TEAM TO BEAT? RIIIGHT ABOUT THAT MEMO

In spring training Jimmy Rollins proclaimed the Phillies as the team to beat maybe he meant the team to beat up on. So far the Phillies have dont nothing to show any sign of life or starting out strong in april. The Phillies went 0-3 against the Braves, then 1-2 against the Marlins, and lost the first game against the Mets in Shea stadium, did I mention Jimmy Rollins made an error in the Mets rallying 8th inning? Ryan Howard finally showed up with a 3 run blast but it was nothing more than a small blip on the radar.

In 2006 The Philies started 1-6 and went 10-14 in April and finished 3 games out of the wild card
In 2005 The Phillies started 4-3 but finished 10-14 in April and finished 2 games out of the division lead; 1 game out of the Wild Card
In 2004 The Phillies started 1-6 went 10-11 in April and finished 6 games out of the wild card

In 1993, the Phillies last playoff appearance the team started out 17-5 and not only won the division but also landed in the World Series….

Is it too early to panic? I dont know, but I am feeling the pressure. This could get ugly fast..Charlie Manuel is on the hot seat and Jimmy Rollins is eating his words so far.