Comments on: 2008 Season Preview: National League East

By: KinersKornerman

KinersKornerman — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:09:26 +0000

Hey, right now, the Nats are in first place, even with crazy Dukes.

By: Grizzle

Grizzle — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:32:52 +0000

Got a mistake in the Nats section–they picked up a different ex-Tampa Ray. They’ve got Elijah Dukes; not Delmon Young. He’s not nearly as good, but much crazier.

By: Mike H.

Mike H. — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:34:11 +0000

It’s not the pessimism that I find interesting (and definitely not asinine). It’s the variance between fans and pundits alike. I picked 91-71 and it seems awfully high. The average seems or looks like 86.

I believe they will win two more 1-run games than they did last year. Lidge is getting overlooked and Burrell is going to have a great walk year. Dude’s gotta make the change now that he’s a kept man…

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:19:39 +0000

You know if you go down the 2 rosters player by player, both Phillies-Mets and Phillies-Braves, there is a lot more question marks next to the players on the Phillies, as opposed to the Mets and Braves. yes our lineup has the potential to score 7 runs a game, but our pitching does not go beyond Myers and Hamels; I agree Madson will get over worked, Romero was used in a very limited role last year, 1-2 hitter, and they will use him more this year and get less results from him. Lidge, well who knows, the guy is already hurt and I donlt like Gordon filling in as a closer, even for one game. Moyer is ancient, and Kendrick had a miraculous season last year, and who knows if he can even come close to matching those numbers. Not to mention, we DONT have a 5th starter……..

So putting the Phillies in 3rd place is not an assinine comment, its a very possible scenario. The phillies are depending on a lot of things to work in their favor to repeat, and yes its possible, but only time will tell.

Im hoping for the best, 93-69. NL East Champs, The Mets and Braves are ancient, and our youth will prevail later in the season as it did last year.

By: Tim Malcolm

Tim Malcolm — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:28:59 +0000

Hey, I am optimistic – this is the ONE time I’ve been pessimistic, guys!

By: Mike H.

Mike H. — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:34:00 +0000

Not sure who shot your dog, but you’ll have lots of company with your thoughts. No mention of Lidge doesn’t shock me. Can’t wait until tomorrow, though!

By: Clare

Clare — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:01:24 +0000

It’s sad that even a Phillies blog is on the Mets bandwagon. And as Nate said, the East is ours, I already know. And believe me, we’re not the only ones who think that. Have some faith.

And the Braves ahead of us? Come on now.

By: NateB

NateB — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:44:47 +0000

The PHILLIES will win the NL East!!! Trust me, I already know…

By: chris m

chris m — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:32:00 +0000

maybe we should call this mets nation… you give more fuel to the mets fans then ours….mayb thats why there always on this site. its a phillies BLOG, lets be optimistic. Your talking about the mets big 3…there big 3 carries our big 3 jockstraps. hmmm moises alou and church angianst victorino and burell, im taking ours. and dont get me strarted on the braves. a blog is a site for fans not for wannabe experts. dont take it personal but lets get real!