God Isn't a Philly Fan

This is mostly a blog about the Phillies, but it's about all of Philadelphia sports too- and today is an ugly day. No, I'm not upset about the Phillies signing 37 year-old Pat Neshek for two years and $16-17 million. I think it's a good signing actually, and I'd like to see them add another late-inning relief option and bring in a starting pitcher to top off this Winter meetings, in addition to moving Tommy Joseph, Cameron Rupp, and at least one more infielder off the roster.

Obviously today is an ugly day because Carson Wentz season is over. He tore his ACL and will not be back this season. It feels like the 11-2 Eagles are done. I don't think the season is toast, or that the team can't possibly win a title still, but it sure doesn't feel good. The Birds finally had the guy, an MVP caliber Quarterback who looked like he could lead them past anyone. Now we're putting the season on Nick Foles shoulder- not the actual end of the world, but not something to feel confident about.

And so here we are- the Eagles are 11-2 and feel dead, the Sixers haven't won in over a week, the Flyers are terrible, and my beloved Phillies aren't looking like players for any of this Winter's major free agent or trade candidates. I'll never forget 2008 for obvious reasons, but when will the next parade down Broad Street finally arrive?