But we’re doomed. Tim’s right about this year’s third-place prediction. Each team carries 11-12 pitchers. We have three who can start (I’m including Moyer), one middle relief guy (Madsen), and one lefty specialist (Romero) who inspire confidence. The rest inspire anxiety. That Eaton is still on this team is an outright insult to the fans and the rest of the players in the clubhouse. That we’ve got only 10 (or however many it is) pitchers right now, including Tim Lahey (what the hell is the difference between this guy and Blackley/JD/Geoff Geary/Jose Mesa/Condrey/etc.?)

Front office sat around holding their units and looking at each other the past few months instead of aggressively pursuing the best pitching available. It makes me sick.

Yeah, I’m pessimistic, but unlike the front office, I give a rat’s arse what happens to this team. I’m just calling it like I see it. The alarms will be raised when we’re 4-12 on April 20 (you don’t believe me? Take an honest look at the bullpen.)

Go Phils.

I got to see Chase Hustle for about three full seasons in Scranton back in the day. I knew before most. Hell the Labor day make up with Boston at the Vet in 2003 I was in the outfeild 600 level. Got cursed at and had beers tossed at me for cheering Utley and holding up a “Utley’s Puppies” sign for him.

People screaming how dare I not want Palonco instead.

OK!

Who are the dumbasses now?

They were probaly Howard Estin fans anyways, screw em!

Espically the jerk with the greatfull dead tat!

Who is the jackass now buddy?

This conversation is too premature. Let’s have this conversation in 3 more weeks. Who cares what writers, and media predict? Come on seriously, When are they ever right anyhow? I guarentee if we stay healthy the Phils will end up in the playoff’s again this year. The season hasn’t even started yet, so we can’t let some low blows effect us.