It will be talked about all winter, and with some truth, that Charlie Manuel should have left well enough alone in the fourth inning of yesterday's game. I can't say I disagree, but neither am I the Phillies manager. For those who missed it, with a fragile 3-2 lead, starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick loaded the bases with 2 out and Manuel brought the hook in favor of Kyle Lohse, whose low inside fast ball missed and wound up in the right field seats for a spirit breaking grand slam. Let's face it, even if Manuel hadn't gone to the struggling bull pen too early in the game, the Rockies so far are the better team. The Phillies bats can't solve Colorado pitching, and Philly pitching isn't up to the task. But it's hard to get too broken up. After all, there are only 8 teams still playing baseball this year and the Phillies are one of them. Not for long maybe, but getting this far is still something to be proud of. For some honest, well thought analysis, Beer Leaguer, as always, has a great discussion and commentary.