Durzblog

As the series got underway, I think the Phils would have taken the split and gotten out of Tampa with a smile, that is something to keep in mind. Also keep in mind that the club garnered said split by hitting with runners in scoring position more miserably than anyone in World Series history.

They are now 1-for-28 with runners in scoring position after the first two games, each dribbler hurts me more and more. That being said, the Rays proved last night that sometimes hits (Rays 3-5 hitters were 0-for-11) are not what you need with guys on -- its just playing the game the right way -- small ball. Whether its small ball or long ball, the Phils need runs. Credit Shields for out pitching Myers last night, now the Phillies will need Moyer to be big game Jamie on Saturday.

The weather is going to be cold, wet and generally nasty -- advantage Philadelphia, one would think. The NL champs will need two of three at home to take back the advantage in the series. Howard is getting his stroke back, J-Roll will need to do the same....

You gotta believe

Notes: Going to the Rent tomorrow for my first trip of the year, Huskies need to bounce back against a very decent Cinci club -- I'll be in the blue lot with pops...Nice job by Mike Bloomberg getting City Hall to go all communism with the term limits (I just saw Christine Quinn drive by in a new S-Class by the way) -- I just hope we in turn will get some good Eastern Bloc hockey from the Rangers out of the deal...kudos to West Virginia for helping the Big East street cred in beating Auburn last night, putting up 24 unanswered in the second half...looking forward to Penn State v Ohio State tomorrow...J.J. Henry fired a 65 yesterday lets hope for a big week, he needs one...Giants v Steelers on Sunday should be a great game...lastly, Congrats Hey!