Official Ryan Howard is better than you thread [Archive]

MrMet

08/29/06, 10:56 PM

MrMet

08/29/06, 10:57 PM

Howard only a shot if the phils make the playoffs

Doug

08/29/06, 11:26 PM

Dirty Ernie

08/29/06, 11:40 PM

Howard only a shot if the phils make the playoffs

i do believe they have to make the playoffs for him to win it but i wouldnt call it his only shot...2/3 of the triple crown isnt too bad

bigmike

08/30/06, 12:35 AM

My MVP ballot for the NL would be:
Ryan Howard
Carlos Beltran
Albert Pujols

Note, this is regardless of whether or not the Phillies make the postseason.

imirish06

08/30/06, 12:39 AM

1 more and he passes Schmidty!

justinevans

08/30/06, 04:37 AM

For any skeptics out there:

Beltran leads Pujols in these categories:
Runs
RBI
HR
Doubles
Total Bases
Stolen Bases
Walks (even with P's 22 IBB)

Pujols outright has Avg. but Beltran's on base + slugging is only .060 off P's pace.

(xposted from fb)

Um yeah and Beltran has Reyes and Lo Duca in front of him and Delgado and Wright behind him.

Beltran's year would have been the same as last year if the Mets did not bring a guy that gets on base (lo duca) and a power hitter behind him. If you can't realize that, you do not deserve to watch baseball anymore. Pujols walks may be lower because he also hits pitches where beltran would strike out. And Pujols was hurt.

mat1419

08/30/06, 05:26 AM

Avg
RBI
HR
Total Bases
Stolen Bases
Walks (even with P's 22 IBB)

Howard leads Beltran in these...(he's actually behind in walks by 4, but at the rate people aren't pitching to him now, should pass him within 5 games). Plus he's done it with far less batting around him. If the Phils make the playoffs, he should be the MVP hands down.

justinevans

08/30/06, 05:55 AM

Howard leads Beltran in these...(he's actually behind in walks by 4, but at the rate people aren't pitching to him now, should pass him within 5 games). Plus he's done it with far less batting around him. If the Phils make the playoffs, he should be the MVP hands down.

not sb

Juliana101

08/30/06, 06:04 AM

We may have made the playoffs last year if he played more than half the season.

justinevans

08/30/06, 06:05 AM

We may have made the playoffs last year if he played more than half the season.

I blame Billy Traitor and the rest of the bullpen for last year.

Oh and 0-6 vs the Astros

Juliana101

08/30/06, 06:08 AM

It sucks when you have to depend on other teams to lose in the last game to see if you make the playoffs.

Dirty Ernie

08/30/06, 06:12 AM

It sucks when you have to depend on other teams to lose in the last game to see if you make the playoffs.

that was a depressing day, i remember watching the astros win late in the game and it was sickening

mat1419

08/30/06, 06:18 AM

not sb

that was supposed to be deleted nitpicker

justinevans

08/30/06, 06:22 AM

that was supposed to be deleted nitpicker

:)

Dirty Ernie

08/31/06, 10:55 AM

127 RBIs

lilRIPsta

08/31/06, 04:32 PM

Um yeah and Beltran has Reyes and Lo Duca in front of him and Delgado and Wright behind him.

Beltran's year would have been the same as last year if the Mets did not bring a guy that gets on base (lo duca) and a power hitter behind him. If you can't realize that, you do not deserve to watch baseball anymore. Pujols walks may be lower because he also hits pitches where beltran would strike out. And Pujols was hurt.

you speaketh the truth....

o and Ryan Howards meat is huge

justinevans

08/31/06, 05:04 PM

# 49

mat1419

08/31/06, 05:05 PM

how far do you think that ball went? i'm saying 3 miles.

and he was even LATE swinging on it....

justinevans

08/31/06, 05:08 PM

how far do you think that ball went? i'm saying 3 miles.

and he was even LATE swinging on it....

That shot was amazing.

mat1419

08/31/06, 05:09 PM

That shot was amazing.
even the nats guys had to just laugh...nothing else you can do about that but laugh and say wow

mat1419

09/03/06, 12:16 PM

sorry...had to bump this as he single handedly destroys the braves today.

sundaysetsashes

09/03/06, 12:20 PM

rename the thread ryan howard for MVP

i mean, come on who else in the NL has dominated their skill as much as him

mat1419

09/03/06, 12:36 PM

rename the thread ryan howard for MVP

i mean, come on who else in the NL has dominated their skill as much as him

i think if he keeps pace and gets in the 60's, he'll win the mvp whether they make the playoffs or not. ortiz was the only one even keeping pace in homers and rbi's, and without him howard is going to blow everyone in the majors away. it's looking more and more like a lock as long as he keeps getting some pitches

StandMyBrothers

09/03/06, 12:42 PM

My vote definately went from Pujols to Howard this August.

SceneAesthetic

09/03/06, 04:01 PM

everyone was sayin sophmore slump but i picked him in late round in my fantasy baseball draft cuz he's a monster and cuz i root for the phils he will defintly get over 60 and he'll be 1 of 6 people Ruth, Maris, Bonds*, Sosa*, McGuire*

*=ROIDS!!!~!~!~!

LeftWideOpen

09/03/06, 04:04 PM

everyone was sayin sophmore slump but i picked him in late round in my fantasy baseball draft cuz he's a monster and cuz i root for the phils he will defintly get over 60 and he'll be 1 of 5 people ruth, Bonds*, Sosa*, McGuire*

*=ROIDS!!!~!~!~!

uhhh lets not jump the gun. this is major league baseball in 2006 ..it may very well be *Howard

mat1419

09/03/06, 04:33 PM

uhhh lets not jump the gun. this is major league baseball in 2006 ..it may very well be *Howard

probably not

you look at bonds and mcgwire, and they went from pretty skinny dudes to huge guys. sosa visably put on pounds of muscle. howard has been the same size for a long time. i doubt guys like him and ortiz are on anything...they're bodies look pretty natural.

LeftWideOpen

09/03/06, 04:48 PM

probably not

you look at bonds and mcgwire, and they went from pretty skinny dudes to huge guys. sosa visably put on pounds of muscle. howard has been the same size for a long time. i doubt guys like him and ortiz are on anything...they're bodies look pretty natural.

i agree ...probably not. but i think baseball fans need to be skeptical of anyone who hits homers at this rate nowadays. its unfair for some, but for many its probably justified. its the sad state of baseball these days.

histrionics22

09/03/06, 04:49 PM

let's move the fences back at Philly's ball park.

bigmike

09/03/06, 04:52 PM

probably not

you look at bonds and mcgwire, and they went from pretty skinny dudes to huge guys. sosa visably put on pounds of muscle. howard has been the same size for a long time. i doubt guys like him and ortiz are on anything...they're bodies look pretty natural.
McGwire wasn't 5'10" 185 lbs when he came in. He was a pretty big guy his rookie year, but just got bigger.

mat1419

09/03/06, 06:32 PM

let's move the fences back at Philly's ball park.

they did...they're the same down the lines as the vet now.

he rarely hits ones in the first couple of rows anyway. he put number 49 in the upper deck of RFK dead center.

mat1419

09/03/06, 06:32 PM

McGwire wasn't 5'10" 185 lbs when he came in. He was a pretty big guy his rookie year, but just got bigger.

yeah, he was a solid guy, but he got huge compared to his frame when he broke in.

Juliana101

09/03/06, 06:33 PM

i agree ...probably not. but i think baseball fans need to be skeptical of anyone who hits homers at this rate nowadays. its unfair for some, but for many its probably justified. its the sad state of baseball these days.

it's also harder for them to get away with it these since they've really weighed down on them.

histrionics22

09/03/06, 06:36 PM

they did...they're the same down the lines as the vet now.

he rarely hits ones in the first couple of rows anyway. he put number 49 in the upper deck of RFK dead center.
I'm not saying all of his home runs like this. But 5-7 may be due to the homer park that Philly built.

LeftWideOpen

09/03/06, 06:37 PM

it's also harder for them to get away with it these since they've really weighed down on them.

they've banned amphetamines and steroids. so you know what 75% of those users probably did? swiched to HGH, which is undetectable by MLBs drug tests. its still prevalent and major league baseball's new steroid policy is only a baby step in the right direction.

bigmike

09/03/06, 06:38 PM

yeah, he was a solid guy, but he got huge compared to his frame when he broke in.
Yeah. But i just get tired of the body changing thing when it comes to McGwire. I don't doubt he did steroids and I don't respect his homerun numbers anymore, but he was big for a baseball player back in 86 or 87 when he broke in.

bigmike

09/03/06, 06:38 PM

they've banned amphetamines and steroids. so you know what 75% of those users probably did? swiched to HGH, which is undetectable by MLBs drug tests. its still prevalent and major league baseball's new steroid policy is only a baby step in the right direction.
I might be wrong, but is there even tests for HGH? I don't know if there is.

thejetstolehome

09/03/06, 06:40 PM

I might be wrong, but is there even tests for HGH? I don't know if there is.

i think there is. baseball just doesn't have it.

bigmike

09/03/06, 06:42 PM

i think there is. baseball just doesn't have it.
Oh, i thought i had heard bud selig on some show say there wasn't an HGH test, but I think i might've mis-heard him.

thejetstolehome

09/03/06, 06:44 PM

Oh, i thought i had heard bud selig on some show say there wasn't an HGH test, but I think i might've mis-heard him.

shit i could be just as wrong. i have no idea. i was in the shower--how did Ana. get the second run?

LeftWideOpen

09/03/06, 06:44 PM

I might be wrong, but is there even tests for HGH? I don't know if there is.

there are blood tests but the antibodies necessary for them are in such short supply and it only detects the hormone shortly after its been injected. theres no realistic way to catch them

bigmike

09/03/06, 06:50 PM

there are blood tests but the antibodies necessary for them are in such short supply and it only detects the hormone shortly after its been injected. theres no realistic way to catch them
Ahh, gotcha.

justinevans

09/03/06, 08:58 PM

This guy is just so amazing to watch.

Caleb Cattivera

09/04/06, 07:50 AM

justinevans

09/04/06, 01:13 PM

i watched howard in college a few times. he went to sms, which is about 3 hours from stl. he has gotten quite a bit bigger since ive seen him, probably 25 pounds or so, but im sure that's just hitting the weights.

we all get bigger with age. It is alot harder for a 38 yr old to put on weight without muscle breakdowns though than a 23 yr old.

justinevans

09/04/06, 01:28 PM

M-V-P hits number fifty-three.

Chriz2z

09/04/06, 01:45 PM

M-V-P hits number fifty-three.
If the Phillies win the wild card, he is the MVP no doubt about it. If they don't, he should still win it, but it will be a lot closer.

justinevans

09/04/06, 01:47 PM

If the Phillies win the wild card, he is the MVP no doubt about it. If they don't, he should still win it, but it will be a lot closer.

see what I don't get --- A-Rod won it on a last place team!

Dirty Ernie

09/04/06, 03:48 PM

53 today...24 games left

mat1419

09/04/06, 03:56 PM

Dirty Ernie

09/04/06, 04:04 PM

no matter what happens with the standings, i don't see how this is even going to be a race. if they both keep going like they are, pujols will be 10 HR's and 20 RBI behind Howard. That's a landslide for power hitters. Not to mention that Howard's GM left the season for dead, and it was Howard who pretty much single handedly carried the Phils into a playoff race and onto the top of espn.com.

as long as he doesn't hit a huge slump that takes his name out of people's heads, he's the mvp hands down.

there are only 3 ways i see howard losing mvp

1. injury
2. he gets intentionally walked an absurd amount of times before the season ends
3. utley starts shredding teams (walk off today) and takes votes from him

justinevans

09/04/06, 04:21 PM

no matter what happens with the standings, i don't see how this is even going to be a race. if they both keep going like they are, pujols will be 10 HR's and 20 RBI behind Howard. That's a landslide for power hitters. Not to mention that Howard's GM left the season for dead, and it was Howard who pretty much single handedly carried the Phils into a playoff race and onto the top of espn.com.

as long as he doesn't hit a huge slump that takes his name out of people's heads, he's the mvp hands down.

this is the first year in awhile where 2 great phils weren't exactly streaking out the same time and baseball is a cycle. Once howard, if it even happens, slows down, Utley should be bouncing back...hopefully today is a start.

Howard may have the best all-around offensive production since bonds hit 73. He should have more homers and rbis than manny the last 2 years and Ortiz.

I don't know how you cannot give him the MVP award just on his numbers as of right now.

Dirty Ernie

09/04/06, 04:28 PM

has anyone ever won ROTY then MVP in his sophmore season?

justinevans

09/04/06, 04:29 PM

has anyone ever won ROTY then MVP in his sophmore season?

soon he'll break Jimmie Foxx's Philadelphia home run record.

justinevans

09/04/06, 04:31 PM

has anyone ever won ROTY then MVP in his sophmore season?

I believe Fred Lynn won rookie of the year and mvp in 75'

bigmike

09/04/06, 05:26 PM

see what I don't get --- A-Rod won it on a last place team!
I think that was a year where no one really had a great year at all for a winning/contending team. howard should win it, though, regardless of standings.
there are only 3 ways i see howard losing mvp

1. injury
2. he gets intentionally walked an absurd amount of times before the season ends
3. utley starts shredding teams (walk off today) and takes votes from him
well, #2 should be happening about 4 times a game. unless you'd be walking in the tying/winning run in the 9th he should be intentionally walked if teams want to win.

Juliana101

09/04/06, 06:48 PM

I think that was a year where no one really had a great year at all for a winning/contending team. howard should win it, though, regardless of standings.

well, #2 should be happening about 4 times a game. unless you'd be walking in the tying/winning run in the 9th he should be intentionally walked if teams want to win.

yeah its total bullshit.

justinevans

09/04/06, 06:49 PM

justinevans

09/04/06, 06:55 PM

mat1419

09/04/06, 09:30 PM

justinevans

09/04/06, 09:32 PM

the only think i'm hoping is that howard stays laid back. he started throwing his shoulder out trying to knock breaking balls out of the park and missed by a mile a few games ago. he's going to get a lot of walks, i just hope he can stay patient when he gets pitched to and relax.

his eye has improved...and for some reason people are trying to get him our down instead of up, which he tends to chase.

livethesounds

09/04/06, 09:36 PM

I guess ill just tip my hat and call Ryan Howard my daddy.

mat1419

09/04/06, 09:39 PM

his eye has improved...and for some reason people are trying to get him our down instead of up, which he tends to chase.

ha misses both a lot, but you're right, he definately chases up a lot more and has far less production with them.

MrMet

09/04/06, 11:31 PM

roids can do wonders for people these days.

mat1419

09/05/06, 05:13 AM

roids can do wonders for people these days.

your mom can do wonders for people these days.

justinevans

09/05/06, 05:56 AM

roids can do wonders for people these days.

oh like when jose reyes hit more home runs this season than he had in his careeer?

Sometimes you say some of the dumbest shit.

justinevans

09/05/06, 09:35 AM

52 % of the sports nation voted that they would consider ryan howard the home run king

Scott Weber

09/05/06, 10:58 AM

52 % of the sports nation voted that they would consider ryan howard the home run king
Until he gets busted in 4 years for roids. I have no faith in this sport anymore.

justinevans

09/05/06, 12:34 PM

Until he gets busted in 4 years for roids. I have no faith in this sport anymore.

I have a hard time believing he has unless he did them his whole life because he's always been this productive.

LeftWideOpen

09/05/06, 12:38 PM

I have a hard time believing he has unless he did them his whole life because he's always been this productive.

considering he was about 14 when steroids came into the league in a big way, its entirely possible. I'm not saying he started when he was 14, but they were around a long time before Howard became a noteworthy player.

justinevans

09/05/06, 12:47 PM

considering he was about 14 when steroids came into the league in a big way, its entirely possible. I'm not saying he started when he was 14, but they were around a long time before Howard became a noteworthy player.

yes, but he also plays in Philly lol.

Scott Weber

09/05/06, 01:18 PM

Howard's 26..it's very possible he's been juicing for 4-5 years and we wouldn't even know.

livethesounds

09/05/06, 01:28 PM

Howard's 26..it's very possible he's been juicing for 4-5 years and we wouldn't even know.

thing about Howard is he dosent quite have the look of a juicer, for the big guys that juiced at least. he dosent have huge bulging arms, and hes kinda pudgy. I know there are pitchers and scrony basestealing guys that are on it, so it might not mean anything....i just really hope he isint on the juice, cause i really like this kid.

thejetstolehome

09/05/06, 01:29 PM

it's so said that this is what baseball has become. :( but i guess it's all warranted....

Dirty Ernie

09/05/06, 02:32 PM

clearly he does not do roids, his nostrils are monstrous and the fit his body...roids do not make your nostrils flair like that

justinevans

09/05/06, 03:06 PM

clearly he does not do roids, his nostrils are monstrous and the fit his body...roids do not make your nostrils flair like that

I won't believe it at all.

bigmike

09/05/06, 04:54 PM

call it blind faith, but I'm giving howard the benefit of the doubt.

justinevans

09/05/06, 04:59 PM

call it blind faith, but I'm giving howard the benefit of the doubt.

Yeah, you can seem to tell about the attitude of players. Plus I think it is hard to think players in the spotlight would even consider using them this year.

I don't think Bonds is using them this year because steroids help speed up injuries.

but hey if they remove bonds/mcgwire/sosa

I want a re-do of the 2003 nfc championship game.

justinevans

09/05/06, 04:59 PM

or maybe we just create a new era...the game is completely different from 15 years ago and that era differs from 15-20 years prior to that.

bigmike

09/05/06, 05:00 PM

Yeah, you can seem to tell about the attitude of players. Plus I think it is hard to think players in the spotlight would even consider using them this year.

I don't think Bonds is using them this year because steroids help speed up injuries.

but hey if they remove bonds/mcgwire/sosa

I want a re-do of the 2003 nfc championship game.
Now that i think about it, I wouldn't rule out anyone using HGH, though.

justinevans

09/05/06, 05:02 PM

Now that i think about it, I wouldn't rule out anyone using HGH, though.

It is possible, but he'd have to do it his whole career...he's always had this power.

It's sad that these scumbags taint the game.

MrMet

09/05/06, 10:54 PM

oh like when jose reyes hit more home runs this season than he had in his careeer?

Sometimes you say some of the dumbest shit.

That or it could have something to do with Reyes not being injured? nah.....

MrMet

09/05/06, 10:56 PM

your mom can do wonders for people these days.

My mom died 2 years ago in a car accident asshole. but whatever...

ActorInThisPlay

09/06/06, 12:34 AM

shit I didn't even realize Howard was that close to 62...I think he can pull it off and I actually hope he does.

justinevans

09/06/06, 05:41 AM

That or it could have something to do with Reyes not being injured? nah.....

he played 161 games last year and hit 7 home runs in close to 700 at-bats/over 700 plate appearences.

However, it was sarcasm. I just responded like that to your retarded accusation.

MrMet

09/06/06, 11:39 AM

he played 161 games last year and hit 7 home runs in close to 700 at-bats/over 700 plate appearences.

However, it was sarcasm. I just responded like that to your retarded accusation.

retarded? that's why most people in here responded and said it's possible. practice what you preach.

justinevans

09/06/06, 01:56 PM

no yes it is possible, but you act like it is a given.

mat1419

09/06/06, 05:38 PM

My mom died 2 years ago in a car accident asshole. but whatever...

yes, whatever indeed. that was a neat trick in 3rd grade though...good try bringing it back.

MrMet

09/06/06, 06:45 PM

yes, whatever indeed. that was a neat trick in 3rd grade though...good try bringing it back.

is this kid for real???

Dirty Ernie

09/06/06, 07:53 PM

phils are done if pat burrell doesn't start to hit...right now, i would walk howard every time to get to burrell, he is no threat at all

justinevans

09/06/06, 07:57 PM

phils are done if pat burrell doesn't start to hit...right now, i would walk howard every time to get to burrell, he is no threat at all

this loss ended the phils hope I think. they'll lose 3 of 4 to Florida.

Dirty Ernie

09/06/06, 08:23 PM

this loss ended the phils hope I think. they'll lose 3 of 4 to Florida.

houston owns them

Juliana101

09/06/06, 08:26 PM

phils are done if pat burrell doesn't start to hit...right now, i would walk howard every time to get to burrell, he is no threat at all

Pat Burrell is the 2nd worst player on the team, next to Leiberthal. You're absolutely right, he is no threat at all.

Dirty Ernie

09/06/06, 08:29 PM

Pat Burrell is the 2nd worst player on the team, next to Leiberthal. You're absolutely right, he is no threat at all.

Lieberthal isnt half bad when he plays 2-3 times a week, obviously he is stealing money at that point though....phils desperately need a third baseman, nunez can't hit for shit and he has had plenty of chances since bell was traded

mat1419

09/06/06, 09:59 PM

is this kid for real???

i'm not a kid, i'm one of the older people on this forum, which is why i don't at all appriciate stupid comments like yours. if you want to talk sports, come with a legit point, don't just jump in and shit on something because you don't agree. the sports forum is THE best forum on this site hands down. don't ruin it by being like the general and acting like you're 12.

MrMet

09/07/06, 12:47 AM

i'm not a kid, i'm one of the older people on this forum, which is why i don't at all appriciate stupid comments like yours. if you want to talk sports, come with a legit point, don't just jump in and shit on something because you don't agree. the sports forum is THE best forum on this site hands down. don't ruin it by being like the general and acting like you're 12.

I'll say whatever the fuck I want kid. What are you going to do about it. It's a forum where you debate things. You just happened to make it personal. You're one of the oldest yet, one of the most immature persons I have ever met.

mat1419

09/07/06, 06:11 AM

I'll say whatever the fuck I want kid. What are you going to do about it. It's a forum where you debate things. You just happened to make it personal. You're one of the oldest yet, one of the most immature persons I have ever met.

you haven't met me or made a decent point since you've been here. you don't debate, you argue and don't listen to the other side. i made a joke and you clearly didn't take it as a joke, so whatever there. but as far as you acting like a tough ass, go for it. being tough on a forum is definately a cool thing to be.

justinevans

09/07/06, 06:24 AM

geez a fight between some kid that thinks he is mr. met in every aspect of his life and matt who ugh, has koy detmer as his avatar.

mat1419

09/07/06, 08:25 AM

geez a fight between some kid that thinks he is mr. met in every aspect of his life and matt who ugh, has koy detmer as his avatar.

you will too when koy's back and starting.

and fights over...i lose interest in them after 2 or 3 posts.

Scott Weber

09/07/06, 09:34 AM

I'll say whatever the fuck I want kid. What are you going to do about it. It's a forum where you debate things. You just happened to make it personal. You're one of the oldest yet, one of the most immature persons I have ever met.
Dude, give me a break. Do not even try and play the personal angle. He made a completely unoffensive "your mom" joke in passing, it was in no way directed towards you in a malicious manner, and there's no possible way he could have known about Momma Met (if that's true, and if it is I'm sorry). How fair is it to snap at somebody for saying something the equivilent of "your mom goes to college.=?" The only reason this argument got out of control was because you made it that way based on an innocent, sarcastic comment. Knock it off.

justinevans

09/07/06, 09:36 AM

Dude, give me a break. Do not even try and play the personal angle. He made a completely unoffensive "your mom" joke in passing, it was in no way directed towards you in a malicious manner, and there's no possible way he could have known about Momma Met (if that's true, and if it is I'm sorry). How fair is it to snap at somebody for saying something the equivilent of "your mom goes to college.=?" The only reason this argument got out of control was because you made it that way based on an innocent, sarcastic comment. Knock it off.

tell em' weebs.

thejetstolehome

09/07/06, 09:38 AM

justinevans

09/07/06, 09:41 AM

scott weber: 1. mr. met: 0.

Weber can beat God in a match of wits.

I've seen it. The event took place in 89' when Weebs was young.

thejetstolehome

09/07/06, 09:44 AM

Weber can beat God in a match of wits.

I've seen it. The event took place in 89' when Weebs was young.

i would've been there but i was only two. :( i've made my parents regret not having me sooner since then...bastards...

sweethypocrisy

09/07/06, 09:50 AM

i would've been there but i was only two. :( i've made my parents regret not having me sooner since then...bastards...
i was -2 years old :(

xbrokendownx

09/07/06, 09:52 AM

haha this thread got retarded in a hurry

mat1419

09/07/06, 10:15 AM

haha this thread got retarded in a hurry

ha, it will get normal again whenever howard hits another. then the phils fans will race to their calculators to check his pace and start promoting him for mvp this year and next year.

Scott Weber

09/07/06, 10:16 AM

Haha, gatekeeper is always lurking.

xbrokendownx

09/07/06, 10:19 AM

Haha, gatekeeper is always lurking.

http://www.filecabin.com/up1/1156139761-gate.jpg

Dirty Ernie

09/07/06, 12:02 PM

ha, it will get normal again whenever howard hits another. then the phils fans will race to their calculators to check his pace and start promoting him for mvp this year and next year.

if that was a shot at me.........i don't own a calculator

justinevans

09/07/06, 12:40 PM

if that was a shot at me.........i don't own a calculator

I don't see Howard hitting 62. He'll need a couple multi-hr games to go there or some crazy 5 game hr streak.

mat1419

09/07/06, 01:01 PM

if that was a shot at me.........i don't own a calculator

ha, it wasn't a shot at anyone more than it was at me. i do that every time he hits one...he was on pace for 62 for awhile but might be dropping a bit behind.

livethesounds

09/07/06, 01:03 PM

ha, it wasn't a shot at anyone more than it was at me. i do that every time he hits one...he was on pace for 62 for awhile but might be dropping a bit behind.

how many does he have now? im seeing the whole series agains the phils in houston a week before the season ends, maybe he can hit a few meaningless late inning homeruns when the astros are up like 12-2 or something. ;)

justinevans

09/07/06, 01:07 PM

how many does he have now? im seeing the whole series agains the phils in houston a week before the season ends, maybe he can hit a few meaningless late inning homeruns when the astros are up like 12-2 or something. ;)

yeah when the astros 12 runs over 3 games? =).

he has to hit 9 in 23 games and I would not expect any in Florida.

mat1419

09/07/06, 01:29 PM

yeah when the astros 12 runs over 3 games? =).

he has to hit 9 in 23 games and I would not expect any in Florida.

i'm glad you said that. last time you said he wouldn't hit any he hit 2 at RFK. it's like reverse good luck!

justinevans

09/07/06, 01:38 PM

i'm glad you said that. last time you said he wouldn't hit any he hit 2 at RFK. it's like reverse good luck!

shhh I know, I mean only is hitting .458 against florida with with 5 bombs in 24 at bats.

However, all those homers were at home.

justinevans

09/07/06, 04:12 PM

0-1, maybe a little too much top spin. Lined out to deep right.

Dirty Ernie

09/07/06, 04:50 PM

54, get out your calculators

justinevans

09/07/06, 04:52 PM

54, get out your calculators

I wonder if he realizes how important 62 will be to the city if the Phillies don't make the playoffs.

OveriseFan

09/07/06, 04:54 PM

Ryan Howard is awesome.

So is Chase Utley.

Oh Chase... :giverose:

Broken Parachute

09/07/06, 04:54 PM

If Ryan Howard doesn't win it, bitches gonna knocked up.

justinevans

09/07/06, 04:55 PM

If Ryan Howard doesn't win it, bitches gonna knocked up.

hahah what?

Dirty Ernie

09/07/06, 04:57 PM

lieber is trying to toss this game

Broken Parachute

09/07/06, 04:59 PM

hahah what?
Now in English:

If Ryan Howard doesn't win MVP, that's fucked up.

mat1419

09/07/06, 06:46 PM

54, get out your calculators

assuming he hits no more tonight, he's on pace for 62.48 on the season.

justinevans

09/08/06, 06:02 PM

Hammerin' Howard hits #55

and his league leading 31st go ahead rbi

mat1419

09/08/06, 06:06 PM

Hammerin' Howard hits #55

and his league leading 31st go ahead rbi

on pace for 63....

justinevans

09/08/06, 06:10 PM

on pace for 63....

the whole media circuit is really hoping for him and I have seen everywhere that he would be consider the real home run king...also I've seen that the Maris family would consider Howard the home run king.

mat1419

09/08/06, 06:27 PM

haha, wikipedia is already updated with 55 in his bio

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Howard

mat1419

09/08/06, 06:32 PM

lets see how fast they put 56 on there!!!

justinevans

09/08/06, 06:32 PM

2 way from 58 Jimmie Foxx's Philadelphia record.

mat1419

09/08/06, 06:33 PM

on pace for 64.3

justinevans

09/08/06, 06:43 PM

on pace for 64.3

I'd be happy with 60.

crit

09/08/06, 06:44 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/kiwannabee/random%20stuff/howard.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/kiwannabee/random%20stuff/howard56.jpg

justinevans

09/08/06, 06:46 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/kiwannabee/random%20stuff/howard.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/kiwannabee/random%20stuff/howard56.jpg

neat.

crit

09/08/06, 06:47 PM

neat.
i just saw them posted on livejournal and thought i'd post them here since i'm bored.

mat1419

09/08/06, 06:51 PM

I'd be happy with 60.

i'd like 62 and a playoff berth

justinevans

09/08/06, 07:08 PM

my fucking dad is trying to tell me he rather have rowand in center than victorino

mat1419

09/08/06, 07:32 PM

my fucking dad is trying to tell me he rather have rowand in center than victorino

i would too...but i want shane in right and delucci in left

actually, shanes probably better in center than rowand, but those are the three i want in the OF at the same time.

justinevans

09/08/06, 07:38 PM

i would too...but i want shane in right and delucci in left

actually, shanes probably better in center than rowand, but those are the three i want in the OF at the same time.

victorino has 11 Assists this year already compared to Rowand's 6.

thejetstolehome

09/08/06, 07:48 PM

delucci, victorino, rowand would be a damn good outfield. the phillies really pulled their shit together. they could put up a better fight for the division next year.

justinevans

09/08/06, 07:49 PM

delucci, victorino, rowand would be a damn good outfield. the phillies really pulled their shit together. they could put up a better fight for the division next year.

we still need pitching.

thejetstolehome

09/08/06, 07:52 PM

we still need pitching.

true.

Split2nd

09/08/06, 08:07 PM

KB3RG

09/08/06, 10:25 PM

he breaks 61, I say hes HR king. screw Bonds and Mark

imirish06

09/08/06, 11:00 PM

He's the fucking man.

I mean

He really is

ActorInThisPlay

09/09/06, 02:07 AM

6 more...

justinevans

09/09/06, 03:59 AM

Next year the Phils will come in third, again. Possibly even fourth if the Marlins continue to improve. They're not as good as they seem IMO..., and that's coming from someone who thinks they have a good shot at the world series this year.

Depends if Willis and Cabrera remain Marlins I guess.

You have to think the Phillies will upgrade at 3b, catcher, and get another outfielder.

And they have to bring another consistent starter in because Wolf is as good as gone.

Split2nd

09/09/06, 08:39 AM

Depends if Willis and Cabrera remain Marlins I guess.

You have to think the Phillies will upgrade at 3b, catcher, and get another outfielder.

And they have to bring another consistent starter in because Wolf is as good as gone.
How much do they have to spend this offseason? I don't know how they'll do it with the state of their farm, but bringing in Crede or Fields would be a perfect move for them.

justinevans

09/09/06, 08:49 AM

How much do they have to spend this offseason? I don't know how they'll do it with the state of their farm, but bringing in Crede or Fields would be a perfect move for them.

The Phillies? if they want to have the same payroll as this year...Close to 40 million.

Split2nd

09/09/06, 09:45 AM

The Phillies? if they want to have the same payroll as this year...Close to 40 million.
Who's coming off the books and how much for each player?

justinevans

09/09/06, 09:49 AM

Who's coming off the books and how much for each player?

well thome and abreu is pretty much what 26 million? Lieberthal is like 7. Bell was 5. And then you have cormier, franklin...Lieber is in the last year of his deal...

And I will fully love God if somehow we move Burrell.

Split2nd

09/09/06, 09:53 AM

well thome and abreu is pretty much what 26 million? Lieberthal is like 7. Bell was 5. And then you have cormier, franklin...Lieber is in the last year of his deal...

And I will fully love God if somehow we move Burrell.
It's too bad the FAs this year blow. I wonder who they'll go after.

justinevans

09/09/06, 09:58 AM

It's too bad the FAs this year blow. I wonder who they'll go after.

Well if Ramirez declines his option, I'd like them to go after him.

We'd all love Zito, but honestly I don't know how successful he'd be in our park.

Catcher...Bengie Molina may be available, but he's not much of a hitter. I think they may stick it out with Coste and another player sharing time. Coste will not hit .330 but if he can hit .260, but .300 with RISP thats fine.

If they move Burrell, they will re-sign Dellucci and they will have Dellucci, Rowand, Victorino in the outfield. Or maybe the'll move Rowand for a pitcher and keep Shane in center and bring in a power hitting right fielder that bats righty (if they cannot find one to play 3rd).

Split2nd

09/09/06, 10:04 AM

Well if Ramirez declines his option, I'd like them to go after him.

We'd all love Zito, but honestly I don't know how successful he'd be in our park.

Catcher...Bengie Molina may be available, but he's not much of a hitter. I think they may stick it out with Coste and another player sharing time. Coste will not hit .330 but if he can hit .260, but .300 with RISP thats fine.

If they move Burrell, they will re-sign Dellucci and they will have Dellucci, Rowand, Victorino in the outfield. Or maybe the'll move Rowand for a pitcher and keep Shane in center and bring in a power hitting right fielder that bats righty (if they cannot find one to play 3rd).
Carlos Lee, but he'd play Left.

I thought this sig was pretty sick if any Phils fans in here wanna use it: http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/5279/howardthursxs1.jpg

justinevans

09/09/06, 10:14 AM

Carlos Lee, but he'd play Left.

I thought this sig was pretty sick if any Phils fans in here wanna use it: http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/5279/howardthursxs1.jpg

I would but when I put Phillies in my sig, they go in slumps.

Dirty Ernie

09/09/06, 04:03 PM

Carlos Lee, but he'd play Left.

I thought this sig was pretty sick if any Phils fans in here wanna use it: http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/5279/howardthursxs1.jpg

this is beautiful, but i'm afraid to change my setup

justinevans

09/09/06, 04:07 PM

this is beautiful, but i'm afraid to change my setup

don't itll be a jinx.

justinevans

09/22/06, 05:24 PM

Philly is packed tonight.

The Matt Kaufman

09/22/06, 06:21 PM

Im a fan of Ryan Howard. Him, Utley, Reyes, and Wright will be NL Allstars for the Infield for years to come.

justinevans

09/23/06, 05:59 AM

Im a fan of Ryan Howard. Him, Utley, Reyes, and Wright will be NL Allstars for the Infield for years to come.

maybe, howard has to deal with Pujols.

Dirty Ernie

09/23/06, 02:40 PM

uggla, sanchez, and zimmerman could compete aside from pujols, lee and some other vets

justinevans

09/23/06, 03:36 PM

uggla, sanchez, and zimmerman could compete aside from pujols, lee and some other vets

Yeah Reyes had a career year. Who knows how long he'll keep it up. Also, the all-star starters goto whichever teams vote the most and it is always St. Louis and the Mets.

The Matt Kaufman

09/23/06, 10:30 PM

Yeah Reyes had a career year. Who knows how long he'll keep it up. Also, the all-star starters goto whichever teams vote the most and it is always St. Louis and the Mets.

You dont know how long Howard will keep the homers up either. I think Reyes and Howard are both the real deal. Reyes stole a lot last year and just wasnt as patient or anything.

maybe, howard has to deal with Pujols.

True..although if theres any other first basemen in the league itll always be those on the team at minimum.