The sky isn\'t falling.
Well we're off to a dismal start, but I feel that this is still the team to beat...
1. Our bullpen rocks!
1a. Myers. We all know he can pitch, but something most people miss is that he can lose focus during long games (his last two starts were horrible). This is a guy who lives on adrenaline, coming out as the setup/closer he will almost always be in tough spots where the pressure is at its greatest.
1b. Gordon will improve. He had an injury during spring training and the cold weather didn't help. With Myers to rest him expect Gordon to last the whole year.
1c. Alfonseca. George Steinbrenner would sell his soul for these three pitchers.
2. Our starting pitching. Only complaint is that they can't all be named Cole Hamels.
3. Utley/Howard. Seriously does anyone here think they'll be unproductive all year?
My only critique of this team would be Barajas. Why the heck was he even signed? He's a career .239 hitter. Even if you thought Coste was a flash in the pan he'd still be better than Barajas.
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