Phils over LA

[skyking26]

I have to admit here my pick of LA going to the Series was made out of a hope from the heart that Thome would have a shot at a ring; but after watching tonight I'd have to give an edge to the Phils for overall depth...

Most know I'm not a Manny fan. Great hitter, but that's where it ends. His cocky action after hitting the homer would have gotten him plunked in the Bob Gibson era. He k'd in a key AB later that would have helped his team win so the karma train comes around...

RK

[flaco1801]

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he would have been drilled more than ron hunt... what a role model...

[Vintagedeputy]

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I honestly can't see the Dodgers beating the Phils....although I'd like to see Torre come back to NY

[skyking26]

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Yea, I'm thinking with my head instead of my heart here....changing my mind now, Phils over LA, Yanks over LAA, Yanks over Phils in maybe 5 if it gets that far...


RK

[allstarsplus]

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Guys, it is only 1 game. To me, it is the bullpens that will determine who will win this. Somehow, Lidge held it together last night and Sherrill imploded for the Dodgers.

[Vintagedeputy]

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Yea, I'm thinking with my head instead of my heart here....changing my mind now, Phils over LA, Yanks over LAA, Yanks over Phils in maybe 5 if it gets that far...


RK

+1 but I think Yanks-Phils will go 6 with the Yankees winning.

[markize]

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I wouldn't rush the Yankees into the WS yet. They're going with a 3 man rotation against LAA. To me, that shows a lack of confidence. Their middle relief/setup guys have showed big improvement which they really needed. If they do get to the Phillies, they will be up against solid pitching.

With the LA/Phillies series, I just can't believe Hammels would continue to throw Manny off speed pitches. With 1st open, I'd go away, or high heat and make him chase it. If he lays off, he doesn't hurt you with a free pass, and you set up the force/DP.

Bob, I too think the "stare" into the Phillies dugout would have gotten him drilled in the Gibson days!

Mark

[suave1477]

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Most know I'm not a Manny fan. Great hitter, but that's where it ends. His cocky action after hitting the homer would have gotten him plunked in the Bob Gibson era. He k'd in a key AB later that would have helped his team win so the karma train comes around...

RK

Wow you took the words right out of my mouth as if you read my mind. I was watching the game last night with my boys and that was the exact thing we were saying to each other. How Manny is one cocky bas$#% when he hits a home run. To the point where it is not even cute and down right disgusting. I wish we were still in the Bob Gibson days he would have made Manny show some respect. I would even take a Paul Quantrill moment where he would of shown Manny how to play the game.

Does anyone remember when Scott Proctor and Manny got into it??
After that moment I became a Proctor fan for life!!!
I even spoke to Scott afterwards and he told me how much he hates Manny. I laughed.

As far as Yankees going to the WS (I am a Yankee fan) I think it is going to be a bit rough to get passed the Angels. I will say if we do I think it would be great to play the Dodogers.

I can read the Daily News Headline now "Joe Vs. Joe"

If we end up playing the Phillies. I hate to say it, but I think we will sweep them. IMO

[flaco1801]

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utley and howard the big guns... watch out for victorino and ibanez, two good ballplayers and id have on any team....now if rollins gets hot its all over... fall asleep with werth and he will make you pay

[skyking26]

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I know it was 1 game. I just did not see the stuff with LA I saw with Philly. I was a bit disturbed too after Thome walked, they lifted him for a pinch runner and took too much time as the runner Torre selected was sitting there in tennis shoes and had to go change them while everybody waited!!!!!!! I mean, c'mon. How unprofessional and embarrasing. Phils mgr should have been all over the time element. I was equally surprised by the comment that Thome had a sore foot. What's it sore from, sitting too much?? The guy has done nothing but PH since he got there. I don't see him with a job next year the way things are going. We may be watching the curtain going down on his career here, which could be considered HOF...

[TNTtoys]

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I think it's a matter of "anything can happen" with this series. Last night's game could have easily been 8-6 the other way. How many men did the Dodgers leave on base? I am sure they out hit the Phillies.

They both have a balanced offensive attack... Phily has better starting pitching, LA has a better bullpen.

I kind of like a series where you can't really guess the outcome.

I hope it goes 5. I hope all games are close.

[nationals2k9]

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Save these comments for AT LEAST after today's game!

Kershaw showed his age with 5 BB and Sherrill didn't do what he's paid to do. The Phils took advantage of 2 opps with 2 guys on and hit a pitch they could do something with. The Dodgers had way more hits and threatened several times. Phillies bullpen looks awfully shaky and the offense seemed to shut down when they had a lead. Take away either HR and it's 6-5 Dodgers.

I need to change my screen name... it was anything but the Nats in 2009.

[skyking26]

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Take Dunn and Zimmerman out of the equation and how many games back are you at the end??

Dunn will be gone after '10.

I need to change my screen name... it was anything but the Nats in 2009.[/quote]

[nationals2k9]

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Take Dunn and Zimmerman out of the equation and how many games back are you at the end??

Dunn will be gone after '10.

I need to change my screen name... it was anything but the Nats in 2009.

[/QUOTE]

They're far from "me" or my team.... and they'd be 70-80 games out w/o those two! I unfortunately root for both the Phillies and Dodgers and just think the Dodgers should be given another game or two to show up.

[Rob]

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I think the Phillies win in 5. I am not impressed with the Dodgers starting pitching and feel that the Phillies hitters will score more than enough runs.


A roided up Manny hittting .500 with Derrick Lowe couldn't win last year. Is this Dodgers team any better than last years? The Phillies are probably just as good as the 2008 version.

I am hoping for another parade down Broad street.

Rob