Comments on: PHILLIES WIN THE WORLD SERIES! – NOTHING ELSE MATTERS http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/ Philly sports blog for diehard Sixers & Phillies fans Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:29:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: bski http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6700 bski Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:06:46 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6700 I just discovered a glaring omission from my earlier list, the 33-year old rookie, Chris Coste.  You've got to be thrilled for a guy who stuck it out for years in the minors, finally stuck with a major league club, and then wins a championship.  This adds another chapter to his story. I just discovered a glaring omission from my earlier list, the 33-year old rookie, Chris Coste.  You’ve got to be thrilled for a guy who stuck it out for years in the minors, finally stuck with a major league club, and then wins a championship.  This adds another chapter to his story.

]]> By: deepsixersuede http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6691 deepsixersuede Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:32:08 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6691 Funny sidelight to watching Phillies in my nephews box at Waccovia last night with S.F.W. was the T.V. in the box had a delay with the T.V. downstairs in the bar and we would here cheers right before something happened. We were running water, closing doors but didn!t want to "change" the karma by going downstairs. Met some good people outside the stadium and will never forget the experience. 63 degrees and sunny for tomorrow, the players deserve a break, weatherwise, after all they have been through!!! Funny sidelight to watching Phillies in my nephews box at Waccovia last night with S.F.W. was the T.V. in the box had a delay with the T.V. downstairs in the bar and we would here cheers right before something happened. We were running water, closing doors but didn!t want to “change” the karma by going downstairs. Met some good people outside the stadium and will never forget the experience. 63 degrees and sunny for tomorrow, the players deserve a break, weatherwise, after all they have been through!!!

]]> By: bski http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6687 bski Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:20:40 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6687 <strong>Morty</strong>, Thanks. <strong>J Dubbz</strong>, I don't want to spoil the mood.  I'm still basking in the afterglow.  The parade is tomorrow and I'd like to extend this window of joy at least through the weekend.  That said, I will give you my brief answer to your question.  The years bother me more than the money (plus I think it will take more than 9 mil per to keep him).  If we sign him for more than 2 years, he has got to move to first base to finish out the contract, IMO.  You see where this is going?  I don't want to get into the rest of it now. Morty, Thanks.

J Dubbz, I don’t want to spoil the mood.  I’m still basking in the afterglow.  The parade is tomorrow and I’d like to extend this window of joy at least through the weekend.  That said, I will give you my brief answer to your question.  The years bother me more than the money (plus I think it will take more than 9 mil per to keep him).  If we sign him for more than 2 years, he has got to move to first base to finish out the contract, IMO.  You see where this is going?  I don’t want to get into the rest of it now.

]]> By: J Dubbz http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6674 J Dubbz Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:56:01 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6674 I know the Phillies just won the World Series less than 24 hours ago, but the fan in me is already thinking to next year.  What if Burrell is looking for 4 years at $9 mil per, do you give it to him?  He has made it very obvious he wants to stay in Philly, and with the recent championship there is really no reason for him to go elsewhere.  I know the Phillies just won the World Series less than 24 hours ago, but the fan in me is already thinking to next year.  What if Burrell is looking for 4 years at $9 mil per, do you give it to him?  He has made it very obvious he wants to stay in Philly, and with the recent championship there is really no reason for him to go elsewhere. 

]]> By: Rob http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6673 Rob Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:48:08 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6673 What did "Mr. Negativity" Howard Eskin say once the Phillies won the World Series?  I really want to know.  Now that Philly won a Championship, how much of the negativity in our media will reduce? What did “Mr. Negativity” Howard Eskin say once the Phillies won the World Series?  I really want to know.  Now that Philly won a Championship, how much of the negativity in our media will reduce?

]]> By: Morty http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6672 Morty Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:45:06 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6672 <strong>bski:</strong> Great post above. I also wish Burrell's hit had been a foot higher - what a journey it has been for him over the years. And the same for his teammate from the bad old days, J Roll, who has also had his ups and downs, both on the field and in his relationship with the fans over the years, but has emerged as the hear and soul of the team ever since his 36 game hitting streak in the midst of a playoff run in 2005. bski: Great post above. I also wish Burrell’s hit had been a foot higher – what a journey it has been for him over the years. And the same for his teammate from the bad old days, J Roll, who has also had his ups and downs, both on the field and in his relationship with the fans over the years, but has emerged as the hear and soul of the team ever since his 36 game hitting streak in the midst of a playoff run in 2005.

]]> By: jjg http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6671 jjg Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:43:16 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6671 60s centerfielder Tony Gonzalez would've liked playing here now as he was a lefthanded hitter, known for good opposite field power, particularly for a man of his average size.  Was a solid player in his time, a good soldier for Phillies - offensive contributor, defensively very sound.  I'd summarize him as being 'Vada Pinson-lite'.  And that's a compliment.  60s centerfielder Tony Gonzalez would’ve liked playing here now as he was a lefthanded hitter, known for good opposite field power, particularly for a man of his average size.  Was a solid player in his time, a good soldier for Phillies - offensive contributor, defensively very sound.  I’d summarize him as being ‘Vada Pinson-lite’.  And that’s a compliment. 

]]> By: J Dubbz http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6668 J Dubbz Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:16:23 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6668 True its a hitters dream, but as a Phils fan we play 81 games there and have typically been a power hitting team.  That tends to work to our advantage especially with bats like Burrell and Werth, and with Howard being able to stroke out what looks like opposite field fly balls.  If I rooted for any other team, I would cry foul, but since its CBP, its all good. True its a hitters dream, but as a Phils fan we play 81 games there and have typically been a power hitting team.  That tends to work to our advantage especially with bats like Burrell and Werth, and with Howard being able to stroke out what looks like opposite field fly balls.  If I rooted for any other team, I would cry foul, but since its CBP, its all good.

]]> By: jjg http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6667 jjg Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:10:57 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6667 Baldelli's HR - example of CBP cheap one.  Hits it halfway down bat without arms extended, still exits field of play.  Don't like how easy left field plays for hitters.  Dimensions have already been altered; was even easier 1st year of stadium existence.    Still, pitchers' fears are well-founded.  Baldelli’s HR - example of CBP cheap one.  Hits it halfway down bat without arms extended, still exits field of play.  Don’t like how easy left field plays for hitters.  Dimensions have already been altered; was even easier 1st year of stadium existence.    Still, pitchers’ fears are well-founded. 

]]> By: bski http://www.reclinergm.com/phillies-win-the-world-series-nothing-else-matters/#comment-6664 bski Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:45:38 +0000 http://www.reclinergm.com/?p=2403#comment-6664 <strong>sfw</strong>...Thanks.  I have to say I'm jealous that you were there last night (both places actually, but more for CBP). <strong>gcl38</strong>...I'm jealous of you as well for being <strong>inside</strong> CBP for the conclusion of game 5 (not so much for the beginning of it on Monday).  <strong>Dave T</strong>....Thanks to you as well.  Even though I just knew they were going to do it, I still can't believe that the Phils did it, you know?   They Phils deserve all the props I can give them and more. It strikes me how quickly it all came together for the Phils. I did not see this coming at all in September.  When they went on their second annual torrid stretch over the last 17 games of the season, I thought they might have a chance to make some noise in the playoffs.  When they beat Sabathia and the Brewers, I thought they had a very good chance of beating the Dodgers and getting to the world series.  After they beat the Dodgers handily in five games, I was pretty confident they were going to win it all.  It was great to feel increasingly confident that they were going to win it all after they climbed each rung on the ladder.  Looking at it now, what they've done is pretty impressive.  They went 11-3 in the postseason (7-0 at home, 4-3 on the road).  They won each series in 4, 5, and 5 games.  Also, they faced 3 closeout games in the postseason (1 on the road in Milwaukee, 1 on the road in LA, 1 at home against Tampa) and they won them all.  They didn't let the pressure get to them.  They stepped up and went for the kill.   Very impressive. sfw…Thanks.  I have to say I’m jealous that you were there last night (both places actually, but more for CBP).

gcl38…I’m jealous of you as well for being inside CBP for the conclusion of game 5 (not so much for the beginning of it on Monday). 

Dave T….Thanks to you as well.  Even though I just knew they were going to do it, I still can’t believe that the Phils did it, you know?   They Phils deserve all the props I can give them and more.

It strikes me how quickly it all came together for the Phils. I did not see this coming at all in September.  When they went on their second annual torrid stretch over the last 17 games of the season, I thought they might have a chance to make some noise in the playoffs.  When they beat Sabathia and the Brewers, I thought they had a very good chance of beating the Dodgers and getting to the world series.  After they beat the Dodgers handily in five games, I was pretty confident they were going to win it all.  It was great to feel increasingly confident that they were going to win it all after they climbed each rung on the ladder. 

Looking at it now, what they’ve done is pretty impressive.  They went 11-3 in the postseason (7-0 at home, 4-3 on the road).  They won each series in 4, 5, and 5 games.  Also, they faced 3 closeout games in the postseason (1 on the road in Milwaukee, 1 on the road in LA, 1 at home against Tampa) and they won them all.  They didn’t let the pressure get to them.  They stepped up and went for the kill.   Very impressive.

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