You Talking to Me? Talkin' about Phils and Mets

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,