EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Maddux doesn't have a ring? That's awful. He was on the '95 Braves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Some other great players looking for their first rings. Jim Thome (White Sox) Ken Griffey (White Sox) Vladimir Guerrero (Angels) Jason Bay (Red Sox) Chase Utley (Phillies) Jamie Moyer (Phillies) Matt Stairs (Phillies) C.C. Sabathia (Brewers) Jason Kendall (Brewers) Jeff Kent (Dodgers) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Some other great players looking for their first rings. Jim Thome (White Sox) Ken Griffey (White Sox) Vladimir Guerrero (Angels) Jason Bay (Red Sox) Chase Utley (Phillies) Jamie Moyer (Phillies) Matt Stairs (Phillies) C.C. Sabathia (Brewers) Jason Kendall (Brewers) Jeff Kent (Dodgers) I see you have a pretty liberal use of the word "great". Bay, Stairs and Kendall aren't even close to great, and why did you single out Utley like the other MVPs on the Phillies won rings without him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Yeah, let's not include any Cubs on that list. We all know they've got a fistful of rings keeping them company at night. ...sorry...seeing Kendall's name on there is what set me off. - Kerry Wood - Ryan Dempster - Aramis Ramirez - Bob How---haha. I can't do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Yeah, let's not include any Cubs on that list. We all know they've got a fistful of rings keeping them company at night. ...sorry...seeing Kendall's name on there is what set me off. - Kerry Wood - Ryan Dempster - Aramis Ramirez - Bob How---haha. I can't do it. Don't forget Carlos Zambrano. Not sure if he's playing or not, but he would get a ring in any event that the Cubs won it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Carlos Zambrano, anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I see you have a pretty liberal use of the word "great". Bay, Stairs and Kendall aren't even close to great... Probably depends on your definition of great as well. I think if you're one of the best in the game (say multiple All-Star games and appearances on MVP ballots) you can be called great. By that definition, Jason Bay is a great player. Matt Stairs and Jason Kendall have also had very good careers (Kendall especially), but both are reaching the end of their playing days. It would be nice to see both of them get rings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I see you have a pretty liberal use of the word "great". Bay, Stairs and Kendall aren't even close to great... Probably depends on your definition of great as well. I think if you're one of the best in the game (say multiple All-Star games and appearances on MVP ballots) you can be called great. By that definition, Jason Bay is a great player. Matt Stairs and Jason Kendall have also had very good careers (Kendall especially), but both are reaching the end of their playing days. It would be nice to see both of them get rings. Outside of Jason Bay's family I don't think anyone is approaching the playoffs with the idea that "I hope that Bay guy finally gets his ring, he's due". You could make a case that there are (quite a few) people who don't root for the teams in question wanting to see most of those guys win rings, with the only exception probably being Jeff Kent. The biggest issue is that the Red Sox have already won twice in the last few years, the White Sox and Angels also won championships in recent years too so it's harder to want to see those teams continue to succeed just so someone like Griffey, Thome or Vlad can retire a champion. That's why I'd like to see the Rays do it because that franchise has been the epitome of the drizzles since its inception. With the retarded all inclusive rules to AS team rosters, just being the best player on the Pirates for a couple of years does not make you great in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 While I see that point, the White Sox and Angels are built to win it all NOW. Tampa Bay would conceivably be back many Octobers in the near future if their progress keeps up. They do field one of the youngest teams in the majors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Phillies strike first with a 2-run double by Utley. The way Hamels is pitching, that could be enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Snuffbox is readying a sniper rifle and Googling Gallardo's address as of this very moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 There goes the no-hitter. Probably a good thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Man, that was a bad time for Bill Hall to get embarrassing with a swing. Good job getting out of that jam in the sixth by Hamels. I am just waiting for this game to get to the bullpens, then it's going to get exciting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Milwaukee's already there. Gallardo was pulled after four innings. Hamels looks like he could go eight, at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 The Phillies' font used for last names on the jerseys is like something out of a cartoon or children's book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Who was the guy that was whining about Hamels not living up to the hype the other day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 The Phillies' font used for last names on the jerseys is like something out of a cartoon or children's book. I like it. (So sayeth the only man in Southern California with a replica of that jersey.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I get home in time to catch the last inning. This is the important game, IMO. The Phillies can NOT allow the Brewers to take a non-Sabathia game against Hamels at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 and the Philles win their first playoff game in 15 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 That top of the 9th was almost like watching a Mets game. Two of their "all-stars" go down swinging in a big spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 That top of the 9th was almost like watching a Mets game. Two of their "all-stars" go down swinging in a big spot. Since when did Met games involve relievers successfully earning saves? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I have a bad feeling that "Viva Viagra" is going to be this year's "This is Our Country" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Well, at least we didn't get shut out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I have a bad feeling that "Viva Viagra" is going to be this year's "This is Our Country" Speaking of which, I can't wait for Frank Caliendo's show to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 That top of the 9th was almost like watching a Mets game. Two of their "all-stars" go down swinging in a big spot. Since when did Met games involve relievers successfully earning saves? The Brewers were playing the role of the Mets almost perfectly. As I mentioned, the so called big names went down swinging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I can't stand Tony Gwynn as a commentator. His voice is just so damn annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Is there any concern amongst Phillies fans that it's taking Lidge around 90 pitches to close out his saves lately? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prophet of Mike Zagurski 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 I think Charlie should have had Hamels complete the game. He was pitching fine in 8th inning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Well that should get them going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted October 1, 2008 Hey, a Cub player hit the ball. It's already different from last post season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
