Christine and I took a day off and plan to enjoy this beautiful but cold November day with little focus on baseball.
Phillies fans who still need a little affirmation should check out this count-your-blessings piece by John Gonzalez. I usually don't care for Gonzo - except in Muppet form - but he did a good job with this one:
Nothing is guaranteed, of course, but it's really remarkable that in two years' time the Phils managed to end the drought and alter the way the fans think about sports. The reflexive pessimism that crushed so many souls for so many years has been replaced by genuine optimism - and for good reason. When you look at this team, there's no reason to think the Phils can't continue their astonishing run next season. Sure, the core group of players is getting a little older, and they could always use more pitching. But everything is relative. When you compare the Phils with the rest of the National League, you have to like their chances to push into the playoffs again.
Opening day is 150 days away.
2 comments:
I like their chances too. I'm looking forward to any off season moves they make. There's already some talk about replacing Feliz at 3rd. Not to mention the up and comers from the minors who might be ready. And of course, there's been non-stop talk all day today on the radio about Halliday.
We'll see.
P.S. I've been enjoying yur blog since finding it way back. My two favorite teams are the Phils and Red Sox, so finding you guys was a blessing.
Thanks, man. We appreciate your participation too.
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