Posted: Thursday, October 9, 2008, 4:35 PM | 21 comments |
 

Game 1 NLCS Lineups
options
 

Here are the lineups for Game 1 of the NLCS:

Dodgers

  1. Rafael Furcal, SS
  2. Andre Ethier, RF
  3. Manny Ramirez, LF
  4. Russell Martin, C
  5. James Loney,  1B
  6. Matt Kemp, CF
  7. Casey Blake, 3B
  8. Blake  DeWitt, 2B
  9. Derek  Lowe, P

Phillies

  1. Jimmy Rollins, SS
  2. Shane Victorino, CF
  3. Chase Utley, 2B
  4. Ryan Howard, 1B
  5. Pat Burrell, LF
  6. Jayson Werth,  RF
  7. Pedro Feliz, 3B
  8. Carlos Ruiz, C
  9. Cole Hamels, P
Posted by Todd Zolecki @ 4:35 PM  Permalink | 21 comments
21
Comments   
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:47 PM, 10/09/2008
    feliz playing is the only some what surprise.
    — timm2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:02 PM, 10/09/2008
    Feliz is not so much better as a glove that can justify playing ahead of Dobbs. The way the Phils hit they need BATS.
    — G$Money
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:02 PM, 10/09/2008
    What are you even talking about Timm? Hos is that even some what a suprise, just because he is a righty facing a righty?
    — Coff
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:10 PM, 10/09/2008
    yes, since that will have 4 right handed bats in a row. but as i said, it is a the only some what surprise. the other 8 were locks. not a total shock though b/c that is generally charlie's line up.
    — timm2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:13 PM, 10/09/2008
    Feliz playing is not a huge surprise, but I could certainly see starting Dobbs in the hopes that he provides some offense, then sub in Feliz in late innings if we have a lead.
    — bobby
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:17 PM, 10/09/2008
    Wow, hard to believe we are here!! The NLCS runs through Philadelphia! I must admit there were times this season when I thought there was no way they'd be here. But a baseball season is a funny thing. Get hot at the right times, have pitching when it counts, and you never know. Now it's time for the Phils to go out and have fun! Let's go Cole! Let's go Ryan, Jimmy, Chase, and Pat! Everybody hits... whoo hoo!!!
    — bobby
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:42 PM, 10/09/2008
    bobby....I was thinking the other way around. Feliz is starting for his defense. If we need more offense, put Dobbs in. Isn't he hitting over 300 off the bench?
    — Norma
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:50 PM, 10/09/2008
    Hey..whatever happened to the "everybody hits WOOHOO" guy anyway?? I'd love to hear him tonight!! GO PHILS!!!!
    — joeibt
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:05 PM, 10/09/2008
    I love the "Everybody hits! Whoo! Hoo!"!!! Chanted that at many a game. Hope I get to chant it tonight, in front of my TV!
    — Norma
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:28 PM, 10/09/2008
    I think they need to keep a close eye on Utley over the next 2 games and if he can't produce against the righty’s it's time to move him up or down. Maybe Burrell can hit #3 who knows but so far its been ugly for Chase and once again Charlie is flogging that dead horse to prove what? If they suspect he is hurt then what the hell is he doing hitting third? It's hard to believe they don't know his physical situation which brings up the question why is he in a slump. Is it timing or the role they are asking him to fulfill? Maybe he should hit 5th and Burrell 3rd that’s easy enough to do for one game. I noticed Torre is not locked in to some preconceived notion of who hits where as he will bat them to get best results. Ya listening CHARLIE? Sorry folks but I'm really worried about this lineup and if Rollins and Shane don't produce we're going to have a tough time of it.
    — Wally 24
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:40 PM, 10/09/2008
    This is AWESOME!!!! GO PHILS! My lucky Phils hat was stolen at the bar a week ago..YES I called the Police and they got it back for me today...the day of GAME 1 NLCS.....ITS OUR TIME PHILLY....ITS GO TIME...LETS GO PHILS!!!! SEE YOU IN THE SERIES!!!!!!!
    — Shawn384
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:31 PM, 10/09/2008
    Three batters into the game, Cole has me nervous - just gives up a big long double to Manny scoring the Dodgers first run.... Come on Cole bring your "A" game!
    — phillywebcast
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:36 PM, 10/09/2008
    Manny "professional hitman" Ramirez. Rough start I hope Cholly tells Cole not to test him any further....
    — Truth
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:25 PM, 10/09/2008
    Into the fourth and the Phillies futile offense continues. Heck, aside from Burrel and Utley, they can't hit a ball even remotely hard. I hope it changes, but we can't expect a new series to suddenly change the direction this offense has taken for most of the year. Actually, aside from home runs, I kind of like the Dodgers offense a little better. But again, hopefully the Phils can magically snap out of this funk.
    — MrPhillie
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:09 PM, 10/09/2008
    CHASE UTLEY!!!!!! Nuff said.
    — bobby


21 comments | View All Comments | View All By Latest
View comments: 1  |  2
About Matt Gelb and Bob Brookover












Bob Brookover and Matt Gelb team up for their third straight season covering the Phillies for the Inquirer and philly.com.

This is Brookover’s second stint writing about the Phillies, having joined the coverage team after seven years as an Eagles beat writer. Brookover was hired by The Inquirer in 2000 as the Phillies beat writer after spending 13 years writing about the team for two suburban newspapers. While on the Eagles beat, Brookover, who had covered just two winning Phillies teams in 15 seasons, saw the Phillies move into a cash-cow new ballpark and begin playing a brand of the game he found unrecognizable. Follow him on Twitter here.

Gelb is in his third season covering the Phillies. He was hired by The Inquirer in August 2009 after graduating from Syracuse University. He has also covered baseball at The Star-Ledger and Cape Cod Times. Born and raised in Bucks County, he attended Central Bucks High School West. Follow him on Twitter here.
To submit a question for Matt Gelb's Phillies mailbag, click here.

Join on Facebook    Follow on Twitter

Advertise Here
BASEBALL NEWS FROM PHILLY.COM
Wigginton fuels Phils' win - 4:30pm
The Phillies Zone: Halladay to have shoulder examined
The mentality of a closer
Phillies may have to call up pitcher
The Phillies Zone: Ruiz sits with tight hamstring
The Phillies Zone: Utley encouraged by progress
Latest Phillies Videos