fish7718 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Wow, a 4 base error. Don't see that every day. even if it was BS, good thing that was the difference in the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 even if it was BS, good thing that was the difference in the game Except it was not BS. That is why you use two hands to catch the ball. I have seen that called several times before, I've just never seen it result in 4 bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted April 24, 2010 Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 (edited) Except it was not BS. That is why you use two hands to catch the ball. I have seen that called several times before, I've just never seen it result in 4 bases.You use two hands to not lose it in the exchange? I've done that a couple times before, he had the ball and lost it in the transfer, quite obvious to me. I'm not even trying to be a Philly hater if a Met hit it I'd say the same exact thing. Edited April 24, 2010 by Fish7718 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Well, I still don't think it is BS, because until the umpire signals out, it is a live ball. That is why you use two hands, and care needs to be taken with the exchange/getting the ball back in. Which leads me to my next point...what the hell was Justin Upton doing on that play? They easily could have held Werth at 2nd if they weren't just staring at the ump saying "wtf?". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2010 Nelson Figueroa gets the start tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Man.....I really hope they find a way to sign Jayson Werth to an extension. Also, it was nice to see Ryan Madson throw a (relatively) clean 9th inning. His cutter looks very good. Seems like that is the choice pitch that everybody is trying to throw more this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) Phillippe Aumont threw 6 no-hit innings today in Reading before being taken out of the game (not sure why, probably a high pitch count). Edited April 25, 2010 by Phightins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Also, I suppose Dale Scott feels like he owes the D-Backs for that 4 base error he called on Friday night. He is the home plate ump today, and barring a 9th inning comeback from the Phillies, he is the reason the Diamondbacks are winning this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Also, I suppose Dale Scott feels like he owes the D-Backs for that 4 base error he called on Friday night. He is the home plate ump today, and barring a 9th inning comeback from the Phillies, he is the reason the Diamondbacks are winning this game. Oh come on don't blame a game on a ball/strike call, there are so many ball/strike calls that can easily change a game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Oh come on don't blame a game on a ball/strike call, there are so many ball/strike calls that can easily change a game I try not to, I realize that calling balls and strikes consistently is the hardest thing for an official in pro sports to do. But Dale Scott has been brutal. Kyle Kendrick and David Herndon got squeezed like crazy. Herndon had Drew and Reynolds both struck out in the last inning. Obviously, it would have been nice if he was able to put them away regardless of the poor calls, but it doesn't change the fact that both should have been struck out and wound up putting the D-Backs ahead with their extra life. Also, the strike zone has expanded by at least 6 inches in all 4 directions here in the top of the 9th with the Phillies batting. If you are going to squeeze a pitcher, fine, but do it for both sides please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 On a bright note...Wilson Valdez can pick it and has a very good arm. And he even got 2 hits today. Thanks Mets . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 On a bright note...Wilson Valdez can pick it and has a very good arm. And he even got 2 hits today. Thanks Mets .mm yeah good riddance, have fun with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 mm yeah good riddance, have fun with him Lol, he will be back in AAA as soon as J-Roll is healthy (hopefully soon, he took BP the other day). 3rd string shortstop. It was just nice to see him have a good game in his first start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Matchups for Phillies/Giants series... Tomorrow: Roy Halladay vs. Jonathan SanchezTuesday: Jamie Moyer vs. Todd WellemeyerWednesday: Cole Hamels vs. Tim Lincecum Would be cool if Halladay and Lincecum had the same game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) Matchups for Phillies/Giants series... Tomorrow: Roy Halladay vs. Jonathan SanchezTuesday: Jamie Moyer vs. Todd WellemeyerWednesday: Cole Hamels vs. Tim Lincecum Would be cool if Halladay and Lincecum had the same game.Yeah it would be but at least Johan and Halladay are set to match up next Saturday though, isn't that when you are going? Lucky you. EDIT; Nvm, they meet Sunday, you get to watch Pelf dominate, again lucky you Edited April 26, 2010 by Fish7718 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) Yeah it would be but at least Johan and Halladay are set to match up next Saturday though, isn't that when you are going? Lucky you. EDIT; Nvm, they meet Sunday, you get to watch Pelf dominate, again lucky you There's a chance Halladay will go Saturday. It will be his 5th day, since the Phillies have off on Thursday. They have been throwing him out there every 5th day so far. It all depends on if they want to give Kyle Kendrick another chance on Saturday. Also Joe Blanton will probably be ready to go at some point in that series, so it wouldn't shock me at all if Halladay pitches Saturday, Blanton pitches Sunday, and Kendrick gets shipped to Lehigh Valley. But if ESPN has anything to say about it, you know it will be Halladay/Santana on Sunday night haha. Edited April 26, 2010 by Phightins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 There's a chance Halladay will go Saturday. It will be his 5th day, since the Phillies have off on Thursday. They have been throwing him out there every 5th day so far. It all depends on if they want to give Kyle Kendrick another chance on Saturday. Also Joe Blanton will probably be ready to go at some point in that series, so it wouldn't shock me at all if Halladay pitches Saturday, Blanton pitches Sunday, and Kendrick gets shipped to Lehigh Valley. But if ESPN has anything to say about it, you know it will be Halladay/Santana on Sunday night haha.Lol I wouldn't be surprised if ESPN writes them a little check to have Halladay pitch Sunday, thats a dream matchup 2 of the best pitchers over the last 5 years pitching in one of the best rivalries in MLB of late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Lol I wouldn't be surprised if ESPN writes them a little check to have Halladay pitch Sunday, thats a dream matchup 2 of the best pitchers over the last 5 years pitching in one of the best rivalries in MLB of late. Yeah that would be awesome to watch. Selfishly I am hoping Doc pitches Saturday, haha. And from what I'm reading this morning, it will be Kendrick Friday, Halladay Saturday, and Moyer (hopefully Blanton) on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) The Phillies have signed first baseman Ryan Howard to a five-year, $125 million contract extension, a person close to Howard has told Phillies insider Jim Salisbury. The extension will kick in starting in 2012 and will go through 2016. http://www.csnphilly.com/04/26/10/Phillies-Sign-Howard-to-125-Million-Exte/landing.html?blockID=223476&feedID=704 . Not crazy about paying him $25 million when he is 37 years old, but it's nice to know that he will probably play out his career in Philadelphia. Lets see if Ruben can work some magic with Jayson Werth now, although my hopes are not particularly high. Edited April 26, 2010 by Phightins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 http://www.csnphilly.com/04/26/10/Phillies-Sign-Howard-to-125-Million-Exte/landing.html?blockID=223476&feedID=704 . Not crazy about paying him $25 million when he is 37 years old, but it's nice to know that he will probably play out his career in Philadelphia. Lets see if Ruben can work some magic with Jayson Werth now, although my hopes are not particularly high.damnnnnnnnnnnnn lol okay I'll admit when I'm wrong guess the Phillies are going in a different direction then I anticipated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 Also has an option for a sixth year and a limited no-trade clause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 That is a huge signing good for the time being, but paying him 25 million at age 37 is just stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) That is a huge signing good for the time being, but paying him 25 million at age 37 is just stupid. It won't seem so stupid when Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder, and Adrian Gonzalez get paid. I think that's the main reason the Phillies got this done so soon. Obviously it's a risk though. Anyway....a couple years ago, when Ryan Howard was really heavy and couldn't field his position to save his life, most scouts thought he was the second coming of Mo Vaughn. As the years have gone on, it's been proven that he's hardly that. Every spring he comes into camp in better shape than the year before, and he's turned himself into one of the better defensive first basemen. And it doesn't appear like his bat is going anywhere any time soon. The bottom line is that in baseball, as it is with most sports, if you put up numbers you will get paid a crazy amount of money. That's really what it comes down to. And Ryan Howard's numbers are insane. Edited April 26, 2010 by Phightins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted April 26, 2010 Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 But but but but but the Phillies don't pay their players! Tighwads! ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phightins Posted April 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2010 (edited) But but but but but the Phillies don't pay their players! Tighwads! ^_^ Yeah. Also, not surprisingly, the sabermetric community has not received this contract too well. Edited April 26, 2010 by Phightins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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