Bobby Abreu was traded. Many fans lament the trade. The loud boorish ones are happy that we unloaded one of the greatest hitters in club history, for nothing. NOTHING.

So do you think the hot Braves will decide whether the Phillies are selling or buying? My guess is that the EVERYTHING MUST GO...

Last year, I bet my buddy Wayne that Bobby Abreu would finish above .300. This year, we bet on Thome. So, GroupThink or Individual Liberty. What do you prefer?

Bobby Abreu has made it to the top of the outfield list. Ahead of Edmonds and Beltran. Empty numbers huh folks? Okay, we won't mention the fly ball from the Mets game last night.

After 12 games against teams that were in first place in their respective divisions when they played them, the Phillies answered the challenge. But they couldn't sweep the Braves so they suck.

The Phillies finish probably their finest week since the beginning of the year. Offense led Burrell and Abreu while Jim Thome returns. Next up, Florida and Atlanta. How long will the joy last?

While the Phils continued to tread water this week, so did the rest of the division. No team winning more than 3 games. Yet the Phillies dropped to 7 games back in the division.

The Phillies ended the week on a high note taking 2 out of 3 from the struggling Cubbies. Unfortunately, the offense has sputtered and Friday's win was pure luck. They need more than just luck however.

This was the week the fans were waiting on. Going into the Atlanta series, the Phils were at .500. Now, they're sitting 3 games under after being swept. Not good.

Phillies stay at .500 going 3-3 again this week. This might not be good enough to get fans back into the stands, but it will keep the Fightin's in the hunt.

Phillies open the season 3-3 while the Phaithful have already given up on the season. Oh, hope Springs eternal negativity. Welcome to Phillies baseball everyone!

The Phillies going 6 and 1 this week, have become the hottest team in baseball. Who are the winners and losers this week? And what is their Wild Card outlook?

Another bad week for the Phillies, managing to win only 1 out of 7 games. Their dominance of the NL West was slowed by a Giant Sweep.

The Phillies are still in first place after our long hiatus. But they are tied with the Atlanta Braves, who host the Phils for a 2 game set. This week really could decide the hole thing folks!

The Phillies finish the week on a high note, splitting series with the Braves and the Mets. A tough week comes up with more against the Mets and the Braves.

The Phillies were 5 and 2 last week and finish up Sunday in First Place in the NL East! Chase Utley explodes as injuries plague team.

What a week. Phils go 4 and 2 and get closer to the Florida Marlins.

The Phillies went 4 and 2 this week, working a 4 game winning streak. They head to San Fran and Denver next.

The Phils went (2-4) this week, getting swept by the Marlins. Bobby Abreu had a break out week, while Burrell showed signs of slumping.

The Phillies start has been horrible. But the Phillies open their new ballpark, Monday April 12. Hope Springs Eternal.