Major League Baseball

[John S]

I live in eastern Pennsylvania. I am a die-hard Phillies fan. At this writing, they are 22-11, even though they have had an inordinate amount of injuries. Of course, this is due to the tremendous starting pitching staff that they have been able to assemble.

Who do you root for?

Are you interested in having a 5-month baseball conversation?

 

[freezerman2000]

I really do not like baseball, although, I am in Braves territory...

 

[R3D BULL83]

I live in eastern Pennsylvania. I am a die-hard Phillies fan. At this writing, they are 22-11, even though they have had an inordinate amount of injuries. Of course, this is due to the tremendous starting pitching staff that they have been able to assemble.

Who do you root for?

Are you interested in having a 5-month baseball conversation?

I live in New Orleans,Louisiana but im a big Angels fan.Im intersted in a 5-month conversation.

 

[John S]

I live in New Orleans,Louisiana but im a big Angels fan.Im intersted in a 5-month conversation.

As a fan of a National League team from the East, I have to be honest and say that I don't know much about the Angels. I guess the best place to start is by asking "What can you tell me about them?" Why did you become an Angels fan? Isn't there a team closer to home - the Astros, Rangers, or whoever.
The expectations for the Phillies are SO high, that every loss drives fans into a frenzy. With a rotation of Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels, and Joe Blanton, they are expected to win every game.
If they would ever get some hitting and less injuries, they just might - even though they already have one of the best records in all of baseball.

 

[Speculative]

I live in Seattle and I root for the home team. It's like taking a vow of humility. We have a good starting rotation, including last year's Cy Young winner, Felix Hernandez, but he gets no run support, and we sure could use a closer as our regular guy's out for--at the very least--another month.

I caught the end of the Phillies/Braves game today--so tough break for the Phillies.

I'm also a huge fan of any team playing the Yankees

 

[John S]

Speculative - The Phillies are on their 3rd closer - and it is ONLY the middle of May. Brad Lidge is supposed to be their closer but he is still on the DL.
The Phillies lineup, without Chase Utley (DL) and Jason Werth (in D.C) is lacking - to say the least.
The Phils play the Rangers on Wednesday, what can you tell me about them?

 

[Speculative]

Well they're pretty solid, but maybe not as good as last year. Plus they have a couple of their best hitters out and won't get to use the DH in Philly, so I think things look good for the Phillies, but the Rangers are still a good team and not to be overlooked, IMO.

 

[John S]

Speculative - The Phillies lineup right now is pretty bad. Chase Utley has been out all year. Shane Victorino is out now. Oh Well.

 

[John S]

Last night, actually early this morning, Wilson Valdez, of the Phillies, started at another position (2nd base) and ended up being the winning pitcher. He pitched a scoreless 19th inning.
The last person to do that was Babe Ruth in 1921.

 

[IrishMiddie22]

I am from New York and unfortunately I like the worse of the two. I am a Mets fan and thus am obliged to hate the Phillies lol. They are solid this year, but I have a feeling they will not be celebrating the World Series this year. Watch out for those Brewers this year, especially if they make a big trade!!! That lineup is stacked and hasn't even reached it's potential!!!

 

[John S]

IrishMiddie22 - Welcome to the site.
So far, in this series, the Phils have taken the first 2 games. Thank Goodness - because the Mets aren'tt very good this year - or since '07 after they had their late season collapse.
Maybe the Brewers will be able to get some of the Mets players, when the Mets have their fire sale.

 

[IrishMiddie22]

Yes my friend it is a difficult time to be a Mets fan, and it has been for some time now...Utley and Howard out today, I'm guessing not because they're hurt but because they don't need em to beat the Mets lol

 

[John S]

Everyone was given the day off yesterday - and it showed.
Vance Worley stank up the joint. Now they head to Washinhton.

 

[IrishMiddie22]

I got Halladay on one of my fantasy teams...when he pitches is the only time I semi-root for the Phils haha

 

[Strider1002]

Is it sad that I root for whatever team is closest to where I live? Just because I can see them on TV daily. I was a Nationals fan, now I'm a Pirates fan.

On the plus side, all they have to do is reach .500 and the season is a success!

 

[IrishMiddie22]

Nats and Pirates?? Dang man, times are tough lol

 

[Strider1002]

I do like the Phillies, being from PA, but whatever team I can see on a regular basis is the one I end up connecting with. Can't afford a good sports package on TV...

 

[IrishMiddie22]

I'm the same way man...I'm from NY and we always went to Mets games, so that's why I'm a met fan and not a Yankee....

 

[Dan the Man]

 

[Dan the Man]

I'm a SF Giants fan obviously (defending world champs baby). Having a pretty good season thus far...only 1/2 game behind Arizona who leads the NL West.