Staff Blog
Morning Rounds, October 3rd
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In front of 46,208 fans – a Citizens Bank Park Record – the Phillies were patient, kept pressure on the Brewers with their legs, and did this:
it was more than enough for Brett Myers, who got out of trouble in the first and was a bulldog for six more. There was plenty in the game that worries me, but in the end the Phillies held home field, took the Brewers heart (they’re postgame quotes were not inspiring in word or tone), and have the city as ‘anything can happen’ excited as any point in recent memory. The Phillies weren’t scared, and like it or not that’s a product of their manager.
I’m sure the team wants to keep playing, but from where I’m sitting I’m going to love this day off. For once, Philly feels like a winner.
“Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up.” – Sharon Olds
Three lines on their world:
- I don’t know if it’s a curse or good old fashioned ineptitude, but the Chicago Cubs just cannot win when it matters
- In their first Postseason ever, the Tampa Bay Rays played like they weren’t scared of Ozzie’s boys one bit
- And Pitt took down #10 USF as Big East Football returned to Thursday Night
Three lines on ours:
- Behind Brett Myers and Shane Victorino, the Phillies put the Brewers back firmly against a wall
- every move Charlie made worked out
- but the Phils will have to take down a local boy to end it in three
Phillies, Birds, Sixers, Flyers and what everybody is talking about after the jump
PHILLIES
Phil Sheridan takes a minute to show just how shocking last night really was. READ
Bob Ford looks at that Brett Myers AB, which (hope against hope) is going to be a staple on that Phillies DVD. Nearly 1 out of 5 pitches Sabathia threw were to The Rock Star, one of the worst hitting pitchers in the major leagues. READ
Just when I start to get giddy about everyone bringing their ‘A’ game, 1Chair goes crazy. SKIP
John Gonzalez says the Phillies weren’t shook, and credits Uncle Cholly. He also reveals that there is a fucking traitor in the press box (knocking Harry? In the playoffs? Come on … ) and sneaks the word “cooch” by Jim Cohen. READ
Paul Hagen with the talking points. SKIP
Marc Narducci reports on a fan who got two foul balls. SKIP
Rich Hofmann (who I don’t think I’ve skipped once during the Phils playoff run, which of course means he was really mailing it in midseason) makes his Brett Myers column not seem like work at all. READ
Marcus Hayes says that the Brewers just rode CC a little too long. SKIP
Paul Hagen, armed with cold water and ready to toss, reminds the Phillies that this series isn’t over just yet. SKIP
Hagen says that whatever was bothering Brett Myers, it’s over now. SKIP
Kristin A. Graham looks at the fans and some of their superstitions. SKIP
Marc Narducci asks Dave Bush, the Brewers game three starter, if it matters to him that he’s playing the team he rooted for as a kid. It doesn’t. SKIP
Marc Narducci looks at J.C. Romero’s one-pitch masterpiece and Brad Lidge’s easy day. READ
Jim Salisbury provides the keys to the game. READ
Frank Fitzpatrick says the double play Myers’ got to end the first turned the game. READ
Frank Fitzpatrick grumbles inanely. SKIP
Zolecki’s notes look at Charlie’s lineup moves, Coste and Ruiz, Pat Burrell’s back and much more. SKIP
Murphy’s look at Werth’s bounce back game, the bullpen, and more. SKIP
EAGLES
Reuben Frank says that L.J. Smith is working through the criticism. SKIP
Les Bowen says Marty Mornhinweg says that healthier players = better production. SKIP
Joe Juliano’s notes look at the various injuries. SKIP
John Smallwood credits weight gain for Juqua Parker’s fast start. READ
Les Bowen picks the Birds. READ
Ed Barkowitz introduces you to Brent Celek. SKIP
SIXERS
Tom Moore reports from camp, where Coach Cheeks was upset with his team’s lack of focus. SKIP
Kate Fagan looks at the Sixers intersquad scrimmage. SKIP
Phil Jasner looks at where Thad Young is now. READ
FLYERS
Wayne Fish reports that it has been a bum shoulder keeping Ryan Parent out of action. SKIP
Ed Moran reports that Claude Giroux is starting the season in the minors. SKIP
TODAY and MORE
We’ll have NFL Picks, a return shot at Milwaukee, and a few quick hits, but we need to 1. watch the debate (it’s DVR’d, don’t tell me the score) and 2. finish a book before it becomes irrelevant to review, so probably not too much more tonight.
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