OT: Philadelphia Phillies: The Road To .500

[trostol]

8 for last 92 isnt gonna cut it no matter who did what in terms of getting plunked..bats froze at a bad time

 

[Halladay]

The Phillies have two hits. Two.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

I am once again here to remind you that the Phillies have had TWO shitty pitching innings in the last four games and are going to lose three of them.

 

[BringBackHakstol]

This day all started with the Union choking away a lead in the final minute. It was over before it started.

It was a good, unexpected, ride. Would certainly be different if anyone but Bryce hit over .200 for the post season, but that didn't happen. Know idea how they made it as far as they did with 8 dead weights in the lineup.

Schwarber isn't a high average guy but pretty much did his job with a 953 ops. But yeah, everyone else sucked.

 

[Halladay]

Kyle trying to bunt.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Is this real life?

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

What the f*** was that? That's just throwing in the towel...

 

[trostol]

lineup has enough power..need to get some actual hitters next season

 

[Sombastate]

Yeah that was just deciding the series was over

 

[Halladay]

I am once again here to remind you that the Phillies have had TWO shitty pitching innings in the last four games and are going to lose three of them.

That is true, but that is the margin of error against this team. Had to be near perfect. The Astros just suffocate you.

 

[Magua]

Analytics should inform decisions, not make them. If it had been Sydegaard pitching that's one thing. But Wheeler is the team's ace, and he hadn't really been hit. If you can't trust that guy why do you trust anyone else?

The game hasn't really changed THAT much.

Wheeler at 100%? I don’t disagree but……



I don’t know what’s second guessing and what’s not, truthfully. The manager isn’t deciding alone, and it’s not like Wheeler wasn’t gasping for velocity in his last start. But a 3 run jack will obviously color perception versus a groundout. Maybe it was a no win. They can’t hit anyway.

 

[Halladay]

Maybe should have brought Dave in against Yordan.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

No discussion to be had. Pulling Wheeler was the only call. Remember way back in inning one when it was amazing his velo was back? Alvarado was tremendous for months. It’s not like you had poor options.

@CanadianFlyer88 The streak is broken. I’m free to attend Championship games again.

 

[BringBackHakstol]

So what's the most realistic way to improve this team? Stuck with Castallenos, obviously Harper, JT, and Schwarber are back. Bohm likely back but taking up a position that could be improved unless they move him somewhere else...

Jean should be gone and Hoskins can be gone as well.

Seems tricky

 

[Jack Straw]

Wheeler at 100%? I don’t disagree but……



I don’t know what’s second guessing and what’s not, truthfully. The manager isn’t deciding alone, and it’s not like Wheeler wasn’t gasping for velocity in his last start. But a 3 run jack will obviously color perception versus a groundout. Maybe it was a no win. They can’t hit anyway.

This was the best he's looked since coming back. Looked to me like pre-injury Wheeler. I can't remember a hard-hit ball off him all night.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

He’s out.

 

[Halladay]

That is really close.

I don't mind Rhys coming back but he can't play 1st.

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Feels good, man.

 

[JojoTheWhale]

If you want to be pissed about something related to pitching/defense tonight, wonder why Peña saw a fastball.

 

[trostol]

depends on Bryce and his arm....if he can play the field that helps ..need some guys that can get on via average or walks

 

[Halladay]

Nick fittingly will be the last out.

 

[trostol]

such a bad sports day for Philly

 

[Chinatown88]

Looks like I'm gonna be diving back into baseball hardcore and nerding out over prospects and free agents again. Thanks for the time Chuckles.

 

[Lord Defect]

It’s been a fun post season.
While I have your attention, how hard is it for a batter that is super anal about their pre batting ritual like Harper is to adjust to retirement? Performing that ritual 3-4 times a game, 162 games a year, for years on end.
Does he do that ritual before he cuts his lawn? Flips burgers on the grill?

 

[Sombastate]

Fitting that Nick was the final out. Absolutely terrible performance by him