I am suprised that Shane isn't crying. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-US PRESSWIRE

That was really hard to watch.  Usually the Phillies can pitch and catch the ball, making blow outs something of a rarity.  Today in San Diego, the team struggled in the field, at the plate and on the mound.  They were shut down by non discriminant pitcher number four (Anthony Bass).  Like I said, this kind of garbage is extremely difficult to watch much less attempt to provide some sort of analysis about.

Joe Blanton managed to build off of his last poor start by having another poor start.  There is a funny thing about human being.  We search for connections, for a sense of community.  (more…)