10.22.2010

Schilling Tendon Procedure, Meet the Halladay Groin Procedure.

Roy Halladay is a machine. Anybody who has ever had a groin injury knows that shit hurts like hell. And for him to go through 5 innings of that pain might be the true catalyst for this team right now. Each ball that was fielded in Game 5's win held a certain intensity, especially by Jimmy Rollins.

I hate talking intangibles, but like I said a few days ago, those are what this team thrives on. The 'swagger' that is almost disgustingly talked about all year might have come back for this team at their most important time. Anybody reading this knows every game is a must-win.

Jimmy Rollins' intensity and stolen bases I think are a byproduct of Roy's display on Thursday. Here's Jimmy Rollins, with his nagging calf injury admitting to not playing 100%. Then there's Roy Halladay, pitching through pain to give the Phillies a chance for another World Series appearance. Coincidence Jimmy Rollins picked up 2 stolen bases as Roy's display truly showed leadership and comradery? I'm choosing not to think so.

Tonight's lineup is back to normal, and rightfully so. Perform your rituals and set up your Base Ba'al shrines, we have a game to win.

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