Yeah, that wasn't...remotely good.
I understand that the momentum built over time, with a ton of rookies getting hot and Aaron Nola having a huge year, but...wow. That was pretty pathetic. The pitching was problematic, the lineup was a mishmash of underperforming young farm system products and cheap free agent signing that didn't pan out (Howie Kendrick notwithstanding).
In May, they won six games. That should be the indicator that maybe the Phillies weren't all that great this year.
I don't even know if the youth is gonna be enough to fix things next season. They have four potential outfielders, and one of them is gonna have to be traded. I don't know if the GM is gonna have a conscience about trading Odubel Herrera, Aaron Altherr or Nick Williams (cuz Rhys Hoskins is definitely sticking around). The pitching is limping along, with a ton of people that would be alright in the rotation next year, but...will they waffle like they did this year?
It's an enigma, this team, and it's very hard to be a fan of theirs without descending into madness. At least the Eagles are doing well...
Coming Tomorrow- The one they affectionately refer to as Big Sexy.
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