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  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Early games suck !

    I'm gonna miss the whole game

    I looked on stubhub for the hell of it for game 6 tickets...cheapest I saw was $193 SRO

    :shock:

    i am disapointed in you. as soon as the schedule came out, your jeagler emailed the scheduling the department to promptly notify them of my early departure this afternoon. make up an illness. if you have kids say one of them missed the bus or something. come on dude!....GO PHILS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mrgreen:

    Apparently they didn't get the "memo" oh wait thats a different thread ;)

    I'm ok with it because it's not a clinching game
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  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,710
    What a disgusting mess....

    http://www.philebrity.com/2010/10/18/th ... /#comments

    I'm sure you guys realize by now that I just use this thread to talk about anything locally related...

    I was actually going to post this in here yesterday and say how it is bringing out the best already. It only took what? 3 weeks?
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,953
    edited October 2010
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    What a disgusting mess....

    http://www.philebrity.com/2010/10/18/th ... /#comments

    I'm sure you guys realize by now that I just use this thread to talk about anything locally related...

    I was actually going to post this in here yesterday and say how it is bringing out the best already. It only took what? 3 weeks?

    And just at a time when there's been a solid influx of people into the city as opposed to the fleeing for the burbs that's been going on for decades. One thing about this city - they ALWAYS know how to fuck up a good thing. Love this city, but the infrastructure of its politics and administration are so fucking corrupt. That's always been the real problem with this city.
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  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    What a disgusting mess....

    http://www.philebrity.com/2010/10/18/th ... /#comments

    I'm sure you guys realize by now that I just use this thread to talk about anything locally related...

    I was actually going to post this in here yesterday and say how it is bringing out the best already. It only took what? 3 weeks?

    Where ever there is money there will be people trying to steal it

    One way to curb this...how about instead of cash give the poeple a check ? Anything over $1,000 you get a check or the option to keep playing then get the check for the remainder ? Standing in the middle of the casino floor while the attendent counts the money into your hand is not safe or smart. i'm betting this was an older guy they mugged.
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  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,710
    edited October 2010
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    What a disgusting mess....

    http://www.philebrity.com/2010/10/18/th ... /#comments

    I'm sure you guys realize by now that I just use this thread to talk about anything locally related...

    I was actually going to post this in here yesterday and say how it is bringing out the best already. It only took what? 3 weeks?

    And just at a time when there's been a solid influx of people into the city as opposed to the feeling for the burbs that's been going on for decades. One thing about this city - they ALWAYS know how to fuck up a good thing. Love this city, but the infrastructure of its politics and administration are so fucking corrupt. That's always been the real problem with this city.

    Agreed, from everything I read, the city has come a long way in the past 5-10 years in terms of people moving here. I thought these casinos were an awful idea from the beginning as I think I mentioned a few months back.

    Have you ever read A Prayer for the City by Buzz Bissinger about Ed Rendell? If not, you should immediately. It is one of the best books about urban america/politics that I have ever read, not that I have read a lot. Edit: It is about exactly what you describe above. Check it out.
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  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,710
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    What a disgusting mess....

    http://www.philebrity.com/2010/10/18/th ... /#comments

    I'm sure you guys realize by now that I just use this thread to talk about anything locally related...

    I was actually going to post this in here yesterday and say how it is bringing out the best already. It only took what? 3 weeks?

    Where ever there is money there will be people trying to steal it

    One way to curb this...how about instead of cash give the poeple a check ? Anything over $1,000 you get a check or the option to keep playing then get the check for the remainder ? Standing in the middle of the casino floor while the attendent counts the money into your hand is not safe or smart. i'm betting this was an older guy they mugged.

    The thing is, they shouldn't be having to come up with ways to stop crime at a fucking casino in Philadelphia. This shouldn't even be a problem.
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,953
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    I was actually going to post this in here yesterday and say how it is bringing out the best already. It only took what? 3 weeks?

    And just at a time when there's been a solid influx of people into the city as opposed to the feeling for the burbs that's been going on for decades. One thing about this city - they ALWAYS know how to fuck up a good thing. Love this city, but the infrastructure of its politics and administration are so fucking corrupt. That's always been the real problem with this city.

    Agreed, from everything I read, the city has come a long way in the past 5-10 years in terms of people moving here. I thought these casinos were an awful idea from the beginning as I think I mentioned a few months back.

    Have you ever read A Prayer for the City by Buzz Bissinger about Ed Rendell? If not, you should immediately. It is one of the best books about urban america/politics that I have ever read, not that I have read a lot.

    I love how close knit and local this city is, but the incestuous nature of all things in this city is sickening. If you're not from around here, and don't have a connection, it's hard as shit to get a job. And don't even get me started on this being the union capitol of the country. Unions make me sick.

    I'm not even talking sports, because I think when it comes to them I really don't care about the national image, but if you really think you have a shot at bringing in an international event like the World Cup or something, then you better do a fucking better job of restoring an image than all of these politicians worrying about themselves.

    I'll have to look into that book though.
  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    The thing is, they shouldn't be having to come up with ways to stop crime at a fucking casino in Philadelphia. This shouldn't even be a problem.

    Are you opposed to a Casino in Philly or all casinos ?
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,953
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    The thing is, they shouldn't be having to come up with ways to stop crime at a fucking casino in Philadelphia. This shouldn't even be a problem.

    Are you opposed to a Casino in Philly or all casinos ?

    I think he's opposed to the idea of a city getting out of debt by using a casino.
  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,710
    I love how close knit and local this city is, but the incestuous nature of all things in this city is sickening. If you're not from around here, and don't have a connection, it's hard as shit to get a job. And don't even get me started on this being the union capitol of the country. Unions make me sick.

    I'm not even talking sports, because I think when it comes to them I really don't care about the national image, but if you really think you have a shot at bringing in an international event like the World Cup or something, then you better do a fucking better job of restoring an image than all of these politicians worrying about themselves.

    I'll have to look into that book though.

    I completely agree. As I am sure I have mentioned, I am more familiar than most outsiders with Philadelphia since my girlfriend is from Fishtown/Port Richmond and what you said is really true. It is really insane how many jobs are through connections, that's all I see especially when it comes to blue collar jobs. Agreed on the Unions as well, a lot of electricians and carpenters hang out at Liberties.

    I do think Philly will have a tough time getting the World Cup and while I would love it (if i am still here), there are too many cities on the east coast with a better reputation.

    It's a good one. I think you will like it from everything we have discussed. I believe he won the Pulitzer for it.
  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,710
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    The thing is, they shouldn't be having to come up with ways to stop crime at a fucking casino in Philadelphia. This shouldn't even be a problem.

    Are you opposed to a Casino in Philly or all casinos ?

    I think he's opposed to the idea of a city getting out of debt by using a casino.

    That's exactly it. I don't see how the benefits of having a casino in a metropolitan area outweigh the risks. I can't come up with any way these casinos will help the city more in the long run than they will hurt it.
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,953
    Cliffy6745 wrote:
    Are you opposed to a Casino in Philly or all casinos ?

    I think he's opposed to the idea of a city getting out of debt by using a casino.

    That's exactly it. I don't see how the benefits of having a casino in a metropolitan area outweigh the risks. I can't come up with any way these casinos will help the city more in the long run than they will hurt it.

    Dude, do you read Philebrity? I check it out a lot, even though I think the editor is a super pretentious hipster douche, but people have emailed in with their own interviews, stories, etc. and that casino sounds like nothing but an absolute trashy freak show. When I move my boat down to Del Ave. in the spring I better not be looking at a shitty situation.
  • Um... Are the Phillies playing today?

    (I have no problem with this thread being a catch-all Phila. talk thread, of course.)
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  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,710
    Dude, do you read Philebrity? I check it out a lot, even though I think the editor is a super pretentious hipster douche, but people have emailed in with their own interviews, stories, etc. and that casino sounds like nothing but an absolute trashy freak show. When I move my boat down to Del Ave. in the spring I better not be looking at a shitty situation.

    I don't. I have heard of it but I should probably bookmark it. I will have to check it out. It's funny because all the guys in Fishtown that I know and hang out with at Liberties were all about the Casinos because of the traffic they thought they would get and the construction jobs. Well, now the construction is over and the traffic you are going to be getting is the complete opposite of what you were expecting.

    I was talking to someone recently who went and said the crowd is really trashy.

    It's funny, ever since I moved here I have always said that the waterfront there had potential. It's a bit off the beaten track but there is a lot of space and with the marinas i think they could have done something nice with it.
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,953
    Um... Are the Phillies playing today?

    (I have no problem with this thread being a catch-all Phila. talk thread, of course.)

    I think so....

    just need something else to talk about for the next 3 hours while I sit here, bored, drinking beer.
  • Um... Are the Phillies playing today?

    (I have no problem with this thread being a catch-all Phila. talk thread, of course.)

    I think so....

    just need something else to talk about for the next 3 hours while I sit here, bored, drinking beer.

    Just seems odd considering it's a huge game day. Maybe we all just know Hamels will dominate today and we're just not worried about it. :D

    BUT, I will add that I agree with Cliffy that building casinos to pay off debt is an asinine concept. Look how well it worked at revitalizing AC!
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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,466
    Um... Are the Phillies playing today?

    (I have no problem with this thread being a catch-all Phila. talk thread, of course.)

    I think so....

    just need something else to talk about for the next 3 hours while I sit here, bored, drinking beer.

    Just seems odd considering it's a huge game day. Maybe we all just know Hamels will dominate today and we're just not worried about it. :D

    BUT, I will add that I agree with Cliffy that building casinos to pay off debt is an asinine concept. Look how well it worked at revitalizing AC!

    i agree about the casinos. i hate that they keep popping up all over the place. i will add, though, that i know a bunch of people who've been to sugar house and the one in chester and they're always talking about how good a time they have and how hot the broads are...i've never been though. to me, part of the fun of going to the borgata or some other place in ac is that it's in ac--so its a little roadtrip with your buddies.
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,953
    I think so....

    just need something else to talk about for the next 3 hours while I sit here, bored, drinking beer.

    Just seems odd considering it's a huge game day. Maybe we all just know Hamels will dominate today and we're just not worried about it. :D

    BUT, I will add that I agree with Cliffy that building casinos to pay off debt is an asinine concept. Look how well it worked at revitalizing AC!

    i agree about the casinos. i hate that they keep popping up all over the place. i will add, though, that i know a bunch of people who've been to sugar house and the one in chester and they're always talking about how good a time they have and how hot the broads are...i've never been though. to me, part of the fun of going to the borgata or some other place in ac is that it's in ac--so its a little roadtrip with your buddies.

    Yeah, even though it's only parlay bets, Delaware Park is an absolute blast - whether it be the ponies, football, poker, or table games. This is not an advertisement, it's just a good time. Check it out one Sunday. It's pretty cool sitting in the grandstands at the track watching games on their huge big screen monitor that is usually used for the races. Good times.
  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,798
    I went to the Sugar House on Saturday, my mom wanted to go and my dad is out of town. It was pretty enough, but I hate casinos so I wasn’t too thrilled with being there to begin with. Just wanted to get mom out of the house.

    My mom did win $170 on the penny slots though. I didn’t know you could win that kind of money on a penny slot. I told her we had to be out by 5:00 because the Phils game was on later that evening so we were only there about and an hour and a half.

    That being said, I’m out of here in an hour to get home in time for the bizarro 4:19 start time :? :D

    GO PHILLIES!!!!!
  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,466

    Just seems odd considering it's a huge game day. Maybe we all just know Hamels will dominate today and we're just not worried about it. :D

    BUT, I will add that I agree with Cliffy that building casinos to pay off debt is an asinine concept. Look how well it worked at revitalizing AC!

    i agree about the casinos. i hate that they keep popping up all over the place. i will add, though, that i know a bunch of people who've been to sugar house and the one in chester and they're always talking about how good a time they have and how hot the broads are...i've never been though. to me, part of the fun of going to the borgata or some other place in ac is that it's in ac--so its a little roadtrip with your buddies.

    Yeah, even though it's only parlay bets, Delaware Park is an absolute blast - whether it be the ponies, football, poker, or table games. This is not an advertisement, it's just a good time. Check it out one Sunday. It's pretty cool sitting in the grandstands at the track watching games on their huge big screen monitor that is usually used for the races. Good times.

    i've been meaning to get down there at some point.
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  • Read about a scout's report that R6 had 3 of his best at-bats of the season on Sunday. Maybe we'll see a bomb into the Cove today...
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,953

    i agree about the casinos. i hate that they keep popping up all over the place. i will add, though, that i know a bunch of people who've been to sugar house and the one in chester and they're always talking about how good a time they have and how hot the broads are...i've never been though. to me, part of the fun of going to the borgata or some other place in ac is that it's in ac--so its a little roadtrip with your buddies.

    Yeah, even though it's only parlay bets, Delaware Park is an absolute blast - whether it be the ponies, football, poker, or table games. This is not an advertisement, it's just a good time. Check it out one Sunday. It's pretty cool sitting in the grandstands at the track watching games on their huge big screen monitor that is usually used for the races. Good times.

    i've been meaning to get down there at some point.

    Do it. Beers are only 3 bucks, and hot dogs are a buck. I swear I don't work for them.
  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Posts: 16,953
    Read about a scout's report that R6 had 3 of his best at-bats of the season on Sunday. Maybe we'll see a bomb into the Cove today...

    Yeah, that's what I was saying. Really nice approach at the plate for him. Feeling something big out of Chase and Ry today.
  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,466
    same lineup as game 2. i like it. i was unaware that utley has struggled against lefty relievers too though....

    aaron rowand starting in center for giants :lol::lol:


    The Phillies will field the same line-up they ran out in Game 2, with Chase Utley batting second and Placido Polanco batting third.

    Manuel made the prove to split up Utley and Ryan Howard prior to the start of Game 2. The primary purpose is to force the Giants to either make a pitching change or use a lefty reliever against a righty hitter in the later stages of a game, rather than allowing that reliever (the Giants two primary ones are Javier Lopez and Jeremy Affeldt) to face the Phils' two lefty sluggers back-to-back.

    In Howard's last 11 postseason at-bats against lefty relievers, he is 0-for-11 with nine strikeouts. His last hit against a lefty reliever came in last year's World Series when he connected on an RBI double against Phil Coke.

    In Utley's last 11 postseason at-bats against lefty relievers, he is 1-for-11 with three strikeouts, two walks, a hit by pitch, and a home run.

    Today's Phillies' lineup:

    Shane Victorino, CF
    Chase Utley, 2B
    Placido Polanco, 3B
    Ryan Howard, 1B
    Jayson Werth, RF
    Jimmy Rollins, SS
    Raul Ibanez, LF
    Carlos Ruiz, C
    Cole Hamels, P
    Also, the Giants will start former Phillie Aaron Rowand in centerfield. Here is the Giants' lineup.

    Edgar Renteria, SS
    Freddy Sanchez, 2B
    Buster Posey, C
    Pat Burrell, LF
    Cody Ross, RF
    Aubrey Huff, 1B
    Juan Uribe, 3B
    Aaron Rowand, CF
    Matt Cain, RHP


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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,466
    Read about a scout's report that R6 had 3 of his best at-bats of the season on Sunday. Maybe we'll see a bomb into the Cove today...

    is the scout's name tim mccarver? :lol: he said the same thing during the telecast....
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  • Read about a scout's report that R6 had 3 of his best at-bats of the season on Sunday. Maybe we'll see a bomb into the Cove today...

    is the scout's name tim mccarver? :lol: he said the same thing during the telecast....

    Er, maybe. Didn't hear the telecast. Heard the two loudmouth Giants fans sitting next to us in Section 421. Well, not so loudmouth after the 7th inning. :lol:
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  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    WTF is it with utley and errors in the Playoffs ?!?!?!?!?!

    :thumbdown:
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  • WTF is it with utley and errors in the Playoffs ?!?!?!?!?!

    :thumbdown:

    Maybe if FOX got off of Hamels' nuts, they wouldn't have that problem. :). I had to mute the tv and pull up KNBR. Utley is this series' Brooks Conrad.

    GO GIANTS!!
  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    WTF is it with utley and errors in the Playoffs ?!?!?!?!?!

    :thumbdown:

    Maybe if FOX got off of Hamels' nuts, they wouldn't have that problem. :). I had to mute the tv and pull up KNBR. Utley is this series' Brooks Conrad.

    GO GIANTS!!

    How are the 2 related ? :problem: :eh:

    Hamels has been lights out and a WS MVP in case you forgot ;)
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  • Well there is a direct correlation between FOX stroking off a pitcher and errors made by Utley. The Giants don't care if he is an MVP. Kind of the same way they felt about Halladay in game 1. :)
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