Well December is apon us. This means it is time for the Eagles to start playing like they should of been all season. December is the Eagles month while it is not typically for the Cowboys.
An intriguing reader asked- Should we really get excited for the Eagles though? Well I can and can not answer that. Last year the Eagles finished with a 9-6-1 record. Remember the tie last year against the Bengals. The Loss that followed by the hands of the Ravens. The benching of Donovan Mcnabb occurred during the ravens game. People like me thought the season was over, we were done for, time to blow up the team and start over. Then came Thanksgiving night. Me and an avid reader of this blog were working last year on thanksgiving night. When we arrived at the stadium things seemed depressing. Fans just going through the motions. Family members sneaking into clubs to eat a meal rather than watch the game. But something happen that night that really turned things around a 48 to 20 win over the Cardinals. A win nobody saw coming. Most say that win on the Cardinals is what propelled the Eagles in to the play offs. Now why is this important you ask? I believe this week’s game versus the Giants is going to be a proving game. This is the reason I felt the need to blog. Lets face it the Eagles haven't played any real competition since their loss to the Cowboys. A Loss in which the Eagles lacked heart. If the Eagles can win this week against the Giants they will make a believer out of me that they are a true play off contender. Besides San Fran the rest of the Eagles schedule the Broncos and Cowboys are tough games. Brian Dawkins is goanna have his guys fired up and ready to play the eagles on the 27th.
Will the Eagle make the Playoffs? Probably
Will the Eagles win the Superbowl? Probably not
Why not? I fully understand that anything can happen on any given Sunday in the NFL. But let’s be realistic for a second, do we see the Eagles beating the Saints in the playoffs. Sean Payton head coach of the Saints always seems to know exactly what the eagles are going to do. It seems like he has a snitch in the Eagles locker room feeding him the game plan. The Vikings are totally different team with Brett Farve at QB. They are not the same team we played last year in the playoffs. I am looking for the Eagles to make an exciting run into the playoffs. I hope they do because, I hate watching other team celebrate. At 20 years old I realize that I should not drink the green flavor KOOL- AID. Strange things happen when you do followed by massive heart ache. Our jobs as Eagles fans becomes now take one Game at a time. Do not get to excited and do not book any reservations in Miami to Early!
Quick Eagles notes: Early repots are saying Akeem Jordan (middleline backer)- (RB)Brian Westbrook and (wr)Desean Jackson could all be on the field for the game on Sunday. Which would be really big for the Eagles.
So much more to say but I have a paper to work on so I got to wrap this up.
Phillies News!
Welcome back Placido Enrique Polanco. Polanco has comeback to play 3rd base for the Phillies. As much as I like polanco I don’t know how much he will help. He is only 6 months younger than Feliz not as good defensively, and has a little more pop in the bat. Polanco has a high on obp (on base percentage)and is suppose to be better driving runs in. We shall see.
According to the Phillies there looking for someone who can compete for the 5th spot in the rotation or be able to pitch in the bullpen. Hmmm! isn’t that what we had in Brett Myers?
Theres a report out about a trade that would involve Joe Blanton not sure who the phillies would be getting. In my opinion it would have to be a good player in return if were going to trade Joe Blanton.
There’s a report saying Brad Lidge and JC Romero might not be ready for the start of the season. I will update this
Phillies are reportedly interested in Brandon Lyon from the tigers. A good reliever who has closer experience would be good since Lidge might not be ready.
The Phillies are saying they can only increase the payroll up to around 140 million. I'm sorry, did I miss something where did all the money go? They raised ticket prices last year had fifty something sellouts,playoff games and a world series there and they can only go to 140 doubt it!
That is it for now my Eagles Giants pick is Eagles win 23 to 20
Quick notes
Allen Iverson first game back with the Sixers last night, came in a loosing effort to Denver. Iverson looked pretty good for first game back. Sadly the Sixers are still not that good and I don’t expect to see anymore sellouts this season.
Flyers- The Flyers are in shambles right now. John Stevens experienced the old it’s easier to get rid of the coach than the players. The flyers are looking like an overated team right now.
Breaking news: Flyers goalie Ray Emery will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a torn muscle in his lower abdominal wall, the team announced today.General manager Paul Holmgren said Emery is expected to be out for about 6 weeks. Lets hope that the Flyers new coach Peter Laviolette can get things back on course so we have a good team to watch once the Eagles wrap up. So were not just counting down days to spring training.
Sorry for any misspellings
I am JH Jr. and I'm out
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
What Happen?
Sorry for the recent inactivity of blogging. People have been asking me where is the Phillies post game blog? One wise reader recommended that I spend a few sentences on the Phillies then move on. Here is what the World Series comes down to in my view. The Phillies were out hit. Phillies had their chances with guys on base in game 6 and did not hit. I don't know why we left Martinez out their so long, we could all tell that he was obviously not feeling well. Also I did not see the heart from our team. There was no killer intensity. Yankees proved why they buy their team. Congrats to Yankees and with a few additions well see you next year. As far as the World Series I will leave it at that. I really wish we did not have Jamie Moyer under contract next year. I believe he is making in the range of 8 million dollars. That money could have been used to recruit a high free agent.
Bye Bye Pedro
Pedro Feliz is now officially a free agent. Feliz always played great defense, to that I will give him his due. But feliz's spot in the batting order became known as the black hole, with him Ruiz and the pitcher spot. Ruiz did hit in the end of the season and the post season though, lets hope that hitting continues. There are some pretty good names on the free agent list for 3rd baseman there as follows
Placido Polanco
Joe Crede
Mark DeRosa
Adrian Beltre
Chone Figgins
and Maybe Mike Lowell from the Redsox. My choice is Figgins he is not a home run hitter but he gets on base. He is also capable of stealing a base. (Let me know what your choice is?)
Gold Glovers
Jimmy Rollins 3rd year in Row
Shane Victorino 2nd year in a row.
One reporter said "Victorino got his for how hard he makes his defense looks than the defense he plays." I disagree with that but everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Here is a complete list of NL Gold Glover's
First base: Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego
Second base: Orlando Hudson, Los Angeles
Shortstop: Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
Third base: Ryan Zimmerman, Washington
Outfielders: Shane Victorino, Phillies; Michael Bourn, Houston; Matt Kemp, Los Angeles
Catcher: Yadier Molina, St. Louis
Pitcher: Adam Wainright, St. Louis
Other Phillies Free agents are:
C - Paul Bako
2B - Miguel Cairo
3B - Pedro Feliz
OF - Matt Stairs
SP - Cliff Lee
SP - Pedro Martinez
SP - Brett Myers
RP - Scott Eyre
RP - Chan Ho Park
The Phillies have already announced they will not bring Myers back. I am on a wait and see. I want to see who we replace Myers with before I make an opinion.
Hopefully we can resign park, as he proved to be very valuable.
Cliff Lee option on his contract has already been picked up for next season. Now we have to hope he will accept a 3 or 4 year deal as usually that is all the Phillies will offer pitchers for following seasons. As Lee proved he is an ace pitcher.
Alert : According to a FoxSports.com report, the Phillies have shown preliminary interest in free-agent reliever Fernando Rodney, who went 37-for-38 in save chances with a 4.40 ERA this past season for Detroit.
The Bench: besides from Ben Francisco and Greg Dobbs, who are both under contract already, look for the Phillies to have new bench players.
I leave you with these questions to think about an answer in the comment section if you want?
Talk of Trading Cole Hamels are apparently not true, but should they consider it?
Apparently the Phillies still have some interest in Roy Halladay would you give up anyone on the current roster to get him? If so who?
What is the Phillies Biggest need to get back to the World Series?
And will the eagles ever fire Andy Reid? We have given him 10 plus years and what has he given us?
Finally I have to say R I P to the Spectrum. I got to see some of the closing shows at that place. Even though my shoes stuck to the floor everywhere in the building, I really will miss it.
Bye Bye Pedro
Pedro Feliz is now officially a free agent. Feliz always played great defense, to that I will give him his due. But feliz's spot in the batting order became known as the black hole, with him Ruiz and the pitcher spot. Ruiz did hit in the end of the season and the post season though, lets hope that hitting continues. There are some pretty good names on the free agent list for 3rd baseman there as follows
Placido Polanco
Joe Crede
Mark DeRosa
Adrian Beltre
Chone Figgins
and Maybe Mike Lowell from the Redsox. My choice is Figgins he is not a home run hitter but he gets on base. He is also capable of stealing a base. (Let me know what your choice is?)
Gold Glovers
Jimmy Rollins 3rd year in Row
Shane Victorino 2nd year in a row.
One reporter said "Victorino got his for how hard he makes his defense looks than the defense he plays." I disagree with that but everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Here is a complete list of NL Gold Glover's
First base: Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego
Second base: Orlando Hudson, Los Angeles
Shortstop: Jimmy Rollins, Phillies
Third base: Ryan Zimmerman, Washington
Outfielders: Shane Victorino, Phillies; Michael Bourn, Houston; Matt Kemp, Los Angeles
Catcher: Yadier Molina, St. Louis
Pitcher: Adam Wainright, St. Louis
Other Phillies Free agents are:
C - Paul Bako
2B - Miguel Cairo
3B - Pedro Feliz
OF - Matt Stairs
SP - Cliff Lee
SP - Pedro Martinez
SP - Brett Myers
RP - Scott Eyre
RP - Chan Ho Park
The Phillies have already announced they will not bring Myers back. I am on a wait and see. I want to see who we replace Myers with before I make an opinion.
Hopefully we can resign park, as he proved to be very valuable.
Cliff Lee option on his contract has already been picked up for next season. Now we have to hope he will accept a 3 or 4 year deal as usually that is all the Phillies will offer pitchers for following seasons. As Lee proved he is an ace pitcher.
Alert : According to a FoxSports.com report, the Phillies have shown preliminary interest in free-agent reliever Fernando Rodney, who went 37-for-38 in save chances with a 4.40 ERA this past season for Detroit.
The Bench: besides from Ben Francisco and Greg Dobbs, who are both under contract already, look for the Phillies to have new bench players.
I leave you with these questions to think about an answer in the comment section if you want?
Talk of Trading Cole Hamels are apparently not true, but should they consider it?
Apparently the Phillies still have some interest in Roy Halladay would you give up anyone on the current roster to get him? If so who?
What is the Phillies Biggest need to get back to the World Series?
And will the eagles ever fire Andy Reid? We have given him 10 plus years and what has he given us?
Finally I have to say R I P to the Spectrum. I got to see some of the closing shows at that place. Even though my shoes stuck to the floor everywhere in the building, I really will miss it.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Does it Matter ?
Does it really matter who the Phillies play in the World Series ? The Phillies will either play the New York Yankees or the Anaheim Angels. The Phillies were 2- 1 against the Yankees this year. After going right through the Dodgers like they were nothing, Phillies fans are saying bring on the Yankees. The Yankees and their 208,097,414 payroll is the highest in the MLB. The Angels rank 6th with the highest payroll at 118,964,000. Most say the Yankees are a bought team which they pretty much are, with Burnett, Sabathia, Teixeira and A Rod.The Phillies are 8th on top salary list with 111,209,046. Even with a big payroll we still have the most heart. Thinking about the series between Angels and the Yankees, I was thinking who I would like to see us play. Neither team really scares me. But when talking with friends about the series one made a good point. The angels coming back to win the series after being down 0 an 2 could take everything out of them. The Angels winning game 7 could be like winning the World Series to them. Leaving the Angels tired in the World Series. My belief about the Yankees is this, beating the Yankees in the World Series would fully legitimize the Phillies. Many fear the Yankees lineup, I do not. I fear our starting pitching. Besides Cliff lee are starting pitching is not too trustworthy. This is why I propose this take a chance and start Martinez in Game 1. It will not faze Martinez to pitch game 1, like it would the other young starters. By the time the World Series starts on Wednesday night, it will have been a week since the Phillies played. The Phillies are scheduled to play a simulated game today (Sunday) at the bank, but does that do much ? If you let Martinez go in game 1 and the Phillies bats are cold, I think were OK. We come back at Game 2 with our ace ready to go. For game 3 through 5 were back in Philly.
Let me know what you think about this!
Cole Hamels : Yes I am giving Cole Hamels his own section in this Blog. As one person can tell you I became a conspiracy theorist during game 5. I was so angry at Hamels that I was seeing things that were not there. I still am not high on Hamels and this quote does not help him, “I had no clue where the ball was going, I was missing my spot by about 3 feet, and that’s troublesome.” Listen I think it would be hard for Happ who is out of his starting pitching routine to come in and start. So Hamles will probably have to start in the World Series. So the best thing we can hope for is that either the old Hamels shows up because the last time we saw him was the World Series last year or the offense has a big night when he pitches. No matter what I would not let Hamels pitch on the road. Especially at Yankee stadium, with their small dimensions, at left and right field.
Eagles: After that performance in Oakland last week, all I got to say is Wow! Horrible performance all around. With a big Monday night game tomorrow night against the Redskins, It should be a victory. The Eagles will have a new middle Linebacker in Will Witherspoon starting. Omar Gaither is out with a Lisfranc sprain. Witherspoon has played the Redskins already this season while he was with the Rams, which help since he only had a week to study the defense playbook.
Welcome to the Bandwagon: Redsox fans and others. We know especially if we play the Yankees you will be cheering for the Phillies. Since the Redsox will once again miss the World Series we encourage you to cheer on our World Champion Phillies.
That is it for Now
I am JH Jr and I am out.
Let me know what you think about this!
Cole Hamels : Yes I am giving Cole Hamels his own section in this Blog. As one person can tell you I became a conspiracy theorist during game 5. I was so angry at Hamels that I was seeing things that were not there. I still am not high on Hamels and this quote does not help him, “I had no clue where the ball was going, I was missing my spot by about 3 feet, and that’s troublesome.” Listen I think it would be hard for Happ who is out of his starting pitching routine to come in and start. So Hamles will probably have to start in the World Series. So the best thing we can hope for is that either the old Hamels shows up because the last time we saw him was the World Series last year or the offense has a big night when he pitches. No matter what I would not let Hamels pitch on the road. Especially at Yankee stadium, with their small dimensions, at left and right field.
Eagles: After that performance in Oakland last week, all I got to say is Wow! Horrible performance all around. With a big Monday night game tomorrow night against the Redskins, It should be a victory. The Eagles will have a new middle Linebacker in Will Witherspoon starting. Omar Gaither is out with a Lisfranc sprain. Witherspoon has played the Redskins already this season while he was with the Rams, which help since he only had a week to study the defense playbook.
Welcome to the Bandwagon: Redsox fans and others. We know especially if we play the Yankees you will be cheering for the Phillies. Since the Redsox will once again miss the World Series we encourage you to cheer on our World Champion Phillies.
That is it for Now
I am JH Jr and I am out.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Resilient to the End !
Good evening all decided to write this blog a little bit later in the evening. So if you’re sitting down to read this with a cold brew in your hand or coup of coffee, I hope you enjoy.
Sometimes you sit down to write something and it writes its self. This is pretty much what this blog will do. There have been a couple of times; I wanted to use this blog to lash out at the Phillies, during the series. But if last year proved anything is you have to have faith. You have to have faith with 2 outs and 1 man on in the bottom of the 9th, you have to show faith in Brad Lidge for an out or two.
This series seemed like it had plenty of everything. First we got screwed by MLB and TBS for game times. Cliff Lee opened up game 1 with a dominate game. Lee dominated the Colorado Rockies, tossing a six-hitter and only gave up 1 run in the ninth. The Phillies used base hits and a big 5th inning to put the Rockies away for game 1 .
In game 2 Phillies fans were confident with Mr. October Cole Hamels on the mound. Hamels only gave up 4 runs on 7 hits in 4 innings, but it was very un Hamels like. Now not to make excuses for the man but his wife was pregnant with their first child. In game 2 we saw 2 starting pitchers used in Joe Blanton and J.A Happ. Happ was in for 1 pitch before getting hit on the knee. We saw rookie Antonio Bastardo get Pinch hitting Jason Giambi out. But unfortunately our Phillies fell in game 2 and breaking the 8 consecutive wins streak at home for the postseason.
Game 3 was delayed because of freezing temperatures, and a chance of snow. When it was played on Sunday night, half of the Philadelphia region could not stay awake because it started at 10 pm. Most who had work or school fell asleep early in the game. With the series tied at 1 to 1 visions of winning game 3 played in our head. When we awoke we all got see Ryan Howard hitting a ball, and Jimmy Rollins running home with glee. Brad Lidge had closed there was no need to worry. All we could think was 1 more game to go, with Cliff lee on the mound it would b over in a hurry.
Game 4 What a game! Cliff lee pitched 7 an 1/3 giving up 1 run on 5 hits. Lee left with two men on and Tulowitzki up next. Ryan Madson relieved Cliff Lee in a double-switch that also brought in left fielder Ben Francisco to replace Raul Ibanez. Right away we saw the switch pay off as Francisco dove for and caught a fly ball, that Ibanez would have never gotten. Unfortunately we saw Francisco not be able to catch Jason Giambi’s bloop single. With the game tied at 4 we saw Yorvit Torrealba send a two-run double to right-center for a 4-2 Rockies lead. At this point I felt like I was watching an Eagles NFC title game. But luckily the Phillies are not the Eagles and they don’t give up. After the game we heard that Ryan Howard said, “Just get me up to the plate boys.” The Phillies did get Howard up to the plate, and he delivered in a big way with a two out double. With the score tied at 4, Jayson Werth singled in Howard for the go ahead run. Scott Eyre came out to get 2 outs and left with runners on first and second. When Brad Lidge came out I was not the only one in my house making death threats to him. Lidge got Troy Tulowitzki to strike out, to end the ball game . Thank god we did not have to talk about bases load twice and not scoring, or Shane Victorino not tagging 3rd . Miguel Cairo finishing the game in left field did not hurt us. There are some things to question but for now there is no need to.
Houston Street you are now a fan favorite here in Philadelphia. After your 2 blown saves in this series you are welcomed here anytime. I guess you will not be hanging out with Chase Utley though, because you looked scared to death facing him.
The Phillies truly proved how important it is to play until the 27th out, in this series.
Random Thoughts: Best signs for the series go to the ones that read, “Incase of emergency use Stairs,” and “Street lights out.” If Cole Hamels does not pitch well, he will see a whole city turn on him. Phillies these games have been super exciting but I am getting ulcers at the end.
My duds of the series are: Brett Myers and Pedro Feliz’s bat.
Stars of the series: Cliff Lee, Scott Eyre, Jayson Werth and Ryan Howard.
On the Dodgers : I will try and do another post before the series starts on Thursday night. I am sure there will be plenty of stuff to write about. In case you haven’t heard Thursday night’s game will be at 8:07 and Friday will be at 5:07 pm both on TBS. This series will be tough; the dodgers had extra time to put their rotation to together. For us Cliff Lee won’t be available until game 3. It is very important we get to the Dodgers starting rotation. There bullpen is a lot better this year.
Last note: The Eagles moved their November 1st game against the Giants to 1 pm. Because that night would be a World Series home game for the Phillies.
Thanks I am JH JR, and I’M OUT.
Sometimes you sit down to write something and it writes its self. This is pretty much what this blog will do. There have been a couple of times; I wanted to use this blog to lash out at the Phillies, during the series. But if last year proved anything is you have to have faith. You have to have faith with 2 outs and 1 man on in the bottom of the 9th, you have to show faith in Brad Lidge for an out or two.
This series seemed like it had plenty of everything. First we got screwed by MLB and TBS for game times. Cliff Lee opened up game 1 with a dominate game. Lee dominated the Colorado Rockies, tossing a six-hitter and only gave up 1 run in the ninth. The Phillies used base hits and a big 5th inning to put the Rockies away for game 1 .
In game 2 Phillies fans were confident with Mr. October Cole Hamels on the mound. Hamels only gave up 4 runs on 7 hits in 4 innings, but it was very un Hamels like. Now not to make excuses for the man but his wife was pregnant with their first child. In game 2 we saw 2 starting pitchers used in Joe Blanton and J.A Happ. Happ was in for 1 pitch before getting hit on the knee. We saw rookie Antonio Bastardo get Pinch hitting Jason Giambi out. But unfortunately our Phillies fell in game 2 and breaking the 8 consecutive wins streak at home for the postseason.
Game 3 was delayed because of freezing temperatures, and a chance of snow. When it was played on Sunday night, half of the Philadelphia region could not stay awake because it started at 10 pm. Most who had work or school fell asleep early in the game. With the series tied at 1 to 1 visions of winning game 3 played in our head. When we awoke we all got see Ryan Howard hitting a ball, and Jimmy Rollins running home with glee. Brad Lidge had closed there was no need to worry. All we could think was 1 more game to go, with Cliff lee on the mound it would b over in a hurry.
Game 4 What a game! Cliff lee pitched 7 an 1/3 giving up 1 run on 5 hits. Lee left with two men on and Tulowitzki up next. Ryan Madson relieved Cliff Lee in a double-switch that also brought in left fielder Ben Francisco to replace Raul Ibanez. Right away we saw the switch pay off as Francisco dove for and caught a fly ball, that Ibanez would have never gotten. Unfortunately we saw Francisco not be able to catch Jason Giambi’s bloop single. With the game tied at 4 we saw Yorvit Torrealba send a two-run double to right-center for a 4-2 Rockies lead. At this point I felt like I was watching an Eagles NFC title game. But luckily the Phillies are not the Eagles and they don’t give up. After the game we heard that Ryan Howard said, “Just get me up to the plate boys.” The Phillies did get Howard up to the plate, and he delivered in a big way with a two out double. With the score tied at 4, Jayson Werth singled in Howard for the go ahead run. Scott Eyre came out to get 2 outs and left with runners on first and second. When Brad Lidge came out I was not the only one in my house making death threats to him. Lidge got Troy Tulowitzki to strike out, to end the ball game . Thank god we did not have to talk about bases load twice and not scoring, or Shane Victorino not tagging 3rd . Miguel Cairo finishing the game in left field did not hurt us. There are some things to question but for now there is no need to.
Houston Street you are now a fan favorite here in Philadelphia. After your 2 blown saves in this series you are welcomed here anytime. I guess you will not be hanging out with Chase Utley though, because you looked scared to death facing him.
The Phillies truly proved how important it is to play until the 27th out, in this series.
Random Thoughts: Best signs for the series go to the ones that read, “Incase of emergency use Stairs,” and “Street lights out.” If Cole Hamels does not pitch well, he will see a whole city turn on him. Phillies these games have been super exciting but I am getting ulcers at the end.
My duds of the series are: Brett Myers and Pedro Feliz’s bat.
Stars of the series: Cliff Lee, Scott Eyre, Jayson Werth and Ryan Howard.
On the Dodgers : I will try and do another post before the series starts on Thursday night. I am sure there will be plenty of stuff to write about. In case you haven’t heard Thursday night’s game will be at 8:07 and Friday will be at 5:07 pm both on TBS. This series will be tough; the dodgers had extra time to put their rotation to together. For us Cliff Lee won’t be available until game 3. It is very important we get to the Dodgers starting rotation. There bullpen is a lot better this year.
Last note: The Eagles moved their November 1st game against the Giants to 1 pm. Because that night would be a World Series home game for the Phillies.
Thanks I am JH JR, and I’M OUT.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Let's Repeat for Harry
So here we go
again another post season ride. The Phillies are looking to repeat as World
Series champions just like the Yankees did in 98, 99 and 2000. The last
National league team to repeat was the Cincinnati
Here is a comparison from the
roster last year and this year.
Will start with the
obvious
The Same
Posistion
players
Pitchers
Bench players
SS Jimmy
Rollins
Cole
Hamels
Matt Stairs
CF Shane
Victorino
Joe
Blanton
Greig dobbs
2B Chase
Utley
Brett Myers
Eric Bruntlett
1B Ryan
Howard
J.A Happ
RF Jayson Werth
Clay Condrey
3B Pedro
Feliz
Ryan Madson
C Carlos
Ruiz
Scott Eyre
Brad Lidge
Players on the DL
but were on WS team
Jamie
Moyer JC Romero
Players who left
LF Pat
Burrell RF Geoff Genkins
So
Taguchi
C Chris Coste
The new additions for this
year
LF Raul
Ibanez
Utility Ben Francisco
Pedro
Martinez
C Pail
Bako
P Cliff Lee
The rosters have to go back down
to 25 for the play offs. The play off roster has to be set by 10 am
Wednesday (tom). As of this posting the rosters had not been set yet. All
we know right now is that Cliff Lee will start game one and Hamel’s will start
game 2. I know we want to keep Cliff Lee on 4 days rest but Cole
Hamel’s deserves game 1 in my opinion. The guy was MVP in every stage of the
playoffs last year. Let’s hope this does not back fire.
So with rosters not being set
yet here is my prediction:
Once again the
obvious:
Pitchers:
Bench:
Jimmy Rollins
Cole
Hamel’s
Greg
Dobbs
Shane
Victorino
Cliff Lee Ben
Francisco
Chase Utley
Joe
Blanton
Matt
Stairs
Ryan Howard
Pedro
Martinez
Raul Ibanez J.A
Happ
Paul
Bako
Jays Werth
Clay
Condrey
Pedro Feliz
Chad
Carlos Ruiz
Scott
Erye
Ryan Madson
Brad Lidge
Brett Myers
Sergio Escalona
Kyle Kendrick has really proven
himself and deserves a roster spot this year. But we would only have 1 lefty in
the pen, and I really don’t like the idea of having Happ in the pen . Pedro
Martinez Should be put in the pen, he showed he could pitch well in relief in
the World baseball Classic. Sergio Escalona name above surprise a lot of people but he should make
it. First of all the Rockies
have a hard time hitting left handed pitching,The
Rockies hit just .253 against lefties this season as opposed to .264 against
righties. Escalona is hard throwing lefty and the Rockies
Now to notes for game 1
: Do not underestimate Rockie starter Ubaldo
Jimenez.
In Game 3 of the 2007 NLDS
he struck out Aaron Rowand on three straight pitches — a
74-mph curveball, a 97-mph fastball and an 81-mph slider. Jimenez 97 mph
fastball is consistent all game which could be bad for the Phillies.
During day games at the Phillies
stadium especially around 3pm, there are shadows at home plate. These shadows
make it really hard to see the ball and when you have a guy that has good hard
and off speed stuff that can lead to trouble for the batters. The Rockies
If the Phillies offense is not
on their game it could be a quick first round exit by the hands of the Rockies again.
My Prediction Phillies
win it in 5
Random Thoughts: If you notice I left
Chan Ho Park off of every thing above, I did not forget him. Park might be back
if the Phillies make it to the divisional round.
Screw you TBS and MLB thanks for
putting the defending WS champions first 2 games at 2:37 pm where most of our
fans including me can’t watch it. I know you want everyone to see Pat
Sajak reading the lineup for the Dodgers, but like Utley said we are “World F
ing Champions” we deserve the night game . It is going to be 12:37 pm in Colorado
That is it for right now I will
try to do updates along the way.
Thanks and Go Phillies do it for
HK
I am JH Jr. and I’m out Tuesday, September 29, 2009
"Playoffs don't talk about playoffs" Just yet !
The phillies are starting to get their fans really nervous. In there last 8 games the phillies record is 3 wins and 5 losses. Houston Houston Atlanta Walker
Starting Rotation
The starting rotation hasn’t been on their game either. Last night Cole Hamels gave up 6 runs on 9 hits. Cliff Lee allowed nine hits and seven runs in six innings Friday in an 8-4 loss to the Brewers. And these 2 guys are suppose to be are 1 - 2 pitchers in the playoffs. Blanton gave up five runs in his last outing and he was slated to be the 3rd pitcher in the playoffs.
Bench What Bench ?
Another problem for the phillies is they really have no bench. None of the bench guys are clutch hitters. Dobbs has the highest Batting average at .259 with a .310 OBP (on base percentage). But Dobbs has just recently come off the disabled list. Ben Francisco, who came over in the Cliff Lee deal, is batting .259 but is not a trusted pinch hitter.
My Phillies Prediction!
I think the phillies will clinch the division. But they have to start playing some playoff baseball now. Hopefully they win their next 3 games then they can get some bench guys some at bats.
Eagles Time
The eagles beat the Kansas City
Vick’s first game back went pretty smoothly. Vick was in on 11 plays for a gain of 30 yards. Vick took 10 snaps at the QB position and 2 as a receiver.
The eagles win was good but the Chiefs are a bad team at 0 and 3. The eagles have a bye this week then come back to face Tampa at home, then Oakland at Oakland
Random Thought’s: It said that the Braves began to play better after Bobby Cox announced he is retiring after next season. J C Romero pitched in his first game since July last night and had a scoreless inning. I don’t know how much were going to be able to trust JC in the playoffs.
Breaking News: The Eagles signed Jeremiah Trotter to a 1 year contract. To make room for Trotter the eagles released Jeff Garcia.
Look for another Blog update on Sunday night after the Phillies Final game.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
What happen to the D?
In my post last week, I put the eagles would win as long as the defense played like they did against Carolina. An the eagle’s defense looked nothing like they did in Carolina. No one should have expected Kevin Kolb to play like a pro bowl (QB). Kolbs numbers were pretty good @ 31 OF 51passses completed for 391 yards, 2TDs and 3 Int's. Now some would say 3 int’s (interceptions) is a lot, but lets remember 2 of those Interceptions came at the end with Kolb trying to make a play. In week 1 against Carolina the eagles had 5 sacks and 5 interceptions. Against the saints the eagles had 2 sacks and 1 Int. 9 different receivers for the saints caught a pass. Drew Brees numbers were 25 of 34 passes completed for 311 yards and 3 td passes. Now the saints do have a lot of receivers that are playmakers. But there are no excuses for they way the eagle’s defense played. The eagle’s defense played most of the game like they did not care. With a young QB in there making his first start, the defense let him down. When Kolb got on the field the eagles were already down 7 nothing. The eagles 48 to 22 lost to the saints on Sunday, was the most points allowed at home since the Green Bay Packers scored 49 points in a game in 1962.
Loss of another Andrews? Stacey Andrews older brother of Shawn who signed a 6 year 38.9 million contract in the off season was out of action on Sunday. Doesn’t look like he will be back soon, as a report I read it is hard for him to plant his foot. It might be too early to call signing this guy a bust. But if you are that’s fine with me.
The Wildcat
By Andy Reid’s own account the eagles ran 12 wildcat plays on Sunday that averaged 5.7 yards a play. (For those of you who read this blog and don’t know what the wild cat is. It is a bunch of trickery plays to either score fast or to gain a bunch of yards.) The wildcat is a very entertaining package of plays. But I do not understand why the wildcat was run so much with Kolb in there. It seemed like with all the trickery Kolb could not get into a rhythm. During the game Troy Aikman made a comment like “it looks like Andy Reid had too much time on his hands this summer.” And the problem is there is probably going to be even more wildcat plays this weekend with Mike Vick returning. Something Andy Reid has to remember is the Wildcat is good but it comes with limitations. You have to find your rhythm first before using a wildcat formation. Maybe no more passes either for Westbrook in the wildcat, there should have been another 7 points on the score bored on Sunday.
Eagles Quick Notes: The eagles had 7 penalties on Sunday five on special teams. It seemed like Chris Clemens was lost out there on special teams being called for 2 of the penalties. Why have a FB (Fullback) if you’re not going to use him. Leonard Weaver did have 1 carry on Sunday, even though there were plenty of short yardage situations. Brent Celek had a really nice day with 8 receptions for 104 yards.
Phillies time: Phillies record is 87 wins and 61 loses. They have an 8 game lead in the division. With either 6 Phillies wins an either 6 marlins or braves loses the Phillies can eliminate them.
Phillies bull pen is pretty banged up right now with Scott Eyre loose body in arm, Romero strained forearm, Park strained hamstring Myers sore right shoulder and Pedro Martinez has a sore neck. Philles might need Happ to be the left arm in the bullpen if Erye and Romero can’t get healthy.
Phillies play a double header today starting at 4:10
Projected rotation PHILLIES (87-61) at MARLINS (80-70)
Today, 4:10: RHP Joe Blanton (10-7, 3.97) vs. RHP Josh Johnson (15-4, 3.01)
Tonight, Game 2: LHP Jamie Moyer (12-9, 5.05) vs. RHP Anibal Sanchez (2-7, 4.50)
Wednesday, 7:10: LHP Cole Hamels (10-9, 4.07) vs. RHP Rick VandenHurk (2-2, 4.24)
Look for the Marlins field to be pretty banged up from last nights Monday night football game. The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27 to 23.
Random Thoughts: As much as I hate Joe Buck he and Troy Aikman they did way better calling the game than last weeks announcers did. The guys from last week seemed like they were making up there own players for each team. The fox sports score tracker showed way to many baseball scores on Sunday. Sunday is Football I can hit my channel return button to see the Phillies score thank you, please just show me football.
Funny Quote: “Now I know why I’m not a starter anymore. I was sweating like a hostage out there.” Phillies Tyler Walker who is now a relief pitcher.
That’s it for now. Special thanks to Matt the P o for putting the link to this blog on his Face book.
Please keep thee feedback coming, you can put your comments in the comments section as I do read that.
Thanks I am JH Jr. and I’m out.
Loss of another Andrews? Stacey Andrews older brother of Shawn who signed a 6 year 38.9 million contract in the off season was out of action on Sunday. Doesn’t look like he will be back soon, as a report I read it is hard for him to plant his foot. It might be too early to call signing this guy a bust. But if you are that’s fine with me.
The Wildcat
By Andy Reid’s own account the eagles ran 12 wildcat plays on Sunday that averaged 5.7 yards a play. (For those of you who read this blog and don’t know what the wild cat is. It is a bunch of trickery plays to either score fast or to gain a bunch of yards.) The wildcat is a very entertaining package of plays. But I do not understand why the wildcat was run so much with Kolb in there. It seemed like with all the trickery Kolb could not get into a rhythm. During the game Troy Aikman made a comment like “it looks like Andy Reid had too much time on his hands this summer.” And the problem is there is probably going to be even more wildcat plays this weekend with Mike Vick returning. Something Andy Reid has to remember is the Wildcat is good but it comes with limitations. You have to find your rhythm first before using a wildcat formation. Maybe no more passes either for Westbrook in the wildcat, there should have been another 7 points on the score bored on Sunday.
Eagles Quick Notes: The eagles had 7 penalties on Sunday five on special teams. It seemed like Chris Clemens was lost out there on special teams being called for 2 of the penalties. Why have a FB (Fullback) if you’re not going to use him. Leonard Weaver did have 1 carry on Sunday, even though there were plenty of short yardage situations. Brent Celek had a really nice day with 8 receptions for 104 yards.
Phillies time: Phillies record is 87 wins and 61 loses. They have an 8 game lead in the division. With either 6 Phillies wins an either 6 marlins or braves loses the Phillies can eliminate them.
Phillies bull pen is pretty banged up right now with Scott Eyre loose body in arm, Romero strained forearm, Park strained hamstring Myers sore right shoulder and Pedro Martinez has a sore neck. Philles might need Happ to be the left arm in the bullpen if Erye and Romero can’t get healthy.
Phillies play a double header today starting at 4:10
Projected rotation PHILLIES (87-61) at MARLINS (80-70)
Today, 4:10: RHP Joe Blanton (10-7, 3.97) vs. RHP Josh Johnson (15-4, 3.01)
Tonight, Game 2: LHP Jamie Moyer (12-9, 5.05) vs. RHP Anibal Sanchez (2-7, 4.50)
Wednesday, 7:10: LHP Cole Hamels (10-9, 4.07) vs. RHP Rick VandenHurk (2-2, 4.24)
Look for the Marlins field to be pretty banged up from last nights Monday night football game. The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27 to 23.
Random Thoughts: As much as I hate Joe Buck he and Troy Aikman they did way better calling the game than last weeks announcers did. The guys from last week seemed like they were making up there own players for each team. The fox sports score tracker showed way to many baseball scores on Sunday. Sunday is Football I can hit my channel return button to see the Phillies score thank you, please just show me football.
Funny Quote: “Now I know why I’m not a starter anymore. I was sweating like a hostage out there.” Phillies Tyler Walker who is now a relief pitcher.
That’s it for now. Special thanks to Matt the P o for putting the link to this blog on his Face book.
Please keep thee feedback coming, you can put your comments in the comments section as I do read that.
Thanks I am JH Jr. and I’m out.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Saints Come Marching In
I recently got a Text about Shawn Andrews an what I think about his situation. Instead of replying in a Text I decided to answer the question here on this Blog. Lets start with a little Shawn Andrews bio first, for those who may not know him. First of all Shawn Andrews is 26 years old. He weighs about 335 pounds an stands about 6ft 4in. He was drafted by the eagles in 2004. In 2004 he injured his leg in the first game of the regular season, and was out for the remainder of the season. Shawn returned to play 16 games in 2005 with the eagles missing the playoffs. In 2007 Shawn played the entire season, but got hurt in the divisional round of the playoffs. No one knows about 2008 Shawn was never put on Ir (Injured Reserve means can not play) but missed the entire season and post season anyway. On the first day of training camp during running drills apparently he re injured his back. He missed the entire pre season and Tuesday was place on Ir. The thing a lot of people are up set about is that in the NFL, even when you are on Ir you still get played. In 2006 Andrews signed a 40 million 7 year contract extension. Since signing the extension Andrews has only played the 2007 season. This is wear it gets confusing, In 2008 along with back problems, Andrews was apparently depressed. (I know getting paid millions of dollars to play a kids game "very sad very sad"). OK Shawn you took 2008 off from football and got paid for it. So after the beginning of training camp this year, people started questioning Andrews heart to play football. Andrews got upset at the question and said he still wanted play football. Before game 1 of the regular season Andrews was interviewed and said he was ready to play like his old self. Well apparently that was not true. By Thursday before the first game Andrews was listed as out. Then by this Tuesday was put on Ir. Did I mention in the off season the eagles signed Andrews brother Stacy to play next him. (Maybe the should of signed Mama Andrews to rub his back.) So at first you want to feel bad for the guy he is hurt right nothing he can do Well ! In this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYzDB5dXIIk) Mr. Andrews singing about get his Michael Phelps on. In this video Andrews looks really happy and fine. Yet yesterday Andrews said he hurts so much he can’t even pick up his 38 pound son. Two things to say Shawn if your gonna sing a song on you tube please learn all the words. And number 2 Eagles after this season please part ways the big kid who acts like a big baby. That’s right I lost all respect for Mr. Andrews. Jon Runyan played with a bruised tail bone along with other painful injury’s. Mr. Get my Michael Phelps on just seems like he could care less about football. Hey like he says in the video, he’s got plenty of money. My last comments on this, hopefully we do not hear his name for the rest of the season. An lets hope the eagles cut him when the season is over.
Eagles Vs the Saints this weekend I think everyone is scared about the saints offense. If the Eagles D played Like they did last week I am not nervous.
Game Notes: First drive was a little slow for the eagles but after that everything went well. Good all around game from the eagles. Westbrook looked amazing thank God. Eagles scored a TD (touch down) on offense, defense and special teams. Never a bad day usually when that happens.
Other Notes: Good bye Hank Baskett and Kendra. Welcome back Jeff Garcia an Carmella Decesar. Looks like Kevin Kolb will be the a starter for this weeks game good luck to him.
Phillies Notes: Magic number is now 11 meaning 11 more wins for the Phillies and 11 Marlins loses the Phillies will clinch there playoff spot soon. So far this series against the Nationals is going good. Have to throw this in there, I was at the game on Sunday night right behind home plate and Pedro looked awesome in his complete game shut out. The Mets fans were scared to even go to the ballpark on Sunday night as they were all putting there tickets on stubhub.
Random Thoughts: Kanye West is an asshole he is just jealous of Taylor Swift. If you look at Taylor's performance you can see my dad. The president calling Kanye a jackass was awesome. Hope fully the new back round colors will be easier on CP's eyes
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Eagles Vs the Saints this weekend I think everyone is scared about the saints offense. If the Eagles D played Like they did last week I am not nervous.
Game Notes: First drive was a little slow for the eagles but after that everything went well. Good all around game from the eagles. Westbrook looked amazing thank God. Eagles scored a TD (touch down) on offense, defense and special teams. Never a bad day usually when that happens.
Other Notes: Good bye Hank Baskett and Kendra. Welcome back Jeff Garcia an Carmella Decesar. Looks like Kevin Kolb will be the a starter for this weeks game good luck to him.
Phillies Notes: Magic number is now 11 meaning 11 more wins for the Phillies and 11 Marlins loses the Phillies will clinch there playoff spot soon. So far this series against the Nationals is going good. Have to throw this in there, I was at the game on Sunday night right behind home plate and Pedro looked awesome in his complete game shut out. The Mets fans were scared to even go to the ballpark on Sunday night as they were all putting there tickets on stubhub.
Random Thoughts: Kanye West is an asshole he is just jealous of Taylor Swift. If you look at Taylor's performance you can see my dad. The president calling Kanye a jackass was awesome. Hope fully the new back round colors will be easier on CP's eyes
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Are U Ready for some Football ?
Well Sunday is the big the day are precious Eagles return. The NFL season starts tomorrow night with the Titans vs the Steelers. Is the Eagles roster finally set who knows. With the recent acquisition of Alex Smith to play tight end and the release of Tony Curtis, the only thing we know for sure is that some one else will be off the roster either by trade or by cut for Vick. I think Tony Curtis looked good in the preseason and I don't understand as many, why they cut him with only two other tight ends on the roster. Brian Westbrook said today that he looks to play like the old Westbrook this year. I am personally not worried about Westbrook being 30 and his play starting to slide. I look at it like this guys like Shaun Alexander who turned 30 and his career started to turn, was on a more run oriented football team, as were the others. Westbrook is on the eagles who have the philosophy to pass an pass again. Our Line backers without Bradley might be hard to watch at first. Look for a lot of missed tackles. Joe Mays will be out it looks like so Omar Gaither will start. I look at the eagles an I do not see a super bowl team. I am sorry but a team whose players even admit that there not in a rhythm with each other yet, is not a super bowl bound team. Our starting offense line has yet to play with each other fully. Shawn Andrews says he wants to play foot ball but hes no Jon Runyan. By that I mean he hurts hits pinkie an he sits out, he is definitely not an "iron man".
In an interview with Joe Banner the Eagles Gm (General manager) said he believes the Eagles are still the #1 team in the city. Hmmm who won a championship in 2008? Not the eagles. And who has a better chance of wining a championship this year? Not the eagles. The Eagles are like that little kid who always wants attention. They will do whatever they have to do to get it.
Now to Mike Vick. Wasn't he suppose to show he can do good before being reinstated. Well apparently that was a bunch of crap. All the NFL really cares about is not having him on the field for the season opener. Then the Commissioner thought about it an said he doesn't want him on the field for the Eagles home opener in week 2 either. So he can play week 3. But the eagles in all there Glory ness, stuck him on the exempt list. The exempt list means he can not practice with the team during his suspension. But Vick quoted as saying "he looks forward to practicing so he can be sharp for the third game" can only sit around an throw the a football on the side. God I hope the Eagles so called wildcat turns out to be good. My Eagles Prediction is the Eagles going 9 an 7 and getting a wild card spot.
On a list of most NFL team Net worth the Eagles were #7.The cowboys 1 and the Redskins 2. I can say an I think Matt the P O will back me up on this the eagles will not take the #7 spot happily. They will have there merchandise department thinking of new items to make more money. Behind the scenes they will be hard at work to move up from #7.
Eagles vs Panthers Sunday 1pm on Fox
Phillies Notes: I know I said I was only going to do 1 sport blogs but I need to talk some Phillies.
Wow Brad Lidge almost blew his eleventh save last night to the Nationals no less. I still think you need to give Lidge one more try. Because if you pull him his confidence is going to be totally shot. And not only will you not be able to use him this rest of this year, but you wont be able to trust him for the next three years remaining on his contract.Lidge looks like he lost his edge though from last year. After the first hit he gave up last night he looked scared, never a good sign for the closer. Brett Myers is looking good but he is still not ready to close just yet. And the only thing about Madson is he had his chance before and blew it.
Like I said before the season its not over yet the Mets blew a 7 game lead and the Phillies can to, especially if the play like they did in Houston.
Cliff Lee is on the Mound tonight lest hope he returns to ace form.
I look to do a full baseball blog on Friday previewing the Mets series.
Thanks for reading. Please keep the feedback Coming.
I am JH Jr an Im out.
In an interview with Joe Banner the Eagles Gm (General manager) said he believes the Eagles are still the #1 team in the city. Hmmm who won a championship in 2008? Not the eagles. And who has a better chance of wining a championship this year? Not the eagles. The Eagles are like that little kid who always wants attention. They will do whatever they have to do to get it.
Now to Mike Vick. Wasn't he suppose to show he can do good before being reinstated. Well apparently that was a bunch of crap. All the NFL really cares about is not having him on the field for the season opener. Then the Commissioner thought about it an said he doesn't want him on the field for the Eagles home opener in week 2 either. So he can play week 3. But the eagles in all there Glory ness, stuck him on the exempt list. The exempt list means he can not practice with the team during his suspension. But Vick quoted as saying "he looks forward to practicing so he can be sharp for the third game" can only sit around an throw the a football on the side. God I hope the Eagles so called wildcat turns out to be good. My Eagles Prediction is the Eagles going 9 an 7 and getting a wild card spot.
On a list of most NFL team Net worth the Eagles were #7.The cowboys 1 and the Redskins 2. I can say an I think Matt the P O will back me up on this the eagles will not take the #7 spot happily. They will have there merchandise department thinking of new items to make more money. Behind the scenes they will be hard at work to move up from #7.
Eagles vs Panthers Sunday 1pm on Fox
Phillies Notes: I know I said I was only going to do 1 sport blogs but I need to talk some Phillies.
Wow Brad Lidge almost blew his eleventh save last night to the Nationals no less. I still think you need to give Lidge one more try. Because if you pull him his confidence is going to be totally shot. And not only will you not be able to use him this rest of this year, but you wont be able to trust him for the next three years remaining on his contract.Lidge looks like he lost his edge though from last year. After the first hit he gave up last night he looked scared, never a good sign for the closer. Brett Myers is looking good but he is still not ready to close just yet. And the only thing about Madson is he had his chance before and blew it.
Like I said before the season its not over yet the Mets blew a 7 game lead and the Phillies can to, especially if the play like they did in Houston.
Cliff Lee is on the Mound tonight lest hope he returns to ace form.
I look to do a full baseball blog on Friday previewing the Mets series.
Thanks for reading. Please keep the feedback Coming.
I am JH Jr an Im out.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
September at last
Its the final Month of the baseball season. I think I am the only one not confident about the playoffs. I know we have a 7.5 game lead in the division, but watching the Mets blow the division leaves me to believe its not over yet. The phillies have been leaving a lot of runners on base lately. Let us remember last year in the playoffs the phillies bats got quiet. We can not rely on Ryan howard hitting 2 home runs a game every game. The weather is getting a little colder out, maybe thats what Raul Ibanez needs to play like he did in the beginning of the season.
The series with the Giants that starts tonight could be a preview of the first round of the play offs.
Luckily the Phillies only face Tim Lincecum an his 2.33 (era) Lincecum pitched 8 shut out innings against the Rockies on Friday night. When the Phillies played in San Fran Lincecum made the phillies look silly at the plate.
Luckily the Phillies do not have to face the Giants second ace in Matt Cain.
With 34 games left I am torn between wanting to lock up the division early or not. The cubs clinched 2 weeks early last year, then went cold in the play offs vs LA.
I think Cliff 1 bad start Lee will be back to his old self his next time out. The guy knows how to pitch an unless you are Cole Hamels you do not forget.Cole was good last time out though so lets hope he heading in the right direction for the playoffs.
I want to touch on JC Romero real quuick. On comments on other websites people say he is off the roids and he has lost it. I can not really disagree. Romero was only in about 20 games after his 50 game suspension, an to me he did not look like the JC Romero from last year.
To Brad Lidge now, if shaving his head is going to help him somehow, I hope he shaves it before every game. Lidges sliders on Sunday night looked like he was back to himself. I am one that believes staying with Lidge will pay off. The 9 blown saves Lidge has this year, just reminds us of him being perfect 48 for 48 last year was amazing. Especially for Lidge playing in the phillies small ball park. As Braves catcher Brian McCann called it a "Little league field."
Pitching match up for Giants series.
Tonight: SF Jonathan Sanchez, LHP (6-10, 4.27) vs. Cole Hamels, LHP (7-8, 4.52)
Giants (72-59)
Wed: Tim Lincecum, RHP (13-4, 2.33) vs. J.A. Happ, LHP (10-3, 2.63)
Thursday: TBA vs. Pedro Martinez
Random Thoughts: Eagles have to cut the roster down to 75 today I do not see any big cuts happening yet. They never placed Bradley or Ingram on Ir yet so they will only have to make 3 more cuts.On ESPN 950 yesterday Mikey Miss asked who an why would you want Vick's autograph, (I know I dont). My next blog will be football related an I will touch on Vick again.
Recently got to meet Riley Cote (Lw) an Ray Emery (G) of the Flyers. Cote has to be one of the nicest people ever, and him talking about how Crosby is a Pu$$y was hilarious.
That's all for for now. Anything you want me to talk about leave a comment an I'll try to do a blog about it. Thanks for all feed back please keep it coming. And remember please tell your friends to check out this blog.
I am JH Jr an I'm out.
The series with the Giants that starts tonight could be a preview of the first round of the play offs.
Luckily the Phillies only face Tim Lincecum an his 2.33 (era) Lincecum pitched 8 shut out innings against the Rockies on Friday night. When the Phillies played in San Fran Lincecum made the phillies look silly at the plate.
Luckily the Phillies do not have to face the Giants second ace in Matt Cain.
With 34 games left I am torn between wanting to lock up the division early or not. The cubs clinched 2 weeks early last year, then went cold in the play offs vs LA.
I think Cliff 1 bad start Lee will be back to his old self his next time out. The guy knows how to pitch an unless you are Cole Hamels you do not forget.Cole was good last time out though so lets hope he heading in the right direction for the playoffs.
I want to touch on JC Romero real quuick. On comments on other websites people say he is off the roids and he has lost it. I can not really disagree. Romero was only in about 20 games after his 50 game suspension, an to me he did not look like the JC Romero from last year.
To Brad Lidge now, if shaving his head is going to help him somehow, I hope he shaves it before every game. Lidges sliders on Sunday night looked like he was back to himself. I am one that believes staying with Lidge will pay off. The 9 blown saves Lidge has this year, just reminds us of him being perfect 48 for 48 last year was amazing. Especially for Lidge playing in the phillies small ball park. As Braves catcher Brian McCann called it a "Little league field."
Pitching match up for Giants series.
Tonight: SF Jonathan Sanchez, LHP (6-10, 4.27) vs. Cole Hamels, LHP (7-8, 4.52)
Giants (72-59)
Wed: Tim Lincecum, RHP (13-4, 2.33) vs. J.A. Happ, LHP (10-3, 2.63)
Thursday: TBA vs. Pedro Martinez
Random Thoughts: Eagles have to cut the roster down to 75 today I do not see any big cuts happening yet. They never placed Bradley or Ingram on Ir yet so they will only have to make 3 more cuts.On ESPN 950 yesterday Mikey Miss asked who an why would you want Vick's autograph, (I know I dont). My next blog will be football related an I will touch on Vick again.
Recently got to meet Riley Cote (Lw) an Ray Emery (G) of the Flyers. Cote has to be one of the nicest people ever, and him talking about how Crosby is a Pu$$y was hilarious.
That's all for for now. Anything you want me to talk about leave a comment an I'll try to do a blog about it. Thanks for all feed back please keep it coming. And remember please tell your friends to check out this blog.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The Second installment
I want to start this blog off with thanks for the praise I got after my first blog.
A couple of people out there told me to stick to more of a 1 sport post and that’s what I will try to do. So today I will talk about football and look for either Tomorrow or Friday for one on baseball.
So my cousin asked for my breakdown on the NFC, and Mike Vick.
Let me start with Mike Vick. Good old number 7 well I was working the game the night it was announced Vick was an eagle. First I was shocked and did not really have an opinion. Then the Philly fans came up an wanted to talk about it. Now I am always up for a good sports conversation usually, but that night was different. I wanted to get all the details before voicing my opinion. So I watched Andy Reid and Vick's and Tony Dungy try to say how this was going to be a good thing. And I have to say I sat there looking at Vick, and he seemed like he had rehearsed for the questions he was being asked. I did not find anything heartfelt from him. And my feeling is Vick still does not care what he did to those dogs, he only cares that he got caught. You don’t just stand there and electrocute and drown dogs, then one day feel bad for it. Vick said being in jail really changed him. Well what’s he really going to say I sat in jail and I still feel like what I did was not messed up? If he didn’t act like he changed he would have never came back to the NFL. A wise person asked me JD why the eagles though why did they have to get him? I honestly did not know how to answer that. In Jeffrey Lurie’s interview in seemed like he talked from the heart about Vick. Lurie said how he really had to be talked into it. Lurie said how he is a big animal lover and such. I was watching Daily News Live and one of the reporters asked “Hey I know this is crazy but do you thing the eagles signed Vick as a Pr move since the Phillie's are getting all the attention in the town.” I sat there thinking on some level I think that is true. The
A quick breakdown of the NFC East I will do another one before the first game.
Key Loses for each team
Giants: Plaxico Burress
Eagles: Brian Dawkins, Stewart Bradley
Cowboys: T o
Redskins: does it matter they don’t have a qb although they probably will beat the eagles
At this point I like Giants for the division and Eagles for the wild card.
Redskins signing Haynesworth is big, but they way over paid him.
Eagles Notes: I am worried about them because they depending on a lot from the rookies to contribute to the offense.I like that they signed a real FB (Fullback) lest hope he stays healthy. I have not seen enough of Maclin or McCoy to form an opinion yet. Dawkins leaving the defense and Bradley getting hurt leaves us with out a leader on defense. Sheldon brown just wants money doesn’t seem like he want to be a leader.
Now the Eagles don’t really run there plays or game plan for preseason games, but if the eagles defense plays like they did to the Colts during the season look for the score to be really lopsided. It seems like the eagles are signing LB’S (Linebackers) an TE’S (Tight ends) everyday which is scary. But its only week 3 in the Preseason so there is a little time left for the team to get it together.
Eagle’s vs. Jaguars
Thu Aug, 27 JAGUARS 7:00 PM 94 WYSP/610 WIP ETN/6abc
Final words: Ill do a recap on the football game next week. Remember I will do a baseball blog either tomorrow or Fri look for that. Keep the feed back coming I really appreciate it, and please tell friends an family members to check out this blog.
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Friday, August 21, 2009
the age of the blogging begins
Hello my name is John Hutchinson jr
My goal after college is to become a sports writer.
A few people recomended to me that I start my own blog.
So here we go! I am an avid sports fan especially of the Eagles, Phillies and flyers. I can tolerate the sixers
Let me first start with our WS Champions Phillies. To let everyone know I was there that faithful night that the Phillies won. A memory I well never froget. And I was there on Halloween for the celebration down broad street.
So Iam going to skip from halloween till now, Aug 21st where are fightens have a 6.5 game lead in the divison. Sure half of the mets lineup is nursing injuries but thats not our fault.
I think the phillies getting Cliff Lee is the greatest thing to happen to philly since cheese and steak got put on a roll together.
With Jayson Werth an Ryan Howard heating up in the words of Rick Bo " Lets hope we can put the divison away now".
The Phillies will start a 4 game series with the Muts(yes I know I spelled it wrong) tonight.
King Cole or Hollywood cole or what have you takes the mound vs Mike Pelfrey. It should be another 4 game sweep especially since we dont face johan. But like uncle Choo choo charlie "says we have to take it 1 game at a time. "
To the Eagles now the only good thingI saw last night was the TD pass to action jackson. Our team looked like they could care less that manning was making them look like a joke. I understand its preseason and half the team is in the trainig room but come on boys step up.
My favorite was assante samuel geting scored against going to the sideline and geeting highfives. Really I thought the high five was for when something good happen. Anyway aftermcnabb came out I really lost intrest in watch Aj feel run for his life on everyplay to try an make a play. Good the the phillies were on. Only 1 more thing to say after last night preseason game get well soon westbrook!
Well thats going to b it for my first blog trust me I have alot more to write. Please tell your friends about this blog.
I am JH jr an I am out!
My goal after college is to become a sports writer.
A few people recomended to me that I start my own blog.
So here we go! I am an avid sports fan especially of the Eagles, Phillies and flyers. I can tolerate the sixers
Let me first start with our WS Champions Phillies. To let everyone know I was there that faithful night that the Phillies won. A memory I well never froget. And I was there on Halloween for the celebration down broad street.
So Iam going to skip from halloween till now, Aug 21st where are fightens have a 6.5 game lead in the divison. Sure half of the mets lineup is nursing injuries but thats not our fault.
I think the phillies getting Cliff Lee is the greatest thing to happen to philly since cheese and steak got put on a roll together.
With Jayson Werth an Ryan Howard heating up in the words of Rick Bo " Lets hope we can put the divison away now".
The Phillies will start a 4 game series with the Muts(yes I know I spelled it wrong) tonight.
King Cole or Hollywood cole or what have you takes the mound vs Mike Pelfrey. It should be another 4 game sweep especially since we dont face johan. But like uncle Choo choo charlie "says we have to take it 1 game at a time. "
To the Eagles now the only good thingI saw last night was the TD pass to action jackson. Our team looked like they could care less that manning was making them look like a joke. I understand its preseason and half the team is in the trainig room but come on boys step up.
My favorite was assante samuel geting scored against going to the sideline and geeting highfives. Really I thought the high five was for when something good happen. Anyway aftermcnabb came out I really lost intrest in watch Aj feel run for his life on everyplay to try an make a play. Good the the phillies were on. Only 1 more thing to say after last night preseason game get well soon westbrook!
Well thats going to b it for my first blog trust me I have alot more to write. Please tell your friends about this blog.
I am JH jr an I am out!
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