The Glass Slipper
Champions
“Bare witness to the greatest, can’t beat us…join us…”
Beanie Sigel – It’s On
The MLB playoffs begin today…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 jumping all over his case…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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Glad to see a thread from TSF. I was starting to think that you guys didn’t like us anymore.
Feeling the same way, GN
Is it me or are the Phils not getting any respect as potential repeat champs? All I hear about is every other team in the tournament except Philly. From what I’ve seen the Phillies ain’t nuthin’ to sleep on because with that stacked batting order and Cliff Lee added to the starting rotation with the option of Pedro, Happ, and old azz Jamie Moyer coming out of the bullpen to help Lidge it’s not going to be a cakewalk taking the title from the champs.
2Face
I don’t think it’s you. All i’ve been hearing is how the Yanks will get it done this time.