Is it just me or do the Phillies look like they are going to repeat? (playoff, MVP)

[twista6002]

Originally Posted by Libohove90

Phillies doing great overall...however Brad Lidge needs to step his game up, we could've easily swept the Dodgers if it weren't for those last minute blowdowns. ARGGH at least we tied the series 2-2

We would've also swept the Yankees too

[ouijeewoman]

Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

I still believe the best team in baseball is the SOX and I feel they would have beaten the Phillies if they defeated the Rays in the WS

But they didn't beat the Rays. They didn't make it to the WS so that argument is pointless I think the Phils can repeat GO Phillies

[TVandSportsGuy]

Originally Posted by Fred314X

The first week in June? It's just you. Come back on September 30, and we'll see how things look.

they are clearly the best team in the NL

[go phillies]

Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

I still believe the best team in baseball is the SOX and I feel they would have beaten the Phillies if they defeated the Rays in the WS

The Sox couldn't beat the team that the Phils beat in 5 games in the Series.

[Ridgerunner]

Originally Posted by Libohove90

Phillies doing great overall...however Brad Lidge needs to step his game up, we could've easily swept the Dodgers if it weren't for those last minute blowdowns. ARGGH at least we tied the series 2-2

The important thing now is to sweep the Red Sox next weekend.

[aardvarks]

I don't know about the Phils, I guess they're going to stay in the mix, but they are weak in Starting Pitching.

I picked the Mets to win the East b4 the season started but they have there own pitching issues.

[twista6002]

The Phillies staff isn't as weak as the current ERA would tell you. I honestly think Hamels, Blanton and Moyer were hungover/still tired from last year. They were all still pitching after some teams had been training for nearly a month. Ironically, that's how long it's taken them to get back on track. Look how they've done the last few weeks. And don't sleep on Happ and Bastardo, they've been sharp.

[TVandSportsGuy]

Originally Posted by go phillies

The Sox couldn't beat the team that the Phils beat in 5 games in the Series.

I'm telling you they would have cracked the Phillies a$$ wide open-lol

[JHG722]

We have a great shot, but I'd prefer picking up a solid #2 starter at the deadline (we won't get another true #1). If we can get someone like Erik Bedard, Zach Duke, Cliff Lee, Jason Marquis, Jarrod Washburn, etc., we'll have an even better shot. Our starting pitching is starting to come around and our last 6 or 7 starts have been from fine, to solid, to fantastic.

Dodgers are probably tops in the NL simply because their rotation is more solid and they're a good hitting team too. We're not very far behind overall.

[aardvarks]

I agree JHG, the Phils are a quality arm away from being a favorite to win the NL, Bedard or Lee would be great for you guys.