Phightins

Also, Cody Ross claimed by (and awarded to) the Giants. Maybe the Giants were trying to block him from somebody (Padres?). Otherwise, I don't really get this, their outfield is very crowded.

Quarterback. "Pitcher" is too vague of a term, since A. the team plays 162 games a season and B. there are 12-13 pitchers on a roster. One bad pitch is not going to ruin a team, and neither is one bad pitcher to be honest. With an NFL quarterback, different story.

The whole team. And that last play that allowed for the 9th run is inexcusable. Shows where their heads are.

The Cubs are disgracefully bad. This is a joke. Just get off the field and forfeit if you're going to do this [expletive].

No reason for him to stick around.

Lou Piniella pushed up his retirement. He is leaving after today's game.

Not a good day for bad-Kendrick to show up. Would have been cool to pick up a game on the Braves and Giants. Good news..Roy O goes tomorrow (and yes, it is AWESOME to be able to say "*insert ace name* goes tomorrow" after every loss).

I hate to say it, but I'd be kind of surprised if he lasts 5 years. I hope I am wrong because he is great for the game (despite the fact that he is in the Phillies division). But many pitching coaches have been critical of his mechanics and the "inverted W". It might be Mark Prior all over again, it's a shame.

Cool, Kendrick allows a 3-spot in the first and we are up against Strasmas. That might just about do it. The Phillies never hit pitchers the first time they see them, so this will likely not be fun.

Can't wait until the Braves face a team with a bullpen.

Ryan Howard activated! The regular lineup will be on the field tonight for the first time in forever. Just in time for Strasboner.

Aren't we talking about defense?

I am quite excited about Brandon Graham and Nate Allen.

I thought the first team defense was fine.

Ouch, Jon Lester: 2 IP, 8 ER, 9 hits, 3 walks, 2 HR. ECN...??

I am amused that there are still idiots in this city who want Michael Vick to be the starting QB.

Guys with very little experience, guys playing out of position, and guys who frankly should not be on an NFL roster. Jason Peters is the most frustrating one though. Luckily it is just the preseason and we should be getting some healthy bodies back soon.

You are forgetting the big one with the Eagles. Offensive line - looks like [expletive]. Good news is that Herremans and Jackson are supposedly making progress, because they are desperately needed.

Arron Asham is going to sign with the Penguins. *Sigh*, I liked him.

This. I am not saying the Eagles will necessarily win anything this year, but it honestly wouldn't surprise me if they are a lot better than "the experts" are expecting.

Of the three players we got back from Seattle for Cliff Lee, two of them have been getting rocked in A/AA, and the third was arrested on coke charges this morning. I think the verdict is officially in on this one.

Whatever, I guess that was bound to happen. At least Doc goes against Washington tomorrow.

From my seats, it is usually kind of difficult to judge fly balls. But I could tell the second that left the bat that it was going a long long way. Barry Bonds hit a homerun to a similar spot in 2006, which is the only other one I remember seeing in person that was this majestic.

About 450 feet before the building got in the way. It was not coming down any time soon.

Roger Clemens is going to be indicted for perjury. In other news, the sky is blue.