Phightins

Chad Durbin is awesome. 2 huge outs with a runner on 3rd to preserve the lead.

Reverse jinx... As soon as I post this, Ibanez, Vic, Howard, and JRoll start raping Volstad.

I don't mean to toot the Phillies' horn, but damn their infielders can pick it (2B, 3B, and SS at least). Kind of old news, but they always impress me.

[expletive] this. 3 flukey runs for Florida, and as usual the Phillies left handed bats look clueless against a very hittable right handed pitcher.

No he was right, Kolb only made 2 starts. He came into a couple games in relief of McNabb 2 seasons ago (and week 1 last year) and was not impressive, but I don't think that should be held against him since the Eagles do not let any non starters get reps with the first team in practice during the week leading up to any particular game. But I like the way STL10 thinks!

Surprised they didn't do this two years ago. Their forwards suck besides the big 3. Also, no idea why they didn't bring Bill Guerin back. Their wingers suck.

John Mayberry Jr. called up. Likely the final one.

And then threw to first base with the bases loaded, causing 2 runs to score on the sac fly. Kid is athletic as hell, but apparently has no baseball IQ. Made another bonehead decision today. Played a ball horribly off the left center field wall and let it bounce away. Allowed the runner to get to 3rd when he should have just had a double.

Observation: Cameron Maybin is a horrendous centerfielder.

Well, that was a stinker. Good news is we still gain on the Braves with a W tonight. The other good news is that the Phillies have seen Anibal Sanchez a bunch in the past, so maybe they will actually get more than 1 hit against him! I swear, every time they see a guy for the first time, they look like fools, whether it is Stephen Strasburg or an 8 year minor league veteran making his Major League debut, like Mr. Mendez this afternoon.

Lets play two... Going to the afternoon game, so I miss Oswalt. Instead, I'll get to see Vance Worley make his first MLB start. I am pretty excited about him to be honest, I think there is a very good chance he winds up in the rotation next year.

[expletive] interleague. Gives the Braves an extra 3 games with the Pirates...

*Sigh* At least the Braves lost.

12 rookies on the roster.

Scott Mathieson, Vance Worley, and Nate Robertson will be called up tomorrow.

Roy Halladay amazes me. He can have marginal stuff and still get through 7.

I have only been there a couple of times. North Broad Street is not the nicest area in town, but I have a couple friends at Temple who like the school a lot.

3 days, 3 games, 3 time zones, 3 wins. I like it. 12-11 last night, 1-0 tonight. I will take it!

Per usual, the Phillies aren't making a whole lot of September call-ups. It actually makes sense...no need to clog up the clubhouse and potentially mess up chemistry in the middle of a pennant chase. Guys up so far are Paul Hoover and Greg Dobbs, and Ross Gload has been activated from the DL. They will need a spot starter on Monday for the double header, and all signs point to Vance Worley getting the call for that one (he was pulled after 1 inning tonight in his AAA start). After Worley, I don't see them making many, if any more additions. Perhaps an extra arm or 2 for the bullpen. Maybe Mike Zagurski and/or Scott Mathieson.

Kyle and I are enjoying this more than anybody else here.

Gaby Sanchez suspended for 3 games...if he does not appeal, that means he misses the Braves series and comes back just in time for the Phillies series .

Wow. 9 run innings are cool. The Phillies give up 21 hits and win...damn. Umpires still blow.

So you're saying the Cowboys 3rd team has outplayed the Cowboys 1st team this preseason? I am TERRIFIED! Also, thnx to the Mets. Much appreciated.

It appears that the Eagles 3rd team is better than the Jets 3rd team. This is good to know, I suppose...

This is unreal. Major League Baseball seriously needs to address some of their umpires this offseason. They are interjecting themselves into pennant races and it is not right.