7 hours ago, mattwill said:

Extension time

I like him.  Seems to do fine under pressure. 

Last time we won the division I was a senior in college.

Now I'm married with two kids despite still posting on this message board that whole time. 

Glad we finally won it, but somewhat meaningless if we don't at least make a WS appearance. 

Nola has to be our #3 in Oct despite his propensity to lay an egg every few outings as Ranger shows no signs of being the guy from the first half of the season. 

2 hours ago, DrPhilly said:

Nola has to be our #3 in Oct despite his propensity to lay an egg every few outings as Ranger shows no signs of being the guy from the first half of the season. 

Tbh i was actually encouraged by ranger’s velocity last start. It was better than any point in time since coming back from the injury. That said his command just wasn’t where it needs to be or where it was early in the year.

jayson stark was on 975 saying the Phillies were leaning toward Sanchez going game 2. I think it’s likely cause his dominance at home and just being more consistent down the stretch then nola 

1 minute ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

Tbh i was actually encouraged by ranger’s velocity last start. It was better than any point in time since coming back from the injury. That said his command just wasn’t where it needs to be or where it was early in the year.

jayson stark was on 975 saying the Phillies were leaning toward Sanchez going game 2. I think it’s likely cause his dominance at home and just being more consistent down the stretch then nola 

Yeah, I wasn't even thinking there was any question regarding #2.  It has to be Sanchez at this point.

14 hours ago, JohnB said:

Glad they clinched the division. Still a lot of work to do. They haven't been unstoppable since a little before the All Star break. Need to get back in that early season groove somehow

48-45 since June 9. 

15 minutes ago, TV Guy said:

48-45 since June 9. 

I agree that it's been tough to watch in the second half.

The pitching has been shaky and hitting has been inconsistent.

But, they are right there record wise. Justa game or so away from the bye.

They have a good record against the Dodgers and other winning teams.

And, all they need to do is win each playoff series by one game. 

 

1 hour ago, CouchKing said:

I agree that it's been tough to watch in the second half.

The pitching has been shaky and hitting has been inconsistent.

But, they are right there record wise. Justa game or so away from the bye.

They have a good record against the Dodgers and other winning teams.

And, all they need to do is win each playoff series by one game. 

 

Tbh I actually think they’re pitching is going to be fine. They have pretty much been  good for a while now even with ranger’s issues. He’s your no. 4. He’s still better than most teams no. 4. They had that span of like a 1.5-2 months where they just weren’t. But when I look at the rest of the National League I still think the Phillies have the best starting rotation 1-4. I think their bullpen is probably top two in the National League.

To me this is always going to come down to how they hit. It’s what it came down to in the WS VS. Astros and last year after game two of the NLCS. We can blame Kimbrel but really when you score 3 runs on average last 5 games and you score 1,2 and 1 runs in three of the games that’s the bigger problem. Like what you saw on Sunday night, Wheeler can keep you in it. But if the Phillies just can’t hit whatsoever and they can’t get those hits with runners in scoring position that they need without the HR it will end sooner than we want. 

If they stop waving at breaking balls down and away they could go places. 

 

48 minutes ago, e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! said:

 

Boo , hayes is a waste 

Spike Eskin is right, they over did the celebration with the 1 seed on the line, they are basically conceding tonight

4 minutes ago, Joe Shades 73 said:

Spike Eskin is right, they over did the celebration with the 1 seed on the line, they are basically conceding tonight

Pretty much all of their star position players are playing with exception of Realmuto who I am sure they are resting for the playoffs. 

Celebrating a division title is the least of their worries. Every team since the beginning of baseball has celebrated a division title. Chances are the Dodgers and the Brewers will have champagne celebrations as well when they clinch.  Baseball is a long grueling season and to be on top of your division at the end of the season is an accomplishment (celebrating a wildcard berth I do think is lame). My concern, like @e-a-g-l-e-s eagles! has stated, is their offense. This team has a propensity for making scrub pitchers with ERA's in the 4's and 5's look like a reincarnation of prime Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson. In the playoffs, they are going against the cream of the crop pitching wise. Can they sustain offensive excellence for a month, which is roughly from the start of the NLDS through the World Series? I have my doubts but like everyone here, I'll be rooting like hell for them to prove us wrong. 

Walker in with bases loaded. This will most likely end perfectly

With the $18 mil they could’ve had another lights out bullpen arm and probably a good bench bat. 

Well this is a loss

Get rid of this guy 

19 hours ago, BDawk_ASamuel said:

Maybe Walker pitches better hungover like a Tin Cup effect. 

Update: He doesn’t. 

Impressive 

 

 

Gosh damn this team sometimes 

2 hours ago, Joe Shades 73 said:

Walker in with bases loaded. This will most likely end perfectly

Big picture - Phils manager is as prepared and seasoned as they come.  Bringing TW in is tantamount to a throwaway game.  To me, sure looks like the team is looking past the regular season and trying to keep its best arms fresh for the playoffs.  No way that a casual fan is more tuned into this than the Phillies manager and coaches.

46 minutes ago, Procus said:

Big picture - Phils manager is as prepared and seasoned as they come.  Bringing TW in is tantamount to a throwaway game.  To me, sure looks like the team is looking past the regular season and trying to keep its best arms fresh for the playoffs.  No way that a casual fan is more tuned into this than the Phillies manager and coaches.

If they look past the regular season they will be playing this time next week 

Just now, Joe Shades 73 said:

If they look past the regular season they will be playing this time next week 

Just gotta win 2 more games to get a bye. Or hope Milwaukee loses two more.

Last two WC in the NL is going to be fascinating. Braves a game behind the Mets and dbacks. If Dbacks lose the Braves are 0.5 game back and tied in the loss column.