Nobody knows exactly WTF Bard's problem is. Could be physical affereffects from being used too much last year. Could be mechanical problems from the change to starting. Could be mental. Could be all three. He seems to be a guy who really needs help. As I showed his numbers with Varitek catching him were incredibly good, and much better than with other catchers. I think he can turn things around but he needs a good coach.
Philly is above NL average in offense, without Howard and Utley. They are below NL average in pitching, with Hamels. They need offense more than they need Hamels?
Again, why does Philly let go of Hamels? They just can't afford him? He's already making $15 million or so. Their payroll is as high as ours. They're paying Paps $12.5 million. Halladay is hurt and Lee is having a rough streak.