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  • Solat13
    Solat13 Posts: 6,996
    chromiam wrote:
    pjhawks wrote:
    PJSerf wrote:
    I hate these afternoon games. I got tickets for Wed, but have to basically sell my soul to my boss in order to get out of here by noon. :evil:

    they need to schedule these games ahead of time - giving people barely two days notice of a 2:37 pm start is ridiculous. makes a lot of people try to scramble to juggle work commitments to get to the games or see them. I'll be listening at work.

    Also why can't they play 2 games at the same time? what is the point of starting games at 2:30 in the East when so few can watch it - if you put 2 games on at 5:00 the ratings for both games would most likely to equal to the combo of a 2:37 and 5:37 start times.

    Two words- TV contracts.

    Rich Hoffman has a nice little piece today about what MLB should do with the division round so that they get the most out of it in regards to ratings. Basically, start times are 7:30 and 9:30 and games are shown regionally instead of nationally.

    MLB tried that about 5 or 6 years ago and it got really annoying. The Phils weren't in it and because Philly was an NL East city we were stuck being forced to watch the Braves play and the AL games were not available to be broadcast in the first round.

    No system is perfect, but staggering the games out is much better than that.
    - Busted down the pretext
    - 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
  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 12,912

    they need to schedule these games ahead of time - giving people barely two days notice of a 2:37 pm start is ridiculous. makes a lot of people try to scramble to juggle work commitments to get to the games or see them. I'll be listening at work.

    Also why can't they play 2 games at the same time? what is the point of starting games at 2:30 in the East when so few can watch it - if you put 2 games on at 5:00 the ratings for both games would most likely to equal to the combo of a 2:37 and 5:37 start times.

    Two words- TV contracts.

    Rich Hoffman has a nice little piece today about what MLB should do with the division round so that they get the most out of it in regards to ratings. Basically, start times are 7:30 and 9:30 and games are shown regionally instead of nationally.[/quote]

    MLB tried that about 5 or 6 years ago and it got really annoying. The Phils weren't in it and because Philly was an NL East city we were stuck being forced to watch the Braves play and the AL games were not available to be broadcast in the first round.

    No system is perfect, but staggering the games out is much better than that.[/quote]

    why can't they have one game on TBS and one game on TNT simultaneously? casual fans are not turning on other games - the ratings differences would be minimal - in fact you could argue by putting 2 games at 6:00 your ratings for game 1 would be better since the Philly market would get a much higher share even if the Yankees played at the same time. Casual Phillies fans will watch the Phils at 6:00 but will not watch or turn on a game if the Phillies aren't playing (and vice versa for yankees fans etc.). I agree the one game in one market and one game not showed is not the answer either - 2 games 2 stations running simultaneoulsy is the best solution in my opinion
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    I just don't understand how ESPN didn't shell out the money to keep the playoffs.
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    I'll be there wednesday and thursday. if it goes to game 5 I have to choose between phils and springsteen at the spectrum.

    this series is a coin flip...I think it's going 5
  • booomm11
    booomm11 Posts: 865
    Now that's play some ball!!! So Hype!
    being so KiND.. tO LEt me RiDe!!!
  • Solat13
    Solat13 Posts: 6,996
    So what's everyone's thoughts on Lee getting the nod for Game 1?
    - Busted down the pretext
    - 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
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    Solat13 wrote:
    So what's everyone's thoughts on Lee getting the nod for Game 1?

    Eh. I don't mind it. Cole is really picky about his routine, so I guess in a way he had to be the game 1 starter. Either way, I think winning both these games are crucial so I don't think it matters 1 or 2 just as long as they take both.
  • Solat13
    Solat13 Posts: 6,996
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    Solat13 wrote:
    So what's everyone's thoughts on Lee getting the nod for Game 1?

    Eh. I don't mind it. Cole is really picky about his routine, so I guess in a way he had to be the game 1 starter. Either way, I think winning both these games are crucial so I don't think it matters 1 or 2 just as long as they take both.

    I understand about Cole and his routine, but I still would have gone with him Game 1. I hope he proves me wrong, but Lee is still shaky in my opinion.
    - Busted down the pretext
    - 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
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    Solat13 wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    Solat13 wrote:
    So what's everyone's thoughts on Lee getting the nod for Game 1?

    Eh. I don't mind it. Cole is really picky about his routine, so I guess in a way he had to be the game 1 starter. Either way, I think winning both these games are crucial so I don't think it matters 1 or 2 just as long as they take both.

    I understand about Cole and his routine, but I still would have gone with him Game 1. I hope he proves me wrong, but Lee is still shaky in my opinion.

    Definitely. I think all of us would love to see Colbert finally man up and say, "Hey! Gimme the fuckin ball!" instead of, "I love animalssssss!!! I have a malteeeese."(You know what I'm talking about) Love the guy, but the lack of testicles is annoying.

    I really think Lee got complacent, and think he plays better when everything's turned up a notch. I think he'll do well. I see him giving up 3 over 7(in my head I'm thinking he goes 8, 9 K's, and gives up one run). The offense better be licking it's lips with Ubaldo. A right handed pitcher who throws 95? That's right up their alley, and they better hit like it.

    MY only issue about tomorrow is where I'm going to park my car outside my place without getting a ticket while I'm at the game. Thinkin I'm gonna use the school parking lot.
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Solat13 wrote:
    So what's everyone's thoughts on Lee getting the nod for Game 1?

    don't think it matters. I'm more concerned with the other pitchers they have on the playoff roster. Specifically Durbin, Pedro, Bastardo, and fucking Kyle 'pitching machine' Kendrick. I would have taken Condrey & Walker over any of those guys. I understand Bastardo since they need a lefty, but the other three make no sense to me.

    I know philly loves pedro, but he isn't going to start a game in this series and he is useless in the bullpen. If he is coming in to throw in the 7th inning he'll have to start warming up in the 2nd.
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    The offense better be licking it's lips with Ubaldo. A right handed pitcher who throws 95? That's right up their alley, and they better hit like it.

    MY only issue about tomorrow is where I'm going to park my car outside my place without getting a ticket while I'm at the game. Thinkin I'm gonna use the school parking lot.[/quote]

    Ubaldo throws harder than 95...he can get it up to 100 with movement. He is filthy. He can get a little wild at times, but if he's on, he is damn near unhittable. Hopefully he won't have his best stuff tomorrow.

    I'll be in the Linc lot around noon. PM me if you want to stop over and hang out. We are always at K7, right across from mcfaddens, underneath the eagles video screen. We'll have plenty of beer.
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    edited October 2009
    The Fixer wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    The offense better be licking it's lips with Ubaldo. A right handed pitcher who throws 95? That's right up their alley, and they better hit like it.

    MY only issue about tomorrow is where I'm going to park my car outside my place without getting a ticket while I'm at the game. Thinkin I'm gonna use the school parking lot.

    Ubaldo throws harder than 95...he can get it up to 100 with movement. He is filthy. He can get a little wild at times, but if he's on, he is damn near unhittable. Hopefully he won't have his best stuff tomorrow.

    I'll be in the Linc lot around noon. PM me if you want to stop over and hang out. We are always at K7, right across from mcfaddens, underneath the eagles video screen. We'll have plenty of beer.

    Still though, high velocity right-handed pitchers should - key word being should - be right up their alley. This chance of 40 mph wind gusts could help us. Then again, it could help them as well...

    Word on the location. I think we're gonna just drink at my place until like 145 and then come down to do the concession thing outside and then get in there to get LOUD for the game.
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  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    The offense better be licking it's lips with Ubaldo. A right handed pitcher who throws 95? That's right up their alley, and they better hit like it.

    MY only issue about tomorrow is where I'm going to park my car outside my place without getting a ticket while I'm at the game. Thinkin I'm gonna use the school parking lot.

    Ubaldo throws harder than 95...he can get it up to 100 with movement. He is filthy. He can get a little wild at times, but if he's on, he is damn near unhittable. Hopefully he won't have his best stuff tomorrow.

    I'll be in the Linc lot around noon. PM me if you want to stop over and hang out. We are always at K7, right across from mcfaddens, underneath the eagles video screen. We'll have plenty of beer.

    Still though, high velocity right-handed pitchers should - key word being should - be right up their alley. This chance of 40 mph wind gusts could help us. Then again, it could help them as well...

    Word on the location. I think we're gonna just drink at my place until like 145 and then come down to do the concession thing outside and then get in their to get LOUD for the game.

    yeah, I hear ya...they are tailor made to crush hard throwing righties.

    weather is supposed to be iffy tomorrow so I don't blame you for waiting to head down. Parking will be a mess though, so good luck with that.

    I'm fired up...nothing better than playoff baseball. NOTHING!!
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    The Fixer wrote:
    Jearlpam0925 wrote:
    The Fixer wrote:
    Ubaldo throws harder than 95...he can get it up to 100 with movement. He is filthy. He can get a little wild at times, but if he's on, he is damn near unhittable. Hopefully he won't have his best stuff tomorrow.

    I'll be in the Linc lot around noon. PM me if you want to stop over and hang out. We are always at K7, right across from mcfaddens, underneath the eagles video screen. We'll have plenty of beer.

    Still though, high velocity right-handed pitchers should - key word being should - be right up their alley. This chance of 40 mph wind gusts could help us. Then again, it could help them as well...

    Word on the location. I think we're gonna just drink at my place until like 145 and then come down to do the concession thing outside and then get in their to get LOUD for the game.

    yeah, I hear ya...they are tailor made to crush hard throwing righties.

    weather is supposed to be iffy tomorrow so I don't blame you for waiting to head down. Parking will be a mess though, so good luck with that.

    I'm fired up...nothing better than playoff baseball. NOTHING!!

    You got that right!

    Meh. It's all about FDR - FDR is the key. It's a straight 5 minute drive down 20th St. from my house to the park.
  • The Fixer
    The Fixer Posts: 12,837
    I'll be in the Linc lot around noon. PM me if you want to stop over and hang out. We are always at K7, right across from mcfaddens, underneath the eagles video screen. We'll have plenty of beer.[/quote]

    Still though, high velocity right-handed pitchers should - key word being should - be right up their alley. This chance of 40 mph wind gusts could help us. Then again, it could help them as well...

    Word on the location. I think we're gonna just drink at my place until like 145 and then come down to do the concession thing outside and then get in their to get LOUD for the game.[/quote]

    yeah, I hear ya...they are tailor made to crush hard throwing righties.

    weather is supposed to be iffy tomorrow so I don't blame you for waiting to head down. Parking will be a mess though, so good luck with that.

    I'm fired up...nothing better than playoff baseball. NOTHING!![/quote]

    You got that right!

    Meh. It's all about FDR - FDR is the key. It's a straight 5 minute drive down 20th St. from my house to the park.[/quote]

    I'm lazy, so I don't like that walk. And they were charging to park there last year during the playoffs. My buddies and I park close to the stadium so we can crush beers right up until it's time to go in.

    Anyway, enjoy the game tomorrow...hopefully the phils will take care of business
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    LET'S GO PHILLIES!..clap clap clapclapclap.
  • Solat13
    Solat13 Posts: 6,996
    This is probably fluky, but it's odd how important winning the first game in the divisional series is much more important in the NL than the AL.

    If you win the first game in the NL, teams have went 25-3 in the NLDS. In the AL, teams are only 15-13.
    - Busted down the pretext
    - 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
  • Jearlpam0925
    Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,530
    Solat13 wrote:
    This is probably fluky, but it's odd how important winning the first game in the divisional series is much more important in the NL than the AL.

    If you win the first game in the NL, teams have went 25-3 in the NLDS. In the AL, teams are only 15-13.

    That's crazy. The only thing I can think of is because of the strategy of pitchers used as opposed to the AL due to pinch hitters and the like. I dunno, but that's crazy.

    Twenty more minutes and I'm outta this dump!
  • Phantom Pain
    Phantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Nice win only saw bits and pieces while at work

    Let's take the first 2 !

    Horrible call at 3rd on that tag-up play...but those calls usually even out at some point
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  • chromiam
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    1 down 10 more to go....
    Great outing by Lee, lets see if Mr 2008 World Series MVP can match it.
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