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Thursday, July 29 posted at 6:43 PM I didn't see the game today, but I suppose I didn't really have to. So ... I know things suddenly look very bleak (for some of you, they have looked bleak since opening day). But being swept by the Marlins isn't the worst thing in the world for the Phils. It's close, but it's not the worst. Yes, we're short Madson and Padilla and Telemaco and Wagner for a bit. Yes, the offense has basically been dead lately. Yes, our starting rotation needs some work, despite some small signs of improvement. Yes, this road trip is incredibly important, and we're blowing it. The season, however, is just a little less than half over. We're going to continue to struggle against the division, there's no doubt about it. Eventually, yes, we will have to beat these teams. But there are plenty of games left. Trade talks and rumors are getting pretty crazy, and some big changes could affect the Phils post-July 31 ... but things will settle down, I am confident of this. Why am I always so annoyingly optimistic? Because, in my opinion, there's no reason not to be, whether we're swept by the Marlins or the Diamondbacks. But I'm not optimistic just for the hell of it. The Phillies this season are more often mediocre than fantastic ... but if and when things suddenly click, the fightins will be unstoppable. There are too many great players on this team, and the personalities (besides maybe Bowa's) mesh together well. They just need to have more fun, and some people, WIP610 morons, for example, need to get off their backs at least long enough to actually enjoy the sport, if they even can. Yes, it's time to start winning some games. Now, let's roll out some optimistic stats to keep the faith in those who are beginning to doubt more than ever. Coming into today's game: The Phils ranked 4th in the NL for runs scored with 500. On-base percentage was 3rd best in the NL at .346. Phils were 2nd in the league in walks with 426. The Phils were 4th in the NL for homeruns, at 127. Slugging percentage was 4th best in the league, at .430. The Phils 31 come-from-behind wins ranked 2nd in all of baseball. Phils rank 4th in NL with .986 fielding percentage. They had the 4th fewest errors in the league. Bobby Abreu ranked 2nd in runs, 3rd in walks, 3rd in stolen bases, 4th in on-base percentage, and 8th in RBIs in the NL. Doug Glanville has a streak of 268 consecutive games without committing an error, 1st among active outfielders. Jim Thome ranked 1st in the league with 31 homers, 2nd in slugging percentage (.648). The Phils have a die-hard fan who keeps up with the team through a really cool website. Now, it's time for some crazyass winning streaks. 0 comments	Subscribe! Phillies Blogs Phillies Blog A Citizen's Blog Shallow Center Phillies Foul Balls Phillies Nation Phanatic Phollow Up Midway Phillies Phillies Diary We Should Be GM's Phillies Blog 2 Salute Your Phillies Voice of a Die-Hard Phillies Fan Phightin' Phils Phorum EMAIL ME to add your blog Looking for Philadelphia Phillies tickets? CTC has various baseball tickets including Yankees tickets, Red Sox tickets, Nationals tickets, Dodgers tickets, Orioles tickets and Cardinals tickets. We also have Philadelphia 76ers tickets, Eagles tickets, Penn State football tickets and Super Bowl tickets. Archives April 2004 May 2004 June 2004 July 2004 August 2004 September 2004 March 2005 April 2005 August 2005 September 2005 September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006 January 2007 February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 July 2007 August 2007 September 2007 October 2007 November 2007 January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 ----------- Copy Army Copywriting Service. ------------

Thursday, July 29

posted at 6:43 PM

I didn't see the game today, but I suppose I didn't really have to.

So ... I know things suddenly look very bleak (for some of you, they have looked bleak since opening day). But being swept by the Marlins isn't the worst thing in the world for the Phils. It's close, but it's not the worst.

Yes, we're short Madson and Padilla and Telemaco and Wagner for a bit. Yes, the offense has basically been dead lately. Yes, our starting rotation needs some work, despite some small signs of improvement.

Yes, this road trip is incredibly important, and we're blowing it.

The season, however, is just a little less than half over. We're going to continue to struggle against the division, there's no doubt about it. Eventually, yes, we will have to beat these teams. But there are plenty of games left.

Trade talks and rumors are getting pretty crazy, and some big changes could affect the Phils post-July 31 ... but things will settle down, I am confident of this.

Why am I always so annoyingly optimistic? Because, in my opinion, there's no reason not to be, whether we're swept by the Marlins or the Diamondbacks. But I'm not optimistic just for the hell of it. The Phillies this season are more often mediocre than fantastic ... but if and when things suddenly click, the fightins will be unstoppable. There are too many great players on this team, and the personalities (besides maybe Bowa's) mesh together well. They just need to have more fun, and some people, WIP610 morons, for example, need to get off their backs at least long enough to actually enjoy the sport, if they even can.

Yes, it's time to start winning some games. Now, let's roll out some optimistic stats to keep the faith in those who are beginning to doubt more than ever.

Coming into today's game:

The Phils ranked 4th in the NL for runs scored with 500.
On-base percentage was 3rd best in the NL at .346.
Phils were 2nd in the league in walks with 426.
The Phils were 4th in the NL for homeruns, at 127.
Slugging percentage was 4th best in the league, at .430.
The Phils 31 come-from-behind wins ranked 2nd in all of baseball.
Phils rank 4th in NL with .986 fielding percentage.
They had the 4th fewest errors in the league.
Bobby Abreu ranked 2nd in runs, 3rd in walks, 3rd in stolen bases, 4th in on-base percentage, and 8th in RBIs in the NL.
Doug Glanville has a streak of 268 consecutive games without committing an error, 1st among active outfielders.
Jim Thome ranked 1st in the league with 31 homers, 2nd in slugging percentage (.648).
The Phils have a die-hard fan who keeps up with the team through a really cool website.

Now, it's time for some crazyass winning streaks.

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