With the addition of Brad Lidge from Houston, loyal Phillies fans who were previously very close to the edge after the postseason are happy again. With the addition of Lidge the Phillies accomplished two goals. One strengthening the rotation with Myers returning to the rotation and also suring up the back end of the bullpen. This was a terrific move for the Phillies. However, it is not suprising, considering who the GM of the Astros is. General Ed Wade is in command and ready to bring the once proud Astros organization to the ground. Ed Wade who was more famous for getting rid of stars than aquiring them is now in the process of doing the same thing with the Astros. I say Astros fans should jump now and save themselves the misery. Phillies '08 just got off to a good start, and it's exciting to see what the next move is going to be, maybe a little Tejada, or Cabrera, while not likely anyone with the first name Miguel will do.
Ben Margolies
Friday, November 9, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007
They Didn't Need Him
They don't need TO...as he runs and celebrates in the end zone flapping his arms in celebration. They don't need him Donte Stallworth as he breaks a tackle for the undefeated Patriots and runs into the end zone. We don't need him is the Eagles slogan. Well it looks like we needed them with the lackluster offense and the defense that used to bend and not break, now lost its spine it has been bent so many times. We don't need him looks to be the slogan for this coaching staff the way this team is performing. Maybe it is time to take a step back and realize that we do need these players and that this team needs to go out and get them. Whether it is through the draft or free agency. Wake up EAGLES your letting down your fans and your city, it would be nice if the QB didn't give up 14 pts to the other team pretty much on his own.
Ben Margolies
Ben Margolies
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Rockies and Rolling
Ben Margolies
With game three tied in the bottom of the sixth I found myself wondering, do the Diamondbacks know the Rockies are going to find a way to win this game? The run that this team is on is unbelievable. Forget about the fact that they should not even be in the playoffs, because Matt Holiday's hand never touched home plate. Forget about the fact that the fans in Colorado just jumped on the bandwagon two weeks ago. This team has the heart of a champion. Game after game this team finds away to blow a team out or eek out a victory. This team definitely has what it takes to make it out of the East, but the question that remains is do they have what it takes to beat the mighty Red Sox or Indians? I guess we will see.
With game three tied in the bottom of the sixth I found myself wondering, do the Diamondbacks know the Rockies are going to find a way to win this game? The run that this team is on is unbelievable. Forget about the fact that they should not even be in the playoffs, because Matt Holiday's hand never touched home plate. Forget about the fact that the fans in Colorado just jumped on the bandwagon two weeks ago. This team has the heart of a champion. Game after game this team finds away to blow a team out or eek out a victory. This team definitely has what it takes to make it out of the East, but the question that remains is do they have what it takes to beat the mighty Red Sox or Indians? I guess we will see.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Heart
Ben Margolies
I am writing this blog in the top of the 7th of the Phillies game. While I am not giving up on this team, because I have come so far and have invested so much of my heart into this team, I am very disapointed. I still believe that this team can come back in this series and win it, since a three game win streak is very possible. It is hard to believe how the phillies got themselves into this situation, down 10-4 to the Rockies in the 7th. The answer to that question is poor pitching and sadly enough...managing. For all of the things Charlie has done for this team this year, game management was never one of them. It has never showed up more then in a magnified situation like today. When you remove your starting pitcher after 3 2/3 pitching is ridiculous. Sure Kendrik got off to a slow start, but he had been pitching better. After a little nubber off the bat Manuel decides now is the time to pull him. The next pitcher then proceeds to give up a grand slam to the very average Kaz Matsui. I am writing out of pure frustration right now, watching the bullpen...AKA Jose Mesa come in and not know how to pitch in the big leagues. Mesa had no business being on this post season roster and the fact that you are pitching him in a close game is terrible. This team need to kick it into overdrive and fast or before they know it, they may be watching from home, or in the words of Lon Mcheron be "wamboozled" right out of there.
I am writing this blog in the top of the 7th of the Phillies game. While I am not giving up on this team, because I have come so far and have invested so much of my heart into this team, I am very disapointed. I still believe that this team can come back in this series and win it, since a three game win streak is very possible. It is hard to believe how the phillies got themselves into this situation, down 10-4 to the Rockies in the 7th. The answer to that question is poor pitching and sadly enough...managing. For all of the things Charlie has done for this team this year, game management was never one of them. It has never showed up more then in a magnified situation like today. When you remove your starting pitcher after 3 2/3 pitching is ridiculous. Sure Kendrik got off to a slow start, but he had been pitching better. After a little nubber off the bat Manuel decides now is the time to pull him. The next pitcher then proceeds to give up a grand slam to the very average Kaz Matsui. I am writing out of pure frustration right now, watching the bullpen...AKA Jose Mesa come in and not know how to pitch in the big leagues. Mesa had no business being on this post season roster and the fact that you are pitching him in a close game is terrible. This team need to kick it into overdrive and fast or before they know it, they may be watching from home, or in the words of Lon Mcheron be "wamboozled" right out of there.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Jimmy Rollins…MVP?
Ben margolies 9.25.07
I know there are a lot of haters out there who do not want to see another MVP come out of Philadelphia, but is there anybody else who deserves it more than Jimmy Rollins. The answer is no one! Throw away all the numbers, the 30 home runs, 200 plus hits, 91 RBIs as a leadoff hitter, and don’t forget the stolen bases and game winning hits. While Jimmy may not be the best player on the team, overshadowed by superstars Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, he is what makes this team go. Without taking any credit away from the role players and everybody else, Jimmy’s play, while others were down was tremendous. Jimmy thrives by being in the spotlight; he has gotten so many clutch hits and never takes a day off. He plays the game the right way, he hustles, smiles, plays with heart and most importantly plays for his teammates, the team, and the city of Philadelphia. This fun loving baseball player has had a career year. He has gotten the eye of everybody in baseball, and for a team that has been hampered with injuries all season, Jimmy’s consistency has kept this team in the hunt. He needs to be honored for what he has done, not just with the cheers of the fans, but with the support of baseball people all of the country with an MVP selection. If it were not for the play, the leadership and the enthusiasm of Jimmy Rollins, who knows how many games out the Phillies, may have been. If I had a vote I would punch it with pride and respect, for the little guy that just goes, Jimmy Rollins.
I know there are a lot of haters out there who do not want to see another MVP come out of Philadelphia, but is there anybody else who deserves it more than Jimmy Rollins. The answer is no one! Throw away all the numbers, the 30 home runs, 200 plus hits, 91 RBIs as a leadoff hitter, and don’t forget the stolen bases and game winning hits. While Jimmy may not be the best player on the team, overshadowed by superstars Chase Utley and Ryan Howard, he is what makes this team go. Without taking any credit away from the role players and everybody else, Jimmy’s play, while others were down was tremendous. Jimmy thrives by being in the spotlight; he has gotten so many clutch hits and never takes a day off. He plays the game the right way, he hustles, smiles, plays with heart and most importantly plays for his teammates, the team, and the city of Philadelphia. This fun loving baseball player has had a career year. He has gotten the eye of everybody in baseball, and for a team that has been hampered with injuries all season, Jimmy’s consistency has kept this team in the hunt. He needs to be honored for what he has done, not just with the cheers of the fans, but with the support of baseball people all of the country with an MVP selection. If it were not for the play, the leadership and the enthusiasm of Jimmy Rollins, who knows how many games out the Phillies, may have been. If I had a vote I would punch it with pride and respect, for the little guy that just goes, Jimmy Rollins.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Silencing the Doubters?
Ben Margolies 9.23.07
After the Eagles pounded the Detroit Lions 56-21, I heard many people say McNabb has silenced the doubters. I am not really sure that McNabb really silenced the doubters. I think the fact that the “future”, Kevin Kolb came in the game and pretty much fell face first on the turf made the critics a little more silent. People were so quick to run Donovan out of town, but what they did not realize was where would you turn afterwards? Are you willing to throw away the prime years of Westbrook and this talented team this year, for the future? Absolutely not! While McNabb did throw for over 380 yards and multiple touchdowns, what really stood out was the confidence that he showed in his knee. This was the first game that he played without the knee brace and from my perspective he looked good. Hopefully this is what the rest of the season is going to look like, because if he can play like old McNabb, who knows what may happen. Remember folks the last time the Eagles started 0-2 they ended up playing some pretty important games down the stretch.
After the Eagles pounded the Detroit Lions 56-21, I heard many people say McNabb has silenced the doubters. I am not really sure that McNabb really silenced the doubters. I think the fact that the “future”, Kevin Kolb came in the game and pretty much fell face first on the turf made the critics a little more silent. People were so quick to run Donovan out of town, but what they did not realize was where would you turn afterwards? Are you willing to throw away the prime years of Westbrook and this talented team this year, for the future? Absolutely not! While McNabb did throw for over 380 yards and multiple touchdowns, what really stood out was the confidence that he showed in his knee. This was the first game that he played without the knee brace and from my perspective he looked good. Hopefully this is what the rest of the season is going to look like, because if he can play like old McNabb, who knows what may happen. Remember folks the last time the Eagles started 0-2 they ended up playing some pretty important games down the stretch.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Charlie and the "Fightins"
When you woke up this morning and picked up your local paper you might have noticed something strange. The Phillies are 2.5 games back of the New York Mets with 11 games left on the schedule. As a loyal Phillies fan, whom is never short of an opinion, I began to wonder how this was possible. Not to take any credit away from the play of the whole team not to mention Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley along with Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell, however, one name came to mind, Charlie Manuel. Is this the same manager who most Philly fans wanted out the door before the year even started? We are now hearing grumblings of a possible manager of the year candidate. While you certainly cannot give Charlie all the credit in the world, this is the guy who continues to bring out Antonio Alfonseca, even though he is throwing the ball with a dead arm. Charlie is partly responsible for bringing this team together. As far as this blogger can see this team seems to get along well. From high fives to fist pounds the support from teammate to teammate is evident. For that you have to give Charlie his well deserved props. It does not matter if you hate him or love him, the fact of the matter is through all the injuries and the inconsistencies, Charlie has the "Fightin' Phils", well let's just say, fighting.
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