Frustrating Phils

This is the first time since 1924 the Phillies have begun the season with two consecutive extra inning games. I'm not sure if they lost those two back then - but i'm already frustrated with this team. Myers and Hamels pitched pretty decent games (Myers was kept in too long). I can't entirely blame our bullpen - although, Madson has to do something about hanging the ball over the plate. We've seen solid performances from Madson in the past, he needs to get in check and find his grove - all it takes is one bad pitch to change the game. I didn't get to see the home opener since it was a day game while I was at work, but the stats make it look like Gordon had a lights out performance that game. Only to come back and give up a tying 2-run homer in relief last night. I'll admit, i'm not a big Gordon fan - I think he still has good stuff but his head seems to get cloudy - he doesn't like to pitch under pressure - not so good if you're a closer. I've been spoiled watching Mariano Rivera all these years.

Here's what i'm miffed about - you're not going to win games scoring only 2 or 3 runs. I'd have to go back and look at the stats, but I believe we left over (or close to) 10 men on base each game, with half of them in scoring position. I know, I know - it's just the start of the season - there are still 160 games to be played - but it's going to be a hell of a long season for me if this keeps up. As it is the Mets already dominated the Cardinals in the opening series and are 3-0 at the top of the NL East (where are the cards that won the WS last year!??!) and these two loses come to our other nemesis, the stinkin Braves who have the lamest fan base EVER! (I won't go off on that rant but I can speak from experience having been to Turner Field and the Georgia Dome for a Braves and Falcons game).

The positive side to the season so far is despite a painful showing from Carl Pavano, the Yankees bats did what they were suppossed to do to win the home opener. They were rained out yesterday so they're 1-0. The Red Sox LOST big time during the opener to KANSAS CITY of all teams. The Royals rocked Shilling who only lasted about 4 innings. Yeah, I know Boston came back and won yesterday, but still, let me find some enjoyment in this.