Blog: Phillies Fan is Unhinged
Dan Levy wrote the following, among other emotional remarks, on The 700 Level, a popular Phillies blog:
“I’m tired of this…I’m tired of waking up and seeing the Mets boxscore and wondering if it’s even possible to catch a team that has gotten better after each pitcher goes down for the season. I’m tired of the Chase. I’m tired of chasing the Mets. I’m tired of chasing the Brewers, begging for a four-game sweep this weekend to maybe get into the Wild Card. I’m tired of chasing anyone. This should be a first-place team. That’s what we were promised…
“The television commercials and ticket brochures had us gearing up for the best season in 28 years. This team had everything. Except, as it seems, leadership. That’s why I’m tired of Chase. You read that right.
“Jimmy Rollins is a soundbite and this year can’t back it up. Ryan Howard only cares about money. So does Cole Hamels. Brett Myers is just happy to be in the majors…Pat Burrell is just happy to get at-bats.
“That leaves one man to lead this team: Chase Utley.
“Chase Utley sucks this year. Do something other than snap your gum, hit a pop up or little dribbler to the right side, put your head down in shame and trot to first. Show us you’re alive. Show us you’re a leader. We care so much about this team. We just wish you cared enough to show us you do too.”
For more, read Randy Miller’s column for the Burlington County Times, which is titled, ‘It’s Slipping Away.’
