Pitching Comparisons

First things first.  I think it will be a big mistake if the Phillies don’t start Pedro Martinez in Game 2.  The reasons.  One Pedro is a big game pitcher who won’t be in awe pitching on the road at Yankee Stadium.  I don’t think it’s a good idea pitching lefties, Lee and Hamels back to back.  It gives the Yankees an advantage seeing pitchers throwing from basically the same angle back to back.  You want to change the eye level of the … Read More »

2009 World Series—–The 105th edition of Major League Baseball’s Fall/Winter Classic, The World Series, begins Wednesday at the new Yankee Stadium.  The defending champions, the Philadelphia Phillies, tangle with the American league champions, the New York Yankees.

The outfields.  Philly..Jason Werth, Raul Ibanez and Shane Victorino.  All 3 hit well with Werth and Ibanez having good power.  Ibanez is a … Read More »

It’s just a matter of time before baseball gets a great matchup. the Phillies with a revitalized Brad Lidge (3 saves 1 win and a 0.00 ERA in Postseason) will take on the the Arod led Mercenaries who went out  and bought the best 2 available players in CC and Tex. CC has come through bigtime in post season. Tex is 3-28 with lots of praise of his fielding. The Mercenaries have attended the Oriole School of baserunning however, as … Read More »