We gather now today to send off the 2007 Philadelphia Phillies and their post season hopes to the after life.
They gallantly played through horrible bull pen and starting pitching, injuries, offensive slumps by important cogs of the lineup, and inept managing, but when the cards were laid on the table versus the Pads this weekend, they ultimately showed what they are: a gutless, cowardly and timid bunch that could not perform in the clutch.
While some people will point to the three home runs given up by Flash and The Wife Beater on Saturday night, I'll look at the Phils inability to appropriately respond to the Marcus Giles' beef with Ruiz's take out slide and Milton Bradley's b.s. on Friday night. These were the moments that truly demonstrated that the Phils' had no chance at the postseason.
However, we ask that you do not weep for our Phils, they will go quietly into the night over the next four with the Mets, then we can truly focus upon the Birds and the upcoming football season. Unfortunately, last night may have revealed that they have their own issues as well.
2 comments:
I was at the 14-3 debacle on Friday night. The wheels came off the Phils' game when the Marcus Giles incident happened.
Ruiz may have slid a little too late, but there is no reason why Giles had to get his panties in a bunch over it. I was hoping that Ruiz would pop him one for making such a big stink about it.
Now, Marcus is on the DL with a left knee strain. What a p***y.
They need to win 3 of 4 this week w/ the Mets. anything less and you can kiss the East goodbye. the wildcard is still there for the taking.
This team is starting to get healthy, 30 something games left, why kill 'em now.
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