Phillies vs Dodgers: NLCS Discussion

by **CrashburnAlley** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 01:20:25

A bit of reality, per Baseball Think Factory:

Also, even just looking at the whole season, BPro have the Dodgers at 88-89 3rd order wins, ie pythag wins based on EQR / EQA, adjusted for strength of opponents. They have the Phillies at 86-87 wins.

2nd order wins, pythag wins based on just run components, ie EQA / EQR, Dodgers at 91-92, Phillies at 87-88.

by **Phan In Phlorida** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 01:37:16

ek wrote:
So why are so many pundits picking the Dodgers?

My guess... many "pundits" are hoping for a Dodgers / Red Sox World Series. The Manny story line, "Manny Past" / "Manny Present".

by **philliesphhan** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 01:46:39

CrashburnAlley wrote:A bit of reality, per Baseball Think Factory:

Also, even just looking at the whole season, BPro have the Dodgers at 88-89 3rd order wins, ie pythag wins based on EQR / EQA, adjusted for strength of opponents. They have the Phillies at 86-87 wins.

2nd order wins, pythag wins based on just run components, ie EQA / EQR, Dodgers at 91-92, Phillies at 87-88.

Actually, the reality is 92 and 84

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 09:12:37

tonights the night tonights the night tonights the night

by **philliesr98** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 09:21:43

I really like the fact that almost everyone is picking the dodgers... The dodgers have to know this and are going into this series with all the pressure...

Doesn't anyone realize throwing all righties against us actually counts for something....

All this "OMG LOWE BILLINGSLEY KURODA GONNA OWN PHILLIES"

its just not happening...

and their pen you ask??? im definitely not scared of this guy, and neither is ryan howard or chase utley...

by **Barry Jive** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 09:27:54

looking at the final scores of the teams' earlier matchups this season make me feel really, really good. even the losses.

by **TenuredVulture** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 09:32:03

Nervous. And excited.

by **laf837** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:05:16

Going tonite. I expect to feel all range of emotion, ending in euphoria! Let's go Phils!

by **CalvinBall** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:09:03

Couldn't get through on WMMR. The number you had to guess was 1,784,395 to win tickets.

by **JayBallz** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:48:31

Sorry if I missed it, but...

Pregame block party on Citizen's Bank Way still, or no...?

by **Grotewold** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:51:58

Camp Holdout wrote:
Grotewold wrote:I didn't realize how nasty Lowe has been lately -- yikes

check road home splits since he's been in LA. itll make you feel better.

His last 10 starts, including the last one at Wrigley, seem more relevant

Not that I don't think we can't get to him and/or Hamels can't outpitch him

by **Marion** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:59:25

JayBallz wrote:Sorry if I missed it, but...

Pregame block party on Citizen's Bank Way still, or no...?

Is this what you mean?

5:00 p.m. -- OctoberPhest Phillies Postseason Party on Citizens Bank Way. Open to all fans (no game ticket necessary)

I posted the full schedule of events somewhere up-thread

by **CalvinBall** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:02:07

Anyone remember where the larger version of Housh's avatar was posted?

by **Houshphandzadeh** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:05:05

I saw it at Philebrity, it's probably off the main page by now.

by **CalvinBall** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:09:09

Houshphandzadeh wrote:I saw it at Philebrity, it's probably off the main page by now.

Thanks.

here is the link if anyone else wanted it.

Link

by **The Dude** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 13:01:15

Just ran into Steve Lyons!

by **TenuredVulture** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 13:30:05

I'm beginning to tingle with excitement.

by **jerseyhoya** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 13:39:35

TenuredVulture wrote:I'm beginning to tingle with excitement.

I sort of just want to throw up.

by **phdave** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 13:53:31

jerseyhoya wrote:
TenuredVulture wrote:I'm beginning to tingle with excitement.

I sort of just want to throw up.

My mom told me stories of my Dad puking before an Eagles playoff game (1960?). It sounded ridiculous but my stomach is not feeling that great right now.

by **Marion** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 14:03:10

Post-game party across the street?

Comcast-Spectacor is offering a free ticket to either the 76ers' or Phantoms' game tomorrow to anyone who presents a ticket stub from Game 2 of the National League Championship Series between the Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park.

Comcast-Spectacor owns the Sixers and Phantoms.

The Sixers will play the New York Knicks in a preseason game at the Wachovia Center. The Phantoms will play the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in a regular-season game at the Wachovia Spectrum.

Both games start at 7. The Phillies' game starts at 4:35.

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