"What happened to the Phillies on Monday should never happen to any team in this situation. And Bud Selig knows it.
And here's what he also knows: The Phillies had better go on to win this World Series. Because if they don't, the always-magnanimous residents of Philadelphia aren't going to blame Charlie Manuel, the next three losing pitchers or good old Mother Nature.
"What happened to the Phillies on Monday should never happen to any team in this situation. And Bud Selig knows it.
And here's what he also knows: The Phillies had better go on to win this World Series. Because if they don't, the always-magnanimous residents of Philadelphia aren't going to blame Charlie Manuel, the next three losing pitchers or good old Mother Nature.
Yeah, and now I gotta live in limbo on whether or not I'm going back down to the ballpark tonight, tomorrow, the next day or the day after that. Ridiculous. All I know is our bullpen better be ready, our bats ready to hit, and the crowd loud as shit when their bullpen takes the mound.
I wish they kept playing. We have this mindset that under bad conditions, the game should not be played.
But think about it.
Look at football for example. Both teams are affected by the weather - cold, snow, rain, sleet, whatever, but they still play the game. The QB isn't going to throw for 400 yards. Trust me - getting hit in football in 10 degree weather doesn't feel that good, but the game is still played. Just like the bat stings like hell when it's cold outside and you crack one off the middle of the bat. But you play the game. Last night one of the idiots on Fox said 'Oh this is NOT good baseball'. Well ya know what? Fuck it! The world series is on the line. You think anyone in Lambeau gave a shit that it was -20 degrees last winter when the Giants came to town? No - the game was played.
If anything, I think the mindset of baseball as a premadonna weather sport needs to change.
Philly got screwed last night. Not so much the team, but their baseball fans.
"its 1030 am, my handle of jack is gone and I haven't slept. i hate bud selig"
I think that sums up the Philly fan experience right now.
hey I tucked in shortly after 12AM and made it work (alittle early) today... need to save up my energies for the possible celebration... whenever that may be.
But yeah, Selig fucked us... be nice to see him get hit with a few champagne corks at some point
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I'm looking at the doppler on weather.com and it looks like this shit is just swirling in a circle but not moving in any direction. Why must there always be a problem?!
I'm looking at the doppler on weather.com and it looks like this shit is just swirling in a circle but not moving in any direction. Why must there always be a problem?!
Obama just wants his infomercial before a World Series game.... and he'll do anything to achieve that
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Should rain push Game 5's completion until Wednesday, Joe Blanton would pitch Game 7, should that game be played on Friday. He would then be on regular rest and would only be an option should Manuel reconsider using Myers or Moyer earlier.
Myers is accustomed to relieving; he served as the team's closer for much of last season. Should he be called upon to pitch Wednesday -- assuming the teams can't play Tuesday -- Moyer could pitch Thursday on regular rest in Game 6. Hamels also could return for a potential Game 7, though he would be on three days' rest.
Hamels said he would be willing to do that, especially because he threw only 75 pitches.
At this point, anything is possible, not surprising considering this already unique World Series game
Come to think of it, of course not only being one of the biggest screw-ups in World Series history, I think this is the most bizarre Series that at least I have ever seen.
Come to think of it, of course not only being one of the biggest screw-ups in World Series history, I think this is the most bizarre Series that at least I have ever seen.
I think the earthquake still takes the cake for me.
There is no way this game is being played tonight. Where I work at, it's snowing right and sleeting right now. It's not sticking but you can't play baseball in these elements.
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I'm trying too but its hard...we should still be ahead 2-1 top 6
9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
I actually think you are right.
me too! all i want it the Phillies to win this damn thing at home...we deserve it!
9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
"What happened to the Phillies on Monday should never happen to any team in this situation. And Bud Selig knows it.
And here's what he also knows: The Phillies had better go on to win this World Series. Because if they don't, the always-magnanimous residents of Philadelphia aren't going to blame Charlie Manuel, the next three losing pitchers or good old Mother Nature.
They're going to blame him, Bud Selig."
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I couldnt agree more
9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
Exactly...I think I'm actually starting to believe this shit.
Our favorite Senator turned Sports Crusader, Arlen Specter, wants Selig fired.
Of course since the leading candidate rumored to replace Selig is W, I'm not sure if this would make fans happy.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
I actually think he would make a good commish. Just not a good president.
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I forget - where are we in our lineup?
But think about it.
Look at football for example. Both teams are affected by the weather - cold, snow, rain, sleet, whatever, but they still play the game. The QB isn't going to throw for 400 yards. Trust me - getting hit in football in 10 degree weather doesn't feel that good, but the game is still played. Just like the bat stings like hell when it's cold outside and you crack one off the middle of the bat. But you play the game. Last night one of the idiots on Fox said 'Oh this is NOT good baseball'. Well ya know what? Fuck it! The world series is on the line. You think anyone in Lambeau gave a shit that it was -20 degrees last winter when the Giants came to town? No - the game was played.
If anything, I think the mindset of baseball as a premadonna weather sport needs to change.
Philly got screwed last night. Not so much the team, but their baseball fans.
Hamels leads off the bottom of the 6th. Madden already said Balfour is staying in to pitch the bottom of the inning.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
Yeah, then I'd go Stairs.
"its 1030 am, my handle of jack is gone and I haven't slept. i hate bud selig"
I think that sums up the Philly fan experience right now.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
hey I tucked in shortly after 12AM and made it work (alittle early) today... need to save up my energies for the possible celebration... whenever that may be.
But yeah, Selig fucked us... be nice to see him get hit with a few champagne corks at some point
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Yyyyep. Can't believe I'm in work today.
9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
Obama just wants his infomercial before a World Series game.... and he'll do anything to achieve that
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Myers is accustomed to relieving; he served as the team's closer for much of last season. Should he be called upon to pitch Wednesday -- assuming the teams can't play Tuesday -- Moyer could pitch Thursday on regular rest in Game 6. Hamels also could return for a potential Game 7, though he would be on three days' rest.
Hamels said he would be willing to do that, especially because he threw only 75 pitches.
At this point, anything is possible, not surprising considering this already unique World Series game
I think the earthquake still takes the cake for me.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13
I stand corrected.
- 8/28/98
- 9/2/00
- 4/28/03, 5/3/03, 7/3/03, 7/5/03, 7/6/03, 7/9/03, 7/11/03, 7/12/03, 7/14/03
- 9/28/04, 9/29/04, 10/1/04, 10/2/04
- 9/11/05, 9/12/05, 9/13/05, 9/30/05, 10/1/05, 10/3/05
- 5/12/06, 5/13/06, 5/27/06, 5/28/06, 5/30/06, 6/1/06, 6/3/06, 6/23/06, 7/22/06, 7/23/06, 12/2/06, 12/9/06
- 8/2/07, 8/5/07
- 6/19/08, 6/20/08, 6/22/08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 6/27/08, 6/28/08, 6/30/08, 7/1/08
- 8/23/09, 8/24/09, 9/21/09, 9/22/09, 10/27/09, 10/28/09, 10/30/09, 10/31/09
- 5/15/10, 5/17/10, 5/18/10, 5/20/10, 5/21/10, 10/23/10, 10/24/10
- 9/11/11, 9/12/11
- 10/18/13, 10/21/13, 10/22/13, 11/30/13, 12/4/13