last post continued.....

Something has been missing from the Phillies clubhouse. Kind of like the fire just isn't burning the way it was pre-2009. They know they're good enough to win, but they aren't hungry for it like they were before. The Pitchers have the fire, now the Batters need to regain it. Hunter Pence brought some fire back last year and I look for him to do that again this year. I very much like the signing of Jim Thome and Juan Pierre. These guys are two winning, veteran role players that should command significant clubhouse attention and respect. With Howard on the DL and Ibanez gone, these guys and the younger players will have a chance to play early in the season. Once again, I cannot stress enough the small ball factor. Even if the 2012 Phils have a great offensive regular season, chances are come playoff time they will not be able to rely on the 3-run homer like they did in 2008. 3 years in a row have proven that fact. Maybe when Ryan Howard comes back and he has a 1st and 2nd with nobody out, he should be the example for the team and lay down a sacrifice. I WANT TO SEE CHASE UTLEY AND RYAN HOWARD LAY DOWN A F**KING BUNT THIS YEAR.