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And Fyi Jon Heyman, on MLB network, just said the Phillies are the favorites to get Halladay.

LOL Who is the best team in the NL east then? Honestly it should be the Mets but we see how fast there ship is sinking over there lol. Right now the best team is the Phillies because of there great offense and solid bullpen. But the Marlins are a close second and as you said we will see after the ASB since we are going Head to Head in the 1st series back. hopefully they don't get halladay. we'd be screwed. Well he'd be a half a year player since his contract is expiring and he'll be wanting HUGE money but he could put them over the top pitching wise. I don't think they have what it takes prospect wise to get him though. This whole post is incorrect. Halladay is signed through 2010 so he'd be on the team he is traded to next season also. The Phillies have a very deep farm system right now. 2 or 3 young high quality pitchers. 2 blue Chip outfielders and several upper second tier prospects. The question is whether or not the Phillies are willing to deal the players. Not if they have them.

howard hitting .230 last season might have had something to do with him not making the all-star team Who cares about Average? He doesnt get paid to get hits he gets paid to his homeruns. Next Puljos he has been the games top power hitter since his ROY season. He was leading the League in homers and RBI at the time there is no contesting that, even with avg. Your right Howard is an outstanding run producer and he even put up a great BA at .313 in his MVP season but he really had no chance against Pujols who is an absolute machine. P.S. Did Howard make the All Star Team this season(not being rude I'm just wondering). Howard did make it this year. O.K. so that means they have 3 1st baseman(Pujols, Howard, Fielder)? Yes, That would be a correct assessment.

I'm sorry they lost 7 in a row at the beginning of the year after the hot start. My mistake. :whistle

howard hitting .230 last season might have had something to do with him not making the all-star team Who cares about Average? He doesnt get paid to get hits he gets paid to his homeruns. Next Puljos he has been the games top power hitter since his ROY season. He was leading the League in homers and RBI at the time there is no contesting that, even with avg. Your right Howard is an outstanding run producer and he even put up a great BA at .313 in his MVP season but he really had no chance against Pujols who is an absolute machine. P.S. Did Howard make the All Star Team this season(not being rude I'm just wondering). Howard did make it this year.

marlins lost 11 in a row? when? that never happened this season. Phillies are not the best team in the NL and they are not the best team in the NL East. LOL Who is the best team in the NL east then?

Well I guess I will see for myself after the AS break when it opens with a big series head to head.

howard hitting .230 last season might have had something to do with him not making the all-star team Who cares about Average? He doesnt get paid to get hits he gets paid to his homeruns. Next Puljos he has been the games top power hitter since his ROY season. He was leading the League in homers and RBI at the time there is no contesting that, even with avg.

The reason why there are so many Phillies on the team, is because the Phillies want to control their own destiny as far as home field advantage is concerned when they return to the Series in October... Un like last season when a certain 2b whom wont be named committed 3 errors and thoroughly embarrassed the NL in the AS game last year. It's not like they lost the game because of that 2nd baseman, unlike a certain closer blowing it. And i doubt the Phillies get passed the 1st round of the playoffs this season if they even win the division. Yes they did lose because the replaced in the game the best 2b in the game with a guy who couldn't field a ground ball if his family's life depended on it. And who other than the Phillies is going to win the division? the Mets and Braves have fallen way back. As for the "Closer blowing it" remark. Hilarious considering they got him up 6 times and only threw a 100+ warmup pitches. That closer was perfect in every game that mattered including game 5 of the WS. Virtually the same team, the same pen and the same rotation won it all last season. 1st Place right now and cruising. That's funny because Utley and Uggla both made the same amount of errors last season with 13, So you can't say he's so much better. And I agree it was stupid of him to even come into the game after warming up 4 or 5 times but a loss is a loss. P.S. Marlins are only 2 games out. Yes I know where the Marlins are. These are the same Marlins who got off to the hot start and then lost 11 in a row. I think you would be able to concede the fact that the Marlins do not have the Defense or Bullpen to get it done right now. The Marlins offense is similar to the Phillies offense last season where they can score 11 runs one night and barely score 2 several nights in a row. The starting pitching is A+ but I really think they are not contenders. Oh and PS I dont recall Uggla's serious hip issues last season as far as having the same stats ;-) PPS Look at the fielding percentage.

Crap for Crap?

The reason why there are so many Phillies on the team, is because the Phillies want to control their own destiny as far as home field advantage is concerned when they return to the Series in October... Un like last season when a certain 2b whom wont be named committed 3 errors and thoroughly embarrassed the NL in the AS game last year. It's not like they lost the game because of that 2nd baseman, unlike a certain closer blowing it. And i doubt the Phillies get passed the 1st round of the playoffs this season if they even win the division. Yes they did lose because the replaced in the game the best 2b in the game with a guy who couldn't field a ground ball if his family's life depended on it. And who other than the Phillies is going to win the division? the Mets and Braves have fallen way back. As for the "Closer blowing it" remark. Hilarious considering they got him up 6 times and only threw a 100+ warmup pitches. That closer was perfect in every game that mattered including game 5 of the WS. Virtually the same team, the same pen and the same rotation won it all last season. 1st Place right now and cruising. Hey, it wasn't MMP who brought up a player's single game first. But it's you guys who are talking about all stars who didnt deserve to be there. Whining about howard this season is a joke considering he lead the league in HR and RBI last year at the AS break and was snubbed. I dont remember reading this board and seeing the outrage when he wansn't selected last season. Be consistent. If these were not Phillies players you guys would not have given this a second thought.

I will concede Werth to you, but you guys are out of your minds thinking Victorino didnt deserve it. He made it in fair and square. It was a fan vote and the fans spoke.

The reason why there are so many Phillies on the team, is because the Phillies want to control their own destiny as far as home field advantage is concerned when they return to the Series in October... Un like last season when a certain 2b whom wont be named committed 3 errors and thoroughly embarrassed the NL in the AS game last year. It's not like they lost the game because of that 2nd baseman, unlike a certain closer blowing it. And i doubt the Phillies get passed the 1st round of the playoffs this season if they even win the division. Yes they did lose because the replaced in the game the best 2b in the game with a guy who couldn't field a ground ball if his family's life depended on it. And who other than the Phillies is going to win the division? the Mets and Braves have fallen way back. As for the "Closer blowing it" remark. Hilarious considering they got him up 6 times and only threw a 100+ warmup pitches. That closer was perfect in every game that mattered including game 5 of the WS. Virtually the same team, the same pen and the same rotation won it all last season. 1st Place right now and cruising.

The reason why there are so many Phillies on the team, is because the Phillies want to control their own destiny as far as home field advantage is concerned when they return to the Series in October... Un like last season when a certain 2b whom wont be named committed 3 errors and thoroughly embarrassed the NL in the AS game last year.

ToddZolecki - Jayson Werth named to replace Carlos Beltran on the NL All-Star team. The entire Phillies OF is going to St. Louis: Ibanez, Victorino an ... LMAO

Sounds like a ton of sour grapes here fellas. Charlie can pick a replacement for Beltran to join the roster. I'm sure he will pick Sandoval. Then you guys can stop whining. Actually I hope he picks Werth, just so you guys have more to whine about. Stop being an ass. We can't vote for a guy who you yourself admit had better numbers without being homers? sh*t, you said Sandoval had better stats. What doesn't make him the better pick, he doesn't have a stronger heart? Maybe he doesn't grind as much? You're being ridiculous. Here's one for you Geniuses. If Vic didn't make it, and Sandoval did.. Who would play Center Field? And you know what. Sandoval is NOT head and shoulders better than Victorino. Sandoval 328 Average. Nice Victorino 309 Average. Not as Good but still damn good. Sandoval 13 Homeruns Not that great for a not that bad, but he's a 3rd basemen. Victorino 6 Homeruns Not that great, not that bad, however he is Centerfielder not typically a power position Sandoval 48 RBI Sandoval usually bats 3rd, 92 PA 5th an RBI producing spot Vic 42 RBI Vic usually bats second. Again CF isn't usually a run producing position but a run scoring position The big 3 right there.. a corner infielder has slightly better stats than a centerfielder Given where they bat in the order and what each player brings to their position I dont know how any of you guys can say that Sandoval got robbed. SOUR GRAPES. Lets look a little deeper now stat geeks Sandoval 39 Runs Victorino 61 runs Sandoval Stolen Bases 3 Victorino 15 Victorino is a comparable 2 hole hitter and a better Centerfielder than Sandoval is a 3 or a 5 hole hitter and a 3rd basemen The reserve outfielders on the NL Roster are all Right Fielders. With Beltran out, would you like to stick Sandoval out there in CF? Yeah that'd be smart. Charlie will probably pick Sandoval to replace Beltran on the roster, however.. The City of Philadelphia has very bright baseball fans and they picked the player that made the most sense to fill in the last spot on the roster. I rest my case.

Sounds like a ton of sour grapes here fellas. Charlie can pick a replacement for Beltran to join the roster. I'm sure he will pick Sandoval. Then you guys can stop whining. Actually I hope he picks Werth, just so you guys have more to whine about. I'm guessing you were one of the people who voted for Rollins over Hanley. Youd be incorrect. Posted June 24, 2009 - 07:45 AM As a huge Phillies fan, I find it embarrassing that Rollins was even sniffing the lead in AS votes. I voted for Hanley on every ballot I filled out as he is the most deserving. Posted that on these very boards.

Sounds like a ton of sour grapes here fellas. Charlie can pick a replacement for Beltran to join the roster. I'm sure he will pick Sandoval. Then you guys can stop whining. Actually I hope he picks Werth, just so you guys have more to whine about.

Victirino's season is nice, but Pablo Sandavols season is amazing. And Mark Reynolds is having a hell of a year, too. Both deserved to be on the all star team more than Victirino, and it isn't even close. Well according to the stats yes. However, it's voted on by the fans the fans think otherwise. I think you're bitter about a division rival getting in. According to the stats, according to the "experts", according to just about everyone besides Phillie fans. I think you're just being blinded by your love for your team. Sandoval was clearly the correct choice. Why didnt he get voted in?

Not to mention he has blown up since the Final vote started. Including a clutch 2 out walk off RBI last night.

Victirino's season is nice, but Pablo Sandavols season is amazing. And Mark Reynolds is having a hell of a year, too. Both deserved to be on the all star team more than Victirino, and it isn't even close. Well according to the stats yes. However, it's voted on by the fans the fans think otherwise. I think you're bitter about a division rival getting in.

Wow. Victorino has had a nice season. He went door to door in South Philly the other day with Mayor Nutter asking for votes. Not to mention the local sports radio and tv here have pushed really hard for him. San Fran isn't a fraction of the sports town Philly is. The only reason why it was even remotely close was because Venezuela (The country) was voting hard. Vic may even end up starting the AS game because of Beltran's injury.

As a huge Phillies fan, I find it embarrassing that Rollins was even sniffing the lead in AS votes. I voted for Hanley on every ballot I filled out as he is the most deserving.

As a Phillies fan, I will say this.. The time to gain ground is the month of June and first week of July. This is our upcoming schedule. I see the Phillies going .500, hopefully a win or 2 better, but I would be at al shocked to see the Phillies cool off. 4 @ LAD 3 @ NYM 3 vs BOS 3 vs TOR 3 vs BAL 3 @ TB 3 @ TOR 3 @ ATL 2 vs NYM

I like how everyone is counting atlanta out. Their rotation is pretty nice. Possibly better than the mets. I watched them march almost every member of their pen out yesterday and blow a 7 run lead. Plus key parts of their offense are never healthy for a full season.