With Five Games Remaining, Phillies Eliminated From Postseason Play.

The Phillies were officially eliminated from October playoff baseball last night, as they arrived to their tragic number of 0.  Here's how the rest of the season will pan out:

Remaining Schedule:

Phillies at Marlins

 

1. Saturday, September 29: Roy Halladay (10-8, 4.40 ERA) vs. Ricky Nolasco (12-12, 4.35 ERA)
2. Sunday, September 30: Cole Hamels (16-6, 3.11 ERA) vs. Nathan Eovaldi (3-6, 4.42 ERA)

Phillies at Nationals

1. Monday, October 1: Kyle Kendrick (10-12, 4.08 ERA) vs. TBA
2. Tuesday, October 2: Tyler Cloyd (2-2, 4.91 ERA) vs. TBA
3. Wednesday, October 3: Cliff Lee (6-8, 3.12 ERA) vs. TBA

What to Watch For:

1. Darin Ruf: How well can he really fit into the role of outfielder? With more interleague games next season, could he potentially be the DH?
2. Juan Pierre: The Phillies have already expressed interest in signing the speedy outfielder, but will Juan want to return to Philadelphia in a platoon role once again?
3. Michael Martinez: Despite having some sort of role the past couple of seasons, his spot is not solidified just yet for 2013.
4. Domonic Brown: Fans and the front-office alike got a good glimpse of Domonic Brown in 2012 once Shane Victorino and Hunter Pence were sent their separate ways.  If there's ever going to be a time for Brown to play a role as a Phillie, it will have to be next season in 2013.
5. Roy Halladay: He makes his final start on Saturday, coming off of an injury.  An injury-plagued Doc next season will be extremely detrimental to the ball club.
6. Cliff Lee & Cole Hamels: Finish strong.  Yes, Cliff had a disappointing overall season, but the past couple of months we got a glimpse of what he was in 2009 for the team in the World Series.  As far as Cole Hamels, what can you say? He set a career-high in wins his last outing, 16, and will have a chance to raise that to 17 on Sunday.  
7. Chase Utley & Ryan Howard: Chase will not be moving to third base after-all in 2013. Like Halladay, Utley and Howard must stay healthy for the Phillies to be in contention next season.
8. Charlie Manuel and his coaching staff: Manuel's job is secure, without a doubt, but are Rich Dubee and Greg Gross on the chopping block? Finish the year strong.
9. The bullpen: Every pitch counts in the final 45 innings of 2012. Spots are being filled in the back of Manuel's mind for next year, even though he denies it.

Matt Rappa is a contributor for Buzz on Broad. You can find him on Twitter at @mattrappa.