Why don't the Phillies fire Chris Wheeler? He is so terrible.?
469647
he is skating thin. Just like Larry Bowa. I remember when they told him the next game the Phillies lose, your gone. the Phillies tried by winning a few in a row, but that was it for him.
1183899
I've gotta agree with Georgie, no way, no how should a major leaguer even pick up an aluminium bat. Leave that crap for the CWS. The PING of the bat should never be heard in a big league stadium...
569562
Its not the managers fault your GM doesn't sign anyone good and has a hard time getting his minor league talent to play the way they should.  If you had a good GM you would have Jermaine Dye, Johnny Damon, and Carlos Beltran  in your outfield.  Stupid moves by your GM and an owner that isn't willing to spend any money is  your problem.
1053656
Put him in the bullpen, demote Kevin Gregg to AAA and call up Jered. They should have traded him before he got shelled last night! Could maybe have gotten a decent OF prospect from the Dodgers or Cardinals or some other playoff team that needs pitching.
731519
Stoneman is stoned.\n\nSeriously, THAT is their answer?  Man Ram better be coming, because they're giving that chump $50 million?!\n\nHe's been on WAIVERS half a dozen times.  \n\nAt least the Dodgers got a guy who is 29 and hits .300 for that kind of money.  Hell, Matthews is a decent fielder, but hitting .247, how does that help?\n\nI love the Halos, but what the hell is that?  I'd rather they bring up a rookie than some washed up reject from Texas.\n\nI'm with you.  I don't get it.
580342
Hell yes!!!!  Not only overpaid but COMPLETELY OVERRATED!!!!! He is not the best 3rd baseman in MLB, but cuz Steinbrenner has more money than GOD he gets the most publicity!!!  Maybe this year the gold glove award for 3rd base will actually go to a GREAT DEFENSIVE player (CREDE WHITE SOX) and not the "more popular" one.  Oh gee - I thought that was the whole idea of the award!!!
66131
Plaxico Burress was very overrated, and you saw how he tanked in the playoffs. Getting rid of Plaxico goes a long way towards making up for having cut Johnny Unitas.
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OK, first of all...you spelled "they're" wrong, second of all, as franko said, they are winning, seeing as how they just swept Houston and outscored them 34-5 in the series.  Third of all, you spelled "sucking" wrong.  \nFourth of all - to "ICHOOSETOTEL..." - it would be, "it's a shame," not "it's ashamed."  "That his kids will have to dill with about there dad."  What is that?  That's not even a comprehensible sentence.  And, as if Ruth, Mantle, and Aaron were all such angelic saints themselves.  So, don't even talk about how Barry's not "a Babe Ruth or Hank Aaron."\n\nAnd, to reiterate my answer to Shawn, calm down.  It's not like ESPN knew that Barry was going to strike out.  Who cares about Avery Johnson's press conference?  They lost, they're going to lose the series, so it doesn't matter.  History, regardless of whether or not you think Barry cheated, is history.  And ESPN just wants to make sure that America sees it live.
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As a member of Red Sox Nation, I am fed up with the middle relief.  The only ones that can be trusted now are Delcarmen and Timlin.  Taveras, Foulke, Seanez, and Riske are just plain bad.  Bring up Hansen.  Trade for some middle relief help from a bad team.  Something NEEDS to be done.
231974
Possibly the Greatest Baseball player of ALL-TIME!!!!!!!\n\nSteroids or non......... Greatest!!!! He's faced alot tuffer pitching then Babe Tooth!!!!!\n\nPeople just love to hate Great People like Barry!!!!
950172
"First things first. Daiske Matsuzaka will NEVER play a game for the Red Sox because I dont think they're stupid enough to invest over $100 million for a guy who is going to go 14-14 with a 4.80 ERA in MLB. Trust me, the guy is gonna get shelled every day out there."\n\nHe is expected to win a cy young. You deny it because of sheer ignorance. That or you are a yankee fan.\n\n"Second, JD Drew is not that good of a player. He is one of the most overrated free agents I've seen in a long time."\n\nHe is actually underrated. He will probably, if he plays a complete season, hit 30+ homeruns, and bat .270-.300.\n\n"Third. All Josh Beckett knows hoiw to do is give up home runs. He's another gigantic waste of money."\n\nHe is 25 or something. You are an idiot. He has proven he can pitch with the big leaguers at such a young age, it's much more impressive than that fool Chien Ming Wang, who will blow out his arm next year guarunteed.\n\n"Fourth. Schilling is gonna be a .500 pitcher at best next year, he's too old."\n\nStupidest statement I have ever heard. You guys have Johnson, who is a year older, and less talented.\n\n"Fifth. Coco Crisp? You've got to be kidding me. The guy is terrible."\n\nIt is called an injury. He will bat .300 this year.\n\n"Again, all you'll have is Fat Papi and Manny. If they were smart, they would keep Trot Nixon instead of JD Drew."\n\nFat Papi.. Good one. All you guys have is A Roids, Giambi (6% Body Fat, 82% Performance Enhancers). Damon (Sellout), and Abreu, I admit hes good.\n\nWe also have Julio Lugo to fill that SS position.\n\nThe sox have it this year. And to the person I just quoted, please, don't speak. You have clearly shown that you have no understanding of the game. All you are doing is giving Sox fans a good laugh.
599670
I agree with you. If I were Barry, I would want to kick someone where the sun don't shine every game. It still hasn't been proved that he used steroids and yet, he is booed, intentionally walked, and booed some more. He is such a great player and deserves much more than what he is getting. If I were Barry, I would definatly retire after this season. It sucks to be him right now. Poor man...But at least he passed Babe's record and I hope he passes Hank's record. I hate seeing him get walked.
917856
Yes, by far. Rayan Howard was more valuable to his team than any other player was to their team. He almost single handedly got the Phillies into the playoffs. His numbers were gigantic and that's what the dopey sportswriters look for.
240331
Basically he can't throw a ball. His arm is so screwed up that he can't put any zip on a ball and being in the national league, there is no DH for him to fall back on. Even if there was, his batting statistics over the past few years that a roster spot is probably better spent on someone that can additionally stay in on defense after hitting.
1137510
yes, being a red sox fan myself, i have seen him play.  In general his delivery is so slow which means it is easy for baserunners to steal 2nd, possibly 3rd.  whenever he gits hit, he gets worse, he doesn't want to be on the mound, he is a wimp that should not get 9.8 million dollars a year!!!!!!!!! i wouldn't give him $9.80 to pitch for my team! i'm gonna give him a new nickname.....Matt Clementel (clementel means bad)
588465
This is typical of the Phillies. They started off terrible. Then they went on a run winning 13 in a row. They've been stumbling ever since. \nThe problem seems to be that the so called team leaders don't know what "hustle" is. Bobby Abreu and his 13 million has never put any effort into chasing down a fly ball near the wall. He along with Pat Burrell and Mike lieberthal can't hit in the clutch ever. David Bell ain't much better. I can't wait unitl Gillick cleans house.\nThe young crew of Howard & Utley are carrying the team. \nThese older team leaders are who drove Bowa so crazy here, but Ed Wade had no idea what he was doing and ran the team into the ground. I have faith that Gillick can fix it though. He seems to have the same mentality as a lot of us fans.
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well if you are talking players that should be better than they are, then huff and sexson get my vote.\n\nfor the whole mlb, there are a couple players stinking it up:\nblanco is roughly 1 for his last 29.\nscutaro is 2/32\ndimitri young is also sucking