Big home run for Brown last night against a lefty. Wasn’t expecting to see him and Martinez carry the offense.

Chooch. Are you kidding me?

I agree that Cloyd didn’t look good. More worried about the three-run homer than the body language, but he has given up a lot of homers in his first three starts and he didn’t magic up a good start last night. Hopefully it was just one bad outing and he bounces back next time. Even the good ones get hammered early. Sadly getting hammered early doesn’t ensure you’re going to be a good one.

Aumont is a beast. At least when he can find the plate. And he found it just fine Sunday.

Two questions about the number TWO:
1. Is it my imagination or when [pap gets two strikes, the third one can be a long, long time coming. Does anyone have his pitches fouled off more with two strikes? It may just be me.
2. Again, is it my imagination, or does Howard sort of surrender when he gets two strikes on him? I know all players’ success drops like a stone with two strikes, but Howard seems to be a lock to make an out with two on him. It may just be me.

Greg, is it ok if we at least dream about getting all three of those players? We need some guns. No more bench players being sold as legitimate replacements, please, Mr.Amaro.

BTW, the mood in the park is WAY different now from right after the All Star game. People don’t head out when we get down runs now. It is officially fun again at the park now.

I think Horst is for real. I am pretty skeptical about Bastardo ever returning to 2011 form. Still a lot of room for him to be good without getting back to ’11 form, I suppose. Bastardo has a 5.09 ERA for his career in all the years other than 2011 combined.

I agree Aumont and De Fratus both have a chance to be special out of the pen. I feel a little more skeptical about De Fratus. Glad Aumont is not walking everyone.

I’m excited by the young guys as well. DeFratus and Aumont both have the ability to be special. If Horst is for real and Bastardo can return to form, add in a Papelbon and you have five solid arms a lot of guys to ride when they are hot. I really do believe the bullpen can be a strength on this team without changing too many pieces.

I’m with you on the offense. They need to studs next year in the lineup between the two remaining outfield spots and third base. If they can get two of those three holes filled with high level guys, I will be very happy heading into 2013.

That doesn’t count Lindblom. Lefties are OPSing 1.025 against him since he joined the Phils.

Overall, opponent lefties are hitting 281/346/452 against Phillie righties. In 2011, opponent lefties hit 255/323/384 against Phillie righties.

I truly hope that nobody in the organization thinks they’re playing this well because of their offense.

It will be interesting to watch the young relievers the rest of the way. I’m getting kind of excited about Aumont. Just a few innings, but he looks like he might turn out to be something special. Still just trying to tell the rest of those guys apart. I think Horst can be a lot of help to the Phillies going forward. Hoping for the best with Lindblom, but a little less optimistic.

I haven’t been posting in a while and the Phillies keep winning. Perhaps I should just keep reading and keep my mouth shut.