by Grotewold » Tue May 14, 2013 12:53:41
LastTrain wrote:Per the chart, the Phils rank 22nd in receiving strikes (zone %) which doesn't seem to support the point. What am I missing?
by JFLNYC » Tue May 14, 2013 14:29:48
by Phan In Phlorida » Tue May 14, 2013 14:39:01
JFLNYC wrote:The Phillies could hide behind the absences of Ryan Howard and Chase Utley early last season. Any lineup would stumble when missing its third and fourth hitters. And those Phillies still posted a better record through 39 games (20-19 vs. 18-21) and scored 21 more runs than this edition.
"We're going to hit," Manuel said again.
This time, Manuel is banking on Carlos Ruiz and Delmon Young rounding into shape after missing the first month because of a suspension and ankle surgery. Much of the personnel is the same from a season ago. So are the results.
The Phillies have hit only 32 home runs, tied for 23d in the majors entering Monday's games.
At its core, the Phillies' offense is flawed. The team's on-base percentage is .301, which ranked 26th in baseball through play Sunday. It is making outs at an unsustainable rate for success.
This is nothing new. The Phillies' .317 on-base percentage in 2012 was the franchise's lowest since 1991. Last year's bunch drew 2.8 walks per game, the fewest since 1964. The 2013 Phillies are walking at an even less-frequent pace of 2.6 per game.
It makes scoring more difficult. Their last 14 home runs have been solo shots. A low team on-base percentage means the chances of connecting on a blast with runners on base are lower.
Gelb
by JFLNYC » Tue May 14, 2013 14:48:19
by BigEd76 » Tue May 14, 2013 14:53:31
by 1 » Tue May 14, 2013 16:54:10
BigEd76 wrote:Seidman offers some ideas on non-space cadet starters with opt outs that could replace Lannan/Doc in the rotation:
-- Wang (Yankees, 5/31)
-- Bonderman (Seattle, 6/1)
-- Stauffer (San Diego, around 6/1)
-- Jurrjens (Baltimore, 6/15)
by BigEd76 » Tue May 14, 2013 16:58:15
by smitty » Tue May 14, 2013 17:22:27
1 wrote:BigEd76 wrote:Seidman offers some ideas on non-space cadet starters with opt outs that could replace Lannan/Doc in the rotation:
-- Wang (Yankees, 5/31)
-- Bonderman (Seattle, 6/1)
-- Stauffer (San Diego, around 6/1)
-- Jurrjens (Baltimore, 6/15)
Seidman? That guy is just some bro, right?
by JFLNYC » Tue May 14, 2013 17:32:02
by ReadingPhilly » Tue May 14, 2013 17:47:43
BigEd76 wrote:Seidman offers some ideas on non-space cadet starters with opt outs that could replace Lannan/Doc in the rotation:
-- Wang (Yankees, 5/31)
-- Bonderman (Seattle, 6/1)
-- Stauffer (San Diego, around 6/1)
-- Jurrjens (Baltimore, 6/15)
by phatj » Tue May 14, 2013 21:01:07
JFLNYC wrote:The main guy and his Seidman?
by Wheels Tupay » Wed May 15, 2013 00:33:33
by etched Chaos » Wed May 15, 2013 00:34:04
by BigEd76 » Wed May 15, 2013 01:06:45
by Bob Loblaw » Wed May 15, 2013 08:09:09
by Soren » Wed May 15, 2013 08:50:19
by Barry Jive » Wed May 15, 2013 09:25:25
Bob Loblaw wrote:Or we could just go with Pettibone and Cloyd/Morgan for the time being. THat's what a farm system is for - to replace your aging or injured starters.
by etched Chaos » Wed May 15, 2013 09:41:31
Soren wrote:I would like for Brown to relax a little bit and go back to using the whole field/taking walks rather than just trying pull the ball hard all the time
by Soren » Wed May 15, 2013 10:01:52
etched Chaos wrote:Soren wrote:I would like for Brown to relax a little bit and go back to using the whole field/taking walks rather than just trying pull the ball hard all the time
Agreed, but if he continues to hit I'm content, especially if he goes yard. He's on a hitting streak now.
