Polls Archive

[PhilaVa]

Who is Your MVP of this years dissapointing squad?

[Purple Gorilla]

It's gotta be Abreau...

Granted, I didn't watch many Phillies games except when they played the Braves or Cubs (only time they seem to be on tv) so I'm going mainly on stats...but this guy put up some great ones.

Could you imagine the versatilety of a lineup that would include Abreau, Beltran, and Soriano...3 5 tool players with Thome in the middle of them...now THAT would be a fearsome lineup.

[thomeismyhomie]

Who is Your MVP of this years dissapointing squad?
I had to go with Abreu. The guy has been a rock and it's good to see him get his due. I know JRoll was fantastic for us but he looked better cause he played so much better than he had been doing. Abreu just went out, did his thing, and put up the big numbers again. I dont think he should lose points cause he did what we expected from him. But I still love JRoll!

[PhilaVa]

I had to go with Abreu. The guy has been a rock and it's good to see him get his due. I know JRoll was fantastic for us but he looked better cause he played so much better than he had been doing. Abreu just went out, did his thing, and put up the big numbers again. I dont think he should lose points cause he did what we expected from him. But I still love JRoll!

Yeah, Abreu is my favorite player, I love to watch him play, but we expect this from Bobby, he was an All-Star for the first time but we all knew he should have been before this year, I just think JRoll took a major step towards being a great player this year, I think we are all finally happy to see JRoll stop wasting his talent. So that's why I voted for him.

[thomeismyhomie]

Yeah, Abreu is my favorite player, I love to watch him play, but we expect this from Bobby, he was an All-Star for the first time but we all knew he should have been before this year, I just think JRoll took a major step towards being a great player this year, I think we are all finally happy to see JRoll stop wasting his talent. So that's why I voted for him.
I tried to cut my vote in half cause I would give it to both of them. This last half of the season, when I was watching the games, there was no guy on the team that I had more confidence in than those two. Once JRoll got his confidence up, he got on a tear. Let's PRAY he can keep it up cause he is the key to this lineup.

[PhilaVa]

I tried to cut my vote in half cause I would give it to both of them. This last half of the season, when I was watching the games, there was no guy on the team that I had more confidence in than those two. Once JRoll got his confidence up, he got on a tear. Let's PRAY he can keep it up cause he is the key to this lineup.

Sorry my friend, that is what Polls are all about, you either pick one or the other, I agree it is a tough choice between Jimmy and Bobby, I'm just glad that we have both of them on this team. We need to resign JRoll, I think that's something everyone can agree with...

[JRoll]

I voted for JRoll and I dont think I need to explain why, LOL.

[thomeismyhomie]

I voted for JRoll and I dont think I need to explain why, LOL.
Something told me we were going to see another vote for him up there pretty soon. Call it ESP or whatever.

[PhilaVa]

I voted for JRoll and I dont think I need to explain why, LOL.

I don't find that surprising, it's 2-2, someone needs to break the tie, should be interesting to see if Milton gets any votes...LoL...

[thomeismyhomie]

I don't find that surprising, it's 2-2, someone needs to break the tie, should be interesting to see if Milton gets any votes...LoL...
It would be funnier to see if anyone votes for Thome.

[JRoll]

If Madson wouldnt have been injured, he would've had my vote.

[PhilaVa]

Abreu Homers today...goes to 30-30 for the second time in his career.

[cardsfanboy]

Did Abreau finally make an all star appearance this year? or was he again screwed?

how can a guy that plays in one of the largest markets in baseball not make the all star game with the numbers he puts up?

[JRoll]

Abreu made the All-Star team on the final voting.

[PhilaVa]

Abreu made the All-Star team on the final voting.

Yes, we had to vote him in, McKeon is a moron.

[JRoll]

Yes, we had to vote him in, McKeon is a moron.
The Marlins extended his contract too, LOL.

[PhilaVa]

The Marlins extended his contract too, LOL.

I actually think that's a good thing for the Phils next year, that team seemed to quit on him half way through the year, hopefully that will happen again next year.

I'm going to say it'll be his last year in Miami, if he makes it through the whole year.

[DaveBrownisgod]

I am kind of new over here, but I would have to say Rollins was this teams MVP. Even though Abreu had better numbers there is more to a player than numbers in my eyes. Rollins is so good in the field and on the bases, and he never seems to stroll around catching flies or running out an infield hit. I think Rollins was there for the team when they needed him to be, not just when they were involved in a blow out. And on the really big up side he seems like he is learning still and improving as a player, he didn't strike out nearly as much as last season and he is learning to draw walks, exactly what a leadoff hitter needs to do.

Unfortunately I just don't know how much of an interest I will have in this team in the near future if this ownership stays with this team.

[PhilaVa]

I am kind of new over here, but I would have to say Rollins was this teams MVP. Even though Abreu had better numbers there is more to a player than numbers in my eyes. Rollins is so good in the field and on the bases, and he never seems to stroll around catching flies or running out an infield hit. I think Rollins was there for the team when they needed him to be, not just when they were involved in a blow out. And on the really big up side he seems like he is learning still and improving as a player, he didn't strike out nearly as much as last season and he is learning to draw walks, exactly what a leadoff hitter needs to do.

Unfortunately I just don't know how much of an interest I will have in this team in the near future if this ownership stays with this team.

Welcome to the board, if you have any questions just ask and we'll try to help you out. Trust me we all feel the same about the ownership so we'll try to make things more interesting and keep things entertaining. Again, thanks for posting.

[Nittany Tar Heel]

The next question is, "Does anyone really want to be known as the MVP of this team"? Kind of like being voted employee of the year at Enron.

I didn't watch the game, but my vote goes to whoever recorded the last out today, ending this miserable season.

[PhilaVa]

The next question is, "Does anyone really want to be known as the MVP of this team"? Kind of like being voted employee of the year at Enron.

I didn't watch the game, but my vote goes to whoever recorded the last out today, ending this miserable season.

Ok, think of it this way, who had the best season, we're all dissapointed but I think when we all look at JRoll and Abreu we at least feel good about something. Niether of them gave us any chance to complain about them.

[Enyalois]

I had to give the nod to Abreu because for all the flack he would get about his defensive skills and pulling up on balls, yes he did make a few miscues, but I think he showed a lot of hustle out there for the most part.

It was also nice to see JRoll get back on track.

[moses]

I picked Abreu. The guy had a great season and went to his first All-Star game this year (although many could argue he deserved an All-Star appearance WAY before this year.

In addition, it was great to see Rollins play very well this year. We all know this team has a lot of potential, which is one of the reasons it's so tough for us to watch them lose and play so poorly. It'll be interesting to see who the Phillies hire for Manager and the other coaching positions. Don Baylor said he's interested in the job.

[PhilaVa]

Alright, looks like Abreu has won the Phils Board MVP of 2004.

We'll do this later in the off season after we all digest baseball for a couple months to see if you all changed your minds.

Bobby Abreu, an all-star he is...

[PhilaVa]

Who do you think is the next Philadelphia Phillies Manager? If Other, please specify who you think it will be, discuss amongst yourselves.

[asheylarry]

Cito Gaston.

[PhilaVa]

Cito Gaston.

That's so not funny JERK!

[asheylarry]

That's so not funny JERK!
I know, it wasn't a joke. Everybody on that list sucks. I'd like to see Cito Gaston.

[PhilaVa]

I know, it wasn't a joke. Everybody on that list sucks. I'd like to see Cito Gaston.

I'm not even sure what reaction that would get...why do you think all of the selections suck, I think it's more likely that all of them will get hired before Cito would.

[asheylarry]

I'm not even sure what reaction that would get...why do you think all of the selections suck, I think it's more likely that all of them will get hired before Cito would.
Grady Little: should need no explanation.
Art Howe: anyone dumb enough to leave the A's for the Mets I don't want to see in the Phils dug out
Don Baylor: what the hell has he ever won?
Bobby Valentine: they just fired Bowa, why hire someone with a similar style?
Varsho: would rather see some one with experience

[PhilaVa]

Grady Little: should need no explanation.
Art Howe: anyone dumb enough to leave the A's for the Mets I don't want to see in the Phils dug out
Don Baylor: what the hell has he ever won?
Bobby Valentine: they just fired Bowa, why hire someone with a similar style?
Varsho: would rather see some one with experience

Baylor was added b/c he was mentioned on Phillies.com as being interested, but I agree with you statement. Valentine was also mentioned by someone, but I also agree with your statement.

That is the reason I added them both to the list but I think i would be a major mistake to add either one of the two. The other three would be good choices to me, Little gets to much heat, I think I'd place him third behind Howe and Varsho.

More then likely the next manager will be someone not on this list, we all know that.

[DaveBrownisgod]

I read somewhere that Jim Leyland may consider coming out of retirement to coach this team. I don't know what anyone else thinks, but if I remeber correctly his reputation is that he actually micromanaged more than Kerrigan. Just curious to see if anyone else heard anything about that.

[brgood]

Now that Melvin has been left go by the Mariners do you think he gets a look as the next phillies manager?


SSG Bradley R Good
Camp Freedom, Iraq

[PhilaVa]

Now that Melvin has been left go by the Mariners do you think he gets a look as the next phillies manager?


SSG Bradley R Good
Camp Freedom, Iraq

You are the second person that I have heard mention this....I guess it could be a possibility, was he with them throughout all of their success?

Good to see you made it over here Brad, again let me express how proud and honored we all are for what you are doing for us. Hope we can do a service for you with this board. Keep fighting the good fight.

[ryr8828]

Howe didn't quit the a's, he had no choice. At least that's my recollection.

[ryr8828]

Why isn't Jimy on the list?

[PhilaVa]

Why isn't Jimy on the list?

I dunno, b/c I didn't think he was really an option, I doubt they hire him. That is why we put an 'other' option so that we could discuss it, do not question the poll, are you crazy?

[ryr8828]

I dunno, b/c I didn't think he was really an option, I doubt they hire him. That is why we put an 'other' option so that we could discuss it, do not question the poll, are you crazy?
I think Jimy's an idiot, just stirring things up a little.

BTW yes, yes I am.

[PhilaVa]

I think Jimy's an idiot, just stirring things up a little.

BTW yes, yes I am.

You will leave this board immediately or I will have you removed, we don't tolerate questions like that here on the Phillies board.
:p

[brgood]

I have heard rumors about Fregosi is that possible as well, they need the alter ego of Larry Bowa, I am thinking Charlie Manuel is the next manager of the Phillies knowing Ed Wade not to think to far out of the box.


Brad

[PhilaVa]

I have heard rumors about Fregosi is that possible as well, they need the alter ego of Larry Bowa, I am thinking Charlie Manuel is the next manager of the Phillies knowing Ed Wade not to think to far out of the box.


Brad

You are correct, I totally forgot about Manual when I made the Poll, sorry about that, but he seems like someone we hear about on a daily basis.

[thomeismyhomie]

I liked the addition of Bobby Valentine so I voted for him. In my heart, I want to see Hargrove get another crack at a title.

[JRoll]

I liked the addition of Bobby Valentine so I voted for him. In my heart, I want to see Hargrove get another crack at a title.
Another name we could add is Bomby, he might be up for the job even though he might make a good bench coach if Vuke is gone or a good third base coach.

[PhilaVa]

I liked the addition of Bobby Valentine so I voted for him. In my heart, I want to see Hargrove get another crack at a title.

Oh man, Hargrove, best post yet, reunite him and Thome...that sounds pretty good to me.

[JRoll]

Oh man, Hargrove, best post yet, reunite him and Thome...that sounds pretty good to me.
Hargrove, Manuel, and Thome = Match made in heaven.

[thomeismyhomie]

Hargrove, Manuel, and Thome = Match made in heaven.
I'm telling ya guys. That's what I want to see. We could even bring back Mesa for an even bigger reunion LOL. TJD would be happy!

[asheylarry]

Howe didn't quit the a's, he had no choice. At least that's my recollection.
The way I remember it, Valentine got canned and Howe jumped ship.

[PhilaVa]

The way I remember it, Valentine got canned and Howe jumped ship.
I can't blame Howe for jumping on some Money, he knew the A's probably weren't going to come close to giving him what the Mets did...

[Invader Newt]

Some names i have heard mentioned

Darren Daulton, he was interviewed when Bowa was hired, he's more of a players manager...kinda like Fregosi. I dunno if he would work well

Willie Randolph, Alot of people are talking about him for various managerial positions he's got alot of Brains to pick as Yankees Bench Coach. He would be my choice but i think the phillies want to go with someone with experience

Bob Boone, He managed two no chance teams (KC and Cincy) both situations were hopeless when he was hired. Dunno if he would work he's kinda similar to bowa

Vuke - I'll just say no right now. I don't like him at all.

Chris Chambliss - Another Guy like Randolph who has had his name mentioned every time a managerial spot comes up. He has yet to get a chance, but these are generally the types of guys who make great managers.

Lenny Dykstra - Believe he's managing in the reds minor leagues or was a year or two ago. I always thought the Dude would make a good manager, dunno if he would even be on the phils list though

I'd like to see Chambliss or Randolph personally unless we can get someone like Leyland to come out of retirement, though i think we're going to end up with someone we aren't going to like

[DaveBrownisgod]

It is nice to see everyone's ideas for the next manager, I agree that I don't think it will be someone the fans are going to like knowing the Phils and all. I am just hoping they don't hire someone who we would call Franconaesque. Can one of our vocabularians please check that word for me?

[asheylarry]

Some names i have heard mentioned

Darren Daulton, he was interviewed when Bowa was hired, he's more of a players manager...kinda like Fregosi. I dunno if he would work well

Willie Randolph, Alot of people are talking about him for various managerial positions he's got alot of Brains to pick as Yankees Bench Coach. He would be my choice but i think the phillies want to go with someone with experience

Bob Boone, He managed two no chance teams (KC and Cincy) both situations were hopeless when he was hired. Dunno if he would work he's kinda similar to bowa

Vuke - I'll just say no right now. I don't like him at all.

Chris Chambliss - Another Guy like Randolph who has had his name mentioned every time a managerial spot comes up. He has yet to get a chance, but these are generally the types of guys who make great managers.

Lenny Dykstra - Believe he's managing in the reds minor leagues or was a year or two ago. I always thought the Dude would make a good manager, dunno if he would even be on the phils list though

I'd like to see Chambliss or Randolph personally unless we can get someone like Leyland to come out of retirement, though i think we're going to end up with someone we aren't going to like
Daulton wouldn't be a good hire. Too many DUI court dates conflicting with game days.

[MarkTheShark]

Charlie Manual.

[DaveBrownisgod]

I heard a lot of talk about Fregosi getting interviewed on the radio today. Kind of sounded like he was supposedly the top prospect. I don't know why the would bring back a previous manager, anyone know what Lee Elia is up to these days?

[JRoll]

Following the lead on the Eagles board, I decided to post a poll here on who should be the next board moderator on this board.

[JRoll]

Guess who I voted for? LOL.

[JLove22]

me




jk, ppl give me some reasons why i should vote for you?

[JRoll]

me




jk, ppl give me some reasons why i should vote for you?
I'm fair and will not flip-flop.....ahhhh ummm.....i mean...You guys love me and I'll help control Phila to put an end to his reign of terror on this board.

Whew, almost got political there.

[PhilaVa]

I'm fair and will not flip-flop.....ahhhh ummm.....i mean...You guys love me and I'll help control Phila to put an end to his reign of terror on this board.

Whew, almost got political there.

What? Hey, I'm down with another Mod, but lets not act like things aren't perfectly fine here, thats just slander Jroll. SLANDER!

[JRoll]

What? Hey, I'm down with another Mod, but lets not act like things aren't perfectly fine here, thats just slander Jroll. SLANDER! Actually, it's libel because I wrote it, I didn't say it :p.

The assistant vocabularian strikes again, yet another reason to vote for me.

[PhilaVa]

To be honest, I think you should go for another Eagles Mod, we dont' really need one here, but we need another one over there.

[JRoll]

To be honest, I think you should go for another Eagles Mod, we dont' really need one here, but we need another one over there.
I put both boards on my application to leave my options open.

[Invader Newt]

I am hurt i wasn't included in the poll. Boo! Hiss!

[Domino427]

I voted for thome because I'd like to see you, Jroll, over on the Eagles board. You'd be a good fit because you can patrol the daytime because you seem to be on more than the rest of us.

[thomeismyhomie]

I voted for thome because I'd like to see you, Jroll, over on the Eagles board. You'd be a good fit because you can patrol the daytime because you seem to be on more than the rest of us.
Phila is right, we probably wont need another moderator until the season starts. I'd like to be sure, if my schedule allows me enough time to get here.

[JRoll]

Phila is right, we probably wont need another moderator until the season starts. I'd like to be sure, if my schedule allows me enough time to get here.
I pmed Sully and informed him that I would rather mod the Eagles board, so you still have a chance Thome, just fill out an application.

[thomeismyhomie]

I pmed Sully and informed him that I would rather mod the Eagles board, so you still have a chance Thome, just fill out an application.
LOL...nah man...we dont need one. If Phila were ot ever ask me to, I would definitely do it but I dont want to step on his toes.

[JRoll]

LOL...nah man...we dont need one. If Phila were ot ever ask me to, I would definitely do it but I dont want to step on his toes.
Well I certainly have no problem tryin to do that :p

[thomeismyhomie]

Yes I know....Mr. "Self-Appointed".....lol :p

[JRoll]

Yes I know....Mr. "Self-Appointed".....lol :p
At least Dom is recognizing me as his assistant, so the self-appointment is being honored.

[thomeismyhomie]

At least Dom is recognizing me as his assistant, so the self-appointment is being honored.
ZZZZZIIIIITTTTTOOOOO! I want ZITO! Damn, I cant read your posts without wanting to scream that out.

[JRoll]

ZZZZZIIIIITTTTTOOOOO! I want ZITO! Damn, I cant read your posts without wanting to scream that out.
Well I've been a huge fan of his for a while, I even bought a McFarlane figurine of him and have it here in my room with me.

[thomeismyhomie]

Well I've been a huge fan of his for a while, I even bought a McFarlane figurine of him and have it here in my room with me.
He's my favorite non-Phillie pitcher. When I heard the rumors that the A's were interested in trading him, I begged to let it happen. I'd rather have him than Pedro, although Pedro looked pretty good tonight.

[thomeismyhomie]

Hey...who else voted for me? I'm touched. I'd like to thank the academy.....ah nevermind :)

[JRoll]

Hey...who else voted for me? I'm touched. I'd like to thank the academy.....ah nevermind :)
Well did you vote for yourself?

[thomeismyhomie]

Well did you vote for yourself?
Yeah, but i have two votes.

[JRoll]

Yeah, but i have two votes.
Well JayGlo gave you the other vote because he wants me to be mod of the Eagles board.

[JRoll]

Well now you have 3 votes, LOL.

[thomeismyhomie]

Yeah, but i have two votes.
WOOOO...three....moving on up...lol

[thomeismyhomie]

Well JayGlo gave you the other vote because he wants me to be mod of the Eagles board.
JayGlo gave me the vote cause he thinks I'm a good guy. Dont try and bring me down :)

[thomeismyhomie]

http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/other/cheerleader3.gif"Thomeismyhomie for 2nd Moderator!"

Sorry guys, had to try it out.

[JRoll]

http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/other/cheerleader3.gif"Thomeismyhomie for 2nd Moderator!"

Sorry guys, had to try it out.
You tryin to reveal somethin about yourself there? http://serv1.freeimageupload.net/uploads/1097128242.gif

[thomeismyhomie]

Yeah, I got hoes in different area codes.

[I Roll Hard]

I say vote for me, as a Cubs fan I will be unbiased in my banning of people.

:)

[thomeismyhomie]

No way....Cubs fans have more frustration than we do. Next thing you know, you'll be banning everybody.....lol

[I Roll Hard]

lol, lucky for me I'm a fair weather baseball fan. So I havn't had the torment of a real Cubs fan, so I would only ban half of you, just because I'd have power.

[thomeismyhomie]

You know, I could never fault a guy for being a fairweather Cubs fan. The stress would be too much for me. I mean, you're still able to post coherent thoughts and arent bouncing off of padded walls.

[JRoll]

You know, I could never fault a guy for being a fairweather Cubs fan. The stress would be too much for me. I mean, you're still able to post coherent thoughts and arent bouncing off of padded walls.
Bouncing off of unpadded walls is fun!

[I Roll Hard]

Lucky for me I have the Eagles to keep me sane. They may not have won the big one, or the semi big one, even if they are at home, and closing down a stadium...

Excuse me, I think I need a psychiotrist.

[thomeismyhomie]

LOL.....there's nowhere safe right now, not even up in New England. You still have the Sox curse to deal with.

[I Roll Hard]

I don't know, I think its pretty safe in Bay Area, I mean other than this years niners, their teams seem to compete year in and year out. Although there is the massive gay and democrat population to deal with... I mean.... not democrat... communist... I mean... just the gays.

(And just to note this, I'm a democrat, so this is all in good fun... hopefully I don't get a lifetime ban.)

:) :) :)

[thomeismyhomie]

Please man....for my sake...dont bring up the Bay Area sports. It's still preseason as far as I'm concerned....well, as far as the Niners are concerned too, as crappy as they are playing.

[JRoll]

Please man....for my sake...dont bring up the Bay Area sports. It's still preseason as far as I'm concerned....well, as far as the Niners are concerned too, as crappy as they are playing.
The Niners are playing this year? :p

[thomeismyhomie]

Well actually it isnt really the Niners anymore. They have so many guys hurt that they keep having to sign guys off the street. I dont even recognize my own team!

[I Roll Hard]

The Niners are playing this year? :p
I'd give you rep for that, but your master baiter comment a few days ago is the last rep I gave, so I can't give you anymore rep.

[thomeismyhomie]

I repped ya TylerDurden, but JRoll's a rep-whore so watch out. I rep him all the time and he just uses me for it....lol

[JRoll]

I repped ya TylerDurden, but JRoll's a rep-whore so watch out. I rep him all the time and he just uses me for it....lol
Remember you sayin how I wouldn't get any points from Phila? Well he repped me tonight for a post about the Stros, LOL.

[thomeismyhomie]

Rep-Whore

http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/other/smilie_bauch.gif

[JRoll]

Rep-Whore

http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/other/smilie_bauch.gif
Look at your user CP, bitch :p

[I Roll Hard]

Rep-Whore

http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/other/smilie_bauch.gif
LMAO!!! Where are all these dancing things that people put in the messages, I need to start doing that.

[thomeismyhomie]

Was that from you? You didnt put your name on it. Sorry I couldnt find a smiley with her legs wide open though....this was the best I could do....lol. Thanks though.

[thomeismyhomie]

See what you started JRoll....I'm addicted, now he's joining the dark side!

[JRoll]

Was that from you? You didnt put your name on it. Sorry I couldnt find a smiley with her legs wide open though....this was the best I could do....lol. Thanks though.
How many rep points do you have? LOL.

[thomeismyhomie]

How many rep points do you have? LOL.
150......you?

[JRoll]

150......you?
161.......

[thomeismyhomie]

Guess we have to kiss butt higher up on the food chain, huh?

[I Roll Hard]

I've got 4, plus one negative, from the Card who will remain nameless.

[JRoll]

Guess we have to kiss butt higher up on the food chain, huh?
Well I got rep from Phila 3 times, Sully once, you twice, an unnamed mod, Durden once.

[JRoll]

I've got 4, plus one negative, from the Card who will remain nameless.
Could it be the Card from Iowa? WOOOOOOOO!???

[I Roll Hard]

Could it be the Card from Iowa? WOOOOOOOO!???
Nameless, he must remain Nameless, although he is very natural, and kind of a boy.

[I Roll Hard]

I'm so getting a 24 hour ban tomorrow for all this stuff.

[JRoll]

Nameless, he must remain Nameless, although he is very natural, and kind of a boy.
Gotcha...damn 10 character limit.

[thomeismyhomie]

Later guys.... http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/sleeping/sleeping001.gif

[JRoll]

Later guys.... http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/sleeping/sleeping001.gif
Later.....

[I Roll Hard]

Later guys.... http://www.freewebdesign.be/smileys/images/sleeping/sleeping001.gif
Yeah, me to, I was supposed to be in bed 2 hours ago. I havn't made my early class all week.

[JRoll]

Yeah, me to, I was supposed to be in bed 2 hours ago. I havn't made my early class all week.
My earliest class tommorrow is 12:15, LOL.