Team to Beat

Outtaherephils goes to the Opener

2009-04-06T19:51:00.001-04:00

OPENING DAY: Brett Myers started off rough but regained his focus, but it was too late as te Phillies fell 4-1. The run came on a double by Eric Bruntlett

Cole Hamels' Elbow Feeling Better

2009-03-24T20:55:00.002-04:00

March 22, 2009
Cole Hamels is feeling better! He threw from the mound for the first time since leaving training camp. Cole recieved an anti-inflammatory shot and was able to throw almost two innings without any pain. He is planning to pitch in a minor league game this week. He is feeling good about the home opener on April fifth.

Phillies Sting Rays, Triumph over TB, 12-5

2009-02-28T16:50:00.002-05:00

The Phightins won their first game since October 29, 2008, the year that will easily go down in Philadelphia history as the "year of the fan". The big man Ryan Howard and fresh from the Phillies Minor League tree, John Mayberry, Jr. smacked one too. Raul Ibanez, put on a hitting display as Kendrick want 2 2/3, surrendering 1 run.

L8er,

Cramer

Howard gets his cash

2009-02-08T14:08:00.002-05:00

THIS JUST IN:

Ryan Howard has just signed a 3 year, $54 million deal with the Phillies, avoiding arbitration.

He will make $15 million this season, $19 million next year, and tops it off with $20,000,000 in 2011.

Only a week until pitchers and catchers report.

The Phillies first spring training game is at home against the Blue Jays in Clearwater.

L8er,

Cramer

Just a Reminder

2009-02-02T18:23:00.002-05:00

Hi,

Just wanted to remind you that there is only 10 days until the spring training plane leaves out of Philly International on the 13th at 2pm

Also Check Out www.phillies.com

L8er,

Cramer

Chase Utley Rehab

2009-01-08T09:00:00.003-05:00

Chase Utley had surgery on his right hip on November 23 spoke to the media on Dec 16.
Is he going to be ready to rejoin the defending World Champs in the spring of '09?
He is very optimistic and is planning to be part of the winning squad.

Rehab is going very well and he is working hard, and he wants to do it right so he does not have this problem again.

He has been in rehab for six weeks and each day, thing are getting better.

As a big Utley fan, I am looking forward to having him back full strength in the spring.
We all wish him the best of luck with his rehab.

LVC

BREAKING NEWS

2009-01-05T16:48:00.001-05:00

Pat Burrell just signed a two year, 16 million $ deal with TB rays

More L8er,

Cramer

America's Pastime is all the time on MLB network

2009-01-01T13:20:00.002-05:00

MLB network launches tonight at 6pm eastern. It is supposed to be like ESPN's "sportscenter" but devoted to the MLB. The Hosts include Barry Larkin and Mitch Williams. Tonight's agenda includes, a "hot stove" report, and a replay of Don Larsen's 1956 World Series Perfect Game.

Stay Tuned...

Cramer

Top 10 Plays Of All Time

2008-12-28T23:04:00.002-05:00

#10

Nolan Ryan's 7th No Hitter

At age 44, pitching for the Rangers, Nolan Ryan threw his SEVENTH NO HITTER.

New Authors

2008-12-13T14:22:00.003-05:00

Anyone who would like to blog should leave their email in the comments section of this article.

Yeah, I know the Phillies signed Ibanez and the Mets got K-Rod. I'm just waiting until more info is available before I write a big segment.

Winter Ball

2008-12-06T08:43:00.002-05:00

For those of you that love baseball...

I found a good internet game. Try it out. Just insert the web address below in your browser:

http;//www.miniclip.com/games/baseball/en/

Sweet Lou wins NL Manager of the Year, His Catcher wins the Rookie.

2008-11-13T11:26:00.005-05:00

Though Charlie Manuel piloted the Philadelphia Phillies to a world series title, he is not any stage besides the flatbed truck back on haloween. Manuel was favored to win the NL Manager of the Year Award, but...

"Sweet" Lou Pinella, the Chicago Cubs skipper, won his third, manager of the year award.

On the other hand, Joe Maddon, won his first AL manager of the year award for winning the American League Pennant. The Rays finished with 97 wins.

Geovany Soto won the NL Rookie of the Year, with Maddon's 3rd Baseman, Evan Longoria, taking the AL honors.

L8er,
Cramer

If Burrell leaves...

2008-11-11T12:08:00.002-05:00

With the focus on improving the rotation in this free agent frenzied MLB, who will play left field if Pat the Bat doesn't come back. Here are my picks:

1. Raul Ibanez:
Current Team- Free Agent
Last Played for- Mariners, 2008
Career Stats- .286 AVG, 182 HR, 794 RBI, 12 years.
Bats Left, Throws Right
Achievements- #330 on all time HR list
Chance of Signing: 55%

2. Matt Holiday
Current Team- A's (got traded on 11/10/08)
Last Played for- Rockies, 2008
Career Stats- .319 AVG, 128 HR, 483 RBI, 4 years.
Bats Right, Throws Right
Achievements:

3-time All-Star (2006–2008)
2-time Silver Slugger (2006–2007)
2007 National League Championship Series MVP
National League Player of the Month (September 2007)
National League Batting Champion (2007)
National League RBI leader (2007)
National League Doubles leader (2007)
National League Hits leader (2007)
National League Total Bases leader (2007)
National League Extra Base Hits leader (2007)
The Sporting News All-Star team (2007)
Baseball America All-Rookie team (2004)
Topps All-Star Rookie team (2004)

Chance of Trading for: less than 1%

If you have any ideas on who should play Left for the Phillies, let me know!

L8er,
Cramer

2008 Awards

2008-11-06T12:02:00.003-05:00

Its that time of year. When the trees turn colors and the players head home, the big moment arrives. Filled with comments and controversy, the awards are what the deserving players get for their hard work. now, in 2008, its time. Time for something new:

You can pick the president (OBAMA). You can pick your friends. You can pick your nose. Now, YOU can pick the winners. Yes, thats right, YOU pick the 2008 winners! To vote, just go to phillies.com . Don't forget to vote for the 2008 World Champion Phillies!

L8er,

Cramer

PS: For the biggest Oddity, vote for Chase Utley's "Vocabulary Slipups"!!!!

WE DID IT! 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONS!

2008-10-30T11:25:00.002-04:00

Brad Lidge Steps onto the rubber. Top of the ninth; two outs. Runner on second. Three balls, two strikes. The windup and the pitch.

Eric Hinske chopped up at 96 mph fastball right down the heart of the plate. Inning over. Game over. Series over. Season over. Wait over.

Brad Lidge threw his glove up in the air. Carlos Ruiz rushed to the mound, a grin from ear to ear. Ryan Howard leaped on to the battery as the flyin' hawiian ran in from the outfield. Scott Eyre and Clay Condrey ran to the field from the bullpen.

The Phillies won the 104th World Series of Baseball, ending with a triumph and champagne.

Though there will be no more games, I will be covering trades, awards and wintermeetings as well as requests for other topics.

Until February (or sooner),
Cramer

Wild Wild Weather

2008-10-25T17:49:00.002-04:00

Philadelphia-- Game 3 may be pushed up. Why? There is a thunderstorm currently rolling through the eastern seaboard. These are the conditions:

Raining with a chance of Hail

Winds about 20 mph

Cancelation Chance: 55%

More l8er,

Cramer

Cole Hamels catches fire, Phillies lead 1-0!

2008-10-23T10:55:00.002-04:00

Tropicana Field- Cole Hamels went seven strong innings and cruised to a game 1 win last night in Tampa Bay. The Rays starter, Scott Kazmir, racked up a loss last night as the Phightin Phils won, 3-2. Chase Utley connected for two run shot in the opening inning of the series which ultimately decided the game.

Tonights Game
Who: Brett Myers (Regular Season (10-13) Postseason (2-0)) vs James Shields (Regular Season (14-8) Postseason (1-2))

What: World Series, Game 2

When: 8:00pm ET

Where: Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay FL

Why: The Lights-Out Bullpen

Cramer's Predictions:

(L)Myers: 6.2IP, 6H, 3ER, 4BB, 5K
(W)Shields: 7IP, 5H, 1ER, 2BB, 4K

Good Day and Go Phils,
Cramer

Game 1 WORLD SERIES: Hamels @ Kazmir

2008-10-22T18:55:00.003-04:00

The dream has come true. We are finally at a waypoint at which we have not approached in 15 years, and have never approached with such confidence. Back in the 1870s, the Philadelphia Quakers were the team to beat. 100 years ad 10,000 losses later, the thought process was not quite the same. But as the fall classic comes to a close, we are being watched by almost 85 million people. As the sports shops in small towns are making handsome profits from phillies gear, we prepare for what we have spent 28 years waiting for: the championship. The most coveted prize in all of sports, the world series trophy has been won by 27 out of the 30 present day teams (the only teams not to win one are the Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers, The Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Rays, The Seattle Mariners, Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres). The chance is here; take it!

I will make my predictions in a little bit.

GO PHILLIES!

Cramer

Contact me

2008-10-15T19:19:00.000-04:00

If you have any questions or suggestions for about the blog, you can reach me at scramer@chestnuthillacademy.org

08 in a "nutshell"

2008-10-15T18:15:00.003-04:00

2008- the miracle season

The phillies are beast. Thats final if you dont belive me fine, ill just blab about this for no reason at all. Here goes...

After an 0-2 start to the season, the phillies, equipped with brad lidge, j-roll, the big man, climb the stairs and jayson werth, find themselves ONE win away from a trip to the world series. Seems like a fantasy, doesn't? Ahh, the smell of nachos, the big lineup of baseball cards in the left field gate, the phanatic shooting hot dogs (section 322 is a HUGE hotspot), the citizens 7, it all seems like a dream. A franchise that seemed doomed after 10,000 losses. But we, the fans, never threw the towel in. Not even when we were 7 runs behind against the mets and won on a coste single in the 13th. Not even when we won last year on the final day. That image of number 39, throwing his mizuno will linger in my 12-year old mind forever. The picture of pedro feliz climbing on top of ryan howard and brad lidge hangs on my wall. This team is a team with heart. a team with passion. A team that bring pride to the color red. A true team with true determination. When they were 5.5 games out in august, they didn't give up. they couldn't. they are the my team. They are your team.

They are the team to beat!

Now lets get out there and kick some dodger ass!

More l8er,

cramer

Big Men Do it Again

2008-10-10T06:44:00.002-04:00

Pat Burrell and Chase Utley each hit a bomb and helped the phillies to a comeback Game 1 W.

More L8er,

Cramer

NLCS

2008-10-05T21:40:00.001-04:00

THE PHILLIES ARE NLDS CHAMPIONS!!!!!

Leaving Comments

2008-10-05T11:21:00.002-04:00

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VICtory is lost; Victorino blunder in the 9th cost us the game

2008-10-05T10:15:00.002-04:00

Shane Victorino knocked over Craig Counsell and cost us what would have been an RBI on the double play in the 9th. The call was that Victorino had interfered with the throw and the play was called an automatic DP. The Phillies lost 4-1. Now for todays game...

Who: Blanton (9-12) vs Suppan (10-10)

What: Phillies @ Brewers, Game 4 NLDS

When: 105 ET

Where: Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI

Why: Shane "The Flyin Hawaiian" Victorino

Quick Stat: The Cubs were just swept by the L.A. Dodgers, who have advanced to the NLCS for the first time since 1988.

More L8er,

Cramer

Vic comes up big, Phils on track to 2nd win

2008-10-02T19:29:00.001-04:00

THIS JUST IN:

Shane Victorino hit a grand slam tonight at the bank off of CC Sabathia!

L8ER,

Cramer

Operation Playoff; Phase 1 Complete

2008-10-02T10:56:00.003-04:00

Who: CC Sabathia (17-10) vs Brett Myers (10-13
What: Game 2 NLDS
When: 6:00 pm
Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Why: The Phantastic Phillies Phans

I'm All Ears: The game will be on TBS, 1210AM(WPHT) and ESPN Radio.

Cramer's Pitching Predictions:
Sabathia: 6.1IP, 1ER, 5H,6K,2BB
Brewers Bullpen: 1.2IP, 1ER, 2H, 1K, BB
Myers: 7IP, 1ER, 3H, 10K, 2BB
Phillies Bullpen: 1IP, ER, 1H, 3K, 1BB

More L8er,
Cramer

Game 1 NLDS: Milwaukee Brewers @ Philadelphia Phillies

2008-10-01T17:29:00.002-04:00

CODE RED: OPERATION PLAYOFFS

Who: Yovani Gallardo (0-0) vs Cole Hamels (14-10)

What: Milwaukee vs Philadelphia, Game 1 NLDS

When: 3:00 ET, 2:00 CT

Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA

Why: J-Roll sent us here with his diving DP against the Nationals last week.

How: Brad Lidge

More After the Game,

Cramer

Postseason '08, Here we come!

2008-09-28T11:27:00.005-04:00

The Phillies Clinched their second straight playoff berth as phightins turned two on a heroic play by the little man J-Roll.

Outtaherephils player of the game: Pedro Feliz

Pedro provided the RBI double in the 8th which provided the run that got Brad Lidge his 41st save of the season. This run proved to be the run which won the game.

Today the Phillies and Kyle Kendrick (11-9) square-off (or should i say "sleep-off") against the Nationals and Odalis Perez (7-11). This game virtually means nothing, win or lose, we are still going to the postseason.

Quick Stat: DC Pitcher with most wins-Tim Redding (10-11)

DC Pitcher with best record- Joel Hanrahan (6-3)

The Phillies will most likely win today as we have a young pitcher and a truckload of offense.

This is my prediction:

Kendrick- 6.1IP, 4H, 2R, 2K,1BB

Perez- 4IP, 6H, 5R, 1K, 3BB

Starting Lineup Predictions

Rollins: 2-5, 2B

Werth: 1-4,K

Utley: 3-5, HR (34), 2B

Howard: 3-4, HR (49, 50),BB

Burrell: 1-3, BB

Victorino: 4-4, 2B, HR(15)

Feliz:0-4, 2K

Ruiz: 1-5, 2B

Kendrick: 1-2, K

Good Day and Go Phils

Cramer

Magic number shrinks with two to play

2008-09-27T10:49:00.002-04:00

The Phillies need a W tonight and a big fat L from the mets to clinch a playoff spot.

Jaime Moyer (15-7) has the season on is shoulders tonight as the Phightins go up against John Lannan (9-14). If we get up by three runs, I would symbolicly put Brett Myers in to close out the title game to reenact last year. Also, I would want to include JA Happ and Greg Golson on the postseason roster, but that may not happen.

Good Day and Go Phillies,

Cramer

Phils Take 2 Out Of 3 from Fish

2008-09-22T18:54:00.005-04:00

Jaime Moyer continued his excellent season with six solid innings, as the Phils defeat the Marlins 5-2. The bullpen pitched three excellent shutout innings and Brad Lidge picked up his 40th save of the season.

Pedro Feliz and Chase Utley provided sparks for the offense, each connecting for two-run homer.

Mets lost and Phils now up 1 and 1/2 games in the east. It looks like the Mets are having another horrid collapse and the Phils are loving every second of it.

Peace,
Harrison

Dobbs Leaves Game in 7th

2008-09-21T18:36:00.002-04:00

Greg Dobbs exited tonight's ballgame with a supposed leg injury while playing defense.

I'll Keep you posted as more info comes to the surface.

L8er,

Cramer and Johnny

Lights go Out; Phils win!

2008-09-21T12:49:00.001-04:00

Brad "Lights Out" Lidge, struck again to collect his 39th save this season, he remains perfect. Dobbs had a pinch-hit RBI AGAIN that ultimately won the game!

More L8er,

Cramer

Phillies on a roll; come out with seventh straight win

2008-09-19T06:28:00.007-04:00

The Phillies won last night as the boys in red beat out the Braves 4-3 on Thursday.

The Phillies backed up Cole Hamels as he wet six innings for his 14th win of the year.

outtaherephils player of the game: Pat Burrell

Burrell broke out of his little slump with a two run BOMB in the sixth inning that ultimately decided the game!

Brett Myers will look to even out his record to 11-11 tonight as he takes the hill in the opening game in Miami.

Quik Stat: The Phillies finished the season 9-0 at Turner Field.

Phillies: Brett Myers (10-11)

Marlins: Josh Johnson (5-1)

This will really be a starter vs starter because the bullpen may not even come into play for either of the teams. Both pitchers are known for their durability and rarely exit before the seventh. Here's my prediction for the Pitchers:

Myers: 7.2 IP 3ER 1BB 7K (W)

Johnson: 6IP 2ER 2BB 5K (ND)

Phillies Bullpen: 2.3 IP 0ER 1BB 2K

Marlins Bullpen: 4IP 2ER 2BB 2K

With Kevin Gregg's high ERA and losing record for the fish, it will be tough to hold the phillies down, as they are known for exploding in the late innings.

Overall, the Phillies will win the game 5-4 in 10 innings, halting the Marlins W streak at 8.

Peace out and Go Phillies!

Cramer

tell your friends

2008-09-18T11:16:00.003-04:00

tell your friends about this blog! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

Happ is Happy; earns first MLB win

2008-09-18T10:56:00.002-04:00

JA Happ got his first career MLB win, 6-1 over Jair Jurrjens and the Braves last night. Ryan Howard hit an RBI single in the first inning to help JA Happ to a four run first.

Quick Stat: The Phillies have not lost a game at Turner Field this season.

Tonights Pitchers:

Hamels (13-9) vs Reyes (3-11)

Hamels is strongly favored to win over Atlanta tonight for one reason:

Cole's ERA is 200 points lower than Reyes'. This means that it will basiclly be a slugfest for both teams.

Cramer Prediction: Ryan Howard will hit yet another bomb and the Phillies will take the win 8-4.

Go Phillies
Cramer

Myers goes the distance, phillies sweep

2008-09-15T06:09:00.002-04:00

Brett Myers pitched a hell of a game last night, giving up just one run on two hits over nine innings. He added to the cause with an RBI single in the second and scoring from second base on a single by Jimmy Rollins. Great Job Brett. Shane Victorino chipped in by going 4-4 last night as the Phils took it 6-1. They are tied for first at0p the wild card.

outtaherephils player of the game: Brett Myers

Lil' Man Carrieth; Phillies take Game 2

2008-09-13T19:15:00.003-04:00

Jimmy Rollins fell a triple short of the cycle today as Cole Hamels won his 13th game against the brewers, 7-3. Manny Parra took the loss in one and a third innings. Brad Lidge preserved a four run lead in the ninth.

Jimmy had a great day, scoring three runs, with a single, double and a two-run dinger. Ryan Howard extended his hit streak to seven games. His bat is heating up, as he is now hitting a miniscule, but decent, .243. He has been good on the 'paths though, scoring an average of 1.6 runs per game.

Good Night and Go Phillies

Cramer

Brewers at Phillies: 9/13/08

2008-09-13T10:35:00.003-04:00

The Big Guys: Cole Hamels, Jayson Werth, Ryan Howard, Prince Fielder.

Where: 1 citizens bank way, home of the phillies.

When: 3:55 pm ET

Who: Manny Parra (10-7) vs Cole Hamels (12-9)

Quick Stat: The Phillies have the home field advantage vs the mets if needed.

Manny Parra will start todays game against Cole Hamels at Citizens Bank Park. The Brewers are favored to lose to Cole for two reasons.

#1: Manny's ERA is almost 100 points higher than Cole's

#2: Manny almost never reaches the seventh inning. For his Career, he goes n average of 4.2 innings per game. Cole rarely leaves before the sixth as his average for IP/game is 6.2

The offense has been stale in september. This has been a problem for the Phillies this year as they tend to blow leads early in the game and can't catch up later.

The Battle Down Under: This game will be decided by the bottom four in the lineups. This most likely means for the Phillies it will rest on the shoulders of Shane Victorino, Pedro Feliz, Carlos Ruiz, and Cole Hamels.

Speaking of the bottom four, Cole Hamels is hitting well this season. If I'm Charlie Manuel, tis is My Lineup:

SS Rollins

LF Werth

1B Howard

2B Utley

CF Victorino

C Coste

3B Feliz

P Hamels

RF Taguchi

Although this is not the official Lineup, we will win with Hamels hitting eighth. If he can pinch hit in the eleventh, he can hit in the 8 hole.

The Bullpen:

Because the majority of the Brewers hitters are righties, I'm gonna leave this one to Madson. However, if there are back-to-back lefties, Romero will get the call. He has a blazing 95 mph fastball and a great changeup which is his main K pitch.

Lidge will play an important role in tonights game. If there is a slim margin going into the ninth, he will determine the fate of the game, series, and ultimately, the season.

The Late Richie Ashburn has been nominated for the Ford C. frick award forhisplay-byplay back in the 1980s. We miss you Richie!

Also, go to phillies.com to vote for J-Roll for the Clemente award!

Good Day and Go Phillies

Cramer

Breaking News: PPD

2008-09-12T21:26:00.002-04:00

The game tonight has been postponed; it will be a day-night doubleheader tomorrow. If we win both games, Ned Yost will most likely start CC Sabathia on 4 days rest.

More l8er

steve

Brew Crew fall to lidge

2008-09-11T22:11:00.002-04:00

Jaime Moyer pitched very well today as the Phillies beat Milwaukee 6-3. They are 3 back in the east and the wild card. If they sweep, they will have sole possession of the NL wild card. Its a long shot, but its their only shot at october.

outtaherephils player of the game: Jaime Moyer

Jaime held the brew crew to 3 runs in six great innings on three dayd rest. Great Job Jaime.

2 back 19 to play

2008-09-08T08:31:00.002-04:00

With the 6-3 Loss Yesterday, we remain two back of the mets with 19 left to play. Cole Hamels lasted 5 innings, giving up 5 runs as he got rocked around. Cole is now 12-9 while Johan Santana is 13-7.

outtaherephils player of the game: Andy Tracy. Playig in his first game since 2004, he came off the bench and capped off a small rally with and RBI sac fly.

one down, one to go

2008-09-07T18:01:00.002-04:00

Jaime Moyer Collected his 13th win of this 208 campaign today. Pedro Martinez lost as he now falls to 5-4.

outtaherephils player of the game: Carlos Ruiz

Ruiz singled twice and added on a double with 3RBI. He was a key player today.

Tonight will be ace Cole Hamels (11-9).

We Will Sweep

2008-09-07T08:04:00.002-04:00

Jaime Moyer is on the hill today for the Phillies against Pedro Martinez in Shea Stadium.

Jaime is 12-7 vs the 5-3 Pedro.

The night game will be started by none other than Cole Hamels. Cole is 12-8 with a 3.01 ERA.

Quick Stat: Cole Hamels actually has a better ERA away (3.00) than home (3.03).

Brad Lidge could improve to 36/36 today in Saves.

Just a shout-out in memorial to my grandfather:

David Cramer

December 19, 1926-September 6, 2008

Shea Goodbye

2008-09-06T16:59:00.002-04:00

Say your goodbyes to Shea Stadium! The doubleheader today was rained out by tropical storm Hannah. We will never again play at Shea.

Also, congratulations to my good friend Elliott Plotkin on his bar mitzvah

-SAC

Myers grabs 10Ks, Phils win 3-0

2008-09-05T22:02:00.002-04:00

Brett Myers as improved to 9-10 as he grabbed 10Ks and a win tonight against NY.

outtaherephils player of the game: Greg Dobbs

Dobbs hit the go ahead homer to win the game for us in the 7th. Without it, we might be in the 12th right now.

We are two back in the east. These are the standings as of 10pm 9/5/08

1. New York Mets --

2. Philadelphia Phillies 2.0

3. Florida Marlins 7.5

4. Atlanta Braves 18.5

5. Washington Nationals 25.0

Goodnight and Go Phillies

Howard Jack 2 but Phils fall

2008-09-04T17:15:00.002-04:00

Ryan Howard hit his 38 and 39th home runs of the year but that wasn't enough. The Philadelphia Phillies lost to Manny Acta's Washington Nationals.

The next game is at shea stadium on the 5th. This is the last time ever the phils will ever play in their enemy territory, as it is going down after 2008.

Brett Myers (8-10) will pitch for the Phillies tomorrow against Mike Pelfrey (13-8) in flushing NY.

By the way, go to MLB.com to vote for J-Roll for the Clemente award

Phils win

2008-09-04T06:44:00.000-04:00

Cole Hamels Picked up his 11th win of 2008 as the phillies won.

Game Update

2008-09-02T20:05:00.000-04:00

Cole Hamels has a 2-0 lead in the 4th inning of todays matchup in the capitol. Halt the win streak Cole!

SAC

Phils lose, Nats are HOT

2008-09-01T21:23:00.004-04:00

The phillies lost today to the red hot nationals in DC as Washington won its 7th straight. They are 25 back of first place. The Phillies remain 1/2 game back of NY heading into game 2 in the capitol.

Tim redding took a no hit bid into the sixth but gave up a shane victorino infield single. a wild thow by Nats catcher Jesus Flores got Vic to 3rd and he scored on a Ryan Howard double. Utley crushed #32 but that was almost it as the Phils lost, 7-4.

About that Sabathia play. That was a No Hitter. Not a 1 hitter. It Was A No-No! Hopefully, the brew crew will get their case in MLB "court. U dont mess with CC!

SAC

Werth has long ball x2, R-How rips #37, Phils Win

2008-08-30T23:09:00.002-04:00

Myers mowed down 8 in 7+ innings for his 8th win as the phillies won for the 74th time. Werth Went yard twice as howard launched the rocket today almost 450 feet. Tomorrow, Jaime Moyer will go against his first team and Carlos Z.

More L8er,

Steve

Phillies @ Cubs

2008-08-30T16:36:00.002-04:00

Gameday

Brett Myers (7-10) is on the hill today for philadelphia against Ted Lilly (13-7).

Stairs is on the bench today for the boys in red as Myers looks for win # 8

Go Phils

Steve

Jenkins Out, Stairs In

2008-08-30T15:51:00.002-04:00

With Geoff jenkins Out, The phillies acquired Matt Stairs form Toronto. More Later

Steve

Coste's Walk Off in 13th, Phightins in Phirst

2008-08-27T11:39:00.003-04:00

Chris Coste Hit an RBI single in the 13th inning of the marathon yesterday as the Phillies beat NY to reclaim first in the east.

Phillies: Kendrick (11-7)

Mets: Santana (12-7)

If I'm Charlie Manuel, this is my Lineup:

Werth RF/Rollins SS/Burrell LF/Utley 2B/Coste C/Victorino CF/Howard 1B/Kendrick P/ Dobbs 3B/

Call me Crazy for Having Kendrick 8th, but put it like this: Kendrick can hit when he wants to but if he were to make the last out, Dobbs would lead off and get someting started.

Ingenius

Gameday Sweet treat: We need runs so I'm going with the ol' BB Bats. We need runs!

-SAC

Should I stay or should I go

2008-08-26T13:51:00.002-04:00

Pat Burrell may not come back next year. If he doesn't sign an extension he would become a free agent. If I'm Pat Gillick, I would go for Fernando Tatis for two years. If he was younger, I would give him four years.

But Today, Lefty Jamie Moyer (11-7) takes the hill against the Mets hall-of-famer Pedro Martinez (4-3)

GAMEDAY SWEET: I love when these guys get a W. but we need one tonight which is why I am going with GOOD NEWS. It'll be Good news when we win tonight and clinch first.

GO PHILLIES!

P.S. Sorry I havent been blogging much. I have extremely bad internet connection down in rehoboth DE.

Phils Drop Game 3

2008-08-22T11:13:00.001-04:00

The bullpen let go of a lead last night as the phillies lost, 4-3 to Washington.

We won the series but we remain 2 1/2 back of NY

Questions 4 Cramer?

2008-08-20T11:44:00.001-04:00

Do you have a question about the phillies or baseball in general? Ask me!

Phils Clinch, Nats streak to 11

2008-08-20T11:29:00.003-04:00

The Phillies held on to the win last night, 5-4, as Ryan Mason picked up the win. The Nationals have lost eleven straight games. They were competition last year. At the rate they are going, it would be a 59 win season for DC.

I still can't believe J-roll called us, front runner fans.

-SAC

Hallelujah Baby

2008-08-18T12:27:00.003-04:00

Those are the words i sing today. Cole Hamels got win #10 (finally) as Brad Lidge clinched his 30th save in as many opportunities by striking out the side in the ninth. i personally think he will get this year's N.L. Rolaids Relief Man of the Year Award. What do you think?

Here is the Line for Hamels:

8.0IP, 7H, 1R, BB, 3K

Only three K's. That is not really Hamels-ish, but, he got the job done.

Tomorrow we ave a chance to gain ground in the east as the last place Nats come to town.

P.S. Hamels got two hits last night, raising his average to .283 (WOW)

-SAC

Gameday: Phillies @ Dodgers: 8/14/08

2008-08-14T20:05:00.003-04:00

Brett Myers the mound for the phillies tonight against L.A. He has been dominant against the dodgers for most of his career. He will be facing the young Hiroki Kuroda tonight in Chavez Ravine.

Phillies: Myers (5-9)

Dodgers: Kuroda (6-8)

Oh My God

2008-08-14T09:17:00.004-04:00

The Phllies bullpen blew a 6-1 lead as philadelphia suffered a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to the dodgers on Nomar Garciaparra's walkoff shot. Despite homers by Howard (33), Werth (16) and Dobbs (5), the boys in red lost a nail biter to the bums.

WOW

Vs Bums, 0-2

2008-08-13T16:41:00.000-04:00

Hamels got a no decesion last night as the bullpen blew a two run lead in the eaith to drop game 2, 4-3.

More L8er

SAC

Gameday: Phillies @ Dodgers: 8/12/08

2008-08-13T00:02:00.002-04:00

With Hamels on the hill for center city's heart and soul, win #10 is at cole's fingertips. Just one roadblock. A 230lb, dreadlocked little cleanup hitter name Manny. That is the one thing stopping us!

Phillies: Hamels (9-8)

Dodgers: Kershaw (2-3)

Howard gets 100 but Phils drop game 1

2008-08-12T09:49:00.001-04:00

Ryan Howard hit the 100RBI mark last night but the Phillies lost game 1 to Manny and the Bums.

Gameday: Phillies @ Dodgers: 8/11/08

2008-08-11T09:28:00.003-04:00

The Phightin Phillies head out to L.A. tonight for 4 games against Manny and the bums. Utley snapped his 11 at-bat hitless streak with a homer last night. Ryan Madson got the save as Eyre got his first win. K-kid takes the mound looking for win #11.

Phillies Kyle Kendrick (10-5)

Dodgers Derek Lowe (8-10)

Go Phils

Beijing

2008-08-11T09:26:00.000-04:00

Are you watching the olympics? I cant wait for the baseball games.

Go USA

Phillies Win, Series is ours

2008-08-10T21:15:00.001-04:00

The Phils won today 6-3. Utley went yard in the 7th, giving the phils 2 insurance runs. Moyer ended up on third from a bunt "triple".

Go Phils

BREAKING NEWS

2008-08-10T18:19:00.002-04:00

Brad Lidge reports that his shoulder is feeling loose. Could this mean a trip to the DL for the fan favorite? Number 54 has 28 saves this season for the good guys.

More Later

Utley Delivers, Phils out in front

2008-08-10T18:15:00.001-04:00

Philadelphia:

Chase Utley snaps his hitless streak and delivers with his 29th homer of 2008. Jamie Moyer gives up 3 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings of work.

Phillies Nation

2008-08-10T15:59:00.001-04:00

Just wanted to make a quick shout out to www.philliesnation.com, the website that inspired this blog. Thanks guys!!!

Damn It

2008-08-10T15:56:00.001-04:00

We got a rain delay on our hands

I hope the umps wont call it

more later

Gameday: Pirates @ Phillies 8/10/08

2008-08-10T15:37:00.001-04:00

The Phillies host the Pittsburgh Pirates today at the park. If we win today, the series is ours. If not, we'll be clinging to first place. Jamie Moyer is on the hill for the men in red today against Jason Davis.

Hits Anyone: Chase Utley has gone hitless in his last 10 at-bats.

Phillies Jamie Moyer (10-6)

Pirates Jason Davis (4-8)

Have fun and go Phils