Not yet, at least.

As of April 26th, the 2009 Phillies were 9-8 (.529) and had lost two out of four series while splitting one with Washington. They scored 98 runs in that span of time, allowing 96 for a run differential of +2. That team went on to win the National League pennant.

As of April 26th, the 2008 Phillies were 14-11 (.560). They’d scored 123 runs and allowing 109 over the course of 25 games, a differential of +14. They won four series, lost two, and split a two-gamer. That team went on to become the World Fuckin’ Champions.

As of April 26th, 2010 the current iteration of the Phillies are 11-7 (.611). The Fightins have scored 104 runs and allowed 73 (+31). They’ve won four series and lost two.

I’m not saying I buy into the adage that “The Phillies are slow starters.” I’m just reminding you:

Don’t Panic.

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