snuffbox 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Smues, Why am I no longer given credit for that quote? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Josh Anderson for NL ROTY!!!! Yeah, but seriously, the Astros' rookie CF prospect has reached base 9 times in his last 9 ABs and has a nice average and OBP since he's been starting over the past week. Hopefully the new GM and Cecil Cooper taking over as manager will help the Astros get out of their 'Don't call a guy up till he's 29 years old, potential and stats be damned!' phase. Having Anderson in center, Pence in right, Burke at 2B, and Everett at SS will give the Astros good defense up the middle and a nice, solid core of speed to complement the sluggers. And it would be relatively thrifty instead of investing in Aaron Rowand or someone to play center. Anderson doesn't even have good OBPs in the minors. He has no power or plate discipline, and given a full time job he's Juan Pierre lite. That's not a good thing. .342's not THAT bad. It's not that good, either especially for a leadoff hitter. But Anderson's a left-handed slap hitter with speed and from what I've seen of him in the minors and the last couple weeks in Houston, he'd be more like a poor man's Willy Taveras than Juan Pierre lite. I think Anderson would have a high-enough BA to keep his OBP up in the .340 range. And he'd be cheap, which would give the Astros enough money to play with to try to add a starting pitcher in the offseason. Does anybody have a list of which starters are going to be available? I know the FA class on starting pitching is the dregs this year, unless a team wants to sign a one-year deal for an injured player like a Randy Wolf, or a Jason Jennings, or a Freddy Garcia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 The best pitcher available, without exaggeration, might be Kyle Lohse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Josh Towers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve J. Rogers 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 I am THIS CLOSE to conceeding the division! WTF was that tonight? 2.5 game lead, but if you want to concede I'll take it. I'd be feeling better if we destroyed the Nats tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike546 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 fucking farnsworth. Can't believe they had to use Mo tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 All things considered, I'd still want Jason Jennings, but Curt Schilling is the best FA pitcher on the market this offseason. There will probably be more people available through trades than on the free agent market (Garland, Willis, etc.). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Looking at a list of 2008 FA starters, a few names interest me: Paul Byrd (I've always liked him. Must be the wind-up. He's done better than league average this year.) Bartolo Colon (Ok, he's been pretty bad recently because of injury, but he was good once and will probably be at least decent again.) Curt Schilling Randy Wolf Freddy Garcia Hey, Jeff Weaver's on the market again! Yeah, that list is depressing. Hmmm...Roger Clemens is a free agent again this offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Yeah, that list is depressing. Hmmm...Roger Clemens is a free agent again this offseason. Don't laugh. Some analyst (name escaping me at the moment) said that Houston would be the most likely destination if Roger decides to pitch next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 The last time the Phillies were in first place was April 6, 2005. I don't know why Mets fans are nervous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Because they haven't won in like 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Holy shit, the Phillies bullpen is the worst thing ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Because they haven't won in like 2 weeks. Before the Phillies series, they had won 10 of their last 12 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Holy shit, the Phillies bullpen is the worst thing ever. It honestly amazes me that six teams have worse bullpen ERAs (well, except Baltimore). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Yeah..2 weeks ago! The Phillies beating the Mets like 8 straight times or so makes it seem like they're doing worse than they really are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 David Weathers is an asshole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve J. Rogers 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 The last time the Phillies were in first place was April 6, 2005. I don't know why Mets fans are nervous. How does that has anything to do with September of 2007? How about because this weekend was like two teams passing in the night. One team playing EXACTLY how the Mets were last year, and another team looking old, lethargic, sloppy and crappy baseball. J-Rols was right, the Phillies ARE the team to beat, the Mets need an overhaul and it starts with Willie. Then the bullpen except for Wagner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Uh, actually the Phils success against the Mets in mostly super-tight games makes them seem like they're BETTER than they are. They're a slightly better than average team at best. A knockout offense that at times can go cold, but is usually hot. And the worst pitching in the game. Edit: Oh you mean the Mets. I think they get beat by the Padres if they win the WC, first round. Mets would beat Milwaukee/Chicago 1st round, tho. Oh man, Al, you can just smell a 3-run walk-off homer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 And Steve J. Rogers is the new Anglesault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 You can always tell how much time is left in the season by the volume of profanity the TWIB thread contains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve J. Rogers 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 You can always tell how much time is left in the season by the volume of profanity the TWIB thread contains. If I'm going down, I'm taking everyone with me! NINE-TEEN-OH-EIGHT! There, had to get it off my chest. Feel somewhat better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseTheSledgehammerUh 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Russel Branyon plays the role of Jack Parkman... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Bruiser pointed out the worst fact about this game. Kyle Kendrick had a quality start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Thank you home plate umpire for a gift. Phillies win 13-11! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 As frustrating as the last four nights have been, I'm still not that concerned. The Mets are a better team than this, and they'd have to continue playing at this level for literally the rest of the year to actually be in trouble. I'm still more upset at Justin McCariens right now, to be honest. Get back to me when it's half a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Tigers with yet another devastating loss... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartly Pretty 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Yeah, I'm not all that worried about the Phils. I'll be worried as fuck if they win the wild card and we have to play them, but for now I'm not concerned. And Steve J. Rogers, firing Willie would be pretty, um, wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted September 18, 2007 I'm sticking to "Cubs won't win four out of twelve" till I see them win that fourth game, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 If the Cubs face the kind of closer they saw tonight they will have no problem finishing out the year in first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Class Fallout Report post Posted September 18, 2007 Starter-wise, they'll have to face Harang twice, Arroyo, Gorzelanny, and some Marlin scrubs that will inexplicably shut them down. Cubs are going with a four-man rotation from here on out. Can the Brewers just do Sheets-Gallardo? No, Al, I won't celebrate a division win. There's nothing to rejoice over, since they were expected to win 85 and make the playoffs. That's the baseline. I'll try to save my excitement for a pennant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
