A Role Hole

Dare I say that the Phillies need more role players?

Also, is it fair to ask whether Howard should be in the lineup against a leftie in a playoff series given how horrible he is and how it affects his subsequent swing against righties?

This team will partly be remade next year with natural transitions: Raul leaving, Lidge gone among the certainties. The rest - Rollins - who knows. 

why they go into an offensive funk during the playoffs needs to be addressed.

look at this:

Hunter Pence batted .211 in the series. Raul Ibanez .200. Placido Polanco .105. Carlos Ruiz .059.