillies
1 - Ross Gload (RF)
2 - Greg Dobbs (3B)
3 - Chase Utley (2B)
4 - Ryan Howard (1B)
5 - Shane Victorino (CF)
6 - Rual Ibanez (LF)
7 - Carlos Ruiz (C)
8 - Wilson Valdez (SS)
9 - Pitcher (Joe Blanton)
Lineup: Braves
1 - Martin Prado (2B)
2 - Jason Heyward (RF)
3 - Chipper Jones (3B)
4 - Brian McCann (C)
5 - Troy Glaus (1B)
6 - Eric Hinske (LF)
7 - Yunel Escobar (SS)
8 - Nate McLouth (CF)
9 - Pitcher (Tommy Hanson)
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Post Game: Phillies @ Marlins.
Final: 1-0.
Phillies win oh wait the Marlins won that game. That's right, Jamie and the Phils couldn't pull out a win. It was the same score as Halladay's perfect game. The offense just didn't get their bats going today. Their were only 4 hits. 2 of them from Shane Victorino.
Placido Polanco:
His MRI came back from Philly. Their is no structural damage, but he will get a cortisone shot on Monday, and return in Atlanta either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Placido Polanco:
His MRI came back from Philly. Their is no structural damage, but he will get a cortisone shot on Monday, and return in Atlanta either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Phillies, Marlins: Rubber Match
Phillies are on a high streak right now after Roy Halladay pitched a perfecta. They are looking to sweep the Marlins. Can they defeat the Fish with their offensive problems? I think they will because of last night. Moyer is looking for his 6th win of the season. In the 1st inning it looks like they are taking pitches.
Lineup: Phillies
1 - Shane Victorino (CF)
2 - Wilson Valdez (SS)
3 - Chase Utley (2B)
4 - Ryan Howard (1B)
5 - Jayson Werth (RF)
6 - Ben Francisco (LF)
7 - Juan Castro (3B)
8 - Brian Schneider (C)
9 - Pitcher (Jamie Moyer)
Lineup: Marlins
1 - Chris Coghlin
2 - Wes Helms
3 - Hanley Ramirez
4 - Jorge Cantu
5 - Dan Uggla
6 - Ronny Paulino
7 - Cody Ross
8 - Brett Carroll
9 - Pitcher (Anibal Sanchez)
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Its a Hallady in Miami
Doc ordered a perfect prescription.
Roy Halladay just got done pitching a perfect game! What was the score? Well the Philadelphia offense only mustered 1 run, perfect game against Florida, what did they get? Well a big fat 0 up on the score board. He has pitched the 2nd perfect game in Phillies history.
Score:
1-0 Phillies on top.
Defense:
Juan Castro playing 3rd base for the injured Placido Polanco. Polanco is still felling the effects of a swollen left elbow that got hit by a pitch from Tim Hudson of the Braves. He is under going a MRI on Sunday.
"It's been bothering me ever since I got hit," said Polanco, who feels the injury was made worse by coming back too soon. "It comes and goes. I've been able to play, but sometimes I swing and miss and it seems like I hyper extend my elbow, and then it feels weak and I can't extend it, field or hit.
"It hurts there a little bit, too, just from the touch."
"The MRI is going to be the answer to everything," Polanco said. "See how bad it is and what it is and if it can get worse, or if it's just inflammation."
Playing at SS is Wilson Valdez, who is trying to stay up with the Phils. Valdez's time maybe running out with Phils as Jimmy Rollins is expected to be back by June 6. Either Castro or Valdez is to be optioned to AAA ball. If Polanco is going on the DL both of them will stay up and play for a little longer.
"I don't think about that," Valdez said in Spanish. "What I have to think about is helping [the team], playing, doing my job, and for them to decide what they need to decide, because I can't control those things. The only things I control are the games they put me to play in. They have their plans, and they know what they have to do. Not me."
"I put him out there because he has talent, he can run, he can handle the bat," Manuel said. "He was trying to hit that hole last night and hit that ball to right field, and that's the sign of a guy who knows how to play."
Some information taken from: http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100529&content_id=10577532¬ebook_id=10577534&vkey=notebook_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi
Roy Halladay just got done pitching a perfect game! What was the score? Well the Philadelphia offense only mustered 1 run, perfect game against Florida, what did they get? Well a big fat 0 up on the score board. He has pitched the 2nd perfect game in Phillies history.
Score:
1-0 Phillies on top.
Defense:
Juan Castro playing 3rd base for the injured Placido Polanco. Polanco is still felling the effects of a swollen left elbow that got hit by a pitch from Tim Hudson of the Braves. He is under going a MRI on Sunday.
"It's been bothering me ever since I got hit," said Polanco, who feels the injury was made worse by coming back too soon. "It comes and goes. I've been able to play, but sometimes I swing and miss and it seems like I hyper extend my elbow, and then it feels weak and I can't extend it, field or hit.
"It hurts there a little bit, too, just from the touch."
"The MRI is going to be the answer to everything," Polanco said. "See how bad it is and what it is and if it can get worse, or if it's just inflammation."
Playing at SS is Wilson Valdez, who is trying to stay up with the Phils. Valdez's time maybe running out with Phils as Jimmy Rollins is expected to be back by June 6. Either Castro or Valdez is to be optioned to AAA ball. If Polanco is going on the DL both of them will stay up and play for a little longer.
"I don't think about that," Valdez said in Spanish. "What I have to think about is helping [the team], playing, doing my job, and for them to decide what they need to decide, because I can't control those things. The only things I control are the games they put me to play in. They have their plans, and they know what they have to do. Not me."
"I put him out there because he has talent, he can run, he can handle the bat," Manuel said. "He was trying to hit that hole last night and hit that ball to right field, and that's the sign of a guy who knows how to play."
Some information taken from: http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100529&content_id=10577532¬ebook_id=10577534&vkey=notebook_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi
Phillies @ Marlins Pre Game
Halladay is preparing to get his 7th win in his 10 starts in season. He is 6-3 with only 1 no decision. Halladay has 6 complete games. Is this a Halladay for the Phillies and the fans? His last 3 starts the Phillies offense have not supported him those 3 games. Their offense had scrambled only scoring 7 runs with him on the lump. The big 'O is not very big right now. They struggle with runners in scoring position, and hitting the long ball. They have hit zero home runs this week. Roy is definitely having a career year. Getty Images
Stats:
Year W L CG ERA WHIP SHO
2008 20 11 9 2.78 1.05 2
2009 17 10 9 2.79 1.13 4
2010 6 3 4 2.22 1.10 2
Stats from YAHOO! Sports
Stats from YAHOO! Sports
Friday, May 28, 2010
Phillies @ Marlins Recap
Phillies @ Marlins Final Score: 3-2 Phils
Wow! Phillies win this game 3-2. Kyle Kendrick gets his 3rd win of the season he is now 3-2. It was a game were they were doing tiny things to get runs. They did things like stealing bases, hitting, and defense. It was good to see them get out of the slump. They went 30 innings without a run, 38 innings without a run against a starting pitcher, 3 games with shutouts. This is a slump that will probably not get broken for a long time. Time to white wash some teams?
Tomorrow's Match Up
Roy Halladay 6-3 2.22 ERA
Josh Johnson 5-1 2.43 ERA
Some things to look at:
Jayson Werth got some rest today. He should be ready to go hit tomorrow.
Ryan Howard has been hitting.
Raul Ibanez has also been seeing the ball pretty well (had a triple in tonight's game)
Roy Halladay is looking to get revenge after the loss against the Boston Red Soxs.
Wow! Phillies win this game 3-2. Kyle Kendrick gets his 3rd win of the season he is now 3-2. It was a game were they were doing tiny things to get runs. They did things like stealing bases, hitting, and defense. It was good to see them get out of the slump. They went 30 innings without a run, 38 innings without a run against a starting pitcher, 3 games with shutouts. This is a slump that will probably not get broken for a long time. Time to white wash some teams?
Tomorrow's Match Up
Roy Halladay 6-3 2.22 ERA
Josh Johnson 5-1 2.43 ERA
Some things to look at:
Jayson Werth got some rest today. He should be ready to go hit tomorrow.
Ryan Howard has been hitting.
Raul Ibanez has also been seeing the ball pretty well (had a triple in tonight's game)
Roy Halladay is looking to get revenge after the loss against the Boston Red Soxs.
Where are the Phillies bats?!
Offensive Woes:
I think the Phillies have lost their bats since battleing against Tim Wakefield and the Boston Red Soxs last weekend. Tim Wakefield almost had a no-hitter against the Phillies lineup. Today, the Phillies are looking to wake up there snoozing bats against the Florida Marlins. The Phillies have been in a slump batting only .266, with no runs against starting pitchers. Phillies have been hitting singles and doubles but not homeruns or with runners in scoring position.
Injuries have also hurt the Phillies:
Carlos Ruiz (C) has a sore right shoulder -- Day to Day
Jimmy Rollins (SS) has a strained right calf (second this year) -- 15 Day DL list
Ryan Madson (BP) has a broken right big toe -- 60 Day DL list
Brad Lidge (CL) has right elbow inflammation -- 15 Day DL list
J.A. Happ (SP) has a Left Forarm Strain -- 15 Day DL list
Jimmy Rollins really sparks this team. As a leadoff hitter it really stings them to lose their leadoff hitter again! The first time he strained his right calf he was out for almost a month.
Carlos Ruiz is really isn't a problem. He dosn't get injuried too much. Carlos is in the lineup for the Phillies tonight.
Ryan Madson is part of the 'pen but he can also be a starting pitcher. That day he kicked his foot againt the chair, it was out of frustration. He pretty much almost blew a save. He was angry so he went back to the dugout and kicked a chair.
JA Happ is a starting pitcher and a young good one. He came 2nd in Rookie of the Year. He went 12-4 last year. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the Amtueur draft in 2004 from Northwestern University. I don't expect him to get injuried too much.
Brad Lidge just is not getting healthy. They want him to get healthy so he can save another perfect season like he did in 2008 when they won the world series.
I think the Phillies have lost their bats since battleing against Tim Wakefield and the Boston Red Soxs last weekend. Tim Wakefield almost had a no-hitter against the Phillies lineup. Today, the Phillies are looking to wake up there snoozing bats against the Florida Marlins. The Phillies have been in a slump batting only .266, with no runs against starting pitchers. Phillies have been hitting singles and doubles but not homeruns or with runners in scoring position.
Injuries have also hurt the Phillies:
Carlos Ruiz (C) has a sore right shoulder -- Day to Day
Jimmy Rollins (SS) has a strained right calf (second this year) -- 15 Day DL list
Ryan Madson (BP) has a broken right big toe -- 60 Day DL list
Brad Lidge (CL) has right elbow inflammation -- 15 Day DL list
J.A. Happ (SP) has a Left Forarm Strain -- 15 Day DL list
Jimmy Rollins really sparks this team. As a leadoff hitter it really stings them to lose their leadoff hitter again! The first time he strained his right calf he was out for almost a month.
Carlos Ruiz is really isn't a problem. He dosn't get injuried too much. Carlos is in the lineup for the Phillies tonight.
Ryan Madson is part of the 'pen but he can also be a starting pitcher. That day he kicked his foot againt the chair, it was out of frustration. He pretty much almost blew a save. He was angry so he went back to the dugout and kicked a chair.
JA Happ is a starting pitcher and a young good one. He came 2nd in Rookie of the Year. He went 12-4 last year. He was drafted in the 3rd round of the Amtueur draft in 2004 from Northwestern University. I don't expect him to get injuried too much.
Brad Lidge just is not getting healthy. They want him to get healthy so he can save another perfect season like he did in 2008 when they won the world series.
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