PHILS

the_process · Post #41 » by **the_process** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:08 am

Stanford wrote:9th > 8th, sorry, it's math

10th > 9th

JT Realmuto.

SixthStreet · Post #42 » by **SixthStreet** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 6:27 am

Thomson is not managing scared. He's full throttle all the way. If we lose the series he's going guns blazing. If we win, he's going to be one of the main reasons why.

If we lost this game with the way he used the arms it would have put us in a bad situation moving forward. But he was resolute. Have to respect his approach.

mjkvol · Post #43 » by **mjkvol** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 2:53 pm

SixthStreet wrote:Thomson is not managing scared. He's full throttle all the way. If we lose the series he's going guns blazing. If we win, he's going to be one of the main reasons why.

If we lost this game with the way he used the arms it would have put us in a bad situation moving forward. But he was resolute. Have to respect his approach.

He knew the Phils had to get a game in Houston, and once the game was tied and Verlander was gone he went balls to the wall. Gutsy call, but you never know what game 2 would be like - remember game 2 in SD. Agree totally that if they win he gets a huge amount of credit.

IAMZOOTED2 · Post #44 » by **IAMZOOTED2** » Sat Oct 29, 2022 9:59 pm

I think the testicular fortitude exhibited by Thompson was on display much earlier on… like once Houston’s bats started getting hot. Calm, cool, collected. Let Nola cook…. For a while. Gutsy by everyone involved.

Embiid P · Post #45 » by **Embiid P** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 3:06 am

It doesn't look like our night tonight. Can't seem to solve Valdez. Also Schwarber just got a couple of tough breaks.

A split in Houston is what most of us were hoping for.

Series goes back to South Broad. A Philly sweep would be awesome but I'll take 2 of 3.

mjkvol · Post #46 » by **mjkvol** » Sun Oct 30, 2022 5:07 am

Embiid P wrote:It doesn't look like our night tonight. Can't seem to solve Valdez. Also Schwarber just got a couple of tough breaks.

A split in Houston is what most of us were hoping for.

Series goes back to South Broad. A Philly sweep would be awesome but I'll take 2 of 3.

Had to get one in Houston, and now we need two at the Bank. A sweep is unlikely, but would be amazing.

Monix · Post #47 » by **Monix** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 3:22 am

2 down...2 to go

Sixersftw · Post #48 » by **Sixersftw** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 3:31 am

I'm gonna ugly cry if they win and I can't wait.

Embiid P · Post #49 » by **Embiid P** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 3:36 am

Dominant performance tonight. 2 more to go!

the_process · Post #50 » by **the_process** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 3:53 am

mjkvol wrote:
Embiid P wrote:It doesn't look like our night tonight. Can't seem to solve Valdez. Also Schwarber just got a couple of tough breaks.

A split in Houston is what most of us were hoping for.

Series goes back to South Broad. A Philly sweep would be awesome but I'll take 2 of 3.

Had to get one in Houston, and now we need two at the Bank. A sweep is unlikely, but would be amazing.

One down. And they didn't have to use either of their best two relievers.

Looking good for Red October.

mjkvol · Post #51 » by **mjkvol** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 3:56 am

the_process wrote:
mjkvol wrote:
Embiid P wrote:It doesn't look like our night tonight. Can't seem to solve Valdez. Also Schwarber just got a couple of tough breaks.

A split in Houston is what most of us were hoping for.

Series goes back to South Broad. A Philly sweep would be awesome but I'll take 2 of 3.

Had to get one in Houston, and now we need two at the Bank. A sweep is unlikely, but would be amazing.

One down. And they didn't have to use either of their best two relievers.

Looking good for Red October.

And the only pitchers on the Phils who have given up any runs in the WS are their two aces - how unlikely is that?

Up 2-1 with Nola and Wheeler on deck. If we get normal performances by both, it could end right here at the Bank.

XtremeDunkz · Post #52 » by **XtremeDunkz** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 6:17 am

I love the phillies. There's just something special about playoff baseball that puts it on top of other sports for me. I'm so glad they finally got back but I never expected this crazy run.

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eyeatoma · Post #53 » by **eyeatoma** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 6:50 am

What a fairytale season. I'm here for all of it!

Sixersftw · Post #54 » by **Sixersftw** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 12:37 pm

mjkvol wrote:
the_process wrote:
mjkvol wrote:
Had to get one in Houston, and now we need two at the Bank. A sweep is unlikely, but would be amazing.

One down. And they didn't have to use either of their best two relievers.

Looking good for Red October.

And the only pitchers on the Phils who have given up any runs in the WS are their two aces - how unlikely is that?

Up 2-1 with Nola and Wheeler on deck. If we get normal performances by both, it could end right here at the Bank.

The objective has to be to win at the Bank. If you're burning both aces and Wheels is probably done for the post season (sans a all hands on deck game 7), you can't go back to Houston.

mjkvol · Post #55 » by **mjkvol** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 6:23 pm

Sixersftw wrote:
mjkvol wrote:
the_process wrote:
One down. And they didn't have to use either of their best two relievers.

Looking good for Red October.

And the only pitchers on the Phils who have given up any runs in the WS are their two aces - how unlikely is that?

Up 2-1 with Nola and Wheeler on deck. If we get normal performances by both, it could end right here at the Bank.

The objective has to be to win at the Bank. If you're burning both aces and Wheels is probably done for the post season (sans a all hands on deck game 7), you can't go back to Houston.

Pretty safe bet that Thomson will manage both games like game 7's if the Phils have a lead or even in a tie game. The bullpen horses are rested and ready.

the_process · Post #56 » by **the_process** » Wed Nov 2, 2022 7:24 pm

mjkvol wrote:
Sixersftw wrote:
mjkvol wrote:
And the only pitchers on the Phils who have given up any runs in the WS are their two aces - how unlikely is that?

Up 2-1 with Nola and Wheeler on deck. If we get normal performances by both, it could end right here at the Bank.

The objective has to be to win at the Bank. If you're burning both aces and Wheels is probably done for the post season (sans a all hands on deck game 7), you can't go back to Houston.

Pretty safe bet that Thomson will manage both games like game 7's if the Phils have a lead or even in a tie game. The bullpen horses are rested and ready.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Suarez again in Game 5 if they are ahead late with a chance to clinch. Dude has a rubber arm.

the_process · Post #57 » by **the_process** » Thu Nov 3, 2022 2:24 am

Unless it’s only for one inning in relief in Game 7 I don’t want to see Nola on the hill again this year.

Embiid P · Post #58 » by **Embiid P** » Thu Nov 3, 2022 2:41 am

All I know is hopefully we don't see Javier again in this series. Surprised that Dusty didn't start him in game 3 TBH.

Embiid P · Post #59 » by **Embiid P** » Fri Nov 4, 2022 4:23 am

Phillies just lost a close one with a couple of unlucky breaks against them. Sadly, I can't see them winning two in Houston but I'll keep the faith that they can pull off a miracle.

Assuming we lose this series, Dombrowski still has some work to do in the offseason to get us over the top. I really feel bad for Bryce and Schwarber who have given it their all this postseason. I would look to move Nola, Hoskins, Castellanos and prospects in the offseason for a true ace pitcher and more patient contact hitters. Far too many in our lineup are impatient and try to kill the ball each time they are at the plate, which is obviously great when they are hitting home runs a la game 3 but not so great when they aren't (games 4 and 5).

mjkvol · Post #60 » by **mjkvol** » Fri Nov 4, 2022 12:57 pm

The Phils just ran into a buzzsaw in Javier and the Houston bullpen. I wouldn't make snap judgments about the lineup based on this series, as the Astros have shut down everyone they played. The Phils have the only two wins in the post season against them.

There are guys who figure to bounce back from down seasons, like Castellanos, and some young players ready to enter their primes like Marsh, Stott, and Bohm. I'd like to see another bullpen arm added, and a legit backup catcher to give J.T. a break and make sure he's fresh late in the year. They definitely need a solid starter or two. Not sure if there are any prospects that might be due to come up soon.

This team just found itself this year, and they're a tight-knit group. I see no reason to rip the club to shreds making changes for the sake of changes.