NEW YORK -- Of all the comments I got from Phillies players following tonight's 5-3 loss at damp and cold Shea, the one that struck me most was this from LHP Jamie Moyer: "It's unfortunate we're 2-7 at this stage, against our own division."Against our own division.
For all the fuss over the Phillies' horrific start -- their worst in 20 years -- what makes the losses worse is that they're coming against NL East rivals. The Phillies were swept in a three-game series by the Braves, then lost two of three against both the Marlins and Mets. They're already five games behind Atlanta and four behind New York.
And it's only April 12.
It doesn't get any easier, either. When the Phillies return home tomorrow night (Friday The 13th), they'll have to face Astros ace Roy Oswalt. The Mets, meanwhile, will be hosting the lowly Nationals over the weekend. Jimmy Rollins remains confident that the Phillies have what it takes to win the NL East. "Nothing has changed," he said tonight. "It's nine games into the season. Shoot, if we catch fire, we'll be right where we need to be."
But, with each loss, they have a longer way to go before they get there.
2 comments:
They need to go on a tear, score some runs in back to back games and build up their confidence. If they get blown out or give up a lead late on Friday it's going to be UGLY.
Pat Gillick should really start to take some heat here. I am not a Manuel fan by any means but this is not all his fault by any means. Gillicks pickups over the two years here have been for the most part busts! Wes Helms is really starting to look like a bad signing as he is really poor defensively and at least I thought he could make up for that with the bat but is really diappointing there too! Even his hits are weak, like the two last night. Do they give Dobbs a chance against righties if this continues or I hate to say it Nunez gets more time over there?
Also back to Gillick please Philly area media put some heat on Patty Boy!
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