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

Johnny Abruzzo

pjhawks wrote:

great Sunday Inquirer story by Mike Missanelli on the Ryan Howard debate. Especially loved Ryan's stats in close games, and in close games in comparison to Chase Utley. and let me warn the haters now to hold your head still while reading this article as Mikey mentions, wait for it...............................................gulp, Babe Ruth and I know how it makes the haters heads explode when hearing that. enjoy the reading guys although i imagine when i come back on here in 3 or 4 days you will somehow dispute the article.

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

I thought it was well done. If people want to think HRs and RBIs don't mean anything I can't do anything to convince them otherwise.

One thing I take from tha article is that, as far as Howard being better in the clutch, is that sometimes his concentration slips. Or you can just watch him to realize that.

jamminpearls

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

pjhawks wrote:

great Sunday Inquirer story by Mike Missanelli on the Ryan Howard debate. Especially loved Ryan's stats in close games, and in close games in comparison to Chase Utley. and let me warn the haters now to hold your head still while reading this article as Mikey mentions, wait for it...............................................gulp, Babe Ruth and I know how it makes the haters heads explode when hearing that. enjoy the reading guys although i imagine when i come back on here in 3 or 4 days you will somehow dispute the article.

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

I thought it was well done. If people want to think HRs and RBIs don't mean anything I can't do anything to convince them otherwise.

One thing I take from tha article is that, as far as Howard being better in the clutch, is that sometimes his concentration slips. Or you can just watch him to realize that.

Sadly the contract is why he'll never get the respect he deserves. I can't wait for a certain person reaction to it.

neilybabes86

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

neilybabes86 wrote:

2009 world series .....less we forget

CC didn't win a game in that series. I can't remember him ever beating the Phillies, actually. Definitely not in 3 playoff games.

imagine that..your team lost anyway


i posted about you in the foulball thread..check it out

Johnny Abruzzo

neilybabes86 wrote:

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

neilybabes86 wrote:

2009 world series .....less we forget

CC didn't win a game in that series. I can't remember him ever beating the Phillies, actually. Definitely not in 3 playoff games.

imagine that..your team lost anyway

i posted about you in the foulball thread..check it out

Yea we know. Your context was fucked up as usual. :P

That was pretty funny actually. :shock:

neilybabes86

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

neilybabes86 wrote:

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

CC didn't win a game in that series. I can't remember him ever beating the Phillies, actually. Definitely not in 3 playoff games.

imagine that..your team lost anyway

i posted about you in the foulball thread..check it out

Yea we know. Your context was fucked up as usual. :P

That was pretty funny actually. :shock:

all good fun

RW81233

Oh no Tony Bruno...now you can't even blame the national media, because, well, he is the national media (as in, has worked for ESPN, Sporting News, Content Factory, and, of course, Fox Sports). I know he sucks, and I know you all probably don't (admit to) listen to him (someone is b/c he's always on the radio), but that was a little perfect re: last week's convo no? Maybe this is what happens when you mix one part Philly with one part Fox News Corp?

Jearlpam0925

RW81233 wrote:

Oh no Tony Bruno...now you can't even blame the national media, because, well, he is the national media (as in, has worked for ESPN, Sporting News, Content Factory, and, of course, Fox Sports). I know he sucks, and I know you all probably don't (admit to) listen to him (someone is b/c he's always on the radio), but that was a little perfect re: last week's convo no? Maybe this is what happens when you mix one part Philly with one part Fox News Corp?

What in god's name are you blathering on about?

Johnny Abruzzo

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

RW81233 wrote:

Oh no Tony Bruno...now you can't even blame the national media, because, well, he is the national media (as in, has worked for ESPN, Sporting News, Content Factory, and, of course, Fox Sports). I know he sucks, and I know you all probably don't (admit to) listen to him (someone is b/c he's always on the radio), but that was a little perfect re: last week's convo no? Maybe this is what happens when you mix one part Philly with one part Fox News Corp?

What in god's name are you blathering on about?

I don't even know who Tony Bruno is. Is he from Philly?

The Juggler

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

Jearlpam0925 wrote:

RW81233 wrote:

Oh no Tony Bruno...now you can't even blame the national media, because, well, he is the national media (as in, has worked for ESPN, Sporting News, Content Factory, and, of course, Fox Sports). I know he sucks, and I know you all probably don't (admit to) listen to him (someone is b/c he's always on the radio), but that was a little perfect re: last week's convo no? Maybe this is what happens when you mix one part Philly with one part Fox News Corp?

What in god's name are you blathering on about?

I don't even know who Tony Bruno is. Is he from Philly?

he used to be on the radio here. no idea what he's referring to though.

Johnny Abruzzo

The Juggler wrote:

he used to be on the radio here. no idea what he's referring to though.

I think he called the Giants pitcher who threw at Victorino an illegal alien. So of course it's Philly's fault, right? Here we go again. :roll:

The Juggler

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

he used to be on the radio here. no idea what he's referring to though.

I think he called the Giants pitcher who threw at Victorino an illegal alien. So of course it's Philly's fault, right? Here we go again. :roll:

i honestly think the guy is based in california now. thanks rw!

jamminpearls

Bruno was the voice of madden for years. When u went into look at stats and stuff during a season between weeks. He also was a local sports talk guy for years and now has a national show on 97.5. He's from Philly but i think he lives out in LA now. Fuck the Giants!!!!!!

Johnny Abruzzo

From espn Sweetspot:

1. Tim Lincecum snapped the Phillies' nine-game winning streak on Sunday, but what a roll the Phillies have been on. With a 74-40 record, they're on pace for 105 wins and ESPN Stats & Info reports that Accuscore's simulation of 10,000 seasons gives the Phillies a 22 percent chance of winning 108 games. Why is that significant? Only two NL teams have won 108 games since 1910 -- the legendary 1975 Cincinnati Reds and almost-as-legendary 1986 New York Mets, both of whom won 108. With a 3.06 team ERA, the Phillies have a shot to become the first team since the 1989 Dodgers to finish under 3.00. We'll wait a few weeks before comparing the Phillies to other great clubs, but it's worth noting that the '86 Mets finished first in the NL in runs and second in runs allowed; the '75 Reds were first in runs, third in runs allowed. The Phillies are first in runs allowed, but seventh in runs scored.

Cliffy6745

Meant to see if you guys saw that one of the Seals that died went to North Catholic, 25 years old, damn. 99% of my friends from this area are from Fishtown and went to North, brutal.

PureandEasy

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Meant to see if you guys saw that one of the Seals that died went to North Catholic, 25 years old, damn. 99% of my friends from this area are from Fishtown and went to North, brutal.

yes I did, very sad story

Cliffy6745

PureandEasy wrote:

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Meant to see if you guys saw that one of the Seals that died went to North Catholic, 25 years old, damn. 99% of my friends from this area are from Fishtown and went to North, brutal.

yes I did, very sad story

Terrible, just read about him on Philly.com, seems like a great kid. Will be curious to hear if I have any friends that know him or his family.

RW81233

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

he used to be on the radio here. no idea what he's referring to though.

I think he called the Giants pitcher who threw at Victorino an illegal alien. So of course it's Philly's fault, right? Here we go again. :roll:

Maybe I should have given the winky eye...I was more kidding than anything. Yeah he basically tweeted that Bochy was an ass for having the "illegal alien" throw at the Flyin' guy. Bochy called him a racist. He's from Philly, and while he may be based out of Cali, he does Philly radio. Calling him a Californian would be akin to calling Bill Simmons the same thing. It was just ironic that you were all pounding on the national media for picking on you guys and then a Philly national media guy screwed up. Thanks again for beating the Giants 3 of 4. Now if the Braves could just fall apart the world would be a better place.

The Juggler

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

From espn Sweetspot:

1. Tim Lincecum snapped the Phillies' nine-game winning streak on Sunday, but what a roll the Phillies have been on. With a 74-40 record, they're on pace for 105 wins and ESPN Stats & Info reports that Accuscore's simulation of 10,000 seasons gives the Phillies a 22 percent chance of winning 108 games. Why is that significant? Only two NL teams have won 108 games since 1910 -- the legendary 1975 Cincinnati Reds and almost-as-legendary 1986 New York Mets, both of whom won 108. With a 3.06 team ERA, the Phillies have a shot to become the first team since the 1989 Dodgers to finish under 3.00. We'll wait a few weeks before comparing the Phillies to other great clubs, but it's worth noting that the '86 Mets finished first in the NL in runs and second in runs allowed; the '75 Reds were first in runs, third in runs allowed. The Phillies are first in runs allowed, but seventh in runs scored.

another title and this team's run over the last few years will go down as one of the national leagues all time greats.

just another title. that's all we need.


think i read yesterday that if they go just .500 rest of way, they'll finish with 98 wins. pretty crazy.

Johnny Abruzzo

RW81233 wrote:

Johnny Abruzzo wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

he used to be on the radio here. no idea what he's referring to though.

I think he called the Giants pitcher who threw at Victorino an illegal alien. So of course it's Philly's fault, right? Here we go again. :roll:

Maybe I should have given the winky eye...I was more kidding than anything. Yeah he basically tweeted that Bochy was an ass for having the "illegal alien" throw at the Flyin' guy. Bochy called him a racist. He's from Philly, and while he may be based out of Cali, he does Philly radio. Calling him a Californian would be akin to calling Bill Simmons the same thing. It was just ironic that you were all pounding on the national media for picking on you guys and then a Philly national media guy screwed up. Thanks again for beating the Giants 3 of 4. Now if the Braves could just fall apart the world would be a better place.

The whole discussion was about fans, not "Philly media guys," whoever they are. Whatever, I don't give a shit.

Your team just has to beat the whiny Cardinals and you don't have to worry about the Giants or Braves or anyone else. Just about getting spanked by the Phils in the 1st round again.

RW81233

If we keep it up we won't be playing you in the first round. It'll be the Jesus Saves Braves.