October's Best
"Bare witness to the greatest, can't beat us...join us..."
Beanie Sigel - It's On
The MLB playoffs begin this week...and much has been made about the Tigers collapse (since September 29th), the Yankees starting pitching, and the Phillies closer or lack thereof...Brad Lidge.
Proving Grounds
Instead of joining the ranks of the mainstream media...you know my contemporaries...I'm going to look at the Brad Lidge situation like a glass that is half full. Yes he has blown 11 saves this season, after going a perfect 41 for 41 last year, but starting this week, all of that is in the past, as the Fightin' Phils will face off against the upstart Colorado Rockies.
Yes the closer position is a BIG key to a teams' success, however the Philadelphia Phillies possess a strong offense, and solid starting pitching. The point I'm trying to make is, that if Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Raul Ibanez, and Shane Victorino do what they do best, then Lidge may not have to save as many games, which will put less pressure on him and the rest of the pitching staff.
In basketball there is a saying...it's not how you start...it's how you finish, and as it relates to this story and Brad Lidge...if the glass slipper fits...by all means wear it.
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2 comments:
As much as I hate the Phillies, I give them their props for staying healthy and continuing their dominance. My Mets had a horrible season, but I may still get a Parade with how the Yanks are looking Lol. Either way you get a Parade too Primo, lucky you. Lol
Excellent point...see you at one of the parades!
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