Glass Half Phull?

After what has seemed like an eternity, the Phils are Phinally back tomorrow night against the hapless Cards and their tight-panted drunk of a manager.



That being said.... (from philly.com)

Five reasons to plan for October baseball:

Brett Myers hasn't pitched since May 23, but he could be back after the Phillies return from their seven-game trip through Los Angeles and San Diego. His presence would shore up a bullpen that has provided plenty of headaches for manager Charlie Manuel.

Tom Gordon hasn't pitched since May 1, but he could be back this weekend against St. Louis. He also would help the beleaguered bullpen.

If general manager Pat Gillick can acquire a competent starter, he will improve a rotation that has been inconsistent at best.

The National League East is flawed. The New York Mets practically have asked the Phillies and Atlanta Braves to take the title from them.

For whatever reason, in the last two seasons, the Phils have played better in the second half under Manuel. They had a .506 winning percentage at the break in 2005, but played .589 the rest of the way. They had a .460 winning percentage at the break last season, but played .600 the rest of the way.

Five reasons to plan for a golf or trip to Goon's in October:

The bullpen.

The rotation.

The Mets are much better than they have shown.

The Phillies don't have the talent to make a big trade.

Did we mention the pitching?