Big weekend in Philly - another Fourth of July and another Phils-Mets series.

Both Philly and New York have had injuries, and both teams have struggled lately. Which roster would you rather have for the rest of the season? And, right now, what odds would you put on the Phils repeating as the NL East champs? 

From: Ford, Bob

To: Gonzalez, John; Salisbury,

James. T

Subject: Phils-Mets

So sportsy today. Nothing on Hank-Kendra nups? No Danica-in-swimsuit talk? Ah, well.

I like healthy Phils better than healthy Mets. Think NY has zero chemistry. Of course, healthy Phils would include a healthy Myers, so I'm fidging a bit.

From: Gonzalez, John

To: Ford, Bob; Salisbury, James. T

Subject: Phils-Mets

Yeah, the B Team did something yesterday about drunk fans or some such. They can still get away with those kinds of TMZ topics. Not us. We're serious and sober(ish) now. 

Buttons, that's weak. Pick a side. I'll go with the Phils. They've had problems, but at least they've gone through their slump together. The Mets strike me as a fractured unit.

As for repeating as NL East champs, they're going to need help. Here's hoping Ruben gets them some. I'd say 50-50 if they don't get another pitcher (or two) and 70-30 in favor of another division title if the Phils make a move for a quality, front-of-the-rotation starter.

What is "fidging"?

From: Ford, Bob

To: Gonzalez, John; Salisbury,

James. T

Subject: Phils-Mets

Fudging not fidging.

I guess I'd say Phils are 60-40 to repeat. Maybe more because the rest of the division is unimpressive.

I still think Phils are better, but I'm not running to Vegas with that opinion.

From: Salisbury, James T.

To: Gonzalez, John; Ford, Bob

Subject: Phils-Mets

I will take the Phils' lineup, when healthy, over any in the division, but the team that pitches best will win. The Phillies' pitching has done little to inspire confidence. That said, I think they'll add an arm this month, go on one of their typical second-half rolls, and win the division. Of course, it would help if Jimmy returned from the witness protection program.

You can't get this insight just anywhere, by the way.

From: Ford, Bob

To: Gonzalez, John; Salisbury,

James. T

Subject: Phils-Mets

The team that pitches best will win. There's a new one.

From: Gonzalez, John

To: Ford, Bob; Salisbury, James. T

Subject: Phils-Mets

They need to take it one game at a time. Baseball season is a grind. You can't get too high or too low. And remember: There's no "I" in "team."

From: Salisbury, James T.

To: Gonzalez, John; Ford, Bob

Subject: Phils-Mets

Trying to stay within myself, fellas.