BY SCOTT LAUBER Until last season, the Phillies and Mets were bitter rivals by virtue only of geography. But they have played several memorable games over the past two years, many involving unexpected Phillies rallies.
To what can we attribute the Phillies' fortitude?
"The other team gives you some inspiration, let's put it that way," Jimmy Rollins said. "You're able to take that and keep yourself motivated."
OK, that's cryptic.
Care to elaborate, Jimmy?
"No, just watch 'em," Rollins said. "If you were a player and you're looking over in that other dugout, you'll feel a certain type of way."
Was it something they said? Something they did?
Last month in New York, several Phillies said they took offense to what they considered to be over-the-top celebrations by Mets players, specifically Jose Reyes. Did the Mets get overexcited after taking a 7-0 lead?
"Rewind the game," Rollins said. "Just watch the game."
3 comments:
Something is wrong if the Phillies need extra motivation to play hard. The fact that this series is for first place in the division should be a lot more important than the other team celebrating in the dugout. What is wrong with these guys?
There is a lot wrong with this team. Attitude, hustle being a couple of them
This is your reigning MVP...a player who publicly goes on Television and calls out the Philly Fans??? He needs to shut up and take care of his own business and stop worrying what other teams do...he is a loser who can't even get to a game on time..
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