That Balls Outta Here » edinson volquez

All We Ask For Is One Hit With the Bases Loaded: Phillies Lose 2-1

Mon, 14 May 2012 02:28:49 +0000

May 12, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Diego Padres Cameron Maybin (24) beats the tag of Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) to score during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. The Padres defeated the Phillies 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

Edinson Volquez was traded for Josh Hamilton when it seemed like there was still a pretty strong possibility that Hamilton would end up dead in a New Jersey off ramp ditch. He also had a pretty good season for the Reds after the trade and was subsequently suspended for violating MLB’s substance abuse protocol. Now, he is a member of the San Diego Padres. He was traded for the best hitter in baseball, battled injuries, inconsistency and was outed as a cheater.

He’s had a weird career trajectory for sure, but it can not be denied that Volquez has great stuff. There are times that it looks like if the opposing batter would just stand there and not swing the bat, he would walk everyone. You know damn well that this Phillies roster is not going to take pitches. Good stuff and impatience is not a good combination as evidenced by the fact that the Phillies could only muster one run against the enigmatic right hander. (more…)

Roy Halladay Loses Perfect Game Bid in the Fifth

Justin Klugh — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:13:00 +0000

Tonight’s lead-in was going to be about a pumpkin that looked like the Phillie Phanatic.

Obviously, since one o’clock this afternoon, things have changed. Back then, there was only one post season n0-hitter on record. Now there’s two, the Phillies are up in the NLDS 1-0, Roy’s got a post season RBI, Orlando Cabrera is pissed, everyone is disgusted with Orlando Cabrera, Reds fans can’t decide if they’re impressed or depressed, and Philadelphia is still standing. For now.

But in this town, we like our pitchers perfect and our cities destroyed in celebration.

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Finally, Your Stupid 2010 TBOH NLDS Preview

Justin Klugh — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:13:15 +0000

The playoffs require those of us who may be distracted by video games or birds that make weird noises (It was like a “Ha-flonnnk“) to cast out our demon thoughts and provide much more observant, thoughtful analysts. Here, I’ve compiled some notions for all of us to enjoy as a pre-NLDS appetizer. Feast your eyes upon the collective work of my last 20 minutes or so.

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