Lets compare:
Standings:
W- L- Pct.
Phillies (2007) 89-73-.549
Phillies (1993) 97-65-.599
Edge: 1993 Phillies, both teams won the NL East
Lineup:
93/07
C - Daulton VS. Carlos Ruiz Winner 93
1B-Kruk VS. Ryan Howard Winner Draw
2B-Morandini VS. Chase Utley Winner 07
3B-Hollins VS. Dobbs/ Nunez Winner 93
SS-Stocker/ Duncan VS. Jimmy Rollins Winner 07
LF-Incaviglia/Thompson VS. Pat Burrell Winner Draw
CF-Dykstra VS. Aaron Rowand Winner 93
RF-Eisenreich/Chamberlain VS. Jason Werth/ Shane Victorino Winner Draw
SP Curt Schilling VS. Cole Hamels Winner 93
SP Danny Jackson VS. Kyle Kendrick Winner Draw
SP Tommy Greene VS. Kyle Lohse Winner 93
SP Terry Mulholland VS. Jamie Moyer Winner 07
SP Ben Rivera VS. Adam Eaton Winner 07
CL Mitch Williams VS. Brett Myers Winner 07
RP David West VS. Tom Gordon Winner 93
RP Larry Andersen VS. J.C. Romero Winner 93
RP Roger Mason VS. Antonio Alfonseca Winner 07
RP Mark Davis VS. Geoff Geary Winner Draw
Manager: 93 Jim Fergosi VS. Charlie Manual Winner 07
Charlie Wins Because of more injuries and less talent. Also, because of his post game speeches.
Story lines: The 93 phillies were a group of guys that totally overcame the odds against them to beat the Atlanta Braves and go to the World Series to lose in a game 6 to the Toronto Blue Jays. Like the current team their bullpen stunk. Their closer was erratic, their starters were fighters but not great yet or respected. Unlike current team, they didn't have any superstars. The 07 team has a Home Run King and MVP Ryan Howard. Not to say the 93 team didn't have players, but they were just dog fighters. The 07 Phillies tied the biggest comeback overcoming a 7 game deficit to beat the New York Mets for the division crown. The 93 team won their division easily, and upset the Atlanta Braves in the playoffs. They have different backgrounds, but all in all I see this as a draw so far with the 93 Phillies having the edge.
The Difference: The winner can only be determined after the 07 phillies outcome. A World Series would make them the most loved Philadelphia Phillies team of all time. At least in my lifetime.
LETS GO PHILLIES!
Stay tuned for the final decision.
3 comments:
When you say "dog fighters," do you mean, like, Michael Vick? I'm not sure that's something to be proud of.
I hope the Phillies go to the World Series, at least. I think they have an excellent shot. No matter what happens, you should be very proud of them. They are a much, much better team than are the Mets.
Dog fighters= dirty do anything to win. Your last line is what makes you a horrible fan. A good fan says "the phillies had a great year, But i hope they lose. The mets will get them next year"
You=bad fan
Sorry, I disagree. The Mets missed their window both last year and this year. Next year, they will be absolute garbage; the Phillies are just maturing and maybe needed to experience growing pains in the NLDS. They will be the team to beat in the East next year. You're a terrible fan; you can't tell a fan of your most hated division rival what to think. I see the writing on the wall; the Mets blow, and the Phillies don't.
P.S. I guess all Mets fans are "bad fans" - every single one I've talked to said the Mets didn't deserve to make the playoffs and that the better team did make it. But, hey, what do we know, right?
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