And maybe Daal will rebound. Ditto the bench. A .500 record would be an accomplishment. A 75-win season seems more realistic. The Phils appear headed toward a 14th losing season in 15 years.
Improvement is on the horizon.
Not many will notice. The Expos played before an average of just 11,435 home fans last year. The curious souls who travel to church-quiet Olympic Stadium this year will see an offense that improved itself by acquiring 3B Fernando Tatis from St. Louis. Tatis, if healthy, should combine with Vladimir Guerrero, and Jose Vidro to give the Expos a formidable middle of the lineup. The rest of the lineup, however, is extremely weak, and the pitching remains filled with health questions.