May 23, 2008 in Phillies
i’d like to apologize to ryan howard for doubting him. after the last couple nights, he’s back over .200 and he’s smacking the ball like brett myers hits…the all you can eat chinese buffet line. yes, he’s struck out in 43 out of 49 games, but i think we’d all be fine with last night’s line of 3 for 5 with 2 rbi’s and 3 runs against the astros.
and in case you missed it during american idol, he’s the furthest hit ball in nationals park to this point:
May 22, 2008 in philasophy
Yesterday’s wagers: -0.19 units
A’s MONEYLINE (won 1.70 units)
Mets MONEYLINE (lost 1.97 units)
Yankees MONEYLINE (won 1.2 units)
Indians MONEYLINE (lost 1.12 units)
YTD: -1.85 units
Today’s Plays - All wagers are to win the units listed.
Indians MONEYLINE (2.32 units)
Mets MONEYLINE (1.97 units)
Pirates MONEYLINE (1.43 units)
Diamondbacks/Marlins over 8.5 (1.2 units)
May 21, 2008 in philasophy
Yesterday’s wagers: -3.03 units
A’s MONEYLINE (lost 1.69 units)
Yankees MONEYLINE (lost 1.8 units)
Indians MONEYLINE (lost 1.5 units)
Giants MONEYLINE (won 2.08 units)
Brewers MONEYLINE (won 1.36 units)
Mets MONEYLINE game 2 (lost 1.48 units)
YTD: -1.66 units
Today’s Plays - All wagers are to win the units listed.
A’s MONEYLINE (1.70 units)
Mets MONEYLINE (2.48 units)
Yankees MONEYLINE (1.2 units)
Indians MONEYLINE (1.5 units)
May 21, 2008 in Phillies
So on we march to Ryan Howard breaking his own ridiculous record of 199 strikeouts in a season. Boy, his .189 average is looking great in the middle of the Phils’ lineup right now. The funny part is that if you look at his situational stats, he actually does best with runner in scoring position and two outs…by hitting a lusty .222. He’s actually worse against righties when you look at his average, but he does have 21 of his 26 walks against righties. He’s horrible on the the road, hitting .146…but he’s only hitting .218 at home which is also completely unacceptable. What a mess.
We here at City of Pain wish Ryan the best because in the end, it’s better for the Phils if he hits. But if he thinks he’s getting a contract extension anytime soon, forget it.
MLB Single Season record: 199
Ryan Howard’s 2008 total: 68
Ryan Howard’s 2008 projection: 234 (up three from last time)
Chance of Ryan Howard striking out: 35%
Last Game: 0-3, 3 Ks
Strikeouts needed for a new record: 132
May 20, 2008 in The Outside World
#1 are these two dudes.
#2 is pittsburgh vs. detroit in the stanley cup. while it should be a rather skilled affair compared to some years past, i am bitter and couldn’t be bothered. plus, i have to listen to those two assclowns who called the flyers series on versus one more time, i will eat my own hand. i’m going with pittsburgh in six because theo fleury has made an exceptional transition to a goalie as a 45 year old man.
#3 is the nba playoffs. i know david stern is one happy bastard, but seriously, the celtics, lakers, pistons and spurs is like rooting for cancer, aids, ebola, and kobe bryant…everyone loses. the hornets would have solved my problems. even the jazz for god’s sake, if only so we can mock their owner’s faith and see kyle korver again just one last time. i’m going lakers/pistons, with the lakers winning in five.
oh, and my predication for #1 is the guy sitting down.
