Just Like A Yo-Yo

Let's see here . . . over the last two and a half weeks, the Phillies have lost six of seven, then won five of six and finally lost three of four. Sense a pattern here? Consistent only in their inconsistency, they have gone from a half game behind Atlanta to seven games behind in that same two and a half week stretch. Highlighting the fans' frustrations was the Colorado series, which saw the Phils' offense show up for only one game and the starting pitchers show up for all four. When asked about his team's offense, Bowa said, "It's a mystery." Isn't it Bowa's job to solve the mystery? And if he isn’t up to the task -- which he's clearly not -- then isn’t it up to GM Ed Wade to find someone who is? Believe it or not, there is still time. Certainly not to catch the Braves, but it's there for the wildcard. We're three and a half games behind the Cubs, with the Padres a game out and the Giants -- who just so happen to be in town for a three game set this weekend -- two games out. The Phillies don't play San Diego or Chicago again this season, and will be done with San Francisco after Sunday. I am now imploring Wade to fire Larry Bowa. Give the fans a reason to be excited about baseball games again. A new ballpark will only provide so much of a spark, Ed, and that spark is now gone. Take a lesson from the Pirates -- if you want to be successful at the box office, you have to be successful on the field. And for this team to be successful on the field, Bo must go. Three and a half games out, 47 to go. Can this be made up? Time will tell, but I'm afraid I already know the answer.