Philadelphia Phillies 2011 championship season thread

stevek

We haven't had a World Series championship in a few years, and I think we're due.

stevek

Regular season - I'm thinking 100 wins.

stevek

<< <i>Regular season - I'm thinking 100 wins. >>



Post season I don't think will be as many wins - I'm only predicting 11 wins in the post season.

stevek

Nice opening day win.

I didn't Google it, but it seems like the Phillies never win their opening day game. Not any more.

This could be the beginning of a glorious season.

stevek

Nice to see Ryan Howard off to a good start. I think he's got a chip on his shoulder from last year...and I'm predicting a great season for him.

mcadams

I predict that Phillies fans will all predict 100+ wins.

WinPitcher

Did you hear about Warren Brusster?

stevek

Bats working, pitching working, 2 - 0...life is good.

grote15

Did Ryan Howard turn into Dave Kingman yet?

swartz1

3 feet away from a 2 HR game...

3 - 0 is good...

stevek

All alone on top of the NL East in first place.

I may be mistaken but only just around a few days ago, wasn't it was a five way tie for first?

stevek

4 - 1 and that's quite good.

Ryan Howard, as predicted, playing like he's on a mission...playing like he wants another MVP award...playing like a Hall of Famer.

Phillies bats are lively and that spells big trouble for the rest of the NL East because obviously the starting pitching is not a concern.

I'm just gonna sit back and enjoy this season, and savor it because it has all the makings of another championship, and I don't see that changing even though it's very early yet.

stevek

This is just too much fun.........

Now only if the Eagles could be this good...hey, I can dream can't I? LOL

WinPitcher

Don't forget your Mint, it sucks too.

stevek

<< <i>Don't forget your Mint, it sucks too. >>



Steve - I'm luvin' this Phillies run so much, you could insult William Penn and it wouldn't even bother me. LOL

stevek

<< <i>Did Ryan Howard turn into Dave Kingman yet? >>



He might be turning into Babe Ruth this season.

I am starting to hear comparisons of the 2011 Phillies with the 1927 Yankees...by the end of this season, the 1927 Yankees may have to settle for being the second best MLB team of all time.

Brick

I am starting to hear comparisons of the 2011 Phillies with the 1927 Yankees...by the end of this season, the 1927 Yankees may have to settle for being the second best MLB team of all time. >>



27 Yankees are already in 2nd place all time. 76 Reds are top dog. Or is it 75 Reds 1st? Ok then 27 Yankees are 3rd best all time. Phillies do appear to be very good but lets wait until end of season for accolades.

stevek

<< <i>I am starting to hear comparisons of the 2011 Phillies with the 1927 Yankees...by the end of this season, the 1927 Yankees may have to settle for being the second best MLB team of all time. >>



Phillies do appear to be very good but lets wait until end of season for accolades. >>



You're right of course.....but I figure ya gotta get the bandwagon started sometime.

stevek

Seems to be a pattern developing of the Phils bouncing right back after a loss...that doesn't bode well for the rest of the NL East.

Great to see the Phillies taking care of business.

stevek

Awesome:

1. P Polanco
PHI 3B 8 34 6 12 4 0 0 8 16 3 2 0 0 .405 .471 .353
2. B Francisco
PHI OF 8 33 7 11 2 0 2 7 19 2 10 1 0 .389 .576 .333
3. J Rollins
PHI SS 8 33 5 11 2 0 0 0 13 4 5 3 0 .405 .394 .333
4. R Howard
PHI 1B 8 32 7 13 4 0 2 10 23 3 7 0 0 .432 .719 .406
5. S Victorino
PHI OF 8 32 6 12 2 1 0 7 16 1 5 2 1 .394 .500 .375
6. R Ibanez
PHI OF 8 31 9 8 2 0 1 6 13 4 7 1 0 .361 .419 .258
7. W Valdez
PHI 2B 8 27 5 9 3 0 0 5 12 1 5 1 0 .357 .444 .333
8. C Ruiz
PHI C 8 23 6 7 2 0 1 7 12 2 2 0 0 .385 .522 .304

stevek

"Murderer's Row" may have to take a bow to the 2011 Phillies batters!

mcadams

Even Dale Murphy sucked when he was a Phillie.

stevek

<< <i>Even Dale Murphy sucked when he was a Phillie. >>




Now that's some good smack...belittling an excellent long time Braves player because late in his career he happened to play for the Phillies.

stevek

It's obvious the rest of the NL East isn't even competitive with the Phillies...and that suits me just fine.

grote15

Phillies will be tough to beat, no question about it..

thenavarro

Hey Stevek,

When you come down to Arlington for the World Series, I'll treat you to a good Mexican food dinner, and when I come up to Philly, then all the cheesesteaks I can eat are on you, deal?

Mike

stevek

<< <i>Hey Stevek,

When you come down to Arlington for the World Series, I'll treat you to a good Mexican food dinner, and when I come up to Philly, then all the cheesesteaks I can eat are on you, deal?

Mike >>




Could happen Mike - The Rangers are playing some excellent baseball right now.

Good luck the rest of the way and a Phillies/Rangers WS would be fine by me...although frankly, I'd like another shot at beating the Yankees in the WS.

stevek

Phillies usually start the season slow...going well...and it will keep going well and will get better - no doubt about it.

When do the playoffs start?

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stevek

Phillies cool off the red hot Mets.

I don't think you're gonna see too many batters looking forward to a series with the Phils this season, and watch their stats go down.

stevek

Ryan Howard nicely putting together a possible MVP season.

lawnmowerman

All Phillie fans are mean and they don't use deodorant.

stevek

<< <i>All Phillie fans are mean and they don't use deodorant. >>



We are not mean...I'll have you know that recently a law was passed in Philly that thrown battery head shots are no longer permitted...that all thrown batteries must now be to the opposing player's body only...with the exception of Dallas Cowboy players.

Hallco

Hi Steve!!!

stevek

I thought I heard some chirpin' in the Atlanta Braves thread?

stevek

ah yes...that's more like it.

Hallco

Kudos to the P's pitching staff....excellent performance tonight!!! Let's see how we can do in the rubber game again Steve Carlton Jr. I always get a bit sick to my stomach before we face Hammels!

stevek

<< <i>Kudos to the P's pitching staff....excellent performance tonight!!! Let's see how we can do in the rubber game again Steve Carlton Jr. I always get a bit sick to my stomach before we face Hammels! >>



Well, it's of course still early, but the Phillies are already pulling away a bit in the NL East and look way too tough to catch this season.

Braves don't ever seem to quit though, and they have an excellent chance at the wild card.

mcadams

I think the Wildcard will certainly come out of the NL East again this year. I have to believe the Marlins will fade at some point, as usual and that the Phillies will surge at some point. Wildcard likely between the Braves and one the Central teams- possibly the Reds/Cardinals division loser.

Braves pitching has been lights out this year-nothing to complain about except our rookie closer has been a little shaky. Still waiting on the bats to wake up. Uggla's still hitting around the Medozo line and Heyward has not yet hit his stride. If we get into the same mid season form like last year, I think they can make the divisional race interesting with Phili.

stevek

Bats wokeup nicely - I think it's high time to bid the rest of the NL East goodbye.

melvin289

I think I'll sneak into a Phillies thread just to see what it looks like.

MMM sand paper, emery boards, Vaseline, bottle of spit, etc. etc.

Ron

stevek

<< <i>I think I'll sneak into a Phillies thread just to see what it looks like.

MMM sand paper, emery boards, Vaseline, bottle of spit, etc. etc.

Ron

>>



Whatever that means, it's certainly better than the Ted Turner idol worship and Jane Fonda admiration constantly going on in the Atlanta Braves thread.

LeeBone

GO PHILS!!!

stevek

Phils starting to edge away in the NL East.

I'm not saying it's over yet in the NL East race, but I'm beginning to think about it.

melvin289

<< <i>Phils starting to edge away in the NL East.

I'm not saying it's over yet in the NL East race, but I'm beginning to think about it. >>



Not to mention any other teams but a certain team I know of is just giving the Phils a false sense of security for a while.

Ron

stevek

<< <i>

<< <i>Phils starting to edge away in the NL East.

I'm not saying it's over yet in the NL East race, but I'm beginning to think about it. >>



Not to mention any other teams but a certain team I know of is just giving the Phils a false sense of security for a while.

Ron

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You're right, and it could happen again this season...as the wise old man of the forum, he recently celebrated his 125th birthday, Grote15 often advises...I'm not counting any chickens yet.

cpamike

<< <i>You're right, and it could happen again this season...as the wise old man of the forum, he recently celebrated his 125th birthday, Grote15 often advises...I'm not counting any chickens yet. >>



I thought I'd poke around a bit and found you celebrating the wisdom of Grote15. He is a young 125 by the way.

stevek

<< <i>

<< <i>You're right, and it could happen again this season...as the wise old man of the forum, he recently celebrated his 125th birthday, Grote15 often advises...I'm not counting any chickens yet. >>



I thought I'd poke around a bit and found you celebrating the wisdom of Grote15. He is a young 125 by the way. >>



To try to stay young and have some Mets fan excitement in his life, he reads the backs of his 1970 baseball cards.

swartz1

Just checking in...

43 Baby...

and Utley is scorching...

stevek

The Atlanta Braves thread sure got quiet.

Hallco

Shhhh.....our bats are sleeping!