Phillies have what it takes, Mets do not

Great story in the New York Post about the Phillies coming through in the clutch and the Mets not doing the same.

Look at the last two nights. After the Mets won the first game of the series, they had a chance to move closer to the first place Phillies. Instead, Chase Utley hit a game-winnin extra inning homerun to steal the second game of the series. Last night, Raul Ibanez hit a three-run homer in extra innings and the Phillies ended up winning two-of-three.

In the past few years, when the Mets have had a chance to close things out, they have not been able to.

In 2007, the Phillies overcame a 7 1/2 game deficite in 17 games to win the NL East. In 2008, the Phillies overcame a 3 1/2 game deficite to win the division for the second straight year on their way to a world championship.

The Phillies have the makup of a winner. They have guys who get big hits when they need them. They have guys who make a big play when they need it.

While very talented, the Mets do not have this. They wither when it counts.

Anyway, here is a link to the story.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/06112009/sports/mets/phils_make_winning_plays__mets_dont_173609.htm?&page=1