On Thursday and Friday, the Phillies lost two tough games to the Rays. Eaton started the first, giving up four runs in just two innings. Hamels had a similar outing Friday, going three innings and allowing three runs. Carlos Carrasco, who I still hope and think will be a mid-season savior for the Phillies, pitched five outs, allowing his first runs, six, and walks, four, of the season. Offensively, Ryan Howard continues to amaze, going 2-3 in the first and not playing the second; he is now hitting .458.
Today's game with the Indians had the Phils taking on Fausto Carmona, who won 19 for the Tribe last year. Aside from a double from Werth in the first, Carmona pretty much shut down the Phillies for his three innings. Aussie Travis Blackley got the start for the Phillies, but only pitched five outs while allowing five earned runs, four walks, a home run, and he even balked. On the bright side, three of those five outs were strikeouts. Joe Savery, who's biggest problem has been his lack of control, didn't help himself out while walking three in just two innings.
The excellent blog All Things Philly Sports posted a recent Phillies commercial in which Brad Lidge learns a little bit about his new skipper, well worth watching.
With the Mets' recent loss of Moises Alou on the already injury-battered team, the possibility of seeing the likes of Kenny Lofton at Shea have increased significantly. While he would be a good pick-up offensively, he can't relieve Delgado at first base if needed and so does not really fill the Mets' need for a versatile trouble-shooter. Lofton, who will be 41 in May, has not signed with any team yet and his price tag continues to drop with every day closer to the season. I am personally hoping he winds up in blue-and-orange, if only to raise the average age on the team a little bit.
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Buster Olney writes that the Mets should consider signing Barry Bonds now that Delgado and Alou are hurt. That would be really funny. Honestly, its not THAT bad of an idea. Though it won't improve them too much, but I guarantee that if they do sign him then every ESPN/New York fan will be all over Mets saying how unstoppable they are gonna be.
I don't think Minaya and the Mets can afford Bonds. Even though he's not signed, I don't think the Mets are going to be willing to drop cash for a Bonds-type. Bonds is a liability on the field and the last thing the Mets need is another hole.
I would still love it though, absolutely.
Although, he would have competition for biggest head with Mr.Met on the sidelines.
Hahaha. Yeah I don't think the Mets can afford any more ego in their locker room either. They definitely are still bugged by last September too because all their focus has been on getting Santana to cover up that blemish. Their offense and infield are very shallow right now, and Bonds is not a very good left fielder these days.
Also, a guy like Barry in a town like New York would just cause an unnecessary media circus that the Mets probably don't want after last September.
Oh and I just realized they passed on Eckstein. That was probably a huge mistake since they have such a shallow infield considering how good of a team they are.
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