I think the Scape-goat-a-meter has begun to sway in the direction of Vinny the Cavalier.
- Moose_15

That's accurate. Streit, Hartnell and the Schenns have played well lately. Mez hasn't been in the lineup that much this season so he's not quite eligible.

Edit: We need Gervais. I can't stand to go this long without complaining.

I was lukewarm on Graham. I don't see why Franzke and LA are on radio. They are both incredible together. Sometimes I listen to the game on radio even when I am home just because they're so much better than McCarthy and Wheels.
- PhillySportsGuy

I thought it would be a natural move to simply promote Franzke and LA, but from what I read today, that's not happening and those guys are apparently quite happy on radio.

Graham has a classic PBP voice, IMO.

I think the Scape-goat-a-meter has begun to sway in the direction of Vinny the Cavalier.
- Moose_15

His back is broken. Literally.

I thought it would be a natural move to simply promote Franzke and LA, but from what I read today, that's not happening and those guys are apparently quite happy on radio.

Graham has a classic PBP voice, IMO.
- johndewar

I don't understand that. Franzke and LA are guys you can have for 10 years that everyone will love.

I don't understand that. Franzke and LA are guys you can have for 10 years that everyone will love.
- PhillySportsGuy

I was lukewarm on Graham. I don't see why Franzke and LA are on radio. They are both incredible together. Sometimes I listen to the game on radio even when I am home just because they're so much better than McCarthy and Wheels.
- PhillySportsGuy

Because the TV would pick up the bottles of beer and liquor.

Love LA and Franzkie--awesome announcers, but also friendly and approachable. Had a crazy night with the two of them in Clearwater on Franzkie's birthday. Ended with shots being lit on fire and me being kidnapped by a Marine who paid a cabdriver to drive four blocks cause he needed a wingman at another bar.

His back is broken. Literally.
- johndewar

Yea...? And...?

Take a Motrin and lace 'em up.

- jak521

But, hey, let's jam Tom McCarthy down our throats despite his bland personality, terrible sense of humor and awful home run calls. I'm venting. I've been waiting for the Phillies to make this move. If they don't promote Franzke and LA, this will be the Phillies worst offseason ever!

His back is broken. Literally.
- johndewar

I did not say the criticism was justified. (Because it isn't.) Just taking the temperature from posters the past few days.

Didn't realize Semin was snubbed from team Russia

Is Mezzy def in? He's pretty cheap to pick up tonight for my fantasy team and I can do 1 of two things...

Mezzy and Keith
or
Carlson and Streit

Didn't realize Semin was snubbed from team Russia
- JAKEw1234

Did you read the Russian Newspaper?

Snubbed One Out, Semin Busted from Russian National Team.

Is Mezzy def in? He's pretty cheap to pick up tonight for my fantasy team and I can do 1 of two things...

Mezzy and Keith
or
Carlson and Streit
- Flyersgod

Gusty's still out. And Hal Gill is still listed as the club's spirtual adviser--I'd say it's a safe bet that Meszaros is playing tonight.

Mez is playing amazing, has pep in his step and actually can get a shot on goal from the point.
Leave Mez alone

But, hey, let's jam Tom McCarthy down our throats despite his bland personality, terrible sense of humor and awful home run calls. I'm venting. I've been waiting for the Phillies to make this move. If they don't promote Franzke and LA, this will be the Phillies worst offseason ever!
- PhillySportsGuy

Comcast has final say in the matter. Apparently it was there call to fire Wheeler and Sarge--they have major say now that they bought the TV rights.

Is Mezzy def in? He's pretty cheap to pick up tonight for my fantasy team and I can do 1 of two things...

Mezzy and Keith
or
Carlson and Streit
- Flyersgod

The man's an Olympian, how could they sit him now?

His back is broken. Literally.
- johndewar

LBI

Gusty's still out. And Hal Gill is still listed as the club's spirtual adviser--I'd say it's safe to bet to assume Meszaros is playing tonight.
- Moose_15

The man's an Olympian, how could they sit him now?
- JAKEw1234

The Hal Gill Olympic snub is inexcusable.

Did you read the Russian Newspaper?

Snubbed One Out, Semin Busted from Russian National Team.
- PhillySportsGuy

I don't get that from Russia's standpoint. They're gonna need all the good players they can get to compete.

Yea...? And...?

Take a Motrin and lace 'em up.
- 77rams

He's likely not 100 percent and probably playing out of position.

He has laced'em him, but I don't expect him to be what he was earlier in the year when he was the best player on the ice some nights.

The Hal Gill Olympic snub is inexcusable.
- jmatchett383

Don't worry, I've already sent Canada's management group an angry letter about it.

I did not say the criticism was justified. (Because it isn't.) Just taking the temperature from posters the past few days.
- Moose_15

I didn't think you were taking a shot. I just think it's a worthy reminder. The dude is probably gutting it out a bit.

I don't get that from Russia's standpoint. They're gonna need all the good players they can get to compete.
- JAKEw1234

I don't think they're hurting for offense. It would help if they could find some decent defensive players. That team will be beautiful to watch until they play someone who can defend

He's likely not 100 percent and probably playing out of position.

He has laced'em him, but I don't expect him to be what he was earlier in the year when he was the best player on the ice some nights.
- johndewar

The WIP sponsored "scape-goat-a-meter" does not allow logic to sway its decisions. It's kinda like Scott Cullen's Power Rankings.