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Charlie Manuel Is A Jack@$$!!!!!!!!!!!

May 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment

We are still in their heads, even after 2 consecutive NL titles, they still fear us. Philadelphia will always be the step brother and it could not be any more evident that Charlie Manuel has brought the Mets into the light in what I like to call Spygate by the Cheatin’ Phils. The Mets, Braves, Red Sox, Marlins, Yankees and Rockies have all made claims that the Phils are cheaters. They were also caught red handed where Charlie Manuel denied cheating, ummm hello red neck you were caught. He then said that the Mets home record which he said was “14 and 2″ should indicate the Mets are cheating. This guy is a complete jackass, before you start throwing accusations make sure you know the actual record and before you deny you did something make sure their wasn’t visual evidence of you actually cheating.

The fact that all of these other clubs were skeptical of the Phils, I have to say I believe the hype. Not only that but this has been rumored since ’07. I really can’t understand how a team who is one of the best teams in recent memory in the National League just cannot get us out of their heads, a team who has not brought it home since 1986. Anyways, I find it funny and really hope that karma hits the Phils and the blow it as they now have no closers and keep those fingers crossed, Cliff Lee comes to Flushing to bring the pennant back to New York.

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Cheatin’ Phils

May 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment

If you missed it, the Rockies caught the Phillies bullpen coach using binoculars to zero in on Miguel Olivo’s signs Wednesday in Denver. Shane Victorino was also seen on the bullpen phone during the game. If you remember Santana’s last start out, he changed the way he held his arms during the windup, in regards that the Phils knew exactly what was coming in that previous Sunday night game. If you remember both the Mets and Red Sox put in complaints in previous years about the Phils stealing signs. Manual denied it, but the proofs in the pudding and the videotape doesn’t lie. You can read a lot more about this from NJ.com right here and ESPN.com here.

This is no shock in my opinion, the Phils are a dirty team and get then cry at things like Jose Reyes’ celebrating. I cannot wait to see these guys hit rock bottom one day, remember what goes around comes around. I am glad the Rockies guys were smart enough to pick up on this and bring this to the attention of MLB. I am no idiot, no matter how good the Phils are or how small their park is there is no way they knock Johan around for 10 runs without cheating. Obviously, the Mets were privy to this as they changed Santana’s delivery in the next start. Just another reason to hate those bastards who live in our shadow!

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Ryan Howard gets paid …. way too much

Apr 26, 2010 By 1 Comment

Holy cow did Ryan Howard get paid.  The Phillies just locked him up to a 5 year, $125 million dollar deal.  For those struggling with the math that’s 25 MILLION per year.  That’s crazy.

Am I the only one that thinks this is insanely overpaid?  Especially when you consider Utley is making roughly $12 million per year and I think he is a far superior player.

I am not trying to say I don’t think Howard is a great player, but wow, he shouldn’t be up in the A-Rod range.  How much do you think Pujols is gonna get?  The Cardinals have to be crying in the front office right now.

My quess is that this means the Phillies will not be able to resign Jason Werth next season when he goes free-agent and as a Mets fan I love that.  Werth is very much part of the gritty heart and sould of the Phils and I will love to see him gone.  It also probably means Rollins is gone, but truthfully he seems pretty close to done anyways.

This deal would pay Howard $25 million per year until Howard is 36 years old, that just seems crazy to me.  He’s a big dude, I gotta imagine he starts to break down at some point.  The fate of the Phils could very well be determined by this contract in the coming years.  Wow I just really hate this deal and think it will cripple the Phils eventually, nice!

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Let The Debate Begin Now

Apr 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

With no disrespect to Chris Russo’s favorite player, Timmy Lincecum, the defending back to back Cy Young award winner, I can see where this season is headed. One day in and I am excited for the battle for the National League’s Cy Young Award. I feel that the winner this season is either going to be the Mets’ Johan Santana or the Phils’ Roy Halladay. Both pitchers are often quoted as “arguably the best pitcher in baseball”, now one of them won’t even be the best pitcher in their own division.

Neither are no stranger to winning the award as Johan is a two-time winner as he won the award in 2004 and 2006 with the Twins. Halladay claimed the award in 2003 with the Blue Jays. Both pitchers would love to win the award for the first time in the National League and join company with Roger Clemens, Gaylord Perry, Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez as the only pitchers to win the award in both leagues.

I hate to talk this early about personal awards but I feel both pitchers are team players and want to win first so I don’t think this is something that will consume them, however the rivalry has already been lit by Johan’s stating that he is the best pitcher in the division. I feel that these two competitive beasts will be at their best in 2010 and will entertain us with a phenomenal race for the award this season. It is going to be very interesting the first time these two aces lock up and go head to head, I only hope I can get a ticket to watch these two artists go at it in person.

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Rumor: Pujols for Howard trade

Mar 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

And no I am not talking about in my fantasy baseball league.

Rumors coming out of ESPN are that several sources are saying there may be talk between the Philadelphia Phillies and the St Louis Cardinals about a potential swap of the prolific sluggers.

Both sides have flatly denied the rumors and say no talks have taken place nor will they.

The reason the discussion is even taking place is due to the fact that the Cardinals have been unable to lock up Pujols to a long term extension and general opinion is that he will be looking for a mega-deal in the Alex Rodriguez category.  Some wonder if St Louis can afford Prince Albert and so perhaps they would entertain a deal like this.

I don’t really understand it myself.  St Louis is a great baseball market and a storied franchise, it’s not like they are a poor team.  And maybe if they had worries they couldn’t afford keeping their own star player, why would they have spent so damn much for Holliday?  Trades like this rarely ever take place, especially straight up like this.  I know Howard is a St. Louis guy and considered a local hero there, but I think this is just reaching too far.

I was surprised when I looked at it that Howard is actually older then Pujols too.  Just shows you how young Pujols was when he started to tear up the league, I thought he was several years older.

Buster Olney explains several good reasons a deal might make sense, but I just don’t see it happening.  It’s interesting stuff to talk about but I’d have serious doubts it would ever happen.

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NL East Preview 2010: Philadelphia Phillies

Mar 11, 2010 By 2 Comments

With four weeks remaining until Opening Day, I figured once a week we will preview a Mets National East rival. Yes, I know what you are saying that Philly makes you wanna puke, yeah I know. Let’s take look if Met fans can truly believe they can overcome the critics and take the division crown back from their hated rivals.

Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the last three seasons, you know the Mets and Philadelphia Phillies have developed quite the bitter rivalry. Unfortunately, we have been on the wrong end of the stick over that time as the Phillies come into the 2010 season as the three-time defending division champion.

After the Mets cruised to the division title in ’06 the Mets were the smart pick to win back to back division titles in ’07. Big mouth Jimmy Rollins felt otherwise and instead of showing respect to the division champs, he decided to rile things up. This talk ended up starting a battle of the words over the course of the following seasons. However, at this point their is not much to say and I think the Mets have taken a classier approach then the Phils and have only congratulated the Phils, whereas the Phils look to take shots at the Mets at all costs.

Well since we are hoping the wheels fall off for the Phils this season, lets see if it even possible.

Key additions: Roy Halladay-P, Placido Polanco-3B, Jose Contreras-P, Danys Baez- P, Ross Gload-1B, Juan Castro-Util., Brian Schneider-C

Key subtractions: Brett Myers-P, Cliff Lee-P, Pedro Feliz-3B, Chan Ho Park-P, Eric Bruntlett-Util., Clay Condrey-P

Strengths: OFFENSE, OFFENSE, OFFENSE. This team plays in a bandbox and has formed their team to make this a strength. This team has a great lineup, as many would say an American League type lineup. This team can also run and field the ball. They also now have one of the top 5 starters and most durable pitchers in the game spearheading their pitching staff.

Weaknesses: Bullpen. For those of you that think Ollie is a headcase, you must also admit Lidge is just as big a headcase. Funny they both had “knee injuries” as well last season. Madson doesn’t scare me either as a closer, and who even knew Baez was still around. I also feel that after Halladay they have questions just like the Mets. If Hamels can rebound they should be fine, but he had an embarrassing post season to go with his not so stellar season. Happ and Blanton are mediocre at best and I love seeing Jamie Moyer throw his 68 MPH heat. If the Phils are to falter this year it will be due to pitching, not offense.

My opinion:

Hitters: You are not going to find a better duo in the infield then Howard and Utley. The key is Rollins, if he can bat near .300 this offense will even be better then last year. Polanco will have a big season in that bandbox, you’re looking at another 20+ homer hitter. It could be possible that all 4 infielders hit plus-20 jacks. The outfield last season had a great year but Ibanez looked done by the end of the year and Werth had a career year. Look for these two to have down years. Victorino is the player I hate most, he can do it all good but not outstanding in my opinion. I think his numbers are also due to decrease. Ruiz  is decent backstop and can hit for power, I also bet Schneider has a decent year just to stick it to us.

Pitchers: Halladay will have a good year but not as good as Santana, that ballpark will kill him occassionally. I repeatedly saw this guy throw complete games and give up 4,5 runs. Yeah its nice to throw CG’s but at 4-5 runs, he will lose some of those. They will need to pinch hit for him and that will decrease his CG numbers. A good year for Halladay but no Cy for him. Already, told you I’m not scared of anyone else on this staff and the pen cannot match up with the Mets.

2010 Prediction: These guys just got way too lucky last year. As a Mets fan, I know pitching is very important. I don’t care how good their lineup is. If Lidge and others continue to falter this team will blow a close division this year. I think they too have alot of “ifs” and need things to go their way again. In my opinion, things will not go their way this season. If they wanted to go for the kill they should have kept Lee and this move alone will be the reason they cannot compete with the big boys again this season. These guys will probably earn a playoff spot but don’t look for them to dominate the NL again. My prediction is a 2nd place finish for Philadelphia, but cross those fingers an injury to Howard, Utley or Halladay will end their playoff hopes.

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