2011 Random Phillies Stuff V: The Umpires Strike Back

Website · by **Wolfgang622** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:23:03

Please don't jump all over me for this, as I know the Mets are 9.5 games out, etc., but should we be at all concerned that the Mets have apparently rediscovered their offensive mojo? They've put quite a few runs on the board of late; obviously, this pace won't continue, but their offense is starting to look pretty good actually.

by 1 » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:23:53

that may be the funniest thing you've ever posted.

Website · by **Wolfgang622** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:31:53

I mean, I realize the Phils are much better in a lot of ways, but the one thing that concerns me about this team is that they could theoretically get outslugged. Halladay and Lee are around the plate a lot, and so can give up some hits. I think the worst matchup for the Phillies will be a team that can score in bunches, because the Phils' lineup has shown a distinct inability to do so against even mediocre pitching.

So, teams like the Yankees and Reds, for example, are the sort who could give the Phils' a problem, insofar as the Phils offense has a tendency to make decidedly mediocre pitchers look like Cy Youngs. Whereas the Braves don't scare me at all.

Wondering if the Mets could join the former class.

by **drsmooth** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:32:04

1 wrote:that may be the funniest thing you've ever posted.

by **drsmooth** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:33:02

swishnicholson wrote:
RichmondPhilsFan wrote:So he needs to call back that guy who gave him the HGH before the 2009 season?

Quickly realized when I read my post that I needed to add some context.

But no,yeah, maybe.

Raul cheats Death better than Cap'n Jeets. Cool.

Website · by **Wolfgang622** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:33:53

And obviously, this question would be contingent on the Mets being able to make the playoffs, which as of right now doesn't appear to be out of the question. I realize the Mets probably won't win enough to catch the Phils for the division. I am thinking more on a short-series level.

by **drsmooth** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:39:55

mozartpc27 wrote:And obviously, this question would be contingent on the Mets being able to make the playoffs, which as of right now doesn't appear to be out of the question. I realize the Mets probably won't win enough to catch the Phils for the division. I am thinking more on a short-series level.

No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

No. Nope. No. No.

by **WheelsFellOff** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:41:04

Moz I think you should be more concerned with the Pirates finding a way to win the central. And more than both you should be worried about getting struck by lightning whilst being eaten by a shark.

Website · by **Wolfgang622** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:48:55

Yeah, I don't really know what came over me. Shock I guess. The Mets dropping that number of runs on an opponent? Twice in two days? You understand.

by **WheelsFellOff** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:52:08

It's kinda funny really. When I met you at the tailgate you looked nothing like a neurotic old woman. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

Website · by **Wolfgang622** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 00:56:26

WheelsFellOff wrote:It's kinda funny really. When I met you at the tailgate you looked nothing like a neurotic old woman. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.

I am very much enjoying it. Like I said, it was more the shock of seeing the Mets scoring all those runs. It made me delirious enough to ask, "Hey, what if they are good or something?"

by **jerseyhoya** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 01:05:45

If I was picking teams I don't want to play in the playoffs, I'm pretty sure I'm putting Milwaukee first on that list.

Would pay serious money to get the fucking Mets in the NLCS. Are you kidding me what that bullshit? The Mets?

by **Phan In Phlorida** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 01:56:51

mozartpc27 wrote:Yeah, I don't really know what came over me. Shock I guess. The Mets dropping that number of runs on an opponent? Twice in two days? You understand.

The players are just showcasing for other teams. Jockeying for position in line for the lifeboat on that sinking ship.

by **lethal** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 08:04:09

FFS moz, the Mets aren't going to be anything resembling the same offense after they sell off Reyes and Beltran.

by **LongDrive** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 08:15:12

can anyone explain why Michael Schwimer has not ha a chance with the Phillies yet? He's 25 already and is considered one of our better prospects.

by **jamiethekiller** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 08:16:40

LongDrive wrote:can anyone explain why Michael Schwimer has not ha a chance with the Phillies yet? He's 25 already and is considered one of our better prospects.

40 man roster

by **The Crimson Cyclone** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 08:19:06

jamiethekiller wrote:
LongDrive wrote:can anyone explain why Michael Schwimer has not ha a chance with the Phillies yet? He's 25 already and is considered one of our better prospects.

40 man roster

That and starting the clock on Schwim, also Carpenter is a minor league free agent next year so it wouldnt be a bad idea to see if he's worth keeping by checking him out in the majors

by **The B1G Piece** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 08:23:30

by **lethal** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 08:23:37

The Crimson Cyclone wrote:
jamiethekiller wrote:
LongDrive wrote:can anyone explain why Michael Schwimer has not ha a chance with the Phillies yet? He's 25 already and is considered one of our better prospects.

40 man roster

That and starting the clock on Schwim, also Carpenter is a minor league free agent next year so it wouldnt be a bad idea to see if he's worth keeping by checking him out in the majors

Its past the Super 2 threshold and I doubt a middle reliever is much of a concern re: arbitration status.

Its totally a 40 man roster issue.

by **bleh** » Thu Jun 30, 2011 09:51:25

Did anyone get added to the 40 when JC Romero got released?

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