5/16/06 Phillies (Lidle) @ Brewers (Capuano), 7:05 PM CST

[jloos19]

What an interesting double play, I'll take it! Let's get some insurance please.

[JET15]

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has Rickie's Fielding become such a negative that it has overtaken his hitting positives?

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My post has acted like a reverse jinx... he's been lights-out ever since.

[Prince James]

StL just got one back against the Mets (3-1 NY now)

[adambr2]

Nice DP.

 

6 IP, 1 run so far for Cappy today.

 

I think that is 9 for 9 so far for quality starts for him? That's why I say he's our ace right now -- every time he pitches, he gives us a good chance to win -- even when our offense isn't doing much.

[heresrobin]

Did any of you just catch the top of th 5th inning pitch sequence to Barry Bonds in the Giants/Astros game?

 

Giants up 11-3 in the top of the 5th in Houston:

 

1st pitch: thrown behind Bonds - pitcher gets warned.

2nd pitch: would have hit Bonds in the knee had he not jumped back.

3rd pitch: almost hits Bonds again, but instead hits off the knob of the bat for a foul ball.

4th pitch: high and tight to Bonds.

5th pitch: hits Bonds in the back - pitcher gets tossed and receives a standing ovation from the Houston fans.

 

Bonds didn't even flinch during the whole at-bat (except of course when he was almost getting hit).

[Trowekamp]

Isn't it amazing what happens when a pitcher throws strikes?

The simplest rule in all baseball.. throw strikes.. get outs..

[DuWayne Steurer]

I wonder what Keith Hernandez would have made of that swing by Prince.

[iluvlamp]

Whoever Houston's pitcher was I give him a standing OOOOOOOOOOO...All hail Russ Springer

[steve267268]

How about Mark's Mashers..

[iluvlamp]

Ned's Overheads

[JoeH33]

Thats terrible, I'd think a professional ballplayer would have more class than to go after a teams best player just because they have no shot at winning. Thats some pretty poor sportsmanship there.

[adambr2]

Brewers just 1 for 6 with runners in scoring position again today. I hate to think that 2 runs is all we've got today.

[homer]

Fire Wynegar.

[jloos19]

Part of me thinks Clark would have made that play, but part of me also thinks that was a very tough play for a centerfielder to make.

[iluvlamp]

Thats terrible, I'd think a professional ballplayer would have more class than to go after a teams best player just because they have no shot at winning. Thats some pretty poor sportsmanship there.

 

 

And being a ROIDED freak is? Good sportsmanship?

[JoeH33]

Gah, I had a feeling something like that would happen. We were just crusing along feeling good about the game but weren't getting those runners in. Now a base hit and they take the lead....

[JoeH33]

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And being a ROIDED freak is? Good sportsmanship?

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Mommy! He started it........

[And That]

http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_114031.jpg

 

Sal Fasano... EEK!

[steve267268]

How's the Philly bullpen this year?

[adambr2]

Normally I wouldn't justify throwing at any player, but in Bond's case, I can't say that I frown on it.

[jloos19]

Philly's bullpen is very good. We'll probably see Ryan Madson, who has electric stuff. Rheal Cormier has a 0.00 ERA, and Flash Gordon has been almost unhittable.

[adambr2]

Alright, got out of that still tied 2-2.

 

I think Cappy has another inning in him, but you almost have to PH for him with his spot coming up, especially if Koskie or Miller can reach.

[Prince James]

Maybe i will get a chance to see if I was right about Weeks having a better shot against Madson. Hope I am right.

[JoeH33]

Madson may have good stuff, but he's been absolutely horrible as a starter this season.

[iluvlamp]

Joe,

So you think he is a hero? Best player ever? Legit stats?