At the halfway mark of Spring Training, the Phillies are at a dismal 5-11-1 so far and none of the regulars are hitting. In fact, 6 of the projected regulars are batting below .250 for the Spring. Manager Charlie Manuel says it is time for the Phillies to start taking the Spring seriously. (see link below). So far the Phillies have coasted through the entire Spring with little apparent concern for the upcoming season. The hitting has been dismal and the pitching non-existent.
After his calling out of the clubhouse yesterday afternoon, Charlie's speech had little effect as the Phillies dropped to the Twins 11-2. The sole bright spot in the schlacking would have to be a strong performance by projected 5th Starter Adam Eaton. Eaton pitched 3 strong innings and gave up 5 hits for no runs and struck out 2. JD Durbin came in to start the 4th and promptly gave up 5 ER to start the blowout. As for the complacent hitters...5-33 (.152) as a team on the day. This lose drops them to 5-12-1 on the Spring.
The Phillies need to pick themselves up and start taking the season seriously or they will quickly start the season playing from behind as they did last year and seemingly ever year in recent memory.
Charlie Manuel Calls Out Phillies
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