Bleacher Report - Articles by michael waters

What Phillies Need To Do To Win Another World Series

michael waters — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:56:44 -0500

The Philadelphia Phillies say they are going to win the World Series before they say that they need to do a lot more then they excepted, they need to get a better bullpen because most of the batters they face are going to know what they are going to throw.

Second they need a third baseman that they can rely on throughout the season.

Third Jc Romero is out so that isn't going to be good because I know Ryan Madson can be really good but he's not really a guy thats they can rely on, but if Madson really wants to show his goodness this is his time right here, but if he can't do it its going to be bad for the Phillies.

Fourth in my opinion they to get rid of Adam Eaton after his contract is done. I know its only four suggestions but they need to focus on some of that stuff

Ryan Howard or Chase Utley: Who's Better?

michael waters — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:24:31 -0500

Ryan Howard is good, but Chase Utley is good too. Chase Utley has a great bat and a great glove. Ryan Howard has a nice bat, but is not so good as a first baseman.

Chase Utley has great years, Howard has great years. They have a lot in common. Both are great players, they're both confident when they play, and they both play to win.

Howard is a home run hitter and Chase Utley is a clutch hitter. It's really hard to answer, but if I had to go with someone it would be Chase Utley.

Who would you go with? Leave a comment with your answer or statement.

Chase Utley: Big Deal He's Out?

michael waters — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:17:32 -0500

Chase Utley is a great player. It's not so fun having him out, but the Phillies are a confident team. When they play, they win. They are a great team. When people say it's not a big deal Chase Utley is out, they are wrong. Chase Utley is one of the best players. They say he's almost like the best 2 ND basemen so it is a big deal. Here are his stats.

.292

104

.380

.535

2008 FANTASY STATS
% OWN	WK +/-	AVG DRAFT
99.3%	0.0%	6.8

Full Name	Chase Cameron Utley
Birth Date	December 17, 1978
Birth Place	Pasadena, CA
Age	29

Weight	200 lbs.
Height	6-1
Bats	Left
Throws	Right

Experience	5 years
College	UCLA
Salary	2008: $7,785,714

Profile Stats Splits Game Log Bat vs. Pitch News Scouting Photos Fantasy

2008 Season Stats
SPLITS	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Season	159	607	113	177	41	4	33	104	64	104	14	2	.292	.380	.535	.915
Career	735	2739	490	817	189	22	130	492	272	496	60	11	.298	.375	.526	.901

Through December 1 - Current stats updated real-time, Career stats updated nightly.

Transactions

Chase Utley has not been involved in any transactions this season.

Awards
• 2006: National League Silver Slugger	• 2007: National League Silver Slugger

Year-By-Year Salary
Contract Year	Salary	Contract Year	Salary
2003	$300,000	2005	$345,000
2006	$500,000	2007	$4,785,714
2008	$7,785,714

Salary data may not be available for every year.

League Leaders - 2008
• Ranks 9th in NL in HR (33)	• Ranks 11th in NL in RBI (104)
• Ranks 5th in NL in R (113)	• Ranks 9th in NL in SLG (.535)
• Ranks 8th in NL in OPS (.915)

10 Game Log

DATE

OPP

RESULT

RBI

AVG

Complete Game Log

Games By Position

1B: 2, 2B: 159

Complete Fielding Stats

Quick Splits

VS. LEFT: .277 / .888 VS. RIGHT: .301 / .932 HOME: .292 / .923 AWAY: .291 / .907

(Stats listed are batting average and OPS)

Complete Splits