# The Phillies are atop the Nat'l League East standings!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 3, 2001, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621 "2001-04-03T12:50:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/1 "2001-04-03T12:50:01Z")
Well, I certainly won’t be able to post that in a week, let alone in September… ---
**Author:** ![dantheman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dantheman/32/9421_2.png) [@dantheman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dantheman)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/2 "2001-04-03T13:27:54Z")
Cmon, where’s your faith! 162-0! ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/3 "2001-04-03T15:21:54Z")
Whoo!!! Let’s Go Phillies!!! And, I’m holding out for 174-0! ---
**Author:** ![dantheman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dantheman/32/9421_2.png) [@dantheman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dantheman)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/4 "2001-04-03T15:42:18Z")
174 or 173? ## 162-0 regular season 3-0 first round 4-0 LCS 4-0 WS 173-0 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/5 "2001-04-03T15:46:36Z")
That was a hell of a game. Bowa’s pretty cagey, strategy-wise, but it’s already clear that the pitching’s remains, er, problematic. On the strength of their bats, however, I think the Phightin’ Phils may surprise everyone (well, reaching .500 would surprise everyone, right?) ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/6 "2001-04-03T16:01:31Z")
173, 174, who’s counting. I’ll be ecstatic if they reach 80, actually. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![tiny\_ham](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a183cd/32.png) [@tiny\_ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiny_ham)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/7 "2001-04-03T16:02:05Z")
That’s the beauty of being a die hard Cubs fan! I don’t have to worry about these things. The Cubs open in the basement, stay in the basement. Sammy Sosa didn’t catch anything yesterday, and went 1 for 4, I believe! We sure know how to spend our money over here in Chi-town. Long live Augie Ojeda. But it was a great game, well worth sitting in forty degree wind. jarbaby ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/8 "2001-04-03T16:09:51Z")
Actually, **Rocket** I was in John Vucovich’s camp when the managerial job opened in Philly. Bowa’s always been one of my favorite Phils though, so I’m satisfied. .500? I think, if they can iron out their pitching woes (and their bullpen impressed me yesterday), they may have a legitimate shot at the wild card. Speaking of Philly sports… With how far the Eagles are below the new spending cap, when do you think Lurie will cough up some money for free agents, **Monfort**? ---
**Author:** ![Saint\_Zero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c4cdca/32.png) [@Saint\_Zero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Zero)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/9 "2001-04-03T17:53:20Z")
At least you have the security knowing that your team won’t do great all year, only to choke and die the minute they hit the postseason. _cough_braves_cough_ ---
**Author:** ![Philster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/13edae/32.png) [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/10 "2001-04-03T18:16:31Z")
Hey, looking over the past twenty baseball seasons (give or take a player strike), the Phillies average a World Series appearance about every 6-7 years. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/11 "2001-04-03T21:05:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Saint Zero \* > _coughbravescough_ > \*\* Hey, at least we make it that far, Saint Zero! Phillies fans, I figure, have to have two favorites: their own team and a team who’ll be in the playoffs in October. Since 1993, that hasn’t been the case for Philly, IIRC. When was the last non-strike-shortened year the Braves didn’t make it to the playoffs? 1990. They were 65-95. I’ll take one bad year out of ten, thanksverymuch:) ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2001, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/12 "2001-04-03T22:10:44Z")
I’m still enjoying the afterglow of yesterday’s victory. It’s sweet, especially after seeing Game 6 of the 1980 Series on ESPN Classic last weekend. Anyway, are there any free agents worth getting, **Chief Scott**? They’ve already signed two, Thrash and a lineman. They need a bigtime WR, and while it might not be Thrash who fills that position, there really aren’t any available. Right? This is the **Phillies** thread, though, so let’s hope for 2-0 tonight against the Marlins. Go Bruce Go! ---
**Author:** ![dantheman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dantheman/32/9421_2.png) [@dantheman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dantheman)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/13 "2001-04-04T01:34:39Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by iampunha \* > \*\* > Hey, at least we make it that far, Saint Zero! Phillies fans, I figure, have to have two favorites: their own team and a team who’ll be in the playoffs in October. Since 1993, that hasn’t been the case for Philly, IIRC. > > When was the last non-strike-shortened year the Braves didn’t make it to the playoffs? 1990. They were 65-95. I’ll take one bad year out of ten, thanksverymuch:) \*\* Ha! What is the point of playing baseball? To win the World Series, or just get to the playoffs? Guess which one the Braves do! “Oh, well, we never win the World Series [ok, once], but gee whiz, we do make it to the playoffs! Aren’t we great?” This might be the year they’re not so great. But even if it’s not, I take comfort in the fact that their farm system is finally (according to Baseball Weekly, IIRC) depleted. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![El\_Kabong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/el_kabong/32/496_2.png) [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/14 "2001-04-04T02:17:33Z")
Yeehaw, 2-0 baby! Bring it on… Oops, that was last year’s slogan. ---
**Author:** ![Montfort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Montfort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Montfort)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/15 "2001-04-04T04:46:56Z")
The Phillies are the top team in the National League!!! Two down, 171 to go! 😃 [sub]Take that, Braves fans![/sub] ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/16 "2001-04-04T04:55:45Z")
Montfort, I would remind you that the Braves were 5-6 last year after 11 games (duh). They then proceeded to win 15 straight:D [sub]There’s a reason I don’t heckle until I’m fairly safe in assuming my Braves are comfortably in front.[/sub] ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/17 "2001-04-04T10:30:56Z")
Fuck the new ballpark, we’re going to the Series this year!!! And **pun** , we Phillies fans heckle while the heckling’s good. [quote] _cough_braves_cough_ [quote] _cough_suck_cough_ ---
**Author:** ![ChiefScott](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/58f4c7/32.png) [@ChiefScott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChiefScott)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/18 "2001-04-04T10:32:40Z")
Though we do suck at using Vb code… ---
**Author:** ![lurkernomore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/19 "2001-04-04T12:40:32Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ChiefScott \* > \*\*Fuck the new ballpark, we’re going to the Series this year!!! > \*\* ``` Got your airline tickets? It ain't gonna be in Philly.... ``` You guys won _ONE_ World series ever. Your record is worse than the Red Sox or Cubs. Heck, the Mets and Twins won more than you, and the Mets didn’t come around until '62. And the Jays and MARLINS won at least as many… At least half the Series will be played where it belongs. New York. ---
**Author:** ![dantheman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dantheman/32/9421_2.png) [@dantheman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dantheman)\ **Post date:** [April 4, 2001, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621/20 "2001-04-04T12:43:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by lurkernomore \* > \*\*And the Jays and MARLINS won at least as many… \*\* Jays won two of them … 1992, 1993. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phillies-are-atop-the-natl-league-east-standings/60621.md?page=2)