Roy Halladay

by **jerseyhoya** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 21:14:59

I think most folks here would pay more than a nickel to go to watch Roy Halladay make his first start as a Phillies.

by **HillMD** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 21:18:52

If I were a Nats fan they'd get a nickel from me - they'd get it and like it.

by **kruker** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 23:16:59

PTOITWCFTPP wrote:
jerseyhoya wrote:If he means in DC, they were real easy to get. We had their home opener there last year. I got four nice seats together the week of the game. It was the day Harry died.

Yeah, the Phils open up in DC. No problems getting tickets there.

That had to put a damper on that whole day.

didn't think of that. apologies.

by **SideshowBob** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 23:53:40

Wheels Tupay wrote:
Really, I heard the upper deck was terrible. Very High up.

As someone who typically sat in the 600 and 700 level of the Vet growing up, I don't think any upper deck in a new stadium is really "very high up". I've been in the cheap seats at Nats Park and they were far, but perfectly fine to see a game IMHO.

by **Grotewold** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:37:39

I'm in. Will I be able to find a sub-$100 ticket in the lower level between third and first, or is that all corporate

by **Grotewold** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:38:25

phdave wrote:This still has not sunk in yet.

Opening Day really figures to be one of the best delayed-reaction joybursts ever

by **The Dude** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:40:00

tantric sex

by **Wheels Tupay** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:10:56

Does anyone have a feeling the Phils may run out Cole Hamels on opening day? You know, one of those ' we really have confidence in ya' things like they did with Myers. I vote Yes.

by **Bakestar** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:14:54

by **Wheels Tupay** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:16:07

I think it was last year, when they threw Myers on opening day even though Hamels was clearly the superior pitcher. I think Manuel wanted to show confidence in Myers.

by 1 » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:19:52

Wheels Tupay wrote:I think it was last year, when they threw Myers on opening day even though Hamels was clearly the superior pitcher. I think Manuel wanted to show confidence in Myers.

i had the same thought since the day of the trade. hey- whatever works for getting roy the start at the home opener...

by **lowcountry** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:29:49

Wheels Tupay wrote:Does anyone have a feeling the Phils may run out Cole Hamels on opening day? You know, one of those ' we really have confidence in ya' things like they did with Myers. I vote Yes.

I posted that pretty much the day of the trade. Would kinda suck, since I'm planning on going to the season opener, but can't make Game 2.

by **mcare89** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:32:35

1 wrote:
Wheels Tupay wrote:I think it was last year, when they threw Myers on opening day even though Hamels was clearly the superior pitcher. I think Manuel wanted to show confidence in Myers.

i had the same thought since the day of the trade. hey- whatever works for getting roy the start at the home opener...

4/5 - Hamels
4/6 - OFF
4/7 - Halladay
4/8 - Happ
4/9 - Cupcakes
4/10 - JUGS Machine, possibly with a sick change-up
4/11 - Hamels
4/12 (Home Opener) - Halladay

Make it happen Charlie and/or Rube.

by **Wheels Tupay** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:33:03

1 wrote:
Wheels Tupay wrote:I think it was last year, when they threw Myers on opening day even though Hamels was clearly the superior pitcher. I think Manuel wanted to show confidence in Myers.

i had the same thought since the day of the trade. hey- whatever works for getting roy the start at the home opener...

yeah, but it kind of sucks when you plan on making the trip to Washington.

by 1 » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:37:43

Wheels Tupay wrote:
1 wrote:
Wheels Tupay wrote:I think it was last year, when they threw Myers on opening day even though Hamels was clearly the superior pitcher. I think Manuel wanted to show confidence in Myers.

i had the same thought since the day of the trade. hey- whatever works for getting roy the start at the home opener...

yeah, but it kind of sucks when you plan on making the trip to Washington.

...which i do.

by **jerseyhoya** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:41:33

Gon be lot BSGers there

Maybe The Coral Windtunnel can get us a group deal

by 1 » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:42:49

we can all pile in bucky's volunteer firevan and booze on the way down!!

by **traderdave** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 17:55:37

Not for nothing but doesn't the fact that Hamels has a spot in the rotation show that the Phils have confidence in him? If his psyche is so fragile that he will go to pieces if he starts Game #2 rather than Game #1 I'd rather just trade him now and get it over with. Halladay is the best pitcher on the staff, by far, and deserves the Opening Day start.

That said, if Charlie went to him and said "Hey, Doc, I might start Cole on Opening Day because he has a mangina and I need to make sure his 15-cent head is screwed on straight for the season", Doc would say "Sure, no problem because I am secure enough in my awesomeness that I am going to dominate no matter when I pitch".

by **phdave** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 19:40:20

traderdave wrote:If his psyche is so fragile that he will go to pieces if he starts Game #2 rather than Game #1 I'd rather just trade him now and get it over with.

We should have traded him back in 2008 when he fell to pieces after not getting the start in game #1.

by **swishnicholson** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 19:47:23

Wheels Tupay wrote:I think it was last year, when they threw Myers on opening day even though Hamels was clearly the superior pitcher. I think Manuel wanted to show confidence in Myers.

Wasn't Hamels considered behind on his preparation though? I think they tried to delay his opening start as much as they could.

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