I would say that taking two of three from the Red Sox, then going into the Bronx and taking two of three from the Yankees qualifies as a success for the Phillies. They may regret not putting some distance between them and the Mets while the latter was playing bad baseball, but perhaps a pennant chase will have them playing good baseball heading into October if they are fortunate enough to get there.
Three up
Kyle Schwarber
Just pay the man. At this point, who even cares how many years he wants as a contract.