As one can see from my post earlier today, the New York Times was delivered to my driveway on time per usual. Neither rain nor hail nor gloom of night stays that guy from his appointed rounds. Ah, but the Inquirer. Neither alarm clocks nor waiting customers seem to rouse that guy from his slumber. The Inky was finally delivered late this AM and I just had a chance to read it during lunch.
An article by Todd Zolecki makes it clear the Phils will enjoy home field advantage for 33 of their first 53 games. Normally that would be an enormous advantage, but we will have to wait for the final verdict from the pitching staff once the new leftfield distances and heights are tested. Still, the favorable schedule should be an early advantage, especially since it will have to be made up as the season wears on.
Last year the local blogosphere debated the importance of getting a good jump out of the gate. The conclusion, which came as no surprise, was that it clearly mattered.
Now if I could only remember who has the advantage in April, pitchers or batters?
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