***The Official Philadelphia Phillies 2012 Thread***

Cliffy6745

The Juggler wrote:

Cliffy6745 wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

i think 2012 is really optimistic. just look how long it's taken them to knock the spectrum down. i'd give it 2-3 years from the time they start at best.......what will really suck though is if a bunch of retailers opt out (due to the economy and all ) and they open it up with 1/3 of the place being a ghost town. this new town center thing opened up near me recently and half of the place is finished but boarded up because so many places couldn't or didn't want to swing it at the time. you know the place jp? right off 422 in c-ville...

i too read snyder wanted to scale it down. originally wasn't there supposed to be a hotel or something involved with it?

I took as JP saying they were going to start construction in 2012. Then it will take a while. Its going to be a while. I honestly don't think they will have a very difficult time filling it, at least in the beginning as long as the Phillies stay good. That is 40,000 people in that area 81 times a year.

Yeah, the hotel was supposed to be where the spectrum is. Wonder if that is off.

i must have misunderstood what he was saying....yeah you're probably right. 40,000 81 times a year plus all the shit across the street.

Yeah, definitely, the Flyers draw almost 20,000 40 times a year. I don't think they will have a problem filling it, especially when it's new. I bet they will bring some Philly spots in, Campos, Chickies, etc.

The Juggler

Cliffy6745 wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

Cliffy6745 wrote:

I took as JP saying they were going to start construction in 2012. Then it will take a while. Its going to be a while. I honestly don't think they will have a very difficult time filling it, at least in the beginning as long as the Phillies stay good. That is 40,000 people in that area 81 times a year.

Yeah, the hotel was supposed to be where the spectrum is. Wonder if that is off.

i must have misunderstood what he was saying....yeah you're probably right. 40,000 81 times a year plus all the shit across the street.

Yeah, definitely, the Flyers draw almost 20,000 40 times a year. I don't think they will have a problem filling it, especially when it's new. I bet they will bring some Philly spots in, Campos, Chickies, etc.

i just hate the construction of it though...excruciating to have to wait so long for the finished process. that's gonna be one huge mess for the next few years.

Cliffy6745

The Juggler wrote:

i just hate the construction of it though...excruciating to have to wait so long for the finished process. that's gonna be one huge mess for the next few years.

No doubt about it. It's doing to be a straight up disaster down there. Luckily for me, public transportation it is.

Jearlpam0925

Yeah, Jeags, I know where you're talking about - where Wegman's is and everything?

Know what's an underrated town and I'd like to see it rise like the Phoenix in its name? Phoenixville. Nice little spot. Was hanging out there last night.

eeriepadave

Bought the six game pack w/ the Bo Sox (most of the tix were standing room only though)

The Juggler

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Yeah, Jeags, I know where you're talking about - where Wegman's is and everything?

Know what's an underrated town and I'd like to see it rise like the Phoenix in its name? Phoenixville. Nice little spot. Was hanging out there last night.

correct.

i live right near phoenixville but don't head down there as much as i used to. but every time i do, i swear there is a new bar or restaurant that's opened up since my last visit.

Jearlpam0925

The Juggler wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Yeah, Jeags, I know where you're talking about - where Wegman's is and everything?

Know what's an underrated town and I'd like to see it rise like the Phoenix in its name? Phoenixville. Nice little spot. Was hanging out there last night.

correct.

i live right near phoenixville but don't head down there as much as i used to. but every time i do, i swear there is a new bar or restaurant that's opened up since my last visit.

Yeah, big fan of the movie theater there - like keeping the history alive. That place should have more bands.

Was out last night at Sly Fox, then Molly Maguire's. And there's a place called The Bistro that has fantastic burgers.

Phantom Pain

Anyway we can get 6ABC to send Katharine Scott to Clearwater instead of Jaime Apody ?

Scott is sweet

The Juggler

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Yeah, Jeags, I know where you're talking about - where Wegman's is and everything?

Know what's an underrated town and I'd like to see it rise like the Phoenix in its name? Phoenixville. Nice little spot. Was hanging out there last night.

correct.

i live right near phoenixville but don't head down there as much as i used to. but every time i do, i swear there is a new bar or restaurant that's opened up since my last visit.

Yeah, big fan of the movie theater there - like keeping the history alive. That place should have more bands.

Was out last night at Sly Fox, then Molly Maguire's. And there's a place called The Bistro that has fantastic burgers.

Black Lab Bistro? :think:

last time we were there we ate at Daddy Mimms....creole food/byob place. quality little establishment.

Jearlpam0925

The Juggler wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

correct.

i live right near phoenixville but don't head down there as much as i used to. but every time i do, i swear there is a new bar or restaurant that's opened up since my last visit.

Yeah, big fan of the movie theater there - like keeping the history alive. That place should have more bands.

Was out last night at Sly Fox, then Molly Maguire's. And there's a place called The Bistro that has fantastic burgers.

Black Lab Bistro? :think:

last time we were there we ate at Daddy Mimms....creole food/byob place. quality little establishment.

Nah, that's down the block a bit. That's pretty solid as well, but I think this place is just called The Bistro. One of the nights of the week they have $5 burgers.

EDIT: Just looked it up, it's called Bistro on Bridge.

The Juggler

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

Yeah, big fan of the movie theater there - like keeping the history alive. That place should have more bands.

Was out last night at Sly Fox, then Molly Maguire's. And there's a place called The Bistro that has fantastic burgers.

Black Lab Bistro? :think:

last time we were there we ate at Daddy Mimms....creole food/byob place. quality little establishment.

Nah, that's down the block a bit. That's pretty solid as well, but I think this place is just called The Bistro. One of the nights of the week they have $5 burgers.

EDIT: Just looked it up, it's called Bistro on Bridge.

tough to keep track of all these places over there now. how can phoenixville be big enough for two bistros?

i gotta check that place out.

Jearlpam0925

"The Phillies anticipated this situation before locking Ryan Howard up, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (Twitter links). The Phils discussed a possible Howard-Pujols trade internally"

One can only dream. Amaro would be receiving hand jobs and fellatio from other dudes if he did this.

And I'm reading that Maine will most likely be coming here. Not a bad risk for depth in case of injury.

The Juggler

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

"The Phillies anticipated this situation before locking Ryan Howard up, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (Twitter links). The Phils discussed a possible Howard-Pujols trade internally"

One can only dream. Amaro would be receiving hand jobs and fellatio from other dudes if he did this.

And I'm reading that Maine will most likely be coming here. Not a bad risk for depth in case of injury.

wasn't it olney who mentioned this last year though?

agreed on maine...but what will they do with him if there are no injuries?

pjhawks

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

"The Phillies anticipated this situation before locking Ryan Howard up, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (Twitter links). The Phils discussed a possible Howard-Pujols trade internally"

One can only dream. Amaro would be receiving hand jobs and fellatio from other dudes if he did this.

And I'm reading that Maine will most likely be coming here. Not a bad risk for depth in case of injury.

and that is the exact argument some of us made when they signed howard, that although it seemed high at the time (although the length of the contract can be argued) they set the market instead of following it.

no risk in taking a shot with maine but wouldn't expect anything at all from him.

saw sad story online today about Dallas Green talking about his granddaughter today at spring training.

The Fixer

The Juggler wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

"The Phillies anticipated this situation before locking Ryan Howard up, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (Twitter links). The Phils discussed a possible Howard-Pujols trade internally"

One can only dream. Amaro would be receiving hand jobs and fellatio from other dudes if he did this.

And I'm reading that Maine will most likely be coming here. Not a bad risk for depth in case of injury.

wasn't it olney who mentioned this last year though?

agreed on maine...but what will they do with him if there are no injuries?

maine will get a minor league deal I think he blows anyway.

I don't really understand the fascination with this red sox series. sure it's two good teams, but I think the season ticket office is blowing it out of proportion. at least philly fans will get to see their 2 favorite teams :? .

dave, nice work getting your tix this week.

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phi ... riday.html

The Fixer

pjhawks wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

"The Phillies anticipated this situation before locking Ryan Howard up, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (Twitter links). The Phils discussed a possible Howard-Pujols trade internally"

One can only dream. Amaro would be receiving hand jobs and fellatio from other dudes if he did this.

And I'm reading that Maine will most likely be coming here. Not a bad risk for depth in case of injury.

and that is the exact argument some of us made when they signed howard, that although it seemed high at the time (although the length of the contract can be argued) they set the market instead of following it.

no risk in taking a shot with maine but wouldn't expect anything at all from him.

saw sad story online today about Dallas Green talking about his granddaughter today at spring training.

the thing is...it doesn't matter what pujols gets. 25 mill per year for howard is still ridiculously bad. still the worst contract in sports

pjhawks

The Fixer wrote:

pjhawks wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

"The Phillies anticipated this situation before locking Ryan Howard up, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (Twitter links). The Phils discussed a possible Howard-Pujols trade internally"

One can only dream. Amaro would be receiving hand jobs and fellatio from other dudes if he did this.

And I'm reading that Maine will most likely be coming here. Not a bad risk for depth in case of injury.

and that is the exact argument some of us made when they signed howard, that although it seemed high at the time (although the length of the contract can be argued) they set the market instead of following it.

no risk in taking a shot with maine but wouldn't expect anything at all from him.

saw sad story online today about Dallas Green talking about his granddaughter today at spring training.

the thing is...it doesn't matter what pujols gets. 25 mill per year for howard is still ridiculously bad. still the worst contract in sports

haha what do you have an alert on your phone for when someone mentions Howard's contract? - good to have baseball coming back and have you back a bit more Fixer even though you drive me crazy sometimes - i think we might need a new 2011 Phillies thread - jaegs should lead that one.

The Fixer

pjhawks wrote:

haha what do you have an alert on your phone for when someone mentions Howard's contract? - good to have baseball coming back and have you back a bit more Fixer even though you drive me crazy sometimes - i think we might need a new 2011 Phillies thread - jaegs should lead that one.

nah, just got home. was reading the paper and saw the phils ticket article so I posted it here. been busy as hell with this new job (which is awesome).

the next 6 weeks is gonna feel like an eternity

The Juggler

The Fixer wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

wasn't it olney who mentioned this last year though?

agreed on maine...but what will they do with him if there are no injuries?

maine will get a minor league deal I think he blows anyway.

I don't really understand the fascination with this red sox series. sure it's two good teams, but I think the season ticket office is blowing it out of proportion. at least philly fans will get to see their 2 favorite teams :? .

dave, nice work getting your tix this week.

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phi ... riday.html

i've just resigned myself to having to stubhub it up all year.

The Juggler

i'm gonna ask that petrocs dude on facebook to change the thread name.

gonna be an unusal request coming from someone he barely knows. facebook.... :roll: