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It is the top of the 7th and I'm so upset. I don't know if the Phillies are going to win or lose but this Buffoon that the Phillies are paying to mis-manage the Phillies has pulled another dumb move. After two innings where Lidle through only 18 total pitches and only one ball - he lifts him for a pinch hitter - Alex Gonzalez who promptly grounded out to the pitcher...
Now we go to that bullpen who haven't been able to hold a lead the rare time they have had one to protect. We now need 3 innings of good pitching from our bullpen... How much faith do I have? None.
I would be willing to bet that the bullpen will give up at least 2 runs. Now, Rowand just hit a 2-run homer while I'm writing this so maybe the Phils will when in spite of Manuel prematurely pulling Lidle.
POSTSCRIPT
Hmmmm - told you so. Franklin did fine so Charlie had to yank him after one inning. Geary and Cormier have teamed up to allow 2 runs and there is a man on 2nd so we'll see both Arthur Rhodes and my guess is if Rhodes gets the one out he needs to end the 8th - Charlie will yank him for Flash Gordon...
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