We're trying something different today on The Zo Zone. Like most of you, a bunch of people in the Inquirer newsroom are sitting at their desk watching this afternoon's Phillies-Mets game. So we thought we'd open up the blog and let them throw in their thoughts while the game goes on. You'll hear from departments across the paper over the course of the game. So sit back, follow the game with us, and have your say in the comments section.
Tony Fitts, Inquirer Online Desk
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Yes, the offense is looking great at the moment with homers by Howard, Burrell and Rowand, but what I'm excited about is how well Kyle Lohse has pitched since arriving here from the Reds. That could turn out to be a real steal of a deal; especially with Eaton and Moyer having been so inconsistent the past couple months.
Barry Zukerman
Inquirer Features
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These businessperson's specials remind me of grade school. Even where I grew up, in Nebraska, we sometimes got to listen to the World Series at school - back in the day when they played only day games. We didn't miss any school because we were staying up to the early hours of the morning watching a night game, but sometimes we didn't get a lot done because a baseball-fan teacher would have the radio on. Sometimes even a television.
Tony Fitts
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I think maybe Lohse figures he can get guys out more or less permanently by striking them with pitches. Oh-- Lastings is up and we know he has a sore knee already!
Susan B.
Features Copy Desk
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I think I put the kiss of death on Lohse. No sooner do I talk him up, and boom, he gives up a few runs and gets pulled from the game.
Barry Z.
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It wasn't your fault, Barry. Chris Wheeler jinxed him by hoping aloud that Lohse would shut down the Mets after the Phillies got it to 5-0.
Dave Boyer
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I'm being a good worker. I have the sound turned down and the captioning on. Which means I don't have to listen to Chris Wheeler. But of course I am really doing it so as not to disturb the other hardworking Inquirer reporters and eidtors. ...
Tony
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Ugh. Ryan Howard is a demi-god, but he has a toast-R-oven for a glove.
Dave
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What a catch by Rowand off the vexatious Jeff Conine! And Burrell gets lots of style points for the way he thrust both arms in the air exultantly in admiration of a play he couldn't possibly make himself.
Dave
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Clay Condrey gives two scoreless innings. Swarms of locusts to follow....
Dave
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Does Alfonseca understand that the white, five-sided object is his target?
Dave
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I think he looks like a very graceful, big egret. Of course, if we lose because of him, I'll have to add an "r" to that description.
Susan
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Three months ago, I hated Pat Burrell more than rice pudding. Now I would volunteer to be his reflexologist.
Dave
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Sweep nirvana!
Dave
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Yessssssss!
Susan B.
Comments (16)
OMG -- as my teens say -- this team is incandescent today! Just watched Aaron R. break his lousy hitting streak with a HR. But, actually, that's a sign of how great this team is: Even when he couldn't hit a decent ball to save his life (think, a couple of nights ago), he still hacked a bunt up the foul line to score a run.
This year's boys absolutely ROCK. I love 'em all.
Posted by Susan | August 30, 2007 2:16 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 14:16
Please! Somebody tell those of us with no tv, and whose sports access is "blocked" -- what's happening?
Posted by gayle | August 30, 2007 4:03 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 16:03
I can see the Phillies in the playoffs after this series, I am going to sign up for my post season plan soon :) Maybe after the Marlins series.....
Posted by Rich Baxter | August 30, 2007 4:14 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 16:14
This is an awesome feature. Thanks for organizing this.
Posted by V | August 30, 2007 4:52 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 16:52
Go Phils! I love these guys!
Posted by Anonymous | August 30, 2007 5:16 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 17:16
11-10 Phils, Gayle. game over.
Posted by Mike | August 30, 2007 5:17 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 17:17
sweep city baby
Posted by Anonymous | August 30, 2007 5:18 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 17:18
RING THE BELL~!
I can only imagine what it was like to be at the Zen today. I hope they replay this game tonight. I have to see the 9th.
All aboard the bandwagon…. 2 out of the East and the Wildcard.
Posted by B Dub | August 30, 2007 5:25 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 17:25
I am a PROUD Phillies Nerd today.
Posted by Anonymous | August 30, 2007 6:06 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 18:06
WOWSERS, what a game. I'll bet all of us that were at the game will watch the replay tonight. I know I'm exhausted from it and all I did was yell. This is Phillies country, screw the Eagles on TV.
I apoligize for anything I ever said bad about Pat Burrrell, anyone that can raise his average 70 points and be so clutch in so short a time deserves his props. And my star of the game was Jason Werth, his steals were back breakers. Effort and great baseball smarts.
Yo Todd, John in LA and I missed you for the footrace, so we hoisted a beer to the ZoZone instead. Now let's fry some fish over the weeekend.
Posted by jimmymack | August 30, 2007 7:08 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 19:08
Enough of that touchy-fely fanboy crap... bring back Zo!
Posted by Richard Flaws | August 30, 2007 7:54 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 19:54
I enjoyed this segment - you should repeat it. By the way, Todd, please describe the atmosphere at the park.
Posted by Jon | August 30, 2007 9:50 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 21:50
I enjoyed this segment - you should repeat it. By the way, Todd, please describe the atmosphere at the park.
Posted by Jon | August 30, 2007 9:50 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 21:50
Everyone in my office hates me because all I do is talk Phillies. Well, today gave me enough justification to do from now until October. Go Fightins!
Posted by V | August 30, 2007 10:17 PM
Posted on August 30, 2007 22:17
Hey, I LOVE rice pudding!
Posted by Anonymous | August 31, 2007 10:24 AM
Posted on August 31, 2007 10:24
Keep your features people and other assorted types on their own jobs and off Todd's blog.
Posted by Joe | August 31, 2007 12:29 PM
Posted on August 31, 2007 12:29