Why would Cliff Lee sign with the Phils for 5 years 100 million when the Yankees offered so much more.

I was so wrong. If you listened to my Saturday show, I proclaimed the Texas Rangers dead and gone after the devastating defeat they suffered Friday night. What I didn’t understand was the resolve and grittiness of the Ranger’s manager , Ron Washington. After the loss, he dismissed it as just another game and apparently his players went all in on his beliefs. With the unhittable Cliff Lee having one more start, the Yankees are in deep trouble. Too bad!

Oh Mark Cuban, you blew this one. Nolan Ryan basked in the glory of Texas’ first postseason series win last night as Cliff Lee stopped the Rays again on the road.Ups to Manager Ron Washington for his daring game plan. The Yanks are up next. It’s all academic however as the Phils are mortal locks to take it all.

Last night in the Big Apple Seattle Mariner Ace Cliff Lee was on display for Brian Cashman and the Yankees. The Mariners are out of the race and Cliff will be dealt. As usual the Yankees will beef up for the title run. Someone explain how can the Orioles ever compete in this division.

Everyone, especially Charlie Manuel, thought Brad Lidge was back to his old self just in time, but he allowed three runs in the ninth which gave the Yankees the win 7-4 in a key Game 4, making them one win away from winning the World Series.  The Phillies face a very uphill battle down three games to one; one that I don’t believe they can win.

–Player of the Game: Alex Rodriguez.  Fact is it does not matter what he … Read More »

Another great game in the World Series with Game 2 going to New York.  Another pitching duel with A.J. Burnett defeating “the most influential player that ever stepped into Yankee Stadium.” Series tied, off to I-95 to Philadelphia.

-Player of the Game: A.J. Burnett.  He had a very shaky start, throwing over 60 pitches after three innings, but buckled down with great breaking balls and a high-powered fastball and threw a gem; in seven innings allowed one run and struck … Read More »

What a game!  A great pitching duel through seven innings then the Phillies took down the problematic Yankee bullpen.  Philadelphia wins a huge Game 1 and now the ball is in their court.

-Player of the Game: Cliff Lee, no question.  Pitching a complete game with no earned runs against one of the toughest lineups in baseball is incredible.  He constantly threw the 90s fastball and kept switching locations to throw off the batters.  10 strikeouts with six hits and … Read More »

This is a great matchup between two very solid teams that have the ability to win big.  It starts on Wednesday, and here are my thoughts on the advantages:

Hitting-

The Phillies have a solid combination of power and speed.  Chase Utley, Ryan Howard, and Jayson Werth are a powerful 3-4-5 in the lineup that can all hit the long ball well.  Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino are a good 1-2 on the basepaths, if not with their average.  The … Read More »

The Yankees will not have an easy time with the Angels–why—Vlad Guerrero.  I still believe if the O’s could have closed the deal when Vladimir was a free agent, we would not be in the mess we find ourselves today. This guy is a pure winner. However, the Mercenaries are just too deep. There is not even close to a soft spot in the lineup. Over the course of a long series most pitching staffs succumb to the might of … Read More »