Philadelphia Phillies: Why It’s Premature to Proclaim the Dynasty Dead
April 12, 2012 by Ben Ringel
Filed under Fan News
Well, this isn’t exactly the start that we were hoping for.
The Phillies have struggled out of the gates early on in this 2012 season, which has understandably brought out some panic and frustration among Philly fans. More troubling, though, is that these early struggles are being cited as an omen signaling the end for the Phillies’ dynasty.
While I agree that some of the current team’s shortcomings have been highlighted these first few games, I think it’s way too early to say the 2012 Phillies are “done,” that they don’t have a shot at winning a championship or that their run of success in the National League is coming to an abrupt close.
In the next few slides, I’ll go over why I don’t think it’s time to freak out just yet, and why some of the common worries about the Phillies and their farm system are overblown.
Call me an optimist, but I think this team will be alright.