Phillies-Brewers 2008 NLDS: Three Questions to Ponder

Smell that? Take a deep breath in. Repeating as NL East Champions smells sweet, doesn’t it? The Philadelphia Phillies are ready to show why they are the champs. There will be no early exits this year; there will be no sweeping of the Phillies this time. The Phillies will play host to the Milwaukee Brewers at the commencement of the 2008 NLDS. While I’m predicting that the Phils will win the series 3-1, there are three things to keep track of during the thrilling postseason.   1. The Phillies Inconsistencies—Which Pitching Staff and Offense Will We See? Last year, when Charlie Manuel moseyed out of the dugout and called on the bullpen, Phillies fans let out a collective groan.  This year, the bullpen was the team’s anchor. Irony, yes—but it’s about time. As some sick joke, while this year’s team is blessed with a strong bullpen, the starting pitchers are hit-or-miss. Will fans see the “Good Brett Myers” or the “Bad ... (link)