But thats just it.. it doesnt have to. We are in a BETTER position this year at this time than we were last year.
Do you really think Trea Turner is never gonna remember how to hit? That Realmuto is going to stay this bad?
Ranger Suarez finally looked good this past game. Even Nola didnt look bad tonight. Hes had HR issues. Fun Fact. Nola's WHIP is still only 1.14 for the season. Steve Carlton and Cole Hamels both only had 3 seasons each with a WHIP that good. His BB are up and Ks down. Could be just the world series hangover like Hamels in 2009. If the Phillies didnt already have starter issues, I would say put him on a 15 day IL to catch a breather.
Wheeler looking good.
Bullpen still looking impressive even without Alvarado.
We need to figure out the 5th starter issue and we need to figure out the lack of plate discipline issue. We are 25th in the MLB in taking walks.
This coming month will be the interesting test. 6 games against Washington, 3 against Detroit, 3 against Oakland 3 against the Cubs are the(should be) easy ones. need 10 of 15 or better there. Home series with Braves and Mets. and 7 games against the top two teams from the NL west. Can they go 7-7 versus those 4 teams?.
That would be 17-12 from tomorrow through July 2nd. Which would be an exact .500 record for the season. At this moment a .500 record is one game out of the wild card.
