Phils over LA

[nationals2k9]

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Is this Dodgers team any better than last years?

Rob

Ethier: 09 - 31 HR / 106 RBI
08 - 20 HR / 77 RBI

Kemp: 09 - 26 HR / 101 RBI
08 - 18 HR / 76 RBI

Team ERA is down from 3.68 to 3.41 and BA against from .251 to .233

Pierre has played better, Blake and Loney are right there again, add Belliard, Thome, Padilla and more bullpen depth and experience = YES, they're better!

[thomecollector]

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Bobby,
It was only one game. Relax. Thome isn't done yet. He bruised his heel a few weeks back. As anyone knows, that takes forever to heal.
He will need the off season to be 100 %. Still got more games to go....

[LastingsMilledge85]

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I don't see the Angels losing, they will be the greatest story ever in the game.

[cohibasmoker]

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Did you guys notice Cole Hamels jersey last night - especially the sleeve numbers? It looked to me like the #3 was sewn on higher and slightly on an angle in relation to the #5.

I found this image on Getty. The Majestic logo appears to be square to the sleeve stripes but the #3 looks to be at an angle.

I bring it up because it will be interesting to see if the jersey hits the market and people question the authenticity of the jersey because of the way the sleeve numbers are sewn on. Is it me?

Jim

PS: HOWARD - WHERE ARE YOU? COME BACK !!!!!!!!

[skyking26]

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Bobby,
It was only one game. Relax. Thome isn't done yet. He bruised his heel a few weeks back. As anyone knows, that takes forever to heal.
He will need the off season to be 100 %. Still got more games to go....

I don't think we'll see a long list of suitors for his services at this point, (anybody agree). He better prepare for a PAYCUT. He's one dimensional like Kong was at this point if people were to say that...

That clip you sent me of his wife being interviewed at Dodger Stadium. I didn't like the offhanded comment she made about somebody finding her husband a job. The handwritings on the wall dearie...the days of multimillions are over. Adjust.

Too harsh? Not...

[nationals2k9]

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OK - lets talk!!

[skyking26]

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As I've said so many times, I'm not a Yankees fan. That said.... these 2 NL teams just can't pull it off, no way. What a gem Pedro threw tonight only to have it turned over and quickly lost. No offense beyond Howard?? How sad. The Dodgers squeaked by with this one.

Not impressed with either to compete with NY. Should I say Yankees in 4???

[TNTtoys]

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Did you guys notice Cole Hamels jersey last night - especially the sleeve numbers? It looked to me like the #3 was sewn on higher and slightly on an angle in relation to the #5.

I found this image on Getty. The Majestic logo appears to be square to the sleeve stripes but the #3 looks to be at an angle.

I bring it up because it will be interesting to see if the jersey hits the market and people question the authenticity of the jersey because of the way the sleeve numbers are sewn on. Is it me?

Jim

PS: HOWARD - WHERE ARE YOU? COME BACK !!!!!!!!

Jim,

Not too long ago I sold a uniform oddity in order to raise some cash to buy another.

You might know I'm a Beltran collector. I had the opportunity to buy a Beltran jersey worn to hit a home run against the Sox at Fenway. It was documented from that specific date and there is video footage to support that the jersey worn was devoid of a skyline sleeve patch. Clearly an oddity but documented multiple ways.

The jersey I sold was a same style Beltran jersey where the front "1" was sewn onto the jersey slightly higher than the "5" -- sure enough, I found pictures of him wearing a same style jersey that same season where the numbers were positioned the same way.

I love these types of oddities -- they are great conversation pieces & certainly help you document your collection.

Nick

[Vintagedeputy]

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I told Kevin Kennedy on XM yesterday that Pedro was the impact player to be watched for the Phils - and Pedro didnt disappoint!

[suicide_squeeze]

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Wow,

I have never seen a larger bunch of Dodger bashers in my life.

Of course, except you, Andrew.

Guys, did you all forget who had the BEST record in the National league this year......second in MLB only to the Billion-dollar boys?

So I'll be the "daring" one and speak my piece......


The Dodgers are going to beat the Phillie phonies in 6.

Then, they will meet their match in the World Series. But without Reggie Jackson.......


And Joe Torre will remind everyone who cares to listen and watch.....that A-Rod cannot shed his post season label of someone who can't win the big one for his team. He's already done his fair share to get them where they are, but Torre will do him in, and his Yankee counterparts. It's just destined to be.

And Manny haters....as the ball flies off the bat, and as I type this.....I spit out a sunflower seed shell to accentuate the prediction.....he is the ALL TIME post season home run leader in MLB. Love him or hate him, the man is clutch.....and he'll answer the bell again before this is all over. If you want to pound on him because he didn't hit a grand slam in game one when he had the chance, I say it's a tough thing to overcome when your pitching staff has already given up TWO 3-run homers. George Sherrill gets to wear game one around his collar......not Manny.

Dodger pitching is no where near as good as the Phillies......on paper. I'll take "heart" over the hype. Remember those two unbeatable aces in St. Louis? Yeah, those 2 guys who disappeared after being swept. All the Dodger starters need to do is keep it close. The relievers are lights out. And once the Dodgers get rid of the starter they're facing....they pound on the relievers of a weaker team.

And I can't think of a weaker bullpen than the Phillies.

Trust me.....the Phillies are about to see what the Dodgers are all about. So pound the keys and share the love of your Phillies......while you can. They're going down. Hard. In a relentless manner.

Be happy I'm predicting 6. It will more than likely be 5 and not return to Los Angeles.

PEACE brothes and sisters!!! Enjoy the baseball.....it's great entertainment this time of year.

[suicide_squeeze]

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Ethier: 09 - 31 HR / 106 RBI
08 - 20 HR / 77 RBI

Kemp: 09 - 26 HR / 101 RBI
08 - 18 HR / 76 RBI

Team ERA is down from 3.68 to 3.41 and BA against from .251 to .233

Pierre has played better, Blake and Loney are right there again, add Belliard, Thome, Padilla and more bullpen depth and experience = YES, they're better!

We have a WINNER!!!

[skyking26]

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We have a WINNER!!!

As I said earlier, love to see the Dodgers win to give Thome a shot at a ring. Phils scare me tho, and then if you go against NY, I just don't know if anybody can beat that $$ machine.

I heard Steinbrenner was offering God a contract for next season...

[b.heagy]

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go Phillies !

[skyking26]

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go Phillies !

They blew it bigtime last night. What a shame to ruin Pedro's gem. The rest of the club should hang their heads in shame. That was their game to win.

[chakes89]

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Looks like Chase Utley may be hurt again

They were talking about it on the MLB Network last night