phdave wrote:Is there a list somewhere of Phillies players who cleared waivers? I've heard a few names but don't know if there is a full accounting or not.

Squire wrote:I hate to have a loser's mentality but seeing how the bonus pools at the top of the draft work and the leverage they give those teams, I'm not sure I wouldn't really appreciate rocketing to the top of next years draft. Asche is struggling but he always is slow when he jumps levels. I still want them to sign MAG. I fully supported the Utley extension.

Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies
Bat 1 FB (mph) ERA Bat 25 FB (mph) ERA Fastball (mph) ERA
90.5 2.97 90.9 3.21 +0.4 +0.23
Lee is the same pitcher throughout the game, maintaining essentially the same velocity and the same pitch mix. Notice that despite throwing the same pitches, he is expected to be somewhat less effective when batters see him for the third time. But you also have to notice that his decline is only half that of a typical starter.

Quarter Horses
Pitcher Bat 1 FB (mph) ERA Bat 25 FB (mph) ERA Fastball (mph) ERA
A.J. Burnett 93.1 2.94 91.5 3.93 -1.7 +1.07
Cole Hamels 92.2 3.04 90.5 3.99 -1.8 +1.02
John Lackey 92.4 3.18 90.6 4.08 -1.9 +0.90

The Quarter Horses are pitchers who are fast out of the gate but fade rapidly. A.J. Burnett, Cole Hamels and John Lackey each start the game as one of the best pitchers in baseball, but by the time one of them is facing the 25th batter of the game, his team would be better off with an average relief pitcher. All three have lost fastball velocity rapidly during games this year. Hamels, despite this velocity loss, has been treated as a thoroughbred, averaging 6.6 innings per start this year. Opposing batters have posted a whopping .833 OPS against him during their third trip to the plate. The Pirates and Red Sox would be wise to have a quick hook with Burnett and Lackey, respectively, if they find themselves in the middle innings of close playoff games.

Marcus Hayes @inkstainedretch

@ryanlawrence21 no, i do not believe gg is absurd unless abreu wins it. I believe griffey deserved his. And ichiro his. All 10. In a row.

dajafi wrote:This just in: Marcus Hayes is still a total #$!&@

dajafi wrote:This just in: Marcus Hayes is still a total dumbfuck

-- The clubhouse lost its mojo and blames the old broken-down players for screwing up chemistry
-- Says Papelbon has been helping the younger relievers and they want him closing next year
-- Thinks Jimmy has been crap because he's so used to winning and now he has a "#$!&@ this" attitude since the team stinks

Gelb wrote:Carlos Ruiz is .297/.341/.380 in 212 PA since a 2 for 20 skid to start his 2013. Food for thought.

ReadingPhilly wrote:

Deitch wrote:It seems like the Phillies are thinking more about a Revere/Ruf platoon in left & Dom in RF for '14. So, what does Choo get? 6 yrs, $100 M?

joe table wrote:I know Revere had some dicey moments in CF but putting him in LF seems pretty nonsensical