Philadelphia Phillies: 5 Ways They Still Win 100 Games Without Chase Utley
March 30, 2011 by Adrian Fedkiw
Filed under Fan News
On the first day of spring training, all of Philadelphia was excited. Finally, one of the most hyped pitching staffs ever reported to camp.
Prognostications were made, and some said the Phillies could even challenge the 2001 Seattle Mariners’ all-time mark for wins in a season.
Then the games started, and things started to unravel. Phillies fans started getting worried. Domonic Brown broke his hand. Roy Oswalt got hit in the neck. Brad Lidge started having problems with his shoulder.
And, of course, Chase Utley’s knee started flaring up.
Suddenly, it seemed like people forgot that the Phillies had the best pitching staff in the league. They forgot that they still have Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Placido Polanco, Shane Victorino, Ben Francisco and Carlos Ruiz.
Obviously the Utley injury is a big deal, but it’s not the end of the world.
Philadelphia, RELAX! This team will be just fine. WOOOOOSAH!!!