The one thing they still haven't proven is that they can adapt to less-than-ideal travel and rest conditions. If they'd like a further lesson on how a genuine contender deals with being uncomfortable, they'd do well to memorize the story of the Philadelphia Phillies' trip to Dodger Stadium, and how the East was won in an adrenaline-fueled barnburner. Mechanical issues have plagued the Phillies' plane repeatedly this season, for whatever reason, and this particular bout of trauma put their boots on the ground about 16 hours before first pitch in LA. But the Phillies had to play the Dodgers at 7:10 p.m. PT, regardless of what time they landed and got to their hotel." They'd have to get up for the game and keep themselves movivated, but otherwise, there was no reason to expect trouble.