Comments on: It’s Done: Roy Oswalt Is A Phillie! http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:41:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: tk76 http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34813 tk76 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:39:49 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34813 Ken, then are the same pitcher to me :)  I loved watching Lee pitch, and Roy1 is much the same in his efficient approach.  Call it a Phruedian slip... Ken, then are the same pitcher to me :)  I loved watching Lee pitch, and Roy1 is much the same in his efficient approach.  Call it a Phruedian slip…

]]> By: Ken Bland http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34808 Ken Bland Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:04:21 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34808 Just saw on mlbtraderumors that the Astros are shopping Berkman.  If they can’t get a deal done it seems like they will buy him out for next year, which is where Wallace comes into play, taking over at 1B.  OK, enough about the ramifications of the deal for other teams.>> One point.  When they dump Berkman, they will have a payroll of 30 million.  Those fans are going to have to be incredibly patient.   Just saw on mlbtraderumors that the Astros are shopping Berkman.  If they can’t get a deal done it seems like they will buy him out for next year, which is where Wallace comes into play, taking over at 1B.  OK, enough about the ramifications of the deal for other teams.>>

One point.  When they dump Berkman, they will have a payroll of 30 million.  Those fans are going to have to be incredibly patient.
 

]]> By: Ken Bland http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34807 Ken Bland Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:02:35 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34807 Who do you think the 2nd best starting pitcher on this team is?>> Roy Oswalt.  It's pretty obvious.  If it becomes a debate on the board, I'll offer my reasons. ************************************************************************ <<Oswalt is 56-16 with a 2.19 ERA in August, September and October.>> Tony, I never participated in the Dan Haren discussions because I didn't think we'd seriously pursue him unless Oswalt was actually dealt elsewhere and thus never mentioned this.  Not only is Oswalt excellent in the 2nd half, but Haren is much better in the first half.  ************************************************************************* <<I keep thinking of how Bake McBride sparked the team when he joined us midseason in ‘77.>> What a freaking ripoff that was.  We gave up Tommy Underwood, I guess, and Bake was so good, and so well rounded.  Kudos plus to the Pope on that deal.    ************************************************************************* from Rob Neyer, courteousy b.ski...is there a smarter, more effective front office in the National League right now?>> Intelligent minds know to wait until 4 Eastern on Saturday before answering that. ************************************************************************* Other, Nice acknowledgement on Gose scouting report by Pete.  Nailed it to a tee. ************************************************************************ from tk <<Up against the Yankees last year it seemed as if Halladay was the only pitcher who had a chance.>> That's funny, tk, I had to smile at that.  I'm sure everyone caught it, but I will mention that last year, Halladays's name was Lee. Who do you think the 2nd best starting pitcher on this team is?>>

Roy Oswalt.  It’s pretty obvious.  If it becomes a debate on the board, I’ll offer my reasons.

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<<Oswalt is 56-16 with a 2.19 ERA in August, September and October.>>

Tony,
I never participated in the Dan Haren discussions because I didn’t think we’d seriously pursue him unless Oswalt was actually dealt elsewhere and thus never mentioned this.  Not only is Oswalt excellent in the 2nd half, but Haren is much better in the first half. 

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<<I keep thinking of how Bake McBride sparked the team when he joined us midseason in ‘77.>>

What a freaking ripoff that was.  We gave up Tommy Underwood, I guess, and Bake was so good, and so well rounded.  Kudos plus to the Pope on that deal.   

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from Rob Neyer, courteousy b.ski…is there a smarter, more effective front office in the National League right now?>>

Intelligent minds know to wait until 4 Eastern on Saturday before answering that.

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Other,
Nice acknowledgement on Gose scouting report by Pete.  Nailed it to a tee.

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from tk

<<Up against the Yankees last year it seemed as if Halladay was the only pitcher who had a chance.>>

That’s funny, tk, I had to smile at that.  I’m sure everyone caught it, but I will mention that last year, Halladays’s name was Lee.

]]> By: Ken Bland http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34806 Ken Bland Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:46:26 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34806 Really nice team win tonight, capped by the bench players, Valdez and Ransom.  And I'm sure the clubhouse felt like a team and looks forward to greeting Roy O tomorrow night.  I would imagine he's excited to meet his new teammates, and off the heels of some clubhouse unity inspired by D Brown's entry through the walkway last night, we leave this homestand in fired up mode. One of my questions for the forthcoming weekend will be a comparison to the Opening week of the season.  If you remember, we seemed to have more fans in the stands that the home team nats.  Perhaps Roy O gets a preview of a nice welcome for tomorrow night.  Based purely on gut feel, I'm not sure how well he'll pitch tomorrow night.  I know he's not going 5-0 with an 0.82 ERA, equalled by the last 2 aces the Phils acquired. We're now overweight from the right hand side on starting pitching, but despite the Yanks last year, it's still better to be overweight right than left, and with the quality of our starters, ain't no thang.  But I believe Cole will follow the Roys rather than be sandwiched once Charlie can set things up.  Personally, I would line it up by best down, and that's what I think Charlie and Rich will do. We have a shot at catching the Braves and passing them this weekend.  The week has been so perfect thus far.  Things are looking really nice, and it's about time.  Maybe another personnel change to feel good about before it's over also. Nice 8-0 homestand.  A year ago, we were all wondering why they couldn't win at home.  It's a good change. Really nice team win tonight, capped by the bench players, Valdez and Ransom.  And I’m sure the clubhouse felt like a team and looks forward to greeting Roy O tomorrow night.  I would imagine he’s excited to meet his new teammates, and off the heels of some clubhouse unity inspired by D Brown’s entry through the walkway last night, we leave this homestand in fired up mode.

One of my questions for the forthcoming weekend will be a comparison to the Opening week of the season.  If you remember, we seemed to have more fans in the stands that the home team nats.  Perhaps Roy O gets a preview of a nice welcome for tomorrow night.  Based purely on gut feel, I’m not sure how well he’ll pitch tomorrow night.  I know he’s not going 5-0 with an 0.82 ERA, equalled by the last 2 aces the Phils acquired.

We’re now overweight from the right hand side on starting pitching, but despite the Yanks last year, it’s still better to be overweight right than left, and with the quality of our starters, ain’t no thang.  But I believe Cole will follow the Roys rather than be sandwiched once Charlie can set things up.  Personally, I would line it up by best down, and that’s what I think Charlie and Rich will do.

We have a shot at catching the Braves and passing them this weekend.  The week has been so perfect thus far.  Things are looking really nice, and it’s about time.  Maybe another personnel change to feel good about before it’s over also.

Nice 8-0 homestand.  A year ago, we were all wondering why they couldn’t win at home.  It’s a good change.

]]> By: b.ski http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34804 b.ski Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:38:26 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34804 Tough win.  Glad we got it.  Wasn't looking too good for a while there.  We had to get it when we did because Baez was warming up for the 12th.     Before I say goodnight I'd like to congratulate Amaro once more for getting Oswalt and remind him that his work is not done yet.  Now I'd like to quote my good friend Pete and ask him, <em>Uhhh…. who is going to close out all these great starts?</em>, because nothing seems to be working out all that well (although Lidge did have a nice clean 10th). Tough win.  Glad we got it.  Wasn’t looking too good for a while there.  We had to get it when we did because Baez was warming up for the 12th.
 
 
Before I say goodnight I’d like to congratulate Amaro once more for getting Oswalt and remind him that his work is not done yet.  Now I’d like to quote my good friend Pete and ask him, Uhhh…. who is going to close out all these great starts?, because nothing seems to be working out all that well (although Lidge did have a nice clean 10th).

]]> By: philly http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34802 philly Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:15:08 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34802 Guys- Who do you think the 2nd best starting pitcher on this team is? Guys-
Who do you think the 2nd best starting pitcher on this team is?

]]> By: phillyfan http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34801 phillyfan Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:34:13 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34801 this 9th inning is troubling.  What a way to put a downer on a great day and great winning streak. 2-2 and bases are loaded with 1 out.  And it isn't even Lidge. this 9th inning is troubling.  What a way to put a downer on a great day and great winning streak. 2-2 and bases are loaded with 1 out.  And it isn’t even Lidge.

]]> By: Tony http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34798 Tony Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:50:01 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34798 Oswalt is 56-16 with a 2.19 ERA in August, September and October. Oswalt is 56-16 with a 2.19 ERA in August, September and October.

]]> By: b.ski http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34791 b.ski Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:29:10 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34791 Wow, Amaro is even getting praise from <a title="Rob Neyer" href="http://espn.go.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/4568/phillies-big-winners-and-not-just-in-10" rel="nofollow">Rob Neyer</a>:       <em>And finally (I mean it this time), another word about the Phillies. Remember when everyone was saying how foolish they were for trading Cliff Lee last winter? Well, they traded Cliff Lee because they thought they could stock their farm system without seriously damaging their chances for another National League pennant.  Be honest ... Did you think they were wrong at the time? I didn't. I had the Phillies winning their division this year, and so did almost everybody else.  It didn't quite work out that way. So they've adjusted, and instead of having a great chance of winning with Cliff Lee in 2010, they've got a great chance of winning with Roy Oswalt in 2010 ... </em><em>and in 2011</em><em>.  Is there a smarter, more effective front office in the National League right now?</em> Wow, Amaro is even getting praise from Rob Neyer:
 
 
 
And finally (I mean it this time), another word about the Phillies. Remember when everyone was saying how foolish they were for trading Cliff Lee last winter? Well, they traded Cliff Lee because they thought they could stock their farm system without seriously damaging their chances for another National League pennant. 

Be honest … Did you think they were wrong at the time? I didn’t. I had the Phillies winning their division this year, and so did almost everybody else. 

It didn’t quite work out that way. So they’ve adjusted, and instead of having a great chance of winning with Cliff Lee in 2010, they’ve got a great chance of winning with Roy Oswalt in 2010 … and in 2011. 

Is there a smarter, more effective front office in the National League right now?

]]> By: tk76 http://www.reclinergm.com/its-done-roy-oswalt-is-a-phillie/#comment-34790 tk76 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:40:55 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=10635#comment-34790 In the immortal words of Croce, It feels great!   But I don't get as much out of it as some, because I bailed on the team after the Strikes and am now a fair weathered fan... who no longer lives in the area.  I get more joy out of relative successes out of the Eagles and Sixers (or at least I assume i will in the Sixers case- if they ever are good.) In the immortal words of Croce, It feels great!
 
But I don’t get as much out of it as some, because I bailed on the team after the Strikes and am now a fair weathered fan… who no longer lives in the area.  I get more joy out of relative successes out of the Eagles and Sixers (or at least I assume i will in the Sixers case- if they ever are good.)

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