Nothing has been pleasant in Philadelphia since the Phillies fell out of first place in the NL East. No more are the times when “Gotta Fly Now” would ring out in the streets. Businesses couldn’t keep Phillies merchandise on the shelves.
Now there is just a strong feeling of ‘meh’. The overwhelming dullness has even kept the Always Sunny in Philadelphia cast away since Mac fulfilled his dream of having a catch with Chase Utley.
The Phillies looked like they could right the ship during a 25-game stretch against the NL East, but that’s not what happen.