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Phillies’ Options Going Forward

By Tal Venada

May 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (43) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
May 13, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (43) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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With Two Slots Open in the Rotation, Pivetta Will Probably Be Returning. Photo by Kevin Jairaj – USA TODAY Sports.
With Two Slots Open in the Rotation, Pivetta Will Probably Be Returning. Photo by Kevin Jairaj – USA TODAY Sports. /

"FOOD FOR THOUGHT:   “When you play long enough, everybody goes through spells and streaks and slumps of some nature. I think it’s just one of the those things where you have to play yourself out of it.” – Mark “the Moose” Messier"

With openings for two starters and two regulars not hitting, reaching .500 for June will be a challenge. In other words, they will try to stay afloat unless some surprises occur in the rotation and/or lineup.

THE CALL FOR MAY:      

15-13  or two games over .500  

The debacle was 16 games under .500 and 17-34 total. Unfortunately, they missed two series – six games – to redeem themselves and stop the losing.

Normally, getting a vibe from this team hasn’t been this difficult.

THE CALL FOR JUNE:      

12-15  or three games under .500  

The overall prediction is 29-49.

In the clubhouse, a pitcher and a hitter have grown weary of the postgame interviews and are glad they won instead of again explaining a defeat. Yeah, we can talk about a seventh-inning rally and a game-winning RBI. But tomorrow, we might strand base runners or lose to a struggling rookie. We just have to find a way to win!

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