The Pennants Are Flying, As Is The Trash, And Apparently There Is A Team In Houston

[MCS]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/bryce-harper-gets-hit-julio-teheran-pitch-gets-064655924.html

 

Apparently Tehran feels the same way about Bryce as Fly does LOL

[AK-Jax86]

^ don't get me started on Harper. IMO he is a punk, I respect his game but not a fan of him as a man

[flyfisher]

Harper is a punk and his game is slightly above average.  He is a flat out dumb ball player and talent only takes you so far in the league.

 

I used to say i would like him if he was on the phillies but after his stupidity this season i don't even think that is the case anymore.  I hope washington gives him an A-roid type contract and it hurts them financially for a loooong time ala the texas rangers.  Like i stated before, the nationals got on their high horse last year and thought they would be back in the playoffs so they elected to mismanage strasburg's innings and now they are paying the price.

 

Ask Cal Ripken how long you can go without seeing the world series after going what, when he was a rookie?  The nationals heads got way to big way to fast and it is showing.  

 

Anyways.....anyone have an idea of where halladay is going to go next year?  I heard on sports radio he is starting his rehab assignment and he says he hasn't felt this good in years.  Part of me actually thinks the phillies could be right back in it if they sign halladay and he is 80% of normal and they pick up a little offense in the free agent pool.  I am liking what i am seeing from Asche and Ruff now that they are getting some playing time and they are both really young players.

 

The NL east is by no means strong and while the braves are running away with the division, if you take away their stellar start and the current run they are pretty much a .500 team who is benefiting fro ma weak division.

[Gone_Phishin]

Harper is a punk and his game is slightly above average.  He is a flat out dumb ball player and talent only takes you so far in the league.

 

I used to say i would like him if he was on the phillies but after his stupidity this season i don't even think that is the case anymore.  I hope washington gives him an A-roid type contract and it hurts them financially for a loooong time ala the texas rangers.  Like i stated before, the nationals got on their high horse last year and thought they would be back in the playoffs so they elected to mismanage strasburg's innings and now they are paying the price.

 

Ask Cal Ripken how long you can go without seeing the world series after going what, when he was a rookie?  The nationals heads got way to big way to fast and it is showing.  

 

Anyways.....anyone have an idea of where halladay is going to go next year?  I heard on sports radio he is starting his rehab assignment and he says he hasn't felt this good in years.  Part of me actually thinks the phillies could be right back in it if they sign halladay and he is 80% of normal and they pick up a little offense in the free agent pool.  I am liking what i am seeing from Asche and Ruff now that they are getting some playing time and they are both really young players.

 

The NL east is by no means strong and while the braves are running away with the division, if you take away their stellar start and the current run they are pretty much a .500 team who is benefiting fro ma weak division.

 

 

Excellent question.  If he comes back and pitches poorly, maybe an incentive laden contract with the Phils?  I imagine The Crew to do the same with Corey Hart.

[flyfisher]

I would love to see him in the phillies pinstripes again next year but i can't blame the guy if he leaves.  He came to philly to win a championship and came close but no dice so if he left to go to a contender, outside of the NL east, i wouldn't be that upset.

 

Even with a mediocre offense with hamels, lee and halladay the phillies could do alright and be right in the hunt if they can get into the playoffs.....one can dream.

[Gone_Phishin]

KC acquired Emilio Bonifacio: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/08/royals-acquire-emilio-bonifacio.html

 

 

He was one of my big draft busts this year; I targeted him going into this season, and unfortunately he didn't do squat.  Perhaps he will put things back together in KC.

[MCS]

KC acquired Emilio Bonifacio: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/08/royals-acquire-emilio-bonifacio.html

 

 

He was one of my big draft busts this year; I targeted him going into this season, and unfortunately he didn't do squat.  Perhaps he will put things back together in KC.

 

Where is he gonna play? I hope not SS that is one of my platooners, and escobar has been better of late.

[flyfisher]

I was perusing the standings today jsut to see exactly how bad the phillies are....and yes they are really that bad.  I also noticed that there is a seriously good potetial to have multiple 100 game winning teams this year.

 

There have only b een three teams since 2008 to notch 100 wins and only the yankees won it all in 2009 the year they did it.  In 2005 the cards had 100 wins and the white sox had 99 but that is the closest it has come since 2004 when the yankees and Cardinals eclipsed the 100 win mark and in 2003 when 3 teams met the mark.

 

So after all that i guess having multiple 100 win teams isn't super rare but it has been quite a few years since it has occurred.

[MCS]

I was perusing the standings today jsut to see exactly how bad the phillies are....and yes they are really that bad.  I also noticed that there is a seriously good potetial to have multiple 100 game winning teams this year.

 

There have only b een three teams since 2008 to notch 100 wins and only the yankees won it all in 2009 the year they did it.  In 2005 the cards had 100 wins and the white sox had 99 but that is the closest it has come since 2004 when the yankees and Cardinals eclipsed the 100 win mark and in 2003 when 3 teams met the mark.

 

So after all that i guess having multiple 100 win teams isn't super rare but it has been quite a few years since it has occurred.

 

While that sounds awesome for the playoffs, all these super good teams playing it out... look at the teams who woulda thought other than the Texas, the Tigers and Dodgers on paper at the start of the year would be there. Pit, the best staff in all of ball....Runs allowed they are wouldn't be there if not.....Cleveland, Boston who sucked so bad last year with players like Nava, Carp and a resurgent Lackey and Bucholz. Arizona and baltimore, their young guys have maintained, and freaking KC royals are over 500 after the allstar break! get outta town! LOL

[flyfisher]

I will be pulling for pittsburgh this year since obviously my phillies are jacked up.  I hope the braves implode......again.  I wouldn't mind seeing a Pittsburgh indians WS

[MCS]

I will be pulling for pittsburgh this year since obviously my phillies are jacked up.  I hope the braves implode......again.  I wouldn't mind seeing a Pittsburgh indians WS

 

Can't Balck n Gold is tooo close to Squealers colors......I wouldn't mind Francona getting into it with the indians, if the O's shall not make it. I have always liked his no BS hard approach. The rays have also been a favorite to win big for a while, they have filthy talent, cobb, moore and price rivals our hamels, halladay and lee. Thrown in hellikson and Torres. they are thin on Offense though. The NL is hard, I don't really like any other team, D backs maybe, Reds are good too.

[Gone_Phishin]

Where is he gonna play? I hope not SS that is one of my platooners, and escobar has been better of late.

 

Probably just a depth move...that guy can play pretty much anywhere.

[38 Super Fan]

The whole NL is tough to figure, I keep waiting for the Pirates to implode, but I don't think that's gonna happen. Granted, I'm still skeptical of them winning the central. No team looks dominant in the NL, it will be interesting to see how it all plays out. LA may be the best, but I really have no idea.

 

I thought the Reds were gonna fall apart when the Cards hammered them, and they fell to 7 games back. About a week or so later they're only 2.5 games back. That's the thing with the Reds, you put teams like the Cubs in front of them, and they'll destroy them, but they can't beat good teams with any consistency. They have some soft schedule coming up, the Reds may start rolling up some wins.  

[MCS]

I will be pulling for pittsburgh this year since obviously my phillies are jacked up.  I hope the braves implode......again.  I wouldn't mind seeing a Pittsburgh indians WS

 

check this out http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/philadelphia-phillies-replace-manager-charlie-manuel-third-base-coach-ryne-sandberg-named-interim-manager-081613

[flyfisher]

Phase 1 complete....now get rid of the real problem and fire Amaro.

 

And i liked Charlie but they needed a change.  Out with the old and in with the new.

[MCS]

Phase 1 complete....now get rid of the real problem and fire Amaro.

 

And i liked Charlie but they needed a change.  Out with the old and in with the new.

 

yEAH I LIKED HIM TOO. BUT 9 YRS THERE HE HAD HIS DAY AND RAN HIS COURSE.

[flyfisher]

Watching the game tonight they put up a stat....what team has the best record since 2005 when Charlie started with the phillies....I think we all know the answer there.....

[cbass12]

KC acquired Emilio Bonifacio: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/08/royals-acquire-emilio-bonifacio.html

 

 

He was one of my big draft busts this year; I targeted him going into this season, and unfortunately he didn't do squat.  Perhaps he will put things back together in KC.

 

I had not followed him much this year but on the TV broadcast last night they talked about how he got injured early in the year and then took a back seat to whoever replaced him even after he was healthy again. Didn't get enough at bats to really get going. And I really hope he is a productive utility man for us. We needed to bring in someone like him to fill holes until guys come off the DL, and to replace Elliot Johnson. It was fun watching him run out his double/triple last night. Dude can fly!!!!

[cbass12]

Where is he gonna play? I hope not SS that is one of my platooners, and escobar has been better of late.

 

He'll play 3rd until Moose gets his calf healthy. After that he'll probably get pretty regular playing time giving someone a day off, either in the outfield or at 2nd or 3rd. He also gives us another speed option coming off the bench late in the games.

 

As long as Escobar is healthy he will be in the lineup. I think he has only sat twice so far this year.......but don't quote me on that.

[MCS]

I know July was rough for Escobar but been better of late

[Gone_Phishin]

I had not followed him much this year but on the TV broadcast last night they talked about how he got injured early in the year and then took a back seat to whoever replaced him even after he was healthy again. Didn't get enough at bats to really get going. And I really hope he is a productive utility man for us. We needed to bring in someone like him to fill holes until guys come off the DL, and to replace Elliot Johnson. It was fun watching him run out his double/triple last night. Dude can fly!!!!

 

 

Yea, I was really counting on him to pad my stolen bases this year.

[Gone_Phishin]

Bad news for the Mets: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/report-matt-harvey-partially-torn-ucl-headed-disabled-195843268.html

[flyfisher]

Bad news for the Mets: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/report-matt-harvey-partially-torn-ucl-headed-disabled-195843268.html

There is never bad news for the Mets in my opinion.....I do feel bad for Harvey though.

 

And what do you guys think of all these young guys the phillies are playing?  Ruf and Asche seem like they could be the real deal.

[MCS]

Who doesn't have tommy john these days.....they work the kids from little way to hard way to young.

 

Yeah man Ruf is money, he has a bit of a high K rate but hopefully can grow out of that.

[Gone_Phishin]

There is never bad news for the Mets in my opinion.....I do feel bad for Harvey though.

 

And what do you guys think of all these young guys the phillies are playing?  Ruf and Asche seem like they could be the real deal.

 

Agreed...a possible CY season to Tommy John.

 

Agreed, Ruf's power looks legit.  Asche has been finding ways to knock in runs as well.