Assessing The Phillies Strengths & Weaknesses (PST Episode 514)

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to perform as a middling team in the NL East. Pitching issues have been plaguing this team, and they haven’t gotten much from the offense when it’s needed. There are strengths and weaknesses on this team for sure. This week, Ben Silver, who has written words at TheGoodPhight.com, joined us for a detailed, analytical look at where this team is at here in mid-May. Also, Jeff Kerr from CBS Sports was a guest host this week. Tons of great discussions this week on the podcast!But first, we gave reactions to the Sixers loss in game 7 to the Celtics, what the future looks like for this team, and whether or not Joel Embiid and James Harden will be sticking around long-term. (approx. 4:20)We then discussed the Eagles schedule and how they’ve become a team that football fans want to see as they’re on primetime TV five times this season. We also dove into some NFL storylines including the Chiefs vs. Lions opening season game, and what’s in store for a new Commanders organization. (approx. 18:15)From there, we talked about the NL East and how mediocre teams like the Phillies, Marlins, and Mets aren’t very strong at the moment as any of these teams can take the No. 2 spot in the division. (approx. 31:25)What we threw down on the Table this week was a great and in-depth discussion with Ben Silver from The Good Phight about this Phillies team looking at advanced stats and metrics. What have been the strengths and weaknesses after six weeks of play this 2023 season? How can the pitching stabilize itself in the future? Alec Bohm has developed into a nice baseball player thus far. All of this and much more this week on the Table! (approx. 35.26)Head over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.com.Follow us on Twitter:Jeff Warren: @Jeffrey_WarrenLen Hunsicker: @LenHunsickerErik Leonard: @BrickPolittAnd the show: @PhiladelphiaPSTFollow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/philadelphiasportstable.