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by Michael Jack
Wed Oct 25, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: The Phillies' 2023-2024 Offseason
Replies: 67
Views: 842783

Re: The Phillies' 2023-2024 Offseason

Funny how fast people have turned on Thomson. He's a good manager. Would you want Girardi back? How about Kapler? Give me a break. They stopped hitting. That's why they lost. That's baseball.
by Michael Jack
Fri Oct 20, 2023 1:02 am
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: Phillies' 2023 NL Playoffs NLCS Game #3: 10/19/23 Phillies(2-0) @ Diamondbacks(0-2)- 5:07pm
Replies: 107
Views: 25650

Re: Phillies' 2023 NL Playoffs NLCS Game #3: 10/19/23 Phillies(2-0) @ Diamondbacks(0-2)- 5:07pm

Not sure how many caught this or how much it made a difference, but it was mentioned on the broadcast that the lighting in the dome with the roof on wasn't that good. Perhaps it would have helped to have batting practice on the field before the first game. Also, I have no problem with bringing in Ke...
by Michael Jack
Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:19 am
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: Phillies' 2023 GDT #145: 09/12/23 Braves(93-50) @ Phillies(79-64) - 6:40pm
Replies: 45
Views: 6165

Re: Phillies' 2023 GDT #145: 09/12/23 Braves(93-50) @ Phillies(79-64) - 6:40pm

The game was lost in the 9th. Realmuto has to bunt there. I like Topper a lot, but his answer just doesn't cut it. I'm sure JT has bunted in his career. Topper has to know that. Every player in the major leagues should know how to bunt. I know analytics says you don't give away outs because it might...
by Michael Jack
Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:11 am
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: Phillies' 2023 GDT #145: 09/12/23 Braves(93-50) @ Phillies(79-64) - 6:40pm
Replies: 45
Views: 6165

Re: Phillies' 2023 GDT #145: 09/12/23 Braves(93-50) @ Phillies(79-64) - 6:40pm

In an ideal world, I think they have to get rid of them both, even if Schwarber has been hot the last 30 games or so. Regardless, one of them has to go in the offseason. Are you resigning Hoskins in this scenario? Because you'd be looking at C Realmuto 1B Hoskins 2B Stott SS Turner 3B Bohm LF Marsh...
by Michael Jack
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: 2023 Phillies Discussion
Replies: 154
Views: 38029

Re: 2023 Phillies Discussion

To be clear, I don't want Nola back next year under any deal. That said, it's depressing to see all the Twitterati who think handing $100M to Lorenzen is the answer for the rotation. Lorenzen is talented and can be very valuable for next year's, but he's very unlikely to be a workhorse starter, nor...
by Michael Jack
Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: 2023 Phillies Discussion
Replies: 154
Views: 38029

Re: 2023 Phillies Discussion

I take back every post from last winter in which I encouraged the Phillies to sign Rodon. Holy hell. Which is why it's best to develop your own pitching. Sadly, even though the Phils seem to be getting better at drafting, they still stink at development. Might be a good idea to hire someone away fr...
by Michael Jack
Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: Phillies' 2023 GDT #120: 08/15/23 Phillies(65-54) @ Blue Jays(66-54) - 7:07pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3579

Re: Phillies' 2023 GDT #120: 08/15/23 Phillies(65-54) @ Blue Jays(66-54) - 7:07pm

Schwarber has got be hurt. He was below average in the field last year, but serviceable. This year, he's awful, though the effort is there. He stole bases last year, but this year he's not. Sure it was the element of surprise in most cases, but he's not doing that this year. He's never going to be a...
by Michael Jack
Wed Aug 09, 2023 3:02 am
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: Phillies' 2023 DH GDT #113/114: 08/08/23 Nationals(49-63) @ Phillies(61-51) - 4:05/7:05pm
Replies: 41
Views: 4477

Re: Phillies' 2023 DH GDT #113/114: 08/08/23 Nationals(49-63) @ Phillies(61-51) - 4:05/7:05pm

I know Josh Harrison is at the end of his career, but someone tell me how Rudolfo Castro is an upgrade. Plus, if Topper felt compelled to play him he should have waited until tomorrow. Castro cannot hit right-handed pitching.
by Michael Jack
Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:17 am
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: 2023 MLB Trade Deadline rumors & discussion (Deadline: Aug. 1)
Replies: 211
Views: 18563

Re: 2023 MLB Trade Deadline rumors & discussion (Deadline: Aug. 1)

Whether or not the Phillies make the playoffs, I think the Lorenzen trade was necessary. Pitching has carried this team, but it's wearing thin and there are 9 tough weeks ahead. Lorenzen won't only be judged by his performance, but by the load it takes off others. Absolutely. It had to be a tough d...
by Michael Jack
Tue Aug 01, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Phillies Forum
Topic: 2023 MLB Trade Deadline rumors & discussion (Deadline: Aug. 1)
Replies: 211
Views: 18563

Re: 2023 MLB Trade Deadline rumors & discussion (Deadline: Aug. 1)

Phils dealt Lee, their #5 prospect for Lorenzen, but Lee was kind of blocked at 2B and 3B for the Phils. This might look really bad in a few years, but I think this is a good deal for the Phils this year. He's a free agent, but maybe the Phils can resign him. Reportedly, the Tigers asked for Abel, L...