MLB Predictions / Previews: Philadelphia Phillies

Here's your 2009 Philadelphia Phillies predictions, the Phillies were a fluke; they weren't the best team in baseball last season. I still don't think they are, so I believe they'll be hard pressed to beat out the Mets for the NL East...

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[Home On The Range]

Bold statement

I’m not saying the Phillies were a fluke; I’m just saying they weren’t the best team in baseball last season. I still don’t think they are

All they did was win!

[SlumpBuster]

Phily got hot at the right time. They were lucky to have the Mets implode once again. That will not happen in 09. Another thing that won't happen is Lidge going 41/41 in save opportunities.

[EaglesLinc]

This one will come down to the Mets and Phillies and the final week of the season.

This year I think New York will keep the wheels on long enough to win the division, while Philly will still have a pretty good shot at the Wildcard.

[Home On The Range]

NY better hope they get more out of JJ PUTZ , that could blow up in their face

[SlumpBuster]

Putz is one of many setup guys for the Mets. K-Rod is the key component of the offseason. He will need to have a good year for the Mets to be successful.