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zambonir
Oct '23

Yeah they just don't have enough coaches up here. Or facilities really. Plus the visiting team is around. They are probably playing sim games too. Essentially it's as if they are still in Lehigh Valley. If they feel like they are missing the action that's because they already were. Covey and Castro (and Lorenzen) got to stay in Philly and presumably Wilson will too if they go with a shorter bench next round.

Rhys is missing the action of course but he needs to be where those pitchers are. When he comes back, if they are serious, I could see them bringing a few arms along with him just like they brought guys up to throw to Harper.

Callison
Oct '23
LoneStarPhan

IMHO, the Phils talent-evaluation guys make some questionable player decisions and just stand behind them. Big ROB stands behind them - likely he's a big part of them. Covey is one of these. Nitroglycerin on the mound, IMHO, as in unpredictable and can be tragic. Looks like he could be replaced by better arms all over the league. But he's a player the Phils are just all in on. Castro is apparently one of these. Cave.

I used to think Edmundo was one, too, but recently he made such an incredible leaping catch of a liner at 3B that I suddenly saw why he gets PT.

If the game were any better yesterday, you wouldn't be able to tell. If Nola can have a strong outing today, the Phils are back. Like the anti-lefty Phils lineup with Bohm #3 - is that the first time? Great decision to start Pache, as it turned out - Big Rob knows how to make these decisions. CBP is the best party in Philly. Wonder what the scalpers are getting?

zambonir
Oct '23

All the scalpers are inside your phone these days. You could get in for about $125-150 for a $75 ticket probably. But both the base price and the market will get crazier going forward.

csnyder
Oct '23

Jamie Moyer is throwing out the first pitch tonight:

bkeich
Oct '23

Truly one of the classiest guys to ever play in MLB. How much of his money did he spend on an orphange? I know he and his wife divorced years ago, but I believe they both kept doing things for kids.

I just remember the oddity that he was our “clincher” for a few years. He pitched the games that won things for us (except the WS).

zambonir
Oct '23
csnyder

Still mysterious how he was nominated for the WOF one year and then never again (supposedly at his own request?).

bkox
Oct '23

not completely unheard of. David Eckstein turned down his nomination the the Cards version of the WOF this year

zambonir
Oct '23

Yeah I'd say it's still pretty unusual. And unlike with Eckstein (who wouldn't even qualify for the Phillies' honor even after they lowered the years) there was never a reason given. He just wasn't selected on the first try and never returned. He also quit as a broadcaster after one year. But I believe he turned up at some point last year.

Aquapong
Oct '23

Nice job by Orion in the 8th. We could be looking at our new closer for next season.

Any roster changes for the Braves series?

bkox
Oct '23

have to think they re-add Lorenzen and drop someone

Aquapong
Oct '23

Neither Walker nor Lorenzen has pitched well against the Braves this year.

I presume Suarez will get the start in game 1. There’s 3 off days in this series, so Wheeler can pitch game 2 and 5 if needed. Nola 3 and game 4 Suarez again unless he gets rocked in game 1. Obviously Sanchez can give us some length if needed.

zambonir
Oct '23

They could still go fewer pitchers in the five-game series especially with that weird extra off-day (NFL avoidance I assume?) Pache probably still gets a start against Fried. And it might be nice to PH Wilson for Marsh (against Hand or Minter) and then put Pache in the field.

If Lorenzen is added and pitches in this series things certainly won't be going well. Walker neither. But Walker surely needed later.

Jazzhead
Oct '23

The experience in CBP is simply unforgettable. Mrs. Jazz and I were at the opener, way up in the nosebleeds behind home plate, and the Phans were electric, screaming and high-fiving and leading chants. This is community of the highest sort - passion and joy over a common shared experience.

andyb
Oct '23

If they are not going to start Wilson against 2 LHPs they probably don't need him on the roster. Expect them to flip him and Lorenzen. Heck, we might be doing a bullpen game in game 1 of the Atlanta series purposefully. Suarez or Walker gets the start and hopefully they give us 6, but more likely we'll see rotating long relievers going through the lineup one time only. Walker then Suarez/Sanchez then Lorenzen depending on the situation. We won't have Wheeler and Nola until games 2 and 3.

tom81
Oct '23
Jazzhead

I couldn’t agree more, I was in the nose bleed section in right field last night and it was electric. Post season at the Bank is the most exciting/fun sporting event I’ve experienced.

Jazzhead
Oct '23
andyb

I agree it's likely that game 1 in Atlanta will be a bullpen game, and that Lorenzen may be needed.

andyb
Oct '23
Jazzhead

We have a day off after game 1 too. Even more reasons to do a purposeful bullpen game.

We could use everybody but Wheeler and Nola and all the 1-inning relievers have a day off and then Rob could also start any of the longer-use arms in game 4 anyway. There are 2 days off between games 1 and 4.

Maybe we start Ranger and he goes 6 in game 1 and 4. He certainly has earned the chance to do that, but given that he was going to be the early reliever if Nola faltered last night I am guessing both he and the manager are on the same page about using him any time they need him.