Phils could have been World Champs

The Philadelphia Phillies won more games during the regular season than the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals.

But the Cardnials won when they needed to. The Phillies did not.

On a night when St. Louis fans celebrated their first championship since 1982, Philadelphia fans sat at home, wondering what could have been had the Phillies won when they needed to.

And all we can do is wonder. The fact of the matter is that Philadelphia sports teams are cursed, and the Phillies did not win when they needed to.

But could they be closer to a title than we think? Maybe.

The Phillies have a talented group. Of coarse, they could use a little bit of pitching help and a bat to prtect Ryan Howard, but they are close.

I am excited to see what they do in the offseason.

Could they go after sluggers like Alfonso Soriano or Aramas Ramirez? Don't count on them signing a big bat.

Will Pat Burrell be traded? Would any team even want him and his contract?

General Manager Pat Gillick has salary room this year. Now is the time for him to work his magic.

And for the sake of Phillies fans, let's hope we'll be the ones celebrating next October.