Philadelphia has long been a sports town life or death. But somehow, both the Eagles and the Phillies were able to raise the stakes. Doomsday will definitely avoided a sports town? In case you have no idea what I mean, let’s review the key acquisitions made by both teams in recent months.After being eliminated by the San Francisco Giants in the NLCS last year, the Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr., pushed his chips on the table, surprising the baseball world and the signature of the most sought after free agents, Cliff Lee. The very addition was a big move. Add Lee to a rotation of Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels and Roy Oswalt, however, was still bigger.Fast forward to the trade deadline in July 2011. In desperate need of a right-handed hitter, once again stepped Amaro, the sale of the farm (literally) for the coveted outfielder Hunter Pence of the Houston Astros. The message was clear: The 2011 season would bring home a World Series title or, you guessed it, bust.The Eagles found themselves in a similar but much more frustrating situation. Throughout the day, Andy Reid, the Eagles have almost always been contenders. On the other hand, have reached the Super Bowl only once. (It is no secret in town fans have left the Eagles in mass for the title of winner, fan environment, the Phillies.) After the Eagles came unglued in the stretch and failed to win a playoff game after of the 2009 and 2010, management doubled to the game in 2011.First, the Eagles traded backup quarterback Kevin Kolb to the Pro Bowl, cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a second-round pick. Then they brought the best defensive end Jason Babin available. After that, the Eagles won the services most prized free agent, Nnamdi Asomugha. He did not stop there. The organization continued to add to your arsenal by incorporating Cullen Jenkins, Vince Young, and receiver Steve Smith of the NFC East rival New York Giants.Normally a conservative, “build from within” franchise, the Eagles are making a run at the Super Bowl title that has eluded Andy Reid regime during most of a decade. However, unlike the Phillies, the Eagles have exhausted the patience of their fans. The city wants a parade or a new coach. While a Super Bowl appearance can Reid save job, only a championship finally facilitate natives.Here s’, where the story gets ugly. Despite the major additions, and for the Phillies, a successful regular season, both teams are a lock to get to their respective championship round, let alone bring home a title.Yes, the Phillies have been virtually unstoppable all season. They are running away with the NL East. (The Mets are so far away, but you can not even read the record of the Phillies.) Rotation, despite injuries, has met expectations and led the team through their all-too-frequent depressions striking . However, there is something missing.While strong throughout the season, the bullpen has begun to show signs of fatigue and / or weakness. Brad Lidge has not yet recovered the shape and probably will not in 2011. Ryan Madson, as appropriate, as the closure of nearby, has not faced a tense atmosphere as the ALCS or World Series. In addition, the closure is in a completely different level to be the setup man. At the top of the bullpen concerns are mounting injuries. The shoulder of Cole Hamels. Jimmy Rollins nagging injuries in the legs. The situation of everyday back.However Placido Polanco, none of these issues are my main concern. Hitting is. Do not forget why the Phillies were humiliated by the Giants last fall because he could not hit. To win in October, you need two things and two things only. 1. Great pitching. 2. Timely hitting. Obviously, the Phillies can put a great brand, a big check next to “major release”. Timely hitting? Even close.Whether or not the Giants, even making the playoffs is still uncertain. However, this is what we know: The Phillies can not hit the top of the rotation of San Francisco. Fans can point to win three of four in San Francisco in August all they want. I’m not sold. Furthermore, only one of those victories came against Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum. In that victory, the Phillies brought in two runs early against Cain, a result of an error. After the first inning, moved to Cain, and that was it. In four starts combined against Lincecum and Cain (29 entries) this season, the Phillies squeezed out 17 hits, 4 runs (only two were earned), and went 1-3. To make matters worse, Philadelphia still has to face the owner of the Giants third best, surprise sensation Ryan Vogelsong (10-4, 2.54 ERA). To be fair, the Giants can not hit worth a layer of this year, so it’s not as if they are to punish Philadelphia for passing opportunities. So, let’s say the Phillies win the National League. True, no American League team has the depth of rotation as the Phillies or Giants. Instead of pitching, however, the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rangers have crime, and lots of it. Do you have great pitching tends to beat a big hit? Of course. But you can not expect Halladay, Lee and Hamels to limit Boston, New York or Texas within 3 races at night. (Notice I said wait. Is it possible? Of course, but unrealistic.) At some point, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and the rest of the offense have to increase. Given the striking names on the list, not necessarily a good thing Shane Victorino has been more consistent and reliable player in the Phillies’ offense the past two seasons. Pitching and Victorino alone will not bring another parade down Broad Street.If the Phillies (by far the best team in the NL) are not a sure thing, I’m not sure what to call the Eagles. While media and fans continue to play the “Dream Team” point of view, pessimists like me, just staring into a list flaws.For obvious example, when the Eagles have NEVER an appropriate estimate of their core supporters Andy Reid? Do names like Ernie Sims, Mark Simoneau, and Levon Kirkland ring a bell? Hearing the Eagles say they are confident with their supporters is as comforting as President Obama would say universal health care is a good idea.How offensive line? This just in: quarterbacks, including Michael Vick, takes time to succeed. We are two weeks from kickoff and starting left guard has just been taken to address the right. To make matters worse, the entire line is learning a new system under offensive line coach and possibly from two rookies in the top of the that.Also, when was the last time a defense of the Eagle was able to leave the field at a critical time late in the game? Or better yet, when it became the defense of the pressure of a quarterback in the last countless mistakes in December or January? Unfortunately, Hugh Douglas was the right answer. Juan Castillo has his work cut out.Then is not the same Michael Vick. I think I’m alone in this, but I’m not totally convinced that it can be a pocket passer that Reid (and even the Vick) wants it. Marshals are very interesting coding. It can even lead to the playoffs. However, quarterbacks who hang in the pocket and beat defenses with his arms to win Super Bowls. If Vick does not improve and develop as accurate a quarterback that can make all the throws necessary (a-la Rodgers or Brady), the Eagles are 10-6 or 11-5 team waiting to be eliminated in the wild-card round of the third year in a case row.In is not obvious, decades of Philadelphia sports failures have forced me to expect that everything that can go wrong will go wrong. The Phillies and Eagles made moves that seem to put their team in a better position to win a championship. Although, obviously, they were glad of one (or both) to win a title, the reality of the situation is difficult to ignore. After all, how many times the big favorites going wire to wire and bring home the hardware? … That’s what thought.Get ready, the apocalypse is upon us.
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