2009 NLDS: Rockies @ Phillies

[Cocos Disciples]

Never seen a baserunner do that.

[jacksonianmarch]

Fowler is one hell of an athlete, and he didnt even make contact with Utley

[yankees228]

Great play there, and a great defensive switch by Manuel.

[yankees228]

The Giambino.

[Dipre]

Lol Giambi.

[Cocos Disciples]

GIAMBINO!!

[yeszir]

Phillies are blowing it hardcore. Over Victorino's head.

[Dipre]

Lol Yorvit.

[yankees228]

What a huge hit from Torrealba.

[yeszir]

Yup, totally blowing it.

[jacksonianmarch]

Jason Giambi continues to help his former team. If the Rocks can bounce the Phils, then the only obstacle is Anaheim.

[Christian Snyder]

Let's go Rockies!!!

[ORS]

Why is everyone sleeping on the Dodgers? I picked the Cards to win that series because I thought their 1/2 of Carpenter and Wainright would prevail in that series, not because the Dodgers don't rate. The Dodgers are legit.

[yankees228]

Why is everyone sleeping on the Dodgers? I picked the Cards to win that series because I thought their 1/2 of Carpenter and Wainright would prevail in that series' date=' not because the Dodgers don't rate. The Dodgers are legit.[/quote']

 

I agree. The Dodgers have an excellent lineup and a legitimate closer. However, I do question what guys like Randy Wolf and Vincente Padilla will be able to do against a deep AL lineup.

[yankees228]

Not really sure I agree with a 3-2 change there.

 

EDIT: I liked Joe Simpson's analysis. It looked like a back door slider. No, actually it was fastball. Nope, it was a change up.

[yeszir]

Wow. Howard is so good. We should get Ryan Howard.

[Christian Snyder]

Huston Street sucks......

[msubulldogs21]

Stomach punch for Colorado.

 

Wow, what a game.

[yankees228]

That's a huge hit and an awful job of pitch selection. You cannot continue to go away away away to hitters as good as Utley and Howard. I know they're scared of an HR, but you're going to get beat if you keep going to the same spot.

[ORS]

I agree. The Dodgers have an excellent lineup and a legitimate closer. However' date=' I do question what guys like Randy Wolf and Vincente Padilla will be able to do against a deep AL lineup.[/quote']

Kuroda is likely to replace Padilla for the NLCS. Then the rotation is Kershaw, Wolf, Kuroda, Billingsley. Not too shabby.

[msubulldogs21]

Stomach punch for Colorado.

 

And now it truly takes form. Phillies about to wrap it up now. All with 2 out.

[yankees228]

And why would you pitch to Werth with Stairs on deck?

[msubulldogs21]

Huston Street has almost mirrored Papelbon yesterday, giving up 3 runs in the 9th with 2 out.

[yankees228]

Kuroda is likely to replace Padilla for the NLCS. Then the rotation is Kershaw' date=' Wolf, Kuroda, Billingsley. Not too shabby.[/quote']

 

Hmm, OK. I kind of find it hard to believe that they would pull Padilla after how well he pitched in game three, unless Joe has a significant amount of trust in Kuroda. Either way, you're right, it's pretty good.

[ORS]

Papelbon was much worse. I know he didn't put those guys on, but a guy he was facing drove in two in the 8th and he only got out of the inning with a pickoff. He got two batters out and 5 runs scored when he was on the mound.

[yankees228]

Blown saves have really killed teams this postseason. The three teams that have already been eliminated suffered blown saves, and now the Rockies.

[jacksonianmarch]

The reason why I overlook the Dodgers is because their rotation is not a good playoff rotation vs a good lineup. Kershaw, while a dominant pitcher, runs up a ton of pitches. And against NY or LAA, he'll reach 100 pitches after 5 innings. Wolf is a NL pitcher who also works big pitch counts. We absolutely drill Padilla. And Billingsley is just like Kershaw, except he is on a cold streak. The only team I am truly concerned about facing out of the NL is Philly. Lee, Hamels, and Happ will give our lineup problems in both Philly and NY. And that lineup can hit anyone.

[Dojji]

I'm kinda hoping it gets to Helton with the game on the line and he does something big.

 

EDIT: There we go. The season is in the hands of Mr. Rockies himself.

 

EDIT2: And he singles. He's obviously not a true cleanup hitter.

[jacksonianmarch]

this has been one hell of a game

[yankees228]

Now Lidge.