2006 Philles Season Thread

MURP · April 11, 2006, 10:39:38 AM

If you have written them off then what is the big deal if they lose every game?

PhillyGirl · April 11, 2006, 10:40:38 AM

Those who have written them off, I expect you won't be excited or eager to watch when they DO start playing well?

Rome · April 11, 2006, 10:45:22 AM

It seems pretty obvious that this first week is a prime example of Murphy's Law acting in full force.

Pretty lousy starting pitching, average hitting except with RISP in which they've been dreadful, and piss poor defense = 1-6 record.

All three areas will absolutely improve before too long.

What concerns me is if they continue to dilly dally in terms of wins and losses and continue to play sloppy, the other teams in the division will get too far out in front of them to be caught.

It doesn't make any difference to me anyway. I'll still watch nearly every game. I'll be delighted when they win and pissed off when they lose. Same old, same old...

JTrotter Fan · April 11, 2006, 10:46:28 AM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on April 11, 2006, 09:40:23 AM
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Quote from: BigEd76 on April 11, 2006, 12:35:13 AM
He should be protecting Howard by hitting 6th. Howard should be 5th. Utley should be 2nd. Utley is not a cleanup hitter or a #5 hitter. Howard is hitting too low in the order and has no protection behind him....

I was going to suggest this lineup change a few days ago, then Rowand starting hitting so I figured I'd hold off. But couldn't agree more.

I also agree that Howard is hitting way too far down in the lineup.

I've been telling my friends that. That guy should be no lower than 4th with his power. Bump Abreu. Howard is the future!

Wingspan · April 11, 2006, 10:48:45 AM

Quote from: MURP on April 11, 2006, 10:39:38 AM
If you have written them off then what is the big deal if they lose every game?

i havent written them off.

but it's becoming clear that they arent as good as last season. and all you heard was this "one game from the playoffs" mantra...yet there wasnt anything done to improve the pitching, and without padilla and wagner...it's a weaker staff.

the offensive moves cancel each other out. thome barely played so he was already gone, and howard was already there. lofton hit .335 last season in 110 games, rowand his .305 last season...so it's a wash.

the may have improved the bench. but that remains to be seen.

it's not me that has written off the phils. it's the phils that have written off themselves, by not taking any major steps to improve the weaknesses of last season.

PhillyGirl · April 11, 2006, 10:49:51 AM

Quote from: Wingspan on April 11, 2006, 10:48:45 AM
but it's becoming clear that they arent as good as last season.

lmfao...after one week, you have absolutely no way to know that. NONE.

Wingspan · April 11, 2006, 10:52:13 AM

Quote from: PhillyGirl on April 11, 2006, 10:49:51 AM
Quote from: Wingspan on April 11, 2006, 10:48:45 AM
but it's becoming clear that they arent as good as last season.

lmfao...after one week, you have absolutely no way to know that. NONE.

1-6

PhillyGirl · April 11, 2006, 10:54:40 AM

with 155 games to go.

Wingspan · April 11, 2006, 10:59:16 AM

where have they gotten better over last season? even better on paper?

at what position have they brought in someone new that is an improvement over last season? i dont see 1 spot.

PhillyGirl · April 11, 2006, 11:01:09 AM

Quote from: Wingspan on April 11, 2006, 10:59:16 AM
where have they gotten better over last season? even better on paper?

at what position have they brought in someone new that is an improvement over last season? i dont see 1 spot.

You want one spot?

Aaron Rowand>>> Lofton/Michaels

ice grillin you · April 11, 2006, 11:02:57 AM

If you have written them off then what is the big deal if they lose every game?

right now its the carry over optimism of spring training that i have every year reagrdless of how good i think they are that gets me upset...but after the start theyve had and as they continue to prove they arent playoff caliber my care factor gets less and less...

Those who have written them off, I expect you won't be excited or eager to watch when they DO start playing well?

what does this mean...if you dont think they are good enough now to make the playoffs you arent allowed to cheer for them if they do?

ice grillin you · April 11, 2006, 11:04:29 AM

You want one spot?

Aaron Rowand>>> Lofton/Michaels

if it ends up being an improvement at all its marginal at best

regardless if thats what youre resting your hopes on good luck with it

Geowhizzer · April 11, 2006, 11:06:03 AM

Quote from: Wingspan on April 11, 2006, 10:52:13 AM
Quote from: PhillyGirl on April 11, 2006, 10:49:51 AM
Quote from: Wingspan on April 11, 2006, 10:48:45 AM
but it's becoming clear that they arent as good as last season.

lmfao...after one week, you have absolutely no way to know that. NONE.

1-6

Last year they started 1-3, but were 3-4 after seven.

2004, started 1-6.

It's not over by a long shot, but I'd like to see them win the next two against the stinkin' Braves.

PhillyGirl · April 11, 2006, 11:06:04 AM

Quote from: ice grillin you on April 11, 2006, 11:02:57 AM

Those who have written them off, I expect you won't be excited or eager to watch when they DO start playing well?

what does this mean...if you dont think they are good enough now to make the playoffs you arent allowed to cheer for them if they do?

It means that if you are dumb enough to write them off after a WEEK into the season, you shouldn't be allowed to enjoy their success. Exactly.

Rome · April 11, 2006, 11:13:41 AM

I agree with PG. It would be like writing the Eagles off after one abysmal blow-out loss to open the season.

One week doesn't make an entire season. They'll catch fire eventually. What concerns me now and for the future is what has concerned me during this past week: Crappy starting pitching, lack of hitting with RISP and shoddy defense. If they get that turned around (which they should) then they should be contenders all season long.