The Phils hit 214 HRs this season, second to the ChiSox' 235. The TBR's tied with Yankees for 9th with 180. Our beloved team finished 30th with 94. This post-season, the Rays bashed their way past the defending champs in the ALCS with 16 HRs in 7 games. The Phils are on a homer-binge, and seem poised for the big prize.
Now I realize you can be a good team and not hit a lot of homers. The Angels, for example, were 18th in home runs with 159, yet had a terrific season. But 18th means they hit more bombs than 12 other teams. And you can hit homers and be el-stinko. The Padres hit 154, good for 20th place. It should be noted that the MLB average is 163 HRs in 162 games. (q.v. here)
Back to the question: who's our homer hitter?
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I think the question is, "Can you construct a team based on several 15 - 20 hr, decent OBP hitters, without a big bopper?" Is so, how many do you need? Clearly, that is where we are heading unless we see some big changes via trades.
Who are our 15-20 guys? Rowand? Molina? Perhaps Lewis? Sandoval?
Lewis and Sandoval have no track record to show 15-20 HR power.
Rowand (106 HRs in 1001 games) and Molina (119 HRs in 1112 games) at least have shown that ability. Rowand is 30, Molina 33. I could see a "bounce-back" year for Rowand, but Molina I think has shown his peak value.
We are doomed.
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