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    Phillies are boss

    Seriously. Let's be real. No other team is playing at their level. This team has no visible weakness. They've had bullpen problems last few years but it appears they've addressed that problem. Let's hear some arguments as to what team realistically can defeat them in a 7 game series?

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    Hmm..then how come they are 6-6 vs the Braves if they are that good?

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    As i was reading this thread Phillies gave up two

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    Yes. I can see the Braves giving them problems but Phillies are sitting comfortably with an 8.5 game lead in the NL east. I'm looking forward to this matchup come October. All questions can be answered then.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikail View Post
    Yes. I can see the Braves giving them problems but Phillies are sitting comfortably with an 8.5 game lead in the NL east. I'm looking forward to this matchup come October. All questions can be answered then.
    You do realize that the MLB format is not like the English Premier League. The one with the best record doesn't win the WS. So the only records that matter once the regular season is over are the head to head series with the teams you are facing in the playoffs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    You do realize that the MLB format is not like the English Premier League. The one with the best record doesn't win the WS. So the only records that matter once the regular season is over are the head to head series with the teams you are facing in the playoffs.
    Yes I do. I wonder why Philly isn't resting players more often right now. I can see them falling flat come October. It's a whole new ballgame once regular season is over. I do stick to my earlier post that no other team can matchup against them on both sides of the ball and for starting rotations. Forget about it. Hands down Phillies have the best.

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    And what happens if the game is tied 2-2 and we are in the 7th inning and the starting pitchers are out of the game? Who has the advantage now? Because most playoff games are decided in the 8th and 9th inning or later.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    And what happens if the game is tied 2-2 and we are in the 7th inning and the starting pitchers are out of the game? Who has the advantage now? Because most playoff games are decided in the 8th and 9th inning or later.
    that's when the bullpens come into play. If you look at the numbers Madson and Bastardo are getting it done. As a Phillies fan this season we can finally have some confidence with then pen going into the playoffs.

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    Another drunk pick by me. But I'm 8 for 8 in the last 3 days for the first time ever

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikail View Post
    that's when the bullpens come into play. If you look at the numbers Madson and Bastardo are getting it done. As a Phillies fan this season we can finally have some confidence with then pen going into the playoffs.
    Braves have the best bullpen in the majors and if the game is tied after 7th they would throw you lefty righty or righty lefty with Venters and Kimbrel and destroy you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    Braves have the best bullpen in the majors and if the game is tied after 7th they would throw you lefty righty or righty lefty with Venters and Kimbrel and destroy you.
    I'll bump this^^^^^^^^^^ post in a few weeks and let's see if it holds true.

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    Phillies will feast on the Braves pitchers. Going into the final innings with nice leads.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikail View Post
    Phillies will feast on the Braves pitchers. Going into the final innings with nice leads.
    Like I said..... Phillies bitch!

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    Phillies beating up a Derek Lowe Braves worse starting pitcher wow impressive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beerman2619 View Post
    Phillies beating up a Derek Lowe Braves worse starting pitcher wow impressive.
    Oh the Braves have a 'worst starting pitcher' Phillies have the best starting rotation in baseball.

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    Quote Originally Posted by beerman2619 View Post
    Phillies beating up a Derek Lowe Braves worse starting pitcher wow impressive.
    not this clown again... hes prob choking on all the nonsense he had to say bout the phills/braves back in june

    biggest moron on this site

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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    Braves have the best bullpen in the majors and if the game is tied after 7th they would throw you lefty righty or righty lefty with Venters and Kimbrel and destroy you.
    oh and braves will just own bastardo (arguably the best relief man in baseball this year) and madson right?? try getting a run off one of the phills starters first

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    Quote Originally Posted by pavyracer View Post
    Braves have the best bullpen in the majors and if the game is tied after 7th they would throw you lefty righty or righty lefty with Venters and Kimbrel and destroy you.
    this thread is a complete waste of time... braves will be sitting at home as the phills play the brew crew in the second round

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    Phillies own the Braves.

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    ow the braves

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    Phillies going for #91 tonight.

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    Oswalt throwing a No-No after 4 innings

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    i love pavy the homer. must be tough to be a braves fan. no team wasted more talent in the last 20 years than them.

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    yea him and beerman--Mr. "jurjenns and hanson are better then lee and doc"

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    Will the braves win more than 1 playoff game?

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    Hitting could be Phila problem in playoffs
    Howard against good pitchers is an automatic out

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Hitting could be Phila problem in playoffs
    Howard against good pitchers is an automatic out
    agreed. pence was a good add on but i keep stressing this team cant hit

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    Hitting could be Phila problem in playoffs
    Howard against good pitchers is an automatic out
    Damn that's the truth. That and his snails pace baserunning drives me nuts. Good thing he makes up for it with the long ball.

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    Pavyracer, what about them Braves now. It's the Phillies bitch!

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    And they didn't even see doc or cole hahahahahahahaha

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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    agreed. pence was a good add on but i keep stressing this team cant hit
    What teams can hit then? The brewers?? As of last night the phills were ahead of the brewers in runs per game.. phills are 3rd in the NL in runs scored as of last night... And that is with no pence for half the yr and no utley for 2 months... What you guys smoking??

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    Quote Originally Posted by dlunc3 View Post
    What teams can hit then? The brewers?? As of last night the phills were ahead of the brewers in runs per game.. phills are 3rd in the NL in runs scored as of last night... And that is with no pence for half the yr and no utley for 2 months... What you guys smoking??
    i smoke cigars. philly bats will dissapear in the playoffs just like they did the last two years. watch and see. no doubt that pitching is unreal but im telling you this team will have problems in the playoffs cause they cant hit. with there record they should be the best all around team. they arent the best hitting team. good luck to your phils.

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    Phillies hitting is either hot or cold. Tonight was a prime example of them not hitting but look at the first 2 games of the series. They can hit!

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