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11:01

RichHofmann - Morning, everybody. Quite a few days around here, as you are well aware. I'm ready to go.

11:02

RichHofmann - I've got some news, just before we get started. The NFL has just announced that the Eagles-Giants game on November 1 has been moved to 1 pm from 4:15 pm. Clearly, the NFL thinks the Phils are going to be in the World Series.

11:02

[Comment From Mack]
Phils are up 4-2 in the ninth Thursday night. Does Brad Lidge come in to close?

11:03

RichHofmann - Mack, I think if we have learned anything in the last week, it is that Charlie Manuel is going to handle the closing thing situationally. There are no ironclads. It's all going to be about the matchups.

11:03

[Comment From George]
Do you think Ryan Howard gets enough credit around here? People always complain about his strikeouts, but he's truly an all-timer.

11:04

RichHofmann - George, anybody who complains about Howard's strikeouts after what he did in the ninth inning last night pretty much defines what an ingrate is, don't you think?

11:04

[Comment From Matt]
How do you see the rotation setting up?

11:05

RichHofmann - There are a bunch of questions in the queue about how the rotation might set up. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts. Hamels in Game 1 would seem obvious enough. Game 2 would be either Happ or Blanton -- and, all in all, I might go Blanton. Game 3 on Sunday would be Lee. Game 4 is when I think you might unfurl Pedro Martinez

11:06

[Comment From Ryan]
Will Pedro see any action this series? And will Bruntlett finally get the roster spot he deserves?

11:06

RichHofmann - Pedro, see above. As for Bruntlett, I'm not so sure.

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