The One in Which Marcus Hayes Says Chase Utley Gets a Pass Because He's White

It is funny that over the years Rollins and Howard get crucified in this city but Big Baby Utley gets nothing……

Yes. It is interesting. Except Utley is white. And he likes to curse in public. Imagine if Jimmy had done that?

How was Ryan Howard hurt?

Really? Memory loss?

That's completely inaccurate concerning the farm system. The Phils have a top 10-15 farm even with the trades. The issue is that all of their talent in A ball

Talent in A-ball is worthless. Talent in Double-A and Triple-A means something.

Now it's a white and black issue Marcus?

Always was.

Has nothing to do with him being white. he plays hard every play unlike Howard and rollins. Why does it have to be about race?

Right. The black guys are lazy. The two MVPs are lazy. Where's your hood?

the arrogance of jimmy and howard contribute to people being critical of them. they are the first to accept praise. chase does not look for attention so he does not get a lot of bad attention

Chase hides from criticism. He hides from everything. Some leader.

i am offended by the color issue being raised here.

Free to leave, pal.

Whoever is moderating this thing, please get rid of this prick. He sucks. Whitey whitey stuff, the snarky comments – not worth participating in AT ALL.

I'm moderating it. And you're gone.

So the 3 weeks Howard missed cost him 10-15 HR's?? thats ridiculous

OK. You hit on 1 leg.

What team challenges the Phillies next year in NL East?

Man, that's a great question. The Braves could be good for a while, but I'm no fan of Fredi Gonzalez

Thanks Marcus – finally someone in the media has the stones to say it. Howard and Rollins routinely outplay Utley, but because of his skin color, he can do no wrong. Just like Werth is a worse white version of Abreu…people hate Abreu, love Werth.

You''re welcome.

Marcus, do you even like the Phillies because you predicted the Reds would beat them? Now because you have a dislike for a white athlete, you're stirring up the race issue.

I don't dislike the Phillies. I don't dislike Utley. I do my job.

I bet his hood in whiter than Sal Pal's new teeth. You make a good point Marcus. Sorry to say, race always plays an issue. Anyway, do you think Brad Lidge will continue his turnaround next year?

I think he'll be spotty the rest of his career; I just can't think he's physicially sound.

In all fairness, I'm white and I hated Abreu and I hate Werth. So there.

Touche.

I love when journalists make claims with no proof. Offer any evidence?

Are you blind, pal? You have two MVPs in town who get nothing but ripped. Rollins is worth more to this team hitting .250 than Utley hitting .300 with 30 dongs, simply because he can catch. And what have Howard or Rollins done that was remotely as vulgar and offensive as what Utley did after the parade? Evidence? World Bleeping Champions? Come on.

I have issues with Utley and Howard and none of it has to do with color for me. I find neither accountable. Werth also comes off as disinterested sometimes.

Utley certainly is seldom accountable; Howard usually is defensive, which, I guess, is similar.

marcus is raceist

Marcus, who is white and black, is anything but a racist. And, at least Marcus can spell.

So true about Howard/Utley and race. Howard was the leading hitter in the playoffs (best BA, best OPS) and Chase was horrific, but people only complain about Howard. Except Missanelli, who hates everyone.

Ha!

being outspoken does not make you a leader

Being unaccountable makes you a non-leader.

If you think Rollins is more valuable than Utley than you don't understand player Valuation. Utley's OBP demolishes Rollins. Also his SLG%. And 2b is as scarce as SS. But those are facts which have no place in this chat.

Player valuation is a fraudulent. nerd-bases entity. What's Cody Ross' player valuation, pal?

I'm white and I agree that Chase gets a free ride for being our city's Great White Hope, but it's more than that, he's got the Strong, Silent Clint Eastwood thing going for him, regardless of his race. Still, while Howard gets busted for not saying exactly what some fans wanted him to say after ending the NLCS on a called third strike, Utley says…NOTHING! When does Utley face the music for a pathetic series?

See?

The World Effin Champions finished it for me with Utley. People wonder why the writers are cranky, but I've seen the disdain these guys have for questions and it's just reprehensible. Doesn't it suck to cover these mopes?

Mopes! I love it.

Wow, I understand now because Utley doesn't give good sound bytes and isn't buddy-buddy with the media, he's unlikable and not a good interview. This is absolutely ridiculous

No: He's condescending and rarely accountable. Not that it matters to you, Mr. Man-Crush.

you people are crazy…lose Utley and watch a real downward spiral.

I agree. The team is a monster as-is. They play great down the stretch, they play hard all the time, they play hurt. You all should appreciate them.

With our top three starters and a healthy lineup, I like our 2011 chances a whole lot, with or without Werth.

Me, too. Adios, chatters.

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