Worried about facing the Phillies?

by DCRedbird on Aug 19, 2005 8:21 AM EDT

Howdy everyone -- I'm a life-long Cards fan who just discovered the world of Cards blogs a few months ago. I've really enjoyed this site, and I figured it was finally time to create an account and join in all the great conversations on VEB.

Anyway, I remember seeing a site poll midway through the season (June 30) asking readers which potential playoff matchup they feared the most. The Flubs topped the list, with the Marlins coming in second. Then at the beginning of this month the same question was asked again, and the Astros (understandably) came out on top by a wide margin: http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/poll/1122895118_LZdCQiLu

What's interesting is that the Phillies weren't even an option in that 2nd poll -- and now just a few weeks later, here they are sitting atop the wild card standings. I remember that the Phils really seemed to have our number this year -- took 4 out of 6 from us, outscoring us by a total of 46-31. Granted, these two series were very early (early April and mid May), the bullpen was a mess back then, etc. Still, anyone else here as worried as I am about the possibility of seeing these guys again in October?

-DCRedbird

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thanks for joining DC

i can tell you this --- the absence of jim thome makes me feel a lot less scared of the phillies than i otherwise might be. without looking at the phils' roster or any stats --- just off the top of my head --- i think the phils pose less of a threat than the marlins or astros. they do hit the ball very well, and they have the type of hitters (patient and powerful) that give our pitchers the most trouble. but they don't seem to have very good starting pitching. if i come across anything that changes that off-the-cuff opinion, i'll post again

by lboros on Aug 19, 2005 8:48 AM EDT reply actions

The fact

that the phils took 4 of 6 from the boys during the season gives me cause for some consternation, if only for the reason that they know they can play with them. Granted, 2 of those wins were at the very beginning of the season, but memories die hard.

by cardsrul on Aug 19, 2005 9:37 AM EDT reply actions

Pitching...

would be a major non-worry when it comes to the Phillies. I am more worried about the Astros and especially the Marlins. I voted for the Marlins in the second poll because they have a lethal combination of speed, power and a great 1,2,3.

Oh, and playoff experience.

by Brock20 on Aug 19, 2005 1:22 PM EDT reply actions