NLCS thoughts

Good win for the good guys in Game 1.

Cole Hamels is becoming elite, at 24 years of age. The Phillies have what they have coveted for years, a bonafide ace.

I am ecstatic for Burrell. He has put up with a lot of tough times in Philadelphia, mostly due to the fans. His contract is up at the end of this season, and if he does not return, he has all but guaranteed that he will be thought of favorably in Philadelphia, forever. Even the haters cannot deny Pat the Bat. His 3 home runs so far this season will always be remembered, no matter what happens.

I am tired of hearing about how great Citizens Bank Park is for hitters. When it was first built, it was too hitter friendly, and the outfield was actually adjusted in 2005 to help combat this. Statistically, it is actually in the middle of the pack in the NL when it comes to hitter friendly parks. The simple fact is that the Phillies just hit a lot of home runs, whether home or away. It is a fallacy to link the Phillies success to the ball park. They have the best road record in the NL.

I am unsure which Brett Myers we will see today. He is a fiery guy, lets just hope he can channel that emotion and find the strike zone. Dear God, please grant us the good Brett Myers.

Let's go, 2 and 0.