2009 MLB Playoffs

[JW Tigers]

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The reason this series was so close is cuz the Rockies have pretty much the same team as the Phillies. If they get themselves a decent closer they will be back in the WS before too long. That is a very good team. This has to go down as one of the great Division Series of all time. Great games, and congrats to the Rockies (my other favourite team), on a great season.

The closer was not a problem until last night, which is the most frustrating part about this. Huston Street had a fantastic season and unfortunately sucked at the wrong time. Also, Manny Corpas was out for nearly the whole season, and he was the original closer going into the year. So I think in either case (Corpas or Street), the closer spot will be fine. The Rockies have some great pieces in place, have been in the playoffs for 2 of the last 3 years now, and I have to say that I feel good about the future of this franchise, especially knowing that Jeff Francis and Manny Corpas should be healthy for opening day next year. This has been a great season, and an incredible NLDS. But that said, I will be dwelling on tonight's loss for a LONG time. This one simply hurts.

[gounhwildcats]

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The reason this series was so close is cuz the Rockies have pretty much the same team as the Phillies. If they get themselves a decent closer they will be back in the WS before too long. That is a very good team. This has to go down as one of the great Division Series of all time. Great games, and congrats to the Rockies (my other favourite team), on a great season.

[gounhwildcats]

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LIDGE STRIKES OUT TULOWITZKI FOR HIS SECOND SAVE IN TWO NIGHTS!!!

With that the Phillies win the NLDS and will go to the NLCS to face the Dodgers!!

[Terrierbyassociation]

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Phillies advance. 3 games to 1.

[gounhwildcats]

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Repeat of last night as Tulo comes to the dish to face Lidge with 2 out and runners on first and second.

[Terrierbyassociation]

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Gonzalez fell going around second base, and Victorino was conceding third base.

Might be a big break for the Phillies.

[gounhwildcats]

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Helton hits one up the middle, and it's runners on first and second with 2 outs. Lidge coming in to do what Brad Lidge does.

[gounhwildcats]

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Fowler lines out to Rollins for the second out. Helton at the plate with Gonzalez on first.

[gounhwildcats]

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When they're smarter than you and know what's going to happen.

Ah I'm a dumb Canadian, we don't do anything normal

Gonzalez dumps one into left. One on, one out with Fowler at the plate. Scott Eyre is pitching.

[Terrierbyassociation]

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Gonzales is hitting for himself and carrying the carcass that is Clint Barmes too.

[gounhwildcats]

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Rollins gets Young on a close play at first. One out.

[Terrierbyassociation]

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You're a Mets fan, when do I ever listen to Mets fans .

Not sure why they need to wait till the ninth inning for the clutch hitting, but hey I'll take it. 5-4 Phils now.

When they're smarter than you and know what's going to happen.

[gounhwildcats]

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Phils score 3 in the ninth and take a 5-4 lead. Gas can Lidge no doubt coming in to blow the save.....err I mean try and close this one out.

[gounhwildcats]

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I am dismayed by the lack of Jonathan Papelbon references/jokes in the last five minutes.

The JP references/jokes are on stand by until Lidge comes in in the bottom of the ninth.

[Red Cloud]

Re: 2009 MLB Playoffs

I am dismayed by the lack of Jonathan Papelbon references/jokes in the last five minutes.