The city of Philadelphia was disappointed last year as their Phillies lost in six games to the New York Yankees in the 2009 World Series. After winning the World Series in 2008, Philadelphia has become a baseball-crazed town, but time will tell if the team can keep up such a high level of success. The Phillies off season saw Cliff Lee leave and Roy Halladay join the a already impressive roster. Halladay’s career winning percentage of .661 is staggering considering he spent his entire career in Toronto. If the 2008 version of Cole Hamels shows up this season the National League will have its hand full with the Phillies pitching staff. At the plate the Phillies are set for years with perennial All Stars Chase Utley and Ryan Howard in the lineup. Raul Ibanez had a breakout year last season knocking out 34 home runs and making his first trip to the All Star Game. If the Mets power packed lineup stays healthy than the Phillies might be in for a fight in NL East, but otherwise expect to another division crown to be put up on the mantle in Philly.

Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Geoff Jenkins injured his shoulder this Sunday when he was accidentally hit by the barrel of his broken bat. Jenkins who immediately came out of the game at Florida is expected to be ready for the start of the Phillies’ series starting on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Jenkins bat broke on contact with the ball, and the left-handed hitter was hit on the right side close to his neck. The tickets continue to sell for the Phillies games despite this setback.