Philadelphia Phillies

[Noles20]

I think the Phillies have a chance to get to the World Series this year, and if you get there, you can win it. I predict that with a good year from Pat Burrell and a much improved pitching staff, they will end Philly's 21 year world championship drought.

[GLR87]

The phillies are winning the world series. There's nothing more to say They will destroy any team they face.

[XeroMav]

The phillies are winning the world series. There's nothing more to say They will destroy any team they face.
Don't be so cocky...they didn't prove anything this spring. ;) I do expect them to win the NL East, though.

[dmb2much40]

they'll win the NL east, no doubt. if they stay healthy, they've got a chance to go far.

[DMBfan41]

They'll win the East. That's about it

[GLR87]

The world series is already won.

[kmb40oz]

a few popular phrases around my apartment are "Thome for President" and he would solve all political issues with a home run derby contest and "W.W.J.T.D" words to live by in my opinion

[Noles20]

Billy Wagner, baby!! How about that seed by Rollins in the bottom of the 8th!

[DMBfan41]

They have a good chance of winning the NL East. I think the Cubs and Astros are better.

[watchtower86]

astros are overrated. they lost wagner to us. clemens is really old now. and pettite is a lefty pitching in a right handed hitters dream park. and o yea, they dont have an outstanding offense. nuff said. LETS GO PHILS.

OPENING DAY HERE I COME

[DMBfan41]

astros are overrated. they lost wagner to us. clemens is really old now. and pettite is a lefty pitching in a right handed hitters dream park. and o yea, they dont have an outstanding offense. nuff said. LETS GO PHILS.

OPENING DAY HERE I COME

Clemens dominated the Giants today. He didn't need to retire. He did awesome last year. He'll be good this year. And as for Pettite. He's just one of the best pitchers in baseball right. Underrated and underappreciated.

[watchtower86]

Pettite is not underrated or underappreciated. hes good, but dont call him underrated. its a righty's paradise, hes due for an off year. and just cause clemens dominated the giants, a team that has one dominant hitter and is not going to do anything special, big deal. he'll wear down over the season.

[haildmb]

there are at least 4 teams better than the phils in the american league. World Series? I doubt it. It'd be an achievement for them just to win the east. Even though the Braves are down, it is still their division

[watchtower86]

^^ no no no no no.
acheivement? what are you smoking? seriously, its such a weak division. and the way they retooled their pen, and burrell is hitting the ball like ive never seen him, and added a solid lefty in milton. please its the braves. get out of here and quit with your southern bias.

the phils are my pick in the east not because i live in philly, but because theyre the best team, top to bottom. throw in the new stadium to boot, and this is their year

[TheMadViolin]

Angels

Giving Vlad protection like Garret Anderson, and Garret protection like Glaus (he's going to have a big year this year), it just makes these two hitters monsters. Vladimir looks like he's about to unleash his potential.

[haildmb]

^^ no no no no no.
acheivement? what are you smoking? seriously, its such a weak division. and the way they retooled their pen, and burrell is hitting the ball like ive never seen him, and added a solid lefty in milton. please its the braves. get out of here and quit with your southern bias.

the phils are my pick in the east not because i live in philly, but because theyre the best team, top to bottom. throw in the new stadium to boot, and this is their year


yeah yeah, same talk every year, same result with the braves taking the division. we'll see soon enough

[watchtower86]

who do the braves even have? youre gonna call russ ortiz your ace? the guy had a 4.50 ERA last year, and had protection in that rotation. you also lost sheff and javy, two guys who combined for around 70 homers and a buttload of RBI for the team. all you have left is larry and andruw.

2004- Year of the Phanatic

[Noles20]

there are at least 4 teams better than the phils in the american league. World Series? I doubt it. It'd be an achievement for them just to win the east. Even though the Braves are down, it is still their division

Any team from the NL doesn't have to beat all 4. The team that gets to the Series only has to beat 1 of them. How many of you American League fans gave the Marlins a chance last year aganist the Yankees?

[Jsweeney]

hoping the Phils can do it...We need a championship in Philly!!!

[GLR87]

there are at least 4 teams better than the phils in the american league. World Series? I doubt it. It'd be an achievement for them just to win the east. Even though the Braves are down, it is still their division

Sports Illustrated has the phillies 5 in the leauge

[haildmb]

Any team from the NL doesn't have to beat all 4. The team that gets to the Series only has to beat 1 of them. How many of you American League fans gave the Marlins a chance last year aganist the Yankees?

I'm not an american league fan

[Noles20]

I'm not an american league fan

I know. Let me guess, A Braves fan?

[cavecricket34]

Sports Illustrated has the phillies 5 in the leauge
Hey, are you keeping up with our fantasy league? I notice you don't have a SS selected (I'm your opponent this week).

[haildmb]

I know. Let me guess, A Braves fan?

yup, have been since the 80s

[GLR87]

Hey, are you keeping up with our fantasy league? I notice you don't have a SS selected (I'm your opponent this week).

Im pissed, I dont know why I get an error everytime I try to put one in! I dont know whats up.

[Gregb486]

phils rule, no time to say anything more

[cavecricket34]

Im pissed, I dont know why I get an error everytime I try to put one in! I dont know whats up.
Hmm, that sucks, what does the error say?

[GLR87]

You can not submit changes to your roster at this time. Well why not?

[Trainer2375]

Even though the Braves are down, it is still their division
:thumbsup

best post i've seen in awhile!

GO BRAVES! :D

[GLR87]

At first I thought well who do the braves have then I thought it doesnt matter they still won 12 straight divisions, But they lost to the phillies in the nlcs in 93 :)

[Trainer2375]

haven't really made it to the playoff since then either, but the braves have been there every year since :p

[GLR87]

That's why Im NOT saying that the braves suck and will end up in third this year. Even though I think that will happen but Im not saying it will.

[Trainer2375]

That's why Im NOT saying that the braves suck and will end up in third this year. Even though I think that will happen but Im not saying it will.
okay, well as long as you aren't saying it :lol

[absltcit33]

How bouttt them Phillies


comeon the Pirates


LETS GO BUCS, LETS GO BUCS

[Noles20]

162 game schedule. We'll be way ahead of your Pirates soon. BTW Check oout the records of the Cubs, Astros and Cardinals. Three other teams that are supposed to contend for playoff spots.

[absltcit33]

hey im used to loosing, your team had expectations

[watchtower86]

we're pretty used to losing too, thank you very much. i mean, our teams lose everything in the conference finals or whatnot. but this year, we DO actually have expectations

[GLR87]

I had a change of hear their going 1-161

[Noles20]

Another slow start this year for the Phils. Larry Bowa could be looking for a job if this keeps up. Hernandez, their newly acquired relief pitcher, looks terrible. He has been shelled twice.

[GLR87]

I had a change of hear their going 1-161
Heart that is they blow!

[willnole]

How's last place treating you guys?

[Gregb486]

hmmmmm, looks like a problem

[Gregb486]

start enjoying last place, phils are gettin no-hit in the 6th

[GLR87]

broke the no hitter at least

[willnole]

Man, when 6 games into the season your goals go from World Series champs to breaking up the no hitter thats being thrown against you, somethings very wrong.

[Gregb486]

Man, when 6 games into the season your goals go from World Series champs to breaking up the no hitter thats being thrown against you, somethings very wrong.
cmon now, nothin out of the ordinary, this is philly we're talkin about

[willnole]

I'm just glad that those who made insane statements at the beginning of this thread are now eating crow.

[Noles20]

I'm just glad that those who made insane statements at the beginning of this thread are now eating crow.

If you are referring to me, the thread creator, I still believe what I wrote about them having the ability to win the world series. Obviously, if they continue to play like they did in the frist 6 games, that will not happen. However, I think it is a tad bit early to mail in their chances. I have not atasted any crow yet!

[watchtower86]

phillies are perenial slow starters. the pitching has been solid this first week. the problem is hitting. they better start hitting tomorrow when im there for the home opener

[Gregb486]

phillies are perenial slow starters. the pitching has been solid this first week. the problem is hitting. they better start hitting tomorrow when im there for the home opener
as much of a die hard as i am....they are perenniel losers

[GLR87]

What dumbass would pick the phillies for the world series?

[willnole]

The world series is already won.


Actually it was more this statement that got me :)

Sure any team still can win it all, but this and the "We will destroy and team we face" kinda got my goat.

[Gregb486]

seems like were lookin at 1-6, or at least close to it

[Noles20]

Thank God that the Phillies are playing today. I have been Jonesing for them the last 2 days. Perhaps we can pick up a win and get back on track. I think that sitting around and stewing the last 2 days will help them and their bats will explode. I predict double digits from the Phils.

[GLR87]

When david bell and pat burrell arent your problems you knwo somethings wrong.

[Jsweeney]

Thank God that the Phillies are playing today. I have been Jonesing for them the last 2 days. Perhaps we can pick up a win and get back on track. I think that sitting around and stewing the last 2 days will help them and their bats will explode. I predict double digits from the Phils.
that would be nice, a big win for the phils today and a series win for the Flyers on saturday..this week could be a good one after all...

[Gregb486]

i went down last night, then went home, but im goin friday and saturday, cant wait!

[Gregb486]

O MY MY! 'WATCH THIS BABY, THIS BALL'S OUTTA HERE!'

GO PHILLS

[watchtower86]

good game today. now to get rolling for saturday when im there, unlike last monday when they produced a whopping 5 hits

[Noles20]

Didn't quite get to double digits, but nonetheless a win for the fightins.

[Noles20]

Two in a row. The pitching is solid and the bats are warming up. All 9 innings tonight were pitched by guys who weren't on the team last year.
GO PHILS!!!

[GLR87]

They look better but still aren't playing up to potential they just played the worst team in baseball.

[Gregb486]

O MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CITIZENS BANK PARK IS AMAZING, ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE
i cant believe what i saw, its like camden yards in philidelphia, i liked it better than the linc, its sooo intimate and the design is flawless. you can walk all the way around and never miss the action, when your buying food - from anywhere - you can always see the action, there are no entrances and exits, its all open all the way around. im truly in total awe of the place. AND, Pat Burrel and Jim Thome HOMERED, wow what a night, then to have Wagner finish it out. the place goes absolutely nuts when he hit 100mph. and the giant lighted moving liberty bell, its crazy. everyone is just going to looooooove this place, its magnificent, props to everyone who made it happen....and the best part....im goin back tomorrow, wooooohoooooo!

[FPrefect61]

I'm assuming there are no $8 - $10 seats in CBP like there was in the Vet.

Dollar Dog Days were the best in the Vet, though you got the Yoo-Hoo squirts for days afterwards.

[Gregb486]

I'm assuming there are no $8 - $10 seats in CBP like there was in the Vet.

Dollar Dog Days were the best in the Vet, though you got the Yoo-Hoo squirts for days afterwards.
the cheapest seats are like $15 or $17, but hey, its still a huge bargain compared to any other sport. and its worth it, that place is amazing.

i spent 6.00 on hot dogs tonight, DDD would be the shit. my brother ate 5 once, and im happy to say, in my family at least, i dont get explosive diarhea from a hot dog.

[FPrefect61]

the cheapest seats are like $15 or $17, but hey, its still a huge bargain compared to any other sport. and its worth it, that place is amazing.

i spent 6.00 on hot dogs tonight, DDD would be the shit. my brother ate 5 once, and im happy to say, in my family at least, i dont get explosive diarhea from a hot dog.
Good genes in your family then. :)

The next time I'm in Philly, I'd love to check out a game at CBP. I had some good times at the Vet.

[Gregb486]

Good genes in your family then. :)

The next time I'm in Philly, I'd love to check out a game at CBP. I had some good times at the Vet.
any sadness about the vet is quickly removed by cbp and the linc, both absolutely amazing places

[FPrefect61]

It's about time Philly got some nice stadiums. I may be a New Yorker, but I loved the 6 years I spent in Philly. Hell, I know more about Philly than I do about NYC. I may move back one day. :)

[Gregb486]

hey, for all of the WIP faithfulls...steve fredericks retired today, so so sad:( . he had his last night show last night and his last show today with howard. i was virtually in tears laying in my bed last night. i spent so many nights in my life falling asleep to him, it was so sad to hear everyone call up and say their memories of him and how much they would miss him. he was always my favorite host, props to him.

[watchtower86]

O MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CITIZENS BANK PARK IS AMAZING, ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE
i cant believe what i saw, its like camden yards in philidelphia, i liked it better than the linc, its sooo intimate and the design is flawless. you can walk all the way around and never miss the action, when your buying food - from anywhere - you can always see the action, there are no entrances and exits, its all open all the way around. im truly in total awe of the place. AND, Pat Burrel and Jim Thome HOMERED, wow what a night, then to have Wagner finish it out. the place goes absolutely nuts when he hit 100mph. and the giant lighted moving liberty bell, its crazy. everyone is just going to looooooove this place, its magnificent, props to everyone who made it happen....and the best part....im goin back tomorrow, wooooohoooooo!
yea, its quite a park. going down today, so it should be great

[Gregb486]

6-3 baby!!! now, go flyers!

[GLR87]

When was ther 8-10 dollar seats at the vet? But anyway I wish they had dd nights at cbp, I mean they have to get rid of the old hot dogs some how.

[Gregb486]

When was ther 8-10 dollar seats at the vet?
only for the last two years, before that, they were cheaper;)
last year general admission was $10, about 99% of the time the way i went to games.

and GET THIS, the phils announced today that for every sellout, they will sell 500 standing room only tix at $10 a piece, thats awesome. this ballpark is perfect for standing room only. i might do it tomorrow actually, make it 3 games in a row.

[GLR87]

10 $ sounds good to me

[Noles20]

When was ther 8-10 dollar seats at the vet? But anyway I wish they had dd nights at cbp, I mean they have to get rid of the old hot dogs some how.

They still have dollar dog days. Check the schedule on Phillies.com

[Gregb486]

They still have dollar dog days. Check the schedule on Phillies.comsweet

[Fluff]

im goin down next month or so for a game, cant wait.

[cbsauder]

i went today and sat in sec. 136- it was so amazing!
four homers, and a HUGE ovation for BILLY WAGNER man it was great! (awesome weather too)

[Gregb486]

i went today and sat in sec. 136- it was so amazing!
four homers, and a HUGE ovation for BILLY WAGNER man it was great! (awesome weather too):thumbsup

[Gregb486]

WHO'S YOUR DADDY?? DOUG GLANVILLE!!!

[Duckyguy]

OK, fuck Jimmy Rollins! I had him in both weeks so far on one of my fantasy teams. I was all excited when they were moving him to leadoff.

Nice that he waited until today to get a hit this week. sheesh.

I benched his ass next week.

[Gregb486]

OK, fuck Jimmy Rollins! I had him in both weeks so far on one of my fantasy teams. I was all excited when they were moving him to leadoff.

Nice that he waited until today to get a hit this week. sheesh.

I benched his ass next week.
screw fantasy, this is for real, and the phillies rule

[Duckyguy]

screw fantasy, this is for real, and the phillies rule


real...fantasy....either/or....the fact is Jimmy Rollins has sucked ass this year so far.

[GLR87]

Who cares the phils are coming back from the bad start.

[lightsdown41]

<---- haha

[Gregb486]

gonna be a fun series with the fish this week

[Noles20]

I almost swerved off of the road when Glanville hit that homer!

[fleckhead]

so the phils beat the Expos and now they're great. i'm a fan, but they still need to show the can beat a team in the major league.

[GLR87]

I agree the expos blow doesnt mean the phils suck though.

[Gregb486]

so the phils beat the Expos and now they're great. i'm a fan, but they still need to show the can beat a team in the major league.
heathen

[haildmb]

man every week it's a different story. Last week every single one of you were writing this season off as typical. Now you're acting the way you did before the season started, like they're the second coming of Christ. Let's take it easy, it's April. The world series isn't until October.

[watchtower86]

man every week it's a different story. Last week every single one of you were writing this season off as typical. Now you're acting the way you did before the season started, like they're the second coming of Christ. Let's take it easy, it's April. The world series isn't until October.
though i didnt say it on this poll, i said it elsewhere: starting 1-6 did not matter. the pitching was more than solid in those first 7 games, and they were hitting the ball hard, just directly at the defense. once the hits started falling the team was bound to be golden. and look at that, the hits are falling and theyre winning. o the joys of the season just beginning...

[usctiger]

Great, another Philly thread. I love these... :violent

My Braves just handed a broom to the Fish. Now it's your turn to have fun with them. I'm looking forward to a great race in the NL East. But hey, after 12 in a row, I'm still thinking that (in the words of the Nature Boy) "to be the man, you have to beat the man". Atlanta showed they can sweep a quality team with 4 starters out of the lineup. Impressive. I'm looking forward to facing the Phils. Here's to a great season :thumbsup

[Gregb486]

heres to playoff success rate *cheers*

[usctiger]

heres to playoff success rate *cheers*

Here's to making it 12 years in a row. :thumbsup And how many years in a row is this now that Philly is supposed to oust Atlanta? I've lost track.

[DMBfan41]

Marlins own the division this year!

[usctiger]

Marlins own the division this year!

I'll buy that before I invest in the Phillies. Larry Bowa's out of there before July. Instability bodes poorly for success....

[Gregb486]

I'll buy that before I invest in the Phillies. Larry Bowa's out of there before July. Instability bodes poorly for success....bet my life hes not gone, have u seen him this year: no, you havent. bowa is about the calmest guy on the team. burrel and thome are hitting like .375 each, and the team has hit like a million homers on this homestand. bowa will not get fired.

[usctiger]

bet my life hes not gone, have u seen him this year: no, you havent. bowa is about the calmest guy on the team. burrel and thome are hitting like .375 each, and the team has hit like a million homers on this homestand. bowa will not get fired.

A million homers? Wow, that has to be some kind of record. And thanks for answering questions for me. It makes you look like more of a jackass. I have indeed seen two Phillies games this year. One of which Bowa went ballistic on the home plate ump. I never said anything about his calmness anyways to begin with. Don't jump up my ass on issues I didn't even bring up.

[Gregb486]

A million homers? Wow, that has to be some kind of record. And thanks for answering questions for me. It makes you look like more of a jackass. I have indeed seen two Phillies games this year. One of which Bowa went ballistic on the home plate ump. I never said anything about his calmness anyways to begin with. Don't jump up my ass on issues I didn't even bring up.
wow, 2 whole games??? that my friend, must be some kind of a record. so bowa going ballistic on an umpire constitutes his firing, even though hes always been like that. he will never be fired for standing up for his team. all of the players on the phillies get along with him right now, thats whey theyre here. they got rid of the ones who didn't get along with him, ie: scott rolen and tyler houston. and before anyone snidely says 'good move getting rid of rolen,' if they didn't trade him, jim thome and david bell would not be on this team. also they wouldn't have had room to sign abreu and a host of others.

[watchtower86]

Here's to making it 12 years in a row. :thumbsup And how many years in a row is this now that Philly is supposed to oust Atlanta? I've lost track.
actually this is the second year. two years ago there was the chance, last year we were supposed to, as well with this year. and yea, bowa will be there for the playoff run. trust me on that one.

and if i remember correctly, bobby cox gets thrown out of more games than anyone, therefore making your argument about why bowa will be gone, completely, and utterly...pointless

[GLR87]

How about this your teams suck mine our better.

[flyer3468]

A million homers? Wow, that has to be some kind of record. And thanks for answering questions for me. It makes you look like more of a jackass. I have indeed seen two Phillies games this year. One of which Bowa went ballistic on the home plate ump. I never said anything about his calmness anyways to begin with. Don't jump up my ass on issues I didn't even bring up.

If you don't like the Phillies what the hell are you doing in this thread. Go somewhere where people actually care about your opinion.

[Gregb486]

If you don't like the Phillies what the hell are you doing in this thread. Go somewhere where people actually care about your opinion.:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[Noles20]

man every week it's a different story. Last week every single one of you were writing this season off as typical. Now you're acting the way you did before the season started, like they're the second coming of Christ. Let's take it easy, it's April. The world series isn't until October.

Heaven forbid we get excited about our team. If you are tired of the way we do it, don't come to this thread!

[cbsauder]

I'll buy that before I invest in the Phillies. Larry Bowa's out of there before July. Instability bodes poorly for success....

whys everyone saying bowa's gonna be fired?
if he was gonna be fired, i think it would've been after the terrible finish last year. Yes, there are fairly large expectations this year, but if the season goes to the tank, its because they dont have enough consistent hitting in the lineup (to make it to, and succeed in the playoffs), not because of poor coaching.

[flyer3468]

whys everyone saying bowa's gonna be fired?
if he was gonna be fired, i think it would've been after the terrible finish last year. Yes, there are fairly large expectations this year, but if the season goes to the tank, its because they dont have enough consistent hitting in the lineup (to make it to, and succeed in the playoffs), not because of poor coaching.

Not everyone, just that one asshole that thinks Bobby Cox is a saint :devil

[Gregb486]

Not everyone, just that one asshole that thinks Bobby Cox is a saint :devil:lol :lol :lol :lol

[cbsauder]

^ side topic, i CANT watch a braves game on tv. man they have the most BORING announcers EVER. those guys are more boring than golf announcers.

[flyer3468]

you have to admit those golf announcer commercials are funny

[Noles20]

My buddy just came through with tickets this morning, so I will see CBP for the first time tomorrow night. I can't wait!

[UNC41]

all of the players on the phillies get along with him right now, thats whey theyre here. they got rid of the ones who didn't get along with him, ie: scott rolen and tyler houston.

Yeah because whether or the Phillies have Tyler Houston means anything. F.Y.I. he's not good.

[Noles20]

Yeah because whether or the Phillies have Tyler Houston means anything. F.Y.I. he's not good.

Did he imply that Tyler Houston was good?

[UNC41]

Here's to making it 12 years in a row. :thumbsup And how many years in a row is this now that Philly is supposed to oust Atlanta? I've lost track.

Here's to winning the division 12 years in a row, but having less World Series titles than the Marlins who have never won the NL East. :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[UNC41]

Did he imply that Tyler Houston was good?

It's just not necessary to bring up a player of his worthlessness.

[Gregb486]

It's just not necessary to bring up a player of his worthlessness.
why must people corrupt our happy ole thread

[GLR87]

Phillies suck and all philadelphian's suck, and all phildelphia sports fans suck, and the colors orange and black, red and white, silver and green, SUCK! Im really cool look at me lalalalalalala suckkkks. Oh and you suck!

[Gregb486]

Phillies suck and all philadelphian's suck, and all phildelphia sports fans suck, and the colors orange and black, red and white, silver and green, SUCK! Im really cool look at me lalalalalalala suckkkks. Oh and you suck!:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[300xxx]

lol..........that was classic

[Noles20]

Phillies suck and all philadelphian's suck, and all phildelphia sports fans suck, and the colors orange and black, red and white, silver and green, SUCK! Im really cool look at me lalalalalalala suckkkks. Oh and you suck!

GLR87 for Mayor!

[Gregb486]

vicente is getin rocked

[GLR87]

Yeah that drunk.

[cbsauder]

yea phillies suck :lol ;)

[Gregb486]

:lol :lol :lol Yeah that drunk.:lol :lol :lol

[Gregb486]

this is one of the worst fielded games i have ever seen in my life

[Noles20]

4 in a row to the fish! UGH!!!!
The Phils desperately need to win tomorrow night.

[MistreatedLewis]

Marlins are looking pretty good this year...

[jay41]

Yea the fish are playing well early on...hopefully the Phils can pull out a win tomorrow

-Jay

[jay41]

Jim Thome with his third homer of the year...Phils are looking good tonight :thumbsup

-Jay

[GLR87]

well alright then!

[Gregb486]

wow, i mean the phils didn't play well by any stretch of the imagination, tonight it was the pitching, first real bad performance of the year... and hitting wasn't that bad. but what the fuck, jeff conine can get a ground rule double called when he wants, just bullshit, shouldve been over. and the strike zone was all over the place, be consistent god dammit! what a bad game

[Noles20]

What a night for my first trip to CBP. What a stadium. Unbelievable in every sense. Tough night for the Phils, especially David Bell.

[Gregb486]

What a night for my first trip to CBP. What a stadium. Unbelievable in every sense. Tough night for the Phils, especially David Bell.isn't it great!:)

[Noles20]

isn't it great!:)

Tremendous, especially that Pizza!

[usctiger]

[QUOTE=Gregb486]bowa is about the calmest guy on the team. QUOTE]

Real calm stuff I've seen the last two days. You guys have the calmest team ever. Ooops, Bowa went ballistic last night. Ooops, Myers just threw at someone's head and, ooops, a fight just broke out, and ooops, Bowa just went ballistic again. Real calm stuff in Philly these days. Like a retirement home. What a great team you all have. Win a game.

[clayj41]

That fight was awesome. It's rare that you actually see any punches get thrown.

[willnole]

Shit I can't believe I missed it!


Details!!!!! ;)

[Gregb486]

[QUOTE=Gregb486]bowa is about the calmest guy on the team. QUOTE]

Real calm stuff I've seen the last two days. You guys have the calmest team ever. Ooops, Bowa went ballistic last night. Ooops, Myers just threw at someone's head and, ooops, a fight just broke out, and ooops, Bowa just went ballistic again. Real calm stuff in Philly these days. Like a retirement home. What a great team you all have. Win a game.not at his player, figure out what people are talkin about

[Gregb486]

so i went down the game today, was standin right behind home plate during the fight, was awesome....game was okay, thomes homer the highlight. if we just never play the marlins, we'll make the playoffs.

[usctiger]

not at his player, figure out what people are talkin about

What does this mean? And you had better focus on getting to .500 before you dream of the playoffs... Just a logic thing.

[Noles20]

The Phils have been slow starters the last few years. In addition, a lot of other teams that have high expectations aren't exactly tearing it up.

[clayj41]

Eh...9-6 tied for the lead in the division. I'm not too upset.

[willnole]

Good news Phillies Fans.



You don't have to play the Marlins until after the All star break. Try to win a game here and there until then, because we own you guys.

[Noles20]

Eh...9-6 tied for the lead in the division. I'm not too upset.

Well I guess it is obvious, at least to most of us, that I wasn't referring to the Cubs.

[Gregb486]

expos tonight, this series should balance out the last one

[willnole]

expos tonight, this series should balance out the last one
I would hope so. :)

The Expos can't score for shit.

[Jsweeney]

I would hope so. :)

The Expos can't score for shit.
damn fish fans!!!

[GLR87]

Hernadez sucks balls its his fault they keep giving up leads!

[Gregb486]

really wanna see wolf get a win today

[cbsauder]

because we own you guys.

yea i'll give you that- the phils suck against the fish.

[usctiger]

Congrats to the Phils for finally getting a W. Now if only you guys could play the Expos for another 100 games, I think you'd have a World Series run in you... In the meantime, we'll keep dominating the Fish---err, that team you can't beat.

[Gregb486]

yea i'll give you that- the phils suck against the fish.shhhhhhhhhhhh

[Gregb486]

Congrats to the Phils for finally getting a W. Now if only you guys could play the Expos for another 100 games, I think you'd have a World Series run in you... In the meantime, we'll keep dominating the Fish---err, that team you can't beat.hey, no antis in here!!!:banned :violent

[Gregb486]

wow, we really do need to play the expos every day

[Gregb486]

wolf is awesome, goin for the cg

[GLR87]

It doesnt matter how many times they beat the spo's because they will lose every other game!

[Gregb486]

It doesnt matter how many times they beat the spo's because they will lose every other game!nooooooooo, dont you get it. we beat the expos every game, and lose the marlins every game. that balances out, we still get 95 wins and win the division;)

[Noles20]

It will be nice to see the Phils play a team other than Montreal or Florida, and actually get a chance to see what kind of a team we have. They have been in every game so far, I'm not worried.

[Gregb486]

they don't play florida until after the break, i cant wait to play the braves

[usctiger]

I loved the Phils (namely, Bowa) getting blasted on ESPN Sports Reporters this morning. The whole piece about Bowa's head exploding was classic. I can't wait for the mighty (err, under .500) Phils to play someone other than the Spos so that Bowa can lose it again.

[Gregb486]

^how do you live with yourself?

[Gregb486]

continuing with the hit parade, now for the run parade

[usctiger]

3 more out, Expos, just 3 more outs...

[Gregb486]

3 more out, Expos, just 3 more outs...once again, how do you live with yourself

[usctiger]

once again, how do you live with yourself

12 straight pennants over you helps :thumbsup Oh, and way to get shout out by the Expos.

[Gregb486]

12 straight pennants over you helps :thumbsup Oh, and way to get shout out by the Expos.wow, ive never heard of a shout out, what is it? and by the way we won 2 of 3, bitch. and sweet team carolina has.

[usctiger]

wow, ive never heard of a shout out, what is it? and by the way we won 2 of 3, bitch. and sweet team carolina has.

This from a guy who holds the record in grammatical and spelling errors in his posts. I'm not even going to deal with that one.

Carolina who? What the hell are you talking about? And taking 2 of 3 from the Expos doesn't exactly impress me. Take 4 of 5 from the Marlins. Or hell, just take 1. Then we'll talk.

And do you really have to throw in stuff like "bitch"? Seriously, lighten up. Don't be so tacky.

[Gregb486]

i didn't know the braves won 19 from the expos last year, my bad

[Noles20]

I thought that USC's mascot was a gamecock? What does USCtiger mean?

[usctiger]

I thought that USC's mascot was a gamecock? What does USCtiger mean?

I'm a USC student but a Clemson Tiger sports fan. Hence, usctiger.

[Noles20]

I love Burrell robbing Rolen of that homer. Can the Phils hold on???

[Gregb486]

I love Burrell robbing Rolen of that homer. Can the Phils hold on???booya phils!

[Noles20]

booya phils!

Pat the Bat!!!!

[UNC41]

12 straight pennants over you helps :thumbsup Oh, and way to get shout out by the Expos.

12 straight pennants and only one championship. You sure didn't do much with those. Meanwhile, the Marlins have 0 pennants and 2 championships. Come to think of it I don't think they've been around for 12 years and they still have more championships than a team that has won the division for the past 12 years. Haha.

[GLR87]

Me and my friends are skipping the school field trip and go to next thursdays BPS!

[Gregb486]

Me and my friends are skipping the school field trip and go to next thursdays BPS!cut school last thurs for the game

[Gregb486]

yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Noles20]

Another day game today? I'm getting tired of missing all of these games while I'm at work!

[usctiger]

12 straight pennants and only one championship. You sure didn't do much with those. Meanwhile, the Marlins have 0 pennants and 2 championships. Come to think of it I don't think they've been around for 12 years and they still have more championships than a team that has won the division for the past 12 years. Haha.

Pulling for the Fish up there in Grand Forks, are we? The Braves took home one WS and five (or six, lost count) NL championships in that time. How many did the Phils take home?

[Gregb486]

can we stick to the phillies

[Gregb486]

lordy, we gotta hit the ball, great pitching every day, but no hitting

[Gregb486]

cmon rheal!

[Gregb486]

orlando hernandez.................GET THE FUCK OFF MY TEAM!

[Gregb486]

RICKY LEDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! outtaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa here!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jsweeney]

am i allowed to cheer for the Phillies with ya?
:)

[Gregb486]

am i allowed to cheer for the Phillies with ya?
:)yankees fan too?;)

and the band played on

[Jsweeney]

no, def not! :)

[Gregb486]

kill me

[katiesue]

Yay Cardinals!

[UNC41]

lordy, we gotta hit the ball, great pitching every day, but no hitting

Except when Brett Myers is on the hill...he's hurting my fantasy team.

[Noles20]

What a game today. It's a shame to lose it that way but Telemaco pitched really well and both teams played a good game. 2 of 3 on the road is fine.

[usctiger]

Oh hell yeah, Jim Edmonds! Ooops, this isn't the Cardinals Appreciation Thread :BANG

[Noles20]

am i allowed to cheer for the Phillies with ya?
:)

Of course! We accept all in here. Even the Braves and Marlins fans that can't generate enough interest in their own teams to have their own thread. We let them in here too.

[Noles20]

Nice win tonight. Thome and Abreau with the long balls.

[Gregb486]

5 out of 7

[Jsweeney]

can we get to 500 today?

[usctiger]

can we get to 500 today?

Gosh, I hope so. I might finally respect the Phils as a decent threat.

[Gregb486]

Gosh, I hope so. I might finally respect the Phils as a decent threat.hey, i might go to the game tonight, they really need to get back to .500, then we can worry about beating the marlins

[cbsauder]

Oh hell yeah, Jim Edmonds! Ooops, this isn't the Cardinals Appreciation Thread :BANG


i can see not liking an mlb team, but they way you express your dislike for the phils is downright hateful-> are sports really that important?

[Gregb486]

i can see not liking an mlb team, but they way you express your dislike for the phils is downright hateful-> are sports really that important?sports are more than this important, however, all the philly haters can die for all i care

[usctiger]

i can see not liking an mlb team, but they way you express your dislike for the phils is downright hateful-> are sports really that important?

If you could view the list of words that have been used in reference to me by Philly fans in these threads, you'd understand. And don't get me started about the grief I've gotten for being a Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Flyers fan... Philly brings it on itself...

[cbsauder]

what is there to understand-> you came in the philly thread and started bashing the phillies. what were you EXPECTING?

[Noles20]

If you could view the list of words that have been used in reference to me by Philly fans in these threads

yet you keep coming back

[usctiger]

The phillies are winning the world series. There's nothing more to say They will destroy any team they face.

This is why I posted in this thread! Oh, and the "the World Series is already won" post a few lines down. How can you resist it when shit like this is on the boards?!

0-6 against the World Champion Marlins. Under .500. It's just too easy sometimes...

[usctiger]

yet you keep coming back

Because you guys are so fun! :thumbsup

[Noles20]

Because you guys are so fun! :thumbsup

:thumbsup

[Gregb486]

phils blew tonight *shakes head and is glad he found out the game was sold out while picking up friends to go to game so he didn't have to watch those bums*

[usctiger]

phils blew tonight *shakes head and is glad he found out the game was sold out while picking up friends to go to game so he didn't have to watch those bums*

That Baerga blast must have hurt. I feel your pain. I remember when that little bastard had a pinch-hit homer to beat us last year.

[Gregb486]

well if we win today, it will be 2 out of 3, 6 of 9, and we will surely be making progress

[Gregb486]

i just about wet myself when burell hit that home run. lets see if we can actually win one of these extra inning games.

[GLR87]

Greg are you going to the bps thursday? Or is anyone?

[Gregb486]

Greg are you going to the bps thursday? Or is anyone?id like to, but i dunno, i got an ap test friday, not that im gonna get a score that matters, but perhaps, ill see. and actually i have frees the second half of the day, so maybe:)

[Gregb486]

rollins just made one hell of a web gem

[Gregb486]

lordy, end this game already, i mean win the game already

[Gregb486]

im sick of this, we lose every game in extras, lets see if we can win one, but its not gonna happen, every time, huge game tying homer just to lose

[Gregb486]

waaaaaaaaaahooooooooooooo!!!!

[Gregb486]

or i should say, everybody walks! wahhhhoooooooooooo!

[GLR87]

chuckle

[Noles20]

What a win!

[Gregb486]

What a win!what a day in philly

[Noles20]

what a day in philly

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :bounce

[Gregb486]

back-to-back-to-back homers!!!!!!!!!! abreu, thome, burrel ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! burell smashed that thing!

[GLR87]

AAHHH i didnt miss that!!!!

[Gregb486]

so close!

[Gregb486]

im goin to the game tonight, woooohooooo!

[GLR87]

im goin to the game tomorrow, woooohooooo!

[Noles20]

I didn't see any of the game tonight, I was coaching a summer league game. How was it. I heard that Bell had a 3 run dinger.

[Gregb486]

I didn't see any of the game tonight, I was coaching a summer league game. How was it. I heard that Bell had a 3 run dinger.i was there, it was a lotta fun, but we still need to hit more. the pitching has been great this season, but besides the 4, 5, and 6, no one hits.

[GLR87]

I was listening Im glad they pulled it out

[GLR87]

Great day at the ballpark today, got there around 10:30 just got back, It was a rough first for wolf, but back to back thome- burrell homers were alot of fun, I love the stadium, although it was super crowded (Ashburn alley) 44,376 ppl. Woulda been nice if they won but a good day.

[Gregb486]

Great day at the ballpark today, got there around 10:30 just got back, It was a rough first for wolf, but back to back thome- burrell homers were alot of fun, I love the stadium, although it was super crowded (Ashburn alley) 44,376 ppl. Woulda been nice if they won but a good day.the line for geno's is funneling everyone in ashburn alley...and about the wall of fame area, they should put glass up so that can be opened during the game.

and the phillies fielding has been attrocious the last two weeks, we were like the best team in the league and now all of the sudden we suck.....and we can't hit except 3 players who hit home runs and the thome can hit for average too. argh.

[GLR87]

The first inning they sucked so much abreu didnt hustle as usually and perez and placido must have been drinking last night and didnt realize that had an early game.

[Gregb486]

The first inning they sucked so much abreu didnt hustle as usually and perez and placido must have been drinking last night and didnt realize that had an early game.no, abreu has been fine since wagner yelled at him, on the replay there was no way he was gonna catch it. abreu gets booed now because fans just like to boo anyone - i do it too. but with placido, he really did suck on the one play. the other he ran into tomas perez, but he should never have been anywhere near that ball, its the shortstops. and thome blew today as well with fielding. and the umping was terrible too.

[GLR87]

Yes the umpires sucked! There were three questionable calls, thats not including balls and strikes.

edit: why couldnt bobby even try to lay out for that ball? He had burrell and marlon right behind him if he missed?

[Gregb486]

Yes the umpires sucked! There were three questionable calls, thats not including balls and strikes.on the replay whomever it was, was safe at first, and at least they corrected the call on the trap. but the one michaels got thrown out on, it almost him, it was really high.

[Gregb486]

Yes the umpires sucked! There were three questionable calls, thats not including balls and strikes.

edit: why couldnt bobby even try to lay out for that ball? He had burrell and marlon right behind him if he missed?if that was anyones ball it was the infielders.

[GLR87]

Yeah good point

[Gregb486]

winning this game would be huge today, to finally get to .500 after being 1 game under for so long.

[Gregb486]

outta here!!!!!!! 4 runs with 2 outs!

[Noles20]

outta here!!!!!!! 4 runs with 2 outs!

Who? I missed it while I'm on here.

[Gregb486]

tomas perez, hes hit 2 of the 3 homers off of brandon web this year

[Gregb486]

gettin closer to .500...

[Gregb486]

so it seems wagner has some kind of injury?????????????????????????????? oy

[Gregb486]

phils win! wooohooo!

[Noles20]

This win tonight puts the Phils at 2 games back of the Marlins, I think. Finally the bats are starting to get going. Good outing from Brett Myers as well.

[GLR87]

Good for Jroll 4-4 night atleast he knows he sucks, when his friends and family are calling him "ofer"

[Noles20]

Good for Jroll 4-4 night atleast he knows he sucks, when his friends and family are calling him "ofer"

Yea, that was funny.

[Gregb486]

woooohoooo!

[cbsauder]

we're FINALLY above .500 and as an added bonus, ahead of the hated braves.

[Gregb486]

we're FINALLY above .500 and as an added bonus, ahead of the hated braves.enjoy it, and the flyers too;)