Phillies: Bochy ball a little suspicious?

[Auggie]

philly.com / JUly 21, 2011

IN ANOTHER TIME, in another day, the events that transpired during last week's All-Star Game would be viewed benignly, even humorously.

Bruce Bochy wouldn't be that devious to try and wear out the Phillies' two best-paid aces while saving his own. He wouldn't be that calculating to plot this far in advance, knowing his decisions that night would result in a distinct advantage when the Giants come to town for next week's (actually tonight's) playoff rematch at Citizens Bank Park.

Would he? Think about it. If Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee were the ones unused in the National League's 5-1 victory over the American League, they would have pitched against the Mets, been spared the suffocating weather of Wrigley this week, and been lined up to pitch against the Giants when they come to town next week.

MORE: http://articles.philly.com/2011-07-21/sports/29797992_1_halladay-and-cliff-lee-bruce-bochy-tim-lincecum

In other words, the Giants will miss starts by aces Halladay and Lee this week while countering with their own, Lincecum and Cain. Suspicious? Is Bruce Bochy really that far-sighted?

[KamaAina]

1. God/ess, I hope so!

:thumbsup:

[Upton]

2. Well. they missed Lincecum..

and for all as I know some disgruntled Phillies fan poisoned our Timmy. These Philadelphia jerks talking about "revenge" for last year. I don't get it..how do you get revenge for getting beat in the NLCS during the regular season?

Btw, thanks a lot Zito, talk about a waste of money..all 126 mil. Bochy made the right move in leaving him off the playoff roster. I think Sanchez has one more rehab start then he should be ready to go. If nothing else, Zito's reverting to form over his last two starts should put an end to any thoughts of trading Jonathan..

[Auggie]

3. I'm tired of defending Zito

Be a mensch and return some of the money. Seriously.

[TZ]

4. Lincecum was at the White House Monday.

So umm are you going to suggest Obama poisoned him? :popcorn: ;)