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  1. bouncingsoul44

    bouncingsoul44 New Member

    Jun 10, 2007
    Philadelphia, PA
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #326 bouncingsoul44, Oct 8, 2007
    I can't say I disagree with you about the owners and such, nothing annoys me more than the transformation of sport into a business. However, I can't stop supporting my teams because I know the owners are scumbags.
     
  2. OKTerrific

    OKTerrific Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    The River End
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #327 OKTerrific, Oct 8, 2007
    I can't stand the concept of boycotting a team because of the owners. You root for the boys on the field, not for the guys in the office.

    I know it's a Catch 22 and all... if the fans stop showing up they'll have to do something to get everyone back to the ballpark. In the end, though, it's the guys on the field that make up the club.
     
  3. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #328 Z010 Union, Oct 8, 2007

    Explain our feelings for the Kixx then.
     
  4. SoB Bolton

    SoB Bolton New Member

    Mar 25, 2007
    Chester, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #329 SoB Bolton, Oct 8, 2007
    That was a case of the owners directly screwing us rather than indirectly, which is the difference.
     
  5. OKTerrific

    OKTerrific Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    The River End
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #330 OKTerrific, Oct 8, 2007
    You know that's apples and oranges, Bryan.
     
  6. Charge!

    Charge! Member

    May 7, 2001
    BSG 75
    #331 Charge!, Oct 9, 2007
    :rolleyes:

    2-year extension for Uncle Charlie, when Torre is about to get fired. Who would you rather have?

    Typical Phillies ownersh!t; doing the next best thing instead of the best option.
     
  7. bouncingsoul44

    bouncingsoul44 New Member

    Jun 10, 2007
    Philadelphia, PA
    Club:
    Reading FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #332 bouncingsoul44, Oct 9, 2007
    Torre?

    Maybe he's a good manager, but I think it would kill me to actually try and like him. He managed the pinstriped devils for a long time, there is much....dislike there.
     
  8. N-I-C-H-O

    N-I-C-H-O New Member

    Mar 30, 2007
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #333 N-I-C-H-O, Oct 9, 2007
    He is the leading candidate for NL manager of the year. So the move makes sense I really have no problems with the extension.
     
  9. OKTerrific

    OKTerrific Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    The River End
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #334 OKTerrific, Oct 9, 2007
    But when Joe Torre is available...
     
  10. N-I-C-H-O

    N-I-C-H-O New Member

    Mar 30, 2007
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #335 N-I-C-H-O, Oct 9, 2007
    Don't try and fix what isn't broken. We made the playoffs with Charlie. And we'll make it again next season.
     
  11. Sundevil9

    Sundevil9 Member

    Nov 23, 1999
    Reston, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #336 Sundevil9, Oct 10, 2007
    Torre doesn't impress me. Never has.

    Oooh. He won four World Series with the Yankees. Big f'in deal. He did well with the one team with a nearly infinite budget.
     
  12. Dills

    Dills Moderator
    Staff Member

    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #337 Dills, Oct 10, 2007
  13. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #338 celt1997, Oct 10, 2007
    And when we fall flat on our faces due to more bungling moves by Charlie Clampett, what will the masses say then?
     
  14. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #339 Z010 Union, Oct 10, 2007
    I will be saying "why is that dipshit waddling bobblehead still managing us?"

    I think he is unfit to manage and his record reflects the talent of his teams and his post season record reflects his.
     
  15. SoB Bolton

    SoB Bolton New Member

    Mar 25, 2007
    Chester, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #340 SoB Bolton, Oct 10, 2007
    More like the Mets had a monumental collapse...
     
  16. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #341 celt1997, Oct 10, 2007
    As much as I like to root for the Phils as the home team, I find it amazing that a lot of the fans seem to have forgotten the circumstances surrounding the division title. While, yes, the Phils had to put some wins together during the Mets' collapse, the Mets' collapse is truly THE reason for the title. Without the Mets losing, the wins would've meant nothing.
     
  17. Dills

    Dills Moderator
    Staff Member

    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #342 Dills, Oct 10, 2007
    you gotta give the phils some credit with the momentum they had in the final bunch of series.
     
  18. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #343 Z010 Union, Oct 10, 2007
    the Mets gagged like Rich Vos at his dealer's house
     
  19. TheScarfMachine

    TheScarfMachine Member

    May 1, 2007
    Baltimore, MD
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #344 TheScarfMachine, Oct 10, 2007
    Well, we would've tied Colorodo and San Diego for the Wild Card spot. That's something.
     
  20. N-I-C-H-O

    N-I-C-H-O New Member

    Mar 30, 2007
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #345 N-I-C-H-O, Oct 10, 2007
    You know the important thing about Manuel is, that the players play well for him, and do not bitch and moan. He is getting the best out of them. I put most of the faults of the team on the coaching staff/ownership. There should of never been an overhaul. This is a solid decision I have no problems with it. They could of given him the 5 year deal he was looking for so let's deal with him for now.
     
  21. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #346 Z010 Union, Oct 10, 2007
    The 1979 Phillies liked Danny Ozark, they didn't win shit. The 1980 Phillies hated Dallas Green, they won.

    Sometimes, players need their asses kicked. It would also help if we had a manager that understood pitching strategy.
     
  22. FC Matt 90

    FC Matt 90 New Member

    Aug 1, 2006
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #347 FC Matt 90, Oct 10, 2007
    or pitchers who understand pitching strategy, for that matter.
     
  23. TheScarfMachine

    TheScarfMachine Member

    May 1, 2007
    Baltimore, MD
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #348 TheScarfMachine, Oct 10, 2007

    We should hire Joe Torre
     
  24. Z010 Union

    Z010 Union Moderator
    Staff Member

    Mar 28, 2002
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #349 Z010 Union, Oct 11, 2007
    He sucks. The only time in his career where he had a sustaioned winning streak was when he had a 200 million dollar payroll. Corky from Life Goes On could do that. [corky]today, i want A-Wod and Jeeetr to sit and west 4 the importen game against the team with duh pretty colors[/corky]
     
  25. N-I-C-H-O

    N-I-C-H-O New Member

    Mar 30, 2007
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #350 N-I-C-H-O, Oct 11, 2007
    NEW SPORT!! I'm loving the new look Flyers.
     
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