The Phillies' bullpen has reached China Syndrome levels. Eight runs in the sixth inning tonight (many of which were starter Jon Lieber's fault) in what will be another loss to the Indians. Even in their one win in this series, the 'pen almost gave it away.
Teams can't afford to have their bullpen consistently cough up two, three, six runs a game -- which is the biggest obstacle between the Phillies and first place in the NL East. It's been that way since Opening Day, and the only solution is through a change of personnel. The ownership certainly won't throw around money, so the only possible personnel "change" is the return of Tom Gordon and Brett Myers.
Meet the new boss -- same as the old boss.
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