tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308814967611371361.post3343350801722234913..comments2009-08-18T13:35:17.902-05:00Comments on wezen-ball.com: Guide Preview: Philadelphia Phillieslarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17314820003835656973noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308814967611371361.post-27931234081713396812009-03-06T15:20:00.000-06:002009-03-06T15:20:00.000-06:00That's fair. I just don't think, even with the ste...That's fair. I just don't think, even with the steps each team took this winter, that they're all that far apart in talent. The bullpen help definitely benefits the Mets, but, still, it's not like they just added Mo Rivera. Plus, I like how they've been able to play their best ball in September each of the last two years. maybe it's a fluke, but teams that truly know how to do that - think the San Antonio Spurs - are teams that are always dangerous. I'm not convinced that it's something the Phillies truly know how to do, but it's a point in their favor.larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314820003835656973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308814967611371361.post-62991444733916709572009-03-06T06:40:00.000-06:002009-03-06T06:40:00.000-06:00Throwing all of that together, I think it's pretty...<I>Throwing all of that together, I think it's pretty easy to see the Phillies battling the Mets all season, maybe even until the last weekend of the season</I><BR/><BR/>I have to respectfully disagree. I think the Phils got marginally worse this offseason (swapping Burrell for Ibanez, Moyer getting older, not addressing bullpen holes), while the Mets took a big step forward. I think this is over by September 1, barring another NY collapseThe Common Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994070642805307798noreply@blogger.com