OT: Philadelphia Phillies: Pronunciation Class With Bryce Harper

[GKJ]

In the few games I've watched, this Torreyes guy seems to be making big plays. Feel like he'd be a fan favorite if this team was relevant enough.

He is Wilson Valdez

 

[Flybynite]

What are the odds Neris closes out a 12-11 game?

Probably lower than Ben Simmons free throw shooting % in the Hawks series.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Yeah. There was no shot Neris was closing out a game in a high scoring environment like that. Replace him and you’re in the same situation. Other than the long guys piggybacking off of the starters, you can’t feel good about anyone in that pen. This team just sucks with little hope on the horizon.

 

[GKJ]

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I have no f***ing clue how Neris is STILL getting chances to close. Holy shit...

 

[GKJ]

Girardi says he was down 4 relievers?

How does that happen when they had Thursday, Monday, and tomorrow off

 

[Hurricane28]

There's a chance Nick Sirianni, who hasn't coached a game, might be the best coach in Philadelphia at the moment. I get the bullpen was taxed, but under no circumstances can David Hale be put into a high leverage situation.

 

[DancingPanther]

Lollll

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

They’re a team that can’t develop from within. Until that changes, it’s very likely going to be same as it ever was.

 

[Hurricane28]

They’re a team that can’t develop from within. Until that changes, it’s very likely going to be same as it ever was.

This rebuild yielded Nola, Hoskins, Bohm, and thats pretty much it. Disgraceful.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

This rebuild yielded Nola, Hoskins, Bohm, and thats pretty much it. Disgraceful.

Their outside additions haven’t been bad. Harper, Realmuto, Wheeler, etc. have been about what you could expect. They’re just not supplementing them enough with talent from within.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

1st base umpire in the Jays/Marlins game has had two calls overturned in the first four outs of the game.

Lolz. Another botched call with the very next batter, but it can't be reviewed (ball called fair on a dribbler, but was definitely still foul when it was picked up). Umps on fire in this one.

 

[CanadianFlyer88]

Jesus. 1st base umpire botched another call. Top of the 2nd and these umps, particularly the 1st base umpire, are having just an atrocious game.

 

[Henry Miller]

In regards to Philadelphia sports, you have to laugh so you don’t cry

 

[CutOnDime97]

Their outside additions haven’t been bad. Harper, Realmuto, Wheeler, etc. have been about what you could expect. They’re just not supplementing them enough with talent from within.

I just don't understand how a team with all those players can be this irrelevant

 

[FLYguy3911]

Because they manage the team based on public perception. I mean they based a $330 million decision off of a twitter poll. They canned one of the better managers in baseball because he was too much of an "analytics guy" only to hire a "baseball guy" who looks like a dud.

Yes the drafting and development hasn't been good, but it starts at the top.

 

[trostol]

Phillies much like the Flyers need to be blown up from the Owner downward

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Fire Manfred. 1) For changing it and 2) for approving those abominations.

 

[wankstifier]

Fire Manfred. 1) For changing it and 2) for approving those abominations.

Those are so ugly

 

[Cody Webster]

Fire Manfred. 1) For changing it and 2) for approving those abominations.

Gotta come up with a new way to generate some revenue

 

[Hollywood Cannon]

Gotta come up with a new way to generate some revenue

They sell All-Star jerseys every year along with "Work-Out" jerseys that are worn during the HRD.

 

[DrinkFightFlyers]

Fire Manfred. 1) For changing it and 2) for approving those abominations.

Rude.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Fire Manfred. 1) For changing it and 2) for approving those abominations.

Brutal. This would be a great opportunity for MLB as a whole to honor Negro League teams, and it would look a hell of a lot better. That's just one alternative off the top of my head.

 

[Beef Invictus]

It is amazing to me that this is a first in 2021

 

[GKJ]

Fire Manfred. 1) For changing it and 2) for approving those abominations.

The jerseys are obviously hideous but the hats look pretty cool