2008 Philadelphia Phillies Season/Playoff Thread (Die Mets Die)

[PhillyGirl]

That was a great 3rd strike. wtf Ed?

Wingspan, he was topping out at 94-95 in Clearwater. That's why he was deemed fit to come back.

[ice grillin you]

although, that was a seriously great strikeout pitch right there.

i didnt see it but both phillie radio guys said it was a terrible call

[Wingspan]

I dont care what he was doing vs single A minor leaguers in march, or in a simulated inning, it's meaningless.

One of the knocks on Lidge leaving houston was that he's gun-shy now, and the lack of velocity is not a good sign. he barely hit 93 no more than 1 time in that inning.

[PhillyGirl]

although, that was a seriously great strikeout pitch right there.

i didnt see it but both phillie radio guys said it was a terrible call

I thought it was a great pitch...and you're not going to see me homer it up for Brad Lidge.

But whatever. I've seen zesty pitches called strikes a million times....I thought this was a solid pitch.

[PhillyGirl]

I dont care what he was doing vs single A minor leaguers in march, or in a simulated inning, it's meaningless.

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You're the one who said that he needs to be back in Clearwater...I'm telling you what he was doing there.

[Wingspan]

The lack of velocity is due to one of two things...

1) he needs more conditioning
2) he's still shellshocked.

An extended spring training would eliminate or confirm #1

[Rome]

He's not going back on the DL or to the minors for a rehab assignment no matter how many times you post it.  He's gotta work things out with the big club because (1) they're paying him a shteinload of money, and (2) they don't have anyone else.

[Wingspan]

He's not going back on the DL or to the minors for a rehab assignment no matter how many times you post it.  He's gotta work things out with the big club because (1) they're paying him a shteinload of money, and (2) they don't have anyone else.

They had a good closer last year, I wonder where he wound up?

[SunMo]

lol @ shellshocked...shut up already with that

[PhillyGirl]

lol @ shellshocked...shut up already with that

lol

[Seabiscuit36]

lol @ shellshocked...shut up already with that

[SunMo]

raphael is cool but rude (gimme a break)

[Rome]

They had a good closer last year, I wonder where he wound up?

Disneyland?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

He's not going back on the DL or to the minors for a rehab assignment no matter how many times you post it.  He's gotta work things out with the big club because (1) they're paying him a shteinload of money, and (2) they don't have anyone else.

They had a good closer last year, I wonder where he wound up?

He could be in relief if they'd signed Lohse.

[PhillyGirl]

Lidge bounced a wild pitch that let in a run, then got Javier Valentin on a 95 mph called third strike to end it.

AP recap