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Monday, October 13, 2008

Philadelphia Phillies (92-70) @ Los Angeles Dodgers (84-78), Monday, October 13, 2008, 8:22pm

PHI: Joe Blanton (27, RHP, 9-12, 4.69)
LAD: Derek Lowe (35, RHP, 14-11, 3.24)

The Primer Chimp Posted: October 13, 2008 at 09:00 AM | 194 comment(s)
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   101. Tuque Snider is the new Gagne_55 Posted: October 13, 2008 at 10:58 PM (#2981198)
Ah, Casey my love, whose balls fly like doves,
thy swing is as sweet as they beard is neat,
thy glove meets balls, thy balls miss gloves,
your sweet ass at third base is simply a treat.
Thou art two hundred pounds of warm, tasty muscle,
six point two feet from noggin to toe,
and every square inch is blazing with hustle,
each parcel of skin casts a light, lovely glow.
And though I may never meet you, my Blake,
my love, unrequited, still remains dear,
for every at-bat, every pitch you take
makes foes turn pallid and shake with fear.
May we both sleep tonight, Casey, and dream
of champagne that blasts thy face like sweet cream.
   102. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:00 PM (#2981199)
I feel a little bit dirty after reading that post.
   103. Repoz Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:00 PM (#2981200)
Why 1973?

Stoopid run-in with Steinbrenner after Burke got canned.
   104. Ivan Grushenko of HK in Tokyo Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:00 PM (#2981201)
Even Tommy John only had one Tommy John Surgery.
   105. Snowboy Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:02 PM (#2981202)
I never wrote a poem about it.
But, with God as my witness, as sure as I left the room with Manny coming up, (and first base open, and runners second and third),
I left the room also when I saw Chad Durbin on the mound to face the mighty Casey.
The result was never in doubt for either situation.
   106. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:02 PM (#2981203)
OMG!! He threw at his head!! Let's talk about beanballs for the next three innings, Tim.
   107. bonifacio's got the good face! Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:02 PM (#2981204)
what kind of Blake blazon never mentions the beard?
   108. bonifacio's got the good face! Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:05 PM (#2981206)
why is Josh Beckett's body completely hairless??
   109. Greg Pope Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:07 PM (#2981207)
You prevent the lead run from scoring. My argument works NMW. Besides, Pat Burrell NEVER has "a good chance" at throwing our Furcal on a single to left when Furcal is on second. It was well under 50% chance, and he made the likelihood another run would score go WAY up. This isn't rocket science.

Those that are saying the play was close are missing the point that the throw was near perfect (for a direct throw) and Furcal was still safe by a foot. So Burrell really didn't have much chance at throwing him out. In fact, it was more likely that the throw pulls the catcher off the plate and it's not remotely close.

Obviously Burrell has to judge quickly what his chances are, but they were pretty low to gun Furcal down at the plate.
   110. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:07 PM (#2981208)
Howard's slip-and-fall managed to offset how far off that throw would have been otherwise. Whew.
   111. Zach Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:07 PM (#2981209)
why is Josh Beckett's body completely hairless??

I'm imagining some terrible accident involving Axe Body spray. Something like getting bitten by a radioactive frat boy.
   112. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:09 PM (#2981210)
I thought perhaps it was from the warm atomic glow of the Citgo sign.
   113. Ivan Grushenko of HK in Tokyo Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:09 PM (#2981211)
Obviously Burrell has to judge quickly what his chances are, but they were pretty low to gun Furcal down at the plate.

I respectfully beg to differ.
   114. Dan Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:13 PM (#2981213)
Broxton for 2 innings?
   115. Chris Dial Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:14 PM (#2981214)
I respectfully beg to differ.
Agreed. Burrell didn't have to judge quickly. He should never have considered overthrowing the cutoff man.
   116. Greg Pope Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:14 PM (#2981216)
I respectfully beg to differ.

Are you saying that Burrell has the capability to throw the ball harder and just got off a weak throw? Or that he always hits the catcher right in the glove on every throw from the outfield?
   117. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:15 PM (#2981217)
That's all the lefties. Sadly we'll probably still have to suffer through Pedro Feliz and Carlos Ruiz, while Cholly saves Matt Stairs for the pitcher's slot.
   118. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:17 PM (#2981220)
Comeback Shane!
   119. Ivan Grushenko of HK in Tokyo Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:18 PM (#2981221)
Shane Victorino. Too bad it's not his contract year.
   120. Repoz Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:18 PM (#2981222)
Tyin' Hawaiian!
   121. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:18 PM (#2981223)
What a genius that Joe Torre!
   122. Esoteric roots for the two worst teams in baseball Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:19 PM (#2981224)
Victorino got that one out by a nose hair. I want extra inning baseball!
   123. Ivan Grushenko of HK in Tokyo Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:20 PM (#2981226)
Are you saying that Burrell has the capability to throw the ball harder and just got off a weak throw? Or that he always hits the catcher right in the glove on every throw from the outfield?

I'm saying he should decide before hand what he's going to do on a ball like that, ergo no need to decide quickly. Second, if he throws hard enough to decapitate the cutoff man then said CM can decide whether to let the ball through or not. It is CM not PB who has to decide anything quickly. If PB is incapable of throwing it that hard, he should just throw it to the cutoff man. The only time you are allowed to air mail it is when the trailing runners are meaningless or nonexistent.
   124. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:21 PM (#2981227)
I don't. I've gotta be up early. This was stretching it, even if the Dodgers had maintained their lead.
   125. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:23 PM (#2981228)
Yes, NOW Broxton's in.
   126. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:23 PM (#2981229)
I wonder if Wade was tipping his pitches. 3 in a row - Victorino's HR on a curve, Feliz guessed curve and barely missed, and then Ruiz's single on the fastball.
   127. Benji Gil Gamesh Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:23 PM (#2981230)
When they were done shooting that Holiday Inn commercial, I hope Ripken punched that "snake eyes??" guy right in the face.
   128. Chris Dial Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:24 PM (#2981231)
I'm saying he should decide before hand what he's going to do on a ball like that, ergo no need to decide quickly. ...The only time you are allowed to air mail it is when the trailing runners are meaningless or nonexistent.
I was with you, Ivan.
   129. Snowboy Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:24 PM (#2981232)
Did Broxton tip that one? LOL
   130. Walks Clog Up the Bases Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:24 PM (#2981233)
Heh. Matt Stairs FTW.
   131. Repoz Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:25 PM (#2981234)
TORRE ! TORRE !! TORRE!!!!!!
   132. Ivan Grushenko of HK in Tokyo Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:25 PM (#2981235)
Matt Stairs is still alive.
   133. will Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:25 PM (#2981236)
Go Phils! Matt Stairs...who woulda thunk......
   134. Chris Dial Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:25 PM (#2981237)
My wife is #######' that Kuo should have been left in tobegin with.
   135. Bob Koo Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:25 PM (#2981238)
Wow Torre blew this one. Why did he take Kuo out?
   136. Esoteric roots for the two worst teams in baseball Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:25 PM (#2981240)
Matt Stairs' continued usefulness at his age makes me feel happy.
   137. Greg Pope Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:26 PM (#2981241)
I'm saying he should decide before hand what he's going to do on a ball like that, ergo no need to decide quickly.

Sorry, then we're in agreement. Sorry to jump in late and muck things up.
   138. Repoz Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:26 PM (#2981242)
McCarver you're a genius.
   139. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:26 PM (#2981243)
Romero for 2 hitters, then (if one gets on) Lidge for Ramirez and the rest of the way.
   140. BourbonSamurai Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:27 PM (#2981244)
Hell yeah Matt Stairs!
   141. will Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:27 PM (#2981245)
Rollins needs to steal second....
   142. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:28 PM (#2981246)
I am too busy making a presentation to monitor this thread but I just have to say

Wow Matt Stairs!

Broxton's save streak ends, however long it was.
   143. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:28 PM (#2981247)
Er, sorry, the game was tied when Broxton came in.
   144. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:29 PM (#2981248)
Rollins on first means lots of fastballs - good for Werth.
   145. Repoz Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:30 PM (#2981249)
So, Braxton is rattled now...OK, Buck.

doounce
   146. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:30 PM (#2981250)
Great job by J-Roll or the coaches guessing with the pitcher/catcher, who didn't want to feed Werth a 2-0 heater.
   147. Ivan Grushenko of HK in Tokyo Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:30 PM (#2981251)
I'm sensing most neutrals are pro-Phillies.
   148. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:30 PM (#2981252)
Somehow the notion of Rollins walking in a big moment seems implausible at best. The guy is a hacker and constantly making contact for better or for worse.
   149. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:31 PM (#2981253)
I'm sensing most neutrals are pro-Phillies.

Pro-Matt Stairs at any rate.

With Rheal Cormier retired he is New Brunswick's last exemplar of greatness.
   150. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:32 PM (#2981255)
Stairs' swing was a thing of beauty. Textbook.
   151. Repoz Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:32 PM (#2981256)
Rocky theme...how riginal.
   152. Ivan Grushenko of HK in Tokyo Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:34 PM (#2981257)
I've been to New Brunswick!
   153. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:37 PM (#2981259)
Thankyouverymuch.
   154. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:37 PM (#2981261)
DOUBLE PLAY PLEASE
   155. Chris Dial Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:38 PM (#2981262)
I said "I'd bunt with this guy". Darf.
   156. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:38 PM (#2981263)
THANK YOU
   157. JJ1986 Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:38 PM (#2981264)
DOUBLE PLAY PLEASE

Someone's listening to you.
   158. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:39 PM (#2981265)
Helluva time for the phones to go dead. Can you hear me now?
   159. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:39 PM (#2981266)
And now...ManRam's 6th walk of the last 2 games?
   160. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:40 PM (#2981267)
Romero for 2 hitters, then (if one gets on) Lidge for Ramirez and the rest of the way.

Someone's listening to you.
   161. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:41 PM (#2981269)
Someone's listening to all of us. Everyone say hi to Dick Cheney!
   162. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:42 PM (#2981270)
Dick Cheney and the NSA won't be pleased to hear that the phones have gone dead.
   163. beegee73 Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:44 PM (#2981272)
Someone send McCarver some flowers. He sounds like he's at a funeral.
   164. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:44 PM (#2981273)
I'm convinced. Manny's helmet is covered with "the cream" and "the clear."
   165. Snowboy Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:46 PM (#2981274)
Manny swung and missed. I'm convinced that is news. The guy is insane right now.
   166. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:47 PM (#2981276)
Sweet creamery Jesus Alou.
   167. The Drizz1e Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:48 PM (#2981278)
Sweet piss bat of Moises!
   168. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:48 PM (#2981279)
Even if he gets out of this, Lidge is throwing a lot of pitches.
   169. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:48 PM (#2981280)
ManRam is now hitting .500/.667/.917 in this series.
   170. ChadBradfordWannabe Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:49 PM (#2981281)
BTW, that's why you teach a Catcher to anticipate the reverse spin on a CB/SL. That was insane side spin off the dirt on that Wild Pitch.
   171. beegee73 Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:51 PM (#2981283)
that's left field, Joe
   172. Repoz Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:51 PM (#2981284)
"Into right"...??
   173. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:51 PM (#2981285)
Deep breaths. Here comes the heart of the order - time for some insurance runs.
   174. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:52 PM (#2981286)
Whew.
   175. Vaux, A.B.D. Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:52 PM (#2981287)
####### Phillies are going to win the ####### World Series. The ultimate nightmare scenario has come to pass.
   176. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:54 PM (#2981288)
Loney would be hitting .500 too if he had gotten that one.
   177. ColonelTom Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:55 PM (#2981290)
C'mon, Ryan, drop a bunt down the third-base line. Nobody's home.
   178. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:57 PM (#2981291)
Good idea.
   179. Ivan Grushenko of HK in Tokyo Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:58 PM (#2981292)
Vaux, what did the Phillies ever do to you or the Tigers?
   180. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 13, 2008 at 11:59 PM (#2981293)
He still resents that disastrous Polanco-Urbina trade. It's time to let go, man.
   181. ColonelTom Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:01 AM (#2981294)
Well, we pissed away that inning.
   182. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:03 AM (#2981295)
That was an uninspiring inning.
   183. The Drizz1e Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:07 AM (#2981298)
2 quick outs, I don't see any hero moments happening with Kent here.
   184. will Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:08 AM (#2981300)
Go Phils! One more on Wednesday !
   185. The Drizz1e Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:09 AM (#2981301)
Hamels and Billingsley, things aren't looking great for LA right now.
   186. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:09 AM (#2981302)
FACTS:

1. Brad Lidge is a mammal.

2. Brad Lidge shuts down offenses ALL the time.

3. The purpose of Shane Victorino` is to flip out and kill people.
   187. ColonelTom Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:09 AM (#2981303)
Soy Feliz ahora!
   188. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:10 AM (#2981304)
FACTS:

1. Matt Stairs is a mammal.

2. Brad Lidge shuts down offenses ALL the time.

3. The purpose of Shane Victorino is to flip out and kill people.
   189. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:10 AM (#2981305)
whoops, I screwed that up.
   190. Tuque Snider is the new Gagne_55 Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:13 AM (#2981308)
####.
   191. ColonelTom Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:17 AM (#2981311)
That game was one for the ages.

If the Dodgers lose this series, Torre's gonna be second-guessed for bringing in Wade for a loooong time.
   192. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:18 AM (#2981313)
Didn't Wade pitch 2 innings yesterday? I was thinking "Good thing we won't have to face him Monday, at least."
   193. will Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:19 AM (#2981315)
Current candidates for NLCS MVP : Lidge ? Victorino ?
   194. Baseballing powerhouse Crispix Attacks Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:21 AM (#2981316)
I would go with the guy who has 6 hits and 6 walks in 18 plate appearances, including a homer and two doubles. Even if he's on the losing team.
   195. will Posted: October 14, 2008 at 12:23 AM (#2981320)
I'm not sure there has ever been an MVP off of a losing NLCS team....
   196. beegee73 Posted: October 14, 2008 at 01:08 AM (#2981347)
How about the guy with the 2000 OPS AND 10.8 k/9
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