http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/495 Recent articles about Tomas Perez en-us Multiple times this year, the Phils have given victories away with errors and careless play. Well, they got one back on Sunday, after the Giants made three errors and the Phils scored 5 unearned runs to claim a 6-5 victory. Game notes: - Chooch was long overdue. He's only batting .203 but that dinger was huge. (That's what she said...) He needs more of this (and less dropping the ball as Rowand scores the go-ahead run) to maintain his hold on the starting catcher job. - Victorino went 2-5 and is only batting .231 but he showed signs of life on Sunday. The Phils need a healthy Victorino and Rollins back at the top of the lineup. I can't take much more of Eric Bruntlett six days a week. -------------------------- Howard the Suck When is an 0-2 a success? When no strikeouts are involved. Howard's year, day to day, is becoming reminiscent of Pat Burrell's 2003. I never thought I would see a year like that again, but now I'm not so sure. Howard looks clueless at the plate. Totally lost. Hurley isn't this lost. The fact that the Phillies can win this many games, with their 4-hole hitter looking like a slumping Tomas Perez, is a testament to the inspired play of the rest of the Phils, specifically Utley and Burrell. Needless to say, Howard needs to pick it up. -------------------------- A Bunch of D-backs There will be a Max Scherzer sighting today. Scherzer, a first round draft pick, went 4 innings and struck out 7 in his MLB debut, which was a relief appearance against the Asstros. He can chuck it. Luckily for the Phils, they are a group of contact-happy batsmen who rarely strike out... The D-backs have the best record in baseball and this will be quite a challenge for the Phils. A rookie phenom, a grizzled lefty vet, a .400 hitter, and a Cy Young front-runner are scheduled to pitch against the Phils. The series matchups: Monday - Moyer v. Scherzer Tuesday - Eaton v. Johnson Wednesday - Kendrick v. Owings Thursday - Myers v. Webb I called 2 of 3 against the Giants, but I'm not as hopeful today. I predict 3 wins for the Snakes. Mon, 05 May 2008 05:55:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/263503 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/263503 The Houston Astros are coming to town, which means the return of Ed Wade. Corey isn't a big fan of Wade, and believes his face resembles a scrotum; have to agree with you there Corey. Wade did both good and bad while in Philly, but since he never crafted a team that was able to make it to the playoffs his tenure as GM is considered flawed and unsuccessful. In September of 2007 the Astros reached out their hand to Ed and gave him the keys to the ignition of their franchise. He promptly began turning over the roster with trades for HGH-baby Miguel Tejada and closer Jose Valverde, shipped out Brad Lidge while collecting speedster Michael Bourn, signed Darin Erstad, Doug Brocail, Shawn Chacon, and anal plastic surgery boy Kaz Matsui, and cut old man Woody Williams and his bulky contract. Overall, it is clear that Ed Wade is trying to put his stamp on this organization in a short amount of time, whether his tactics flourish or not is yet to be determined. A quick glance over the active 25-man roster and you'll find some loyal minions that are ex-Phillies: Geoff Geary (2003-07), Tomas Perez (00-05), Michael Bourn (06-07), and David Newhan (00-01). Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:50:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/237778 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/237778