2024 Phillies Thread
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So, Wheeler looked solid ... better than Strider, but that Bullpen is hot garbage.
Fried/Nola tomorrow? Should be an interesting game.
Fried/Nola tomorrow? Should be an interesting game.
Some reactions-
1- Harper swung through the same exact pitches he swung through consistently this spring. He had vision issues earlier in his career; he isn’t comfortable right now and hasnt been for awhile now.
2- Today was mind numbing in the 8th inning. 54 pitches to get through the 8th. It raised the concern I said earlier. Alvarado throws too many pitches to close. You can’t bring him back multiple straight days when it takes you 30 pitches to get 2 outs. He obviously was not in a close situation but at some point someone is going to get the ninth (and maybe two straight days). I assume 30 pitches to get 2 outs means he’s not available today. That’s a tough way to manage when your stud in the pen isn’t available in close games on multiple days in a big series.
3- Brogdon should go as soon as Kerkering gets ready. He needs a change of scenery.
4- You saw the difference today. A ton of professional AB’s. You have to tip your hats to the Braves, notably Matt Olson. Those were some great AB’s. The Braves make you work and rarely give AB’s away by expanding the zone.
Nola and Ranger will do their jobs. Let’s get the next two.
1- Harper swung through the same exact pitches he swung through consistently this spring. He had vision issues earlier in his career; he isn’t comfortable right now and hasnt been for awhile now.
2- Today was mind numbing in the 8th inning. 54 pitches to get through the 8th. It raised the concern I said earlier. Alvarado throws too many pitches to close. You can’t bring him back multiple straight days when it takes you 30 pitches to get 2 outs. He obviously was not in a close situation but at some point someone is going to get the ninth (and maybe two straight days). I assume 30 pitches to get 2 outs means he’s not available today. That’s a tough way to manage when your stud in the pen isn’t available in close games on multiple days in a big series.
3- Brogdon should go as soon as Kerkering gets ready. He needs a change of scenery.
4- You saw the difference today. A ton of professional AB’s. You have to tip your hats to the Braves, notably Matt Olson. Those were some great AB’s. The Braves make you work and rarely give AB’s away by expanding the zone.
Nola and Ranger will do their jobs. Let’s get the next two.
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15 strikeouts and Turner starts the season off with an error after making 20 last season. Move Stott to shortstop.
Opening Day was the same team we saw last year. At least they’re consistent!
What's up with the Phillies "antique white/light cream" uniforms? They probably make the team laundry-person's job easier, but they're ugly.
It’s one game, but ya think Dombrowski’s a bit nervous on that huge contract extension? Nola wasn’t good last season and today looks a lot of the same.
Well....
That sucked. haha
We had fun though. My wife and son made it onto NBCSN, so of course, my kids thought that was awesome. They had a great trip, so that's all that matters.
However, to lose like that after chasing Fried from the game after just 2/3s of an inning, that stings.
That sucked. haha
We had fun though. My wife and son made it onto NBCSN, so of course, my kids thought that was awesome. They had a great trip, so that's all that matters.
However, to lose like that after chasing Fried from the game after just 2/3s of an inning, that stings.
Thanks! If you follow the Phils like I do you know it could have been at least 5 or 6 more if not for the official scorers.
Three games in and we're already mixing it up I see. Looks like Topper is throwing in the towel.
Turner was one of my favorite Nationals. It hurts to see him playing this way.
There’s still game left today, but they’re 0-5 with RISP. Schwarber was up with the bases loaded and no outs and grounded into a double play.
What I loved was
1) Clutch hitting late (all possible because of the hustle of Rojas) and
2) The bullpen actually holding a tight lead
1) Clutch hitting late (all possible because of the hustle of Rojas) and
2) The bullpen actually holding a tight lead
Former Phillie news.... Rhys Hoskins crapping all over the Mets as the Brewers get the opening sweep. Love it. I wish I could say I feel bad for the Mets.
Not something that comes naturally to Fightin fans. The Mets players, and their fans, kind of made it impossible for Phillies' fans to ever feel bad for the Mets.
