The Phillies are finally done their disastrous 4-11 interleague run and head to Atlanta. Last season, they had a disastrous 3-9 interleague run and then, headed to Atlanta, where they promptly swept the Braves (and then lost 4 straight right after). Hopefully we can repeat history with the former, not the latter. Luckily for us, almost the entire NL East has been playing this way, here are our division rivals records during our 4-11 swoon... New York: 5-10 Atlanta: 5-10 Florida: … [Read more...]
Opinion: Trade Werth, not Michael Taylor
June 29, 2009 By 30 Comments
Editor's Note: Bill Conlin wrote a piece on this subject a week or so ago. I don't read Conlin, so if I am repeating anything he said, I apologize. As the Phillies miraculously sit 2 1/2 games ahead of the Mets in NL East despite playing some of the worst baseball we have seen from them in several years, GM Ruben Amaro is all over the map looking for starting pitching and relief pitching to help our depleted staff. Obviously, any trade for a starter these days is going to take some of your … [Read more...]
Jrue Holiday It Is
June 26, 2009 By 127 Comments
Look, I don't bull shit you - I was on the Ty Lawson train from day one, and when Pete and I saw Holiday drop we were almost certain the Sixers would select him. He was projected as a lottery talent, and if you subscribe to the draft tiers model, you aren't supposed to pass on a player like that no matter what. Luckily for us this was a PG-heavy draft, and the higher rated guy that dropped could eventually be a good point guard in a couple years. When they did take him, I was disappointed … [Read more...]
2009 NBA Draft Day Thread
June 25, 2009 By 180 Comments
Today is the day. Tons of action in terms of trades has already happened with the Big Shaq to to Cleveland deal finally happening. I expect much more throughout the day before the draft and/or during the draft. Use this spot as the official 2009 NBA Draft post to discuss any and anything draft related. Post new deals or rumors in the comments. Trades you think the Sixers should, talk about players, scenarios everything all day and during the draft. Pete and I are watching the game … [Read more...]
Friendly NBA Mock Draft Contest
June 24, 2009 By 11 Comments
Results: 1. Jurnee, 85 points T-2. Marc K, 79 points T-2. Pete, 79 points T-2. Dannie, 79 points 5. DeepSixerSuede, 76 points 6. Eric, 76 points 7. Guest, 75 points 8. Dan, 64 points 9. Stu, 62 points 10. Jesse G, 60 points 11. Bball, 50 points Excellent work by Jurnee, who won by getting a bunch of mid-to-late round picks exactly right: Terrance Williams, Gerald Henderson, Earl Clark, Austin Daye, James Johnson, Omri Casspi and DeMarre Carroll. Dannie and I were planning on … [Read more...]
Who Should the Sixers Draft?
June 24, 2009 By 36 Comments
The clock is ticking. Word is there are no more workouts coming so the Sixers brass should be in the tank finalizing their draft board and closely monitoring and engaging in trade talk. It's on you now. Who would you pick? If you're still unsure check out the 2009 Sixers Draft Analysis post and comments. Also, if there is a player likely to be available with the 17th pick who is not on this list that you want don't vote, leave a comment and I will add their name so you can select … [Read more...]
Pitiful Phillies lose 8 of 9 at home, still lead NL East
June 22, 2009 By 13 Comments
Those games (particularly the Saturday night game) were so painful to watch that I'm not going to re-live the pain by writing about them. If you want a good recap of the series, Todd Zolecki has a good one here. I really wouldn't have much to add to what he said. Now we head to Tampa Bay, and I really don't see things looking up. David Price vs. Jamie Moyer doesn't exactly scream comeback game. The other pitching match-ups are a little better, and I think we will halt the streak during the … [Read more...]
2009 Sixers Draft
June 21, 2009 By 80 Comments
The draft is 3 days away, and all the workouts for the Sixers are likely done. It's time to take a hard look at the situation, the options and, ultimately, the pick. What We Already Know Before the season ended everyone knew the Sixers' weaknesses and player needs. Three point shooting needed to be addressed in the form of a proven distance shooter - at the very least. Stefanski got that done before we all thought was possible by trading Reggie Evans for Jason Kapono. We now have one … [Read more...]
Sixers Chatter
June 20, 2009 By 18 Comments
Haven't had much time to write lately just been swamped with work and a lot of summer league games. This is just a round-up of some recent Sixers-related news (basketball, not off-the-court. I am ignoring the Iguodala's baby momma drama) to spark some discussion over the weekend. Have at it. Royal Ivey Opts Out Apparently this was the plan all a long according to Ivey's agent. I think he and his agent are a little delusional if they think Ivey is worth more than the veteran's minimum … [Read more...]
For the birds: Phils fall flat against Blue Jays, welcome Orioles
June 19, 2009 By 9 Comments
Well - the Phillies certainly do have a way of making you want to grind your temple with a screwdriver, don't they? Lazy defense, bad baserunning, poor ABs, horrendous starting pitching efforts, all amounting to a 1-5 stretch that very easily could have been an 0-9 stretch. Luckily for us, Mets, Braves and Marlins fans are searching for higher powered screwdriver than we are, and we still have a relatively comfortable 3 game lead. This is exactly what happened last year. In 2008, we were … [Read more...]
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